Welcome to UM-Dearborn!
Orientation is designed to guide you through your transition to UM-Dearborn. You’ll learn about the services and resources available to acclimate you to the campus community and help you succeed in your journey to earning the Michigan degree. To help ensure your success, completion of all steps in the process is required prior to registering for classes.
Orientation provides you with pertinent information to prepare you for the upcoming semester. The following steps must be completed in order for you to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes.
Welcome to the Michigan family! Go Blue - Go Dearborn!
The following are required steps in the orientation process for students starting in Summer 2025 (Summer I begins May 5, Summer II begins June 30):
Upon admission to the University of Michigan-Dearborn, you are required to submit a $50 Enrollment Deposit. This deposit signals your intent to enroll, reserves your space for the semester, and will be credited to your student account and applied toward your tuition. Enrollment deposits are non-refundable.
When you were admitted, you should have received an email from it.accounts@umich.edu with instructions on setting up your uniqname and umich.edu email account. This email also included your 8-digit University of Michigan ID number (UMID). You must have both the UMID and uniqname to sign up for placement exams and orientation, and register for classes. After you have created your uniqname, please allow two business days for it to be added to our system. If you received your UMID and haven't set up your uniqname, you can obtain your uniqname now at the ITS website.
Prior to having access to schedule the Orientation Academic Advising and Registration Appointment, education majors in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) are required to complete the following three clearances:
In order for a background check to be conducted by the Field Placement Office, students must select and complete the criminal background check consent form using the link above. Although Livescan fingerprints are not needed to meet University requirements, fingerprinting may be required by the specific site where your field experience is scheduled. Your site supervisor or other site personnel will inform you of such a requirement.
Students in education clinical experiences may be required to record themselves in the classroom. These recordings will be used to provide feedback and help students develop as educators. Please select and complete the Video Recording Consent form using the link above.
Please review the Bloodborne Pathogens Training Video and complete the quiz using the links below:
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Video
Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz
Once complete, you will receive a confirmation document with your score, which should be submitted through the Bloodborne Pathogens Upload link for review. You must receive a score of at least 16/20 to pass.
Please Note: The confirmation may take up to 1 hour to receive after quiz completion.
This orientation academic advising and registration appointment is when you will meet with your Academic Advisor to review program requirements and register for your courses. Students must attend an advising appointment in order to have registration access granted for courses. As a reminder, students must have submitted the enrollment deposit and completed the Math Placement Exam (if required) in order to have access to register for an appointment. Instructions are provided via email once you have completed these steps to schedule your appointment in My UM-Dearborn.
The following are required steps in the orientation process for students starting in Fall 2025 (Fall semester classes begin on Wednesday, August 27).
Upon submitting your enrollment deposit and creating your uniqname, you will have access to your Orientation Portal which provides a personalized step-by-step checklist of your orientation steps. To access your portal and begin completing your steps, follow the link below, and log in using your uniqname and password:
Upon admission to the University of Michigan-Dearborn, you are required to submit a $50 Enrollment Deposit. This deposit signals your intent to enroll, reserves your space for the semester, and will be credited to your student account and applied toward your tuition. Enrollment deposits are non-refundable.
When you were admitted, you should have received an email from it.accounts@umich.edu with instructions on setting up your uniqname and umich.edu email account. This email also included your 8-digit University of Michigan ID number (UMID). You must have both the UMID and uniqname to sign up for placement exams and orientation, and register for classes. After you have created your uniqname, please allow two business days for it to be added to our system. If you received your UMID and haven't set up your uniqname, you can obtain your uniqname now at the ITS website.
Prior to having access to schedule the Orientation Academic Advising and Registration Appointment, education majors in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) are required to complete the following five clearances:
Please follow the instructions on the Directions for Michigan Department of Education Teacher Tracking Enrollment document and upload the screenshot captured in the last step here: Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) Enrollment.
We will verify your enrollment in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) and update the system within 2 business days.
Please review the CEHHS Professional Standards of Practice Policy for preservice teachers. When done, please select and complete the Professional Standards of Practice form using the link above.
In order for a background check to be conducted by the Field Placement Office, students must select and complete the criminal background check consent form using the link above. Although Livescan fingerprints are not needed to meet University requirements, fingerprinting may be required by the specific site where your field experience is scheduled. Your site supervisor or other site personnel will inform you of such a requirement.
Students in education clinical experiences may be required to record themselves in the classroom. These recordings will be used to provide feedback and help students develop as educators. Please select and complete the Video Recording Consent form using the link above.
Please review the Bloodborne Pathogens Training Video and complete the quiz using the links below:
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Video
Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz
Once complete, you will receive a confirmation document with your score, which should be submitted through the Bloodborne Pathogens Upload link for review. You must receive a score of at least 16/20 to pass.
Please Note: The confirmation may take up to 1 hour to receive after quiz completion.
Incoming students must attend both parts of the orientation experience:
On your selected Orientation day, you will come to campus to orient yourself to the campus community, learn about campus resources and engagement opportunities, meet with your academic advisors to learn about degree planning, meet fellow incoming wolverines, and register for classes. The orientation program will run from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, you must be present the entire time.
Upon submitting your enrollment deposit and creating your uniqname, you will have access to your Orientation Portal which provides a personalized step-by-step checklist of your orientation steps. To access your orientation portal and begin completing your steps, log in using your uniqname and password.
The following is information specific to transfer students:
Parents and supporters of incoming UM-Dearborn students are invited to join us for an informative and engaging virtual orientation. This optional session will provide you with valuable insights into the UM-Dearborn community, key campus resources, and essential information to help guide and support your student as they begin their academic journey. Whether you're new to the university experience or just looking for helpful tips, this session will equip you with the tools to confidently support your student through their transition and success at UM-Dearborn.
Register for Virtual Orientation for Parents & Supporters here
If you have any questions about Orientation, please email the Orientation team at umd-orientation@umich.edu.
Participating in the virtual components of your orientation process, will require a computer or tablet with internet capabilities. If you don’t have access to these technology resources, let us know by emailing us at umd-orientation@umich.edu so we can make alternative arrangements for you.