Academics
As you prepare for your semester exchange at the University of Michigan, we would like to share with you information that will help you adjust to academic life on campus. Please explore the following subpages to learn more about course registration, the academic calendar, books, and classroom culture.
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Course Registration
As an exchange student, you have the option to take business classes at the Ross School of Business and, potentially, non-business classes in other colleges at the University of Michigan. Please check with your home institution to ensure you are enrolled into the appropriate coursework while at U-M. You will be contacted by our office…
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Academic Calendar
Ross Academic Calendar Please refer to the Ross Academic Calendar on iMpact for information about when classes start and end each semester. You can find: U-M Academic Calendar Refer to the University of Michigan Academic Calendar for information about when non-Ross classes start and end each semester. Ross Exam Schedule Depending on what day and time your class meets during the…
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Buying Books for Classes
University of Michigan – Online Bookstore On-Campus bookstores Barnes & Nobles (Michigan Union) Barnes & Nobles (North Campus) Coursepacks Online Amazon Barnes & Nobles Chegg Alibris Thriftbooks Ebay Abe Books Google Books
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Classroom Culture
The classroom experience at the University of Michigan will likely be different from your home university. Here are some tips for a successful classroom experience:Â Classroom Etiquette in the U.S. Professors & GSIs Office Hours Success in the Classroom Classroom Participation & Attendance Final Grades and Transcripts
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Academic Accommodations
For students with disabilities In the United States, a number of laws exist at the national, state and local level to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination and to provide additional accommodations as necessary. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, students studying at…
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Career Development Services at Ross
The Career Development Office (CDO) is a student-facing office at Ross that can work with you on a variety of needs such as drop-in career coaching, providing corporate contacts, and offering resources through their website. The following video describes what CDO is and what services they can offer to exchange students. In general, the following…