Course Registration: Registration Information for Summer & Fall 2023, MBAn Class of 2024

To learn more about the process for course registration for Summer and Fall 2023, be sure to review all of the information below carefully!

Registration Planning: Get Ready

Q. What core courses will I be taking in Summer and Fall 2023?
A.  In Summer 2023, MBAn students will take BA 550 (2.0 credits), MBAN 550 (1.5 credits), MBAN 551 (1.5 credits), MBAN 501 (2.25 credits).  MBAn students will take MBAN 502 (2.25 credits), MBAN 552 (1.5 credits), MBAN 555 (1.5 credits), MBAN 554 (2.25 credits) in Fall A and MBAN 553 (2.25 credits), MBAN 556 (1.5 credits,), MBAN 503 (2.25 credits), and MBAN 557 (1.5 credits) in Fall B (see Core Requirements). Core must be taken in the assigned term, and therefore cannot be dropped.

Q. How many classes should I plan to take in addition to my core?
A. To receive the MBAn degree, students must complete 35.75 credits: 31.25 credits of core courses and 4.5 credits of electives. Typically, students will take all of their required elective credits (4.5 credits) during the Winter term.

Q. What electives or other classes can I take?
A. A minimum of 4.5 credit hours of electives are required to complete MBAn degree requirements. Most students will complete these during the Winter term. MBAn students may enroll in any graduate-level elective course for which they meet the prerequisite requirements.

Q. How do I find out what courses are being offered and when?
A. You can currently view the full University schedule of classes on Wolverine Access, or via the Office of the Registrar – this site has a helpful CSV file version that can be downloaded and filtered to identify Ross classes. For general overviews of business courses being offered each term, browse the Ross course descriptions.

Q. What classroom resources are needed?

A. Textbook and other course requirements are typically available on each course’s Canvas page or on Wolverine Access. 

Core Requirements: Get Set

Q. What are my core requirements?
A.  Be sure to review the core curriculum for MBAn students to make sure you understand the degree requirements for the MBAn program.

Q. How can I keep track of which core requirements I have or haven’t completed?
A. The program office is currently working with the Ross Registrar’s Office to update your live degree audit in Wolverine Access. When this process is complete, you will be informed. In the meantime, you are welcome to schedule an MBAn Student Degree Audit Check appointment with an academic advisor.

General Registration: Go!

Q. How do I register for my courses?
A. You will automatically be block enrolled into your core courses for the Summer and Fall terms. To register for elective courses, students will use the University’s general registration process on Wolverine Access. Please refer to How to Add & Drop Classes for more detailed registration instructions.

Q. When is my registration appointment time?
A. Registration for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 coursework will happen in the coming months.

Q. Do I need to use the backpack feature in Wolverine Access before registration opens?
A.  It is recommended that you do, but it is not required. Backpacking allows you to quickly add those classes all at once when your registration appointment time opens. However, be aware that backpacking does not reserve a seat for you in the class – it is simply a way to put the course in your “shopping cart” so that you can “check-out” quickly. If a class in your backpack does not have room available when your registration time opens, you may have to waitlist yourself, and/or select an alternate open class at that time.

Q. Do I have to register exactly at my appointment time, and when does my registration close?
A. You do not need to register for your elective coursework exactly at your appointment time, but some classes will fill quickly, or seats may be opened to non-Ross students after registration has been open for a week or more, so it is to your advantage to register when your appointment time opens. Once your appointment time opens, you can continue to make changes until the drop/add deadlines for Summer and Fall 2023.

Q: How can I learn how to use Wolverine Access to drop/add classes?
A:  Wolverine Access is the University website that maintains course registration, student records, address updates, and more. Using your uniqname and password, you can drop or add classes, check your registration or grades, update your address, and request transcripts. If you have questions about how to use or perform certain functions in Wolverine Access you can log in under Student Business, click on Student Center and search the help menu for detailed step by step instructions and tips. 

Important Rules and Policies: What You Need to Know 

It is each student’s responsibility to review the course registration rules and policies carefully.

Q. I still have questions. Is there someone I can talk to?
A. For quick, general questions relating to registration and other processes, add/drop forms, permissions, standard letter requests, etc., please contact the Ross Registrar’s Office at rossregistrarsoffice@umich.edu.

If you have questions regarding course selection or degree requirements, you may reach out to the Graduate Academic Advising team at RossGradAcadAdvising@umich.edu. You may also schedule an appointment with any academic advisor through our Academic Advising appointment system. During the regular Fall and Winter terms, academic advisors are available during virtual academic advising drop-in hours (Monday 1-2 and Wednesday 11-12) for quick questions.