Registration Information for Winter 2026: MBA1s, Class of 2027

To learn more about the process for course registration for Winter 2026, be sure to review all of the information below carefully!

Registration Planning: Get Ready

General registration will open November 17-19 and the University catalog and schedule of classes for Winter 2026 will be available October 17. Be sure to review the schedule and the information below before registration opens.

Q. What core courses will I be taking in Winter 2026?
A. Ross will enroll you in your two core courses for Winter A, ACC 552 and TO 552. Winter B is reserved for MAP. Students do not take additional coursework while enrolled in MAP due to time obligations and intensive group work, regardless of the MAP assignment location. We have identified a very few classes which do not require traditional class attendance during the MAP time frame, and these classes are the only exceptions to this MAP policy. Core must be taken with your section, in the assigned term, and therefore cannot be dropped.

Q. How many classes should I plan to take in addition to my core?
A.  You do have the option to add additional electives to Winter A. Keep in mind that the maximum credits you can enroll in is 18 (Winter A & B combined). As an MBA1 we do not recommend that you take more than 9 credits in a half term.

Q: What if I’m pursuing the STEM specialization or a Concentration?
A: The requirements for the STEM Specialization and the Concentrations can be found here.  If STEM or a concentration have been added to your degree plan it is also tracked on your “Academic Requirements”, which you can access in Wolverine Access.

Q. How do I find out what courses are being offered and when?
A. You can 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. Do I need to use the backpack feature before registration opens?
A. It is recommended that you do, but it is not required. Starting November 10, you can start to add classes to your “Backpack” in Wolverine Access. Backpacking courses 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: When is my registration appointment time?
A: The University assigns registration appointment times for graduate students November 17-19. The times are determined by the credits completed, and then are randomly assigned. You can view your assigned time on Wolverine Access starting November 10.

Q: Do I have to register exactly at my appointment time, and when does my registration close?
A: You do not need to register 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 Winter 2026.

Q. How do I register for March Short-Term Global Experience course? 
A. March Short-Term Global Experience courses will be enrolled as part of your winter schedule, and these courses will require instructor consent to enroll. Keep in mind that credit limits apply (Winter A & B combined); therefore, if you are planning on participating a March Short-Term Global Experience, be sure to leave room in your schedule.

Q. How do I register for May Short-Term Global Experience course? 
A. May Short-Term Global Experience courses will be enrolled in Spring 2026, and these courses will require instructor consent to enroll. Your winter enrollment will be limited if you opt to receive the Short Term Tuition Scholarship that is available. Should you choose to enroll in more than 15 credits during the Winter semester, you will forfeit the scholarship and will be responsible to pay the tuition associated with the May immersion program enrollment.

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. If you have questions regarding course selection or degree requirements, please schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor through our Academic Advising System. You can also visit us during virtual academic advising drop-in hours (Monday 1-2 and Wednesday 11-12) for quick questions.

For quick, general questions relating to registration and other processes, permissions, standard letter requests, etc., please contact our main office at rossregistrarsoffice@umich.edu.