To learn more about the process for course registration for Winter 2027, be sure to review all of the information below carefully!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course Bidding is a system for point allocation to determine course registration for the final year of the Full-Time MBA program.
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Q: When is it? Q: What steps do I need to take before bidding? Q: How does bidding work?<\/strong> Q: What classes can I bid on?<\/strong> View a spreadsheet of the specific courses that will be included in bidding here<\/a> when bidding opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: Do I have to participate in course bidding?<\/strong> Don\u2019t get caught with a missing requirement halfway through your last term (e.g., Business Law requirement, Competing in the Global Business Environment) \u2013 make sure that you are aware of your remaining requirements and bid\/register for them in advance. It is YOUR<\/strong> responsibility to make sure you are registering for and completing the appropriate courses and credits. If you have not fulfilled your degree requirements by the end of Winter 2027, you will not graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: After MAP, what other core requirements are there?<\/strong> Q: How do I know which core requirements I have or haven\u2019t completed?<\/strong> Q: What if I’m pursuing the STEM specialization or a Concentration? Q: What happens after course bidding? Q. Do I need to use the backpack feature on Wolverine Access? Q: When is my appointment time?<\/strong> Q: Do I have to register exactly at my appointment time, and when does my registration close?<\/strong> Q. How do I find out what courses are being offered and when?<\/strong> It is each student’s responsibility to review the course registration rules and policies<\/a> carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q. I still have questions. Is there someone I can talk to? For quick, general questions relating to registration and other processes, Add\/Drop forms, permissions, standard letter requests, etc., please contact our main office at rossregistrarsoffice@umich.edu<\/a>.
A: November 4 at 12PM \u2013 November 9 at 12PM<\/strong>. Do NOT<\/strong> wait until the last minute \u2013 students should place their bids well before the deadline on November 9 to ensure that they are able to access the system and enter their bids successfully. Bids cannot be processed after the system has closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A:<\/strong> Students must clear all financial holds<\/em> before<\/em><\/strong> the end of bidding<\/em> (by November 9 at 10AM).<\/strong> Students who fail to clear financial holds by this deadline will not be able to participate in course bidding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>A:<\/strong> See the resources below to learn more about how to succeed in course bidding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>A:<\/strong> Most Ross electives are included in bidding, but not all. Courses not included may be reserved for other student types (e.g., MBA1 students, Part-Time MBA students, etc.), and others may require permission of the instructor. Non-Ross courses will not be available in course bidding \u2013 students register for those via the General Registration<\/a> process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>A.<\/strong> No, however you should be aware that some classes will fill through course bidding; if you opt not to bid, you may miss the opportunity to enroll in a class. If you need to complete a Ross requirement in winter term (e.g., Business Law requirement, Competing in the Global Business Environment), you will want to bid for this class to ensure that you reserve a seat in this course and can graduate on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCore Requirements: Avoid the Final Semester Surprise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>A:<\/strong> Review the Second Year core curriculum<\/a> for Full-Time MBA students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>A:<\/strong> Review your \u201cAcademic Requirements\u201d on Wolverine Access<\/a> to see a live degree audit of your record, or schedule a Graduate Degree Audit Check appointment<\/a> with an academic advisor. Dual degree students will need to schedule an \u201cMBA Dual Degree Advising\/Issues\u201d appointment to review their requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A: <\/strong>The requirements for the STEM Specialization and the Concentrations can be found here<\/a>. If STEM or a concentration have been added to your degree plan it is also tracked on your \u201cAcademic Requirements\u201d, which you can access in Wolverine Access<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGeneral Registration: What Happens After Bidding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A:<\/strong> After the course bidding process, Ross Registrar\u2019s Office will load all of the results into Wolverine Access<\/a> (see Bidding Timetable<\/a> for details), at which point you will be able to see the classes you were awarded and waitlisted. It can take a few days to sort through the results, so don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t see all of your classes right away. You can then drop\/add classes directly on Wolverine Access<\/a> after your general registration appointment time starts (between November 16-18<\/strong>). If you are interested in registering for any non-Ross courses, this is the method you will use to add those classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A.<\/strong> Maybe. You do not need to backpack the courses you are awarded through our course bidding process. If you are not awarded a class you wish to take, or if you are interested in registering for classes not available in bidding (e.g., non-Ross classes) then you will want to backpack those classes using Wolverine Access<\/a>. Starting November 9<\/strong>, you can start to add classes to your \u201cBackpack\u201d in Wolverine Access<\/a>. 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 \u2013 it is simply a way to put the course in your \u201cshopping cart\u201d so that you can \u201ccheck-out\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>A:<\/strong> The University assigns registration appointment times for graduate students between November 16-18<\/strong>. The times are determined by the credits completed, and then are randomly assigned. You can view your assigned time on Wolverine Access<\/a> starting November 9.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>A:<\/strong> 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 soon after your appointment time opens. Once your appointment time opens, you can continue to make changes until the drop\/add deadlines<\/a> for Winter 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A<\/strong>. You can view the full University schedule of classes on Wolverine Access<\/a>, or via the Office of the Registrar<\/a> \u2013 this site has a helpful CSV file version<\/a> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Important Rules and Policies: What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A.<\/strong> If you have questions regarding course selection or degree requirements, please schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor through our Academic Advising<\/a> System. You can also visit us during virtual academic advising drop-in hours<\/a> (Monday 1-2 and Wednesday 11-12) for quick questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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