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.

  • 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 …

  • 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 semester, you will be able …

  • 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: 
    Classroom Etiquette in the U.S.
    Professors & GSIs
    Office Hours
    Success in the Classroom
    Classroom Participation & Attendance 
    Final Grades and Transcripts

  • 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 any …

  • 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 are Ross …