Newly Admitted Students

All new students are required to complete a UM-Dearborn orientation program.

Freshman Orientation
Transfer Orientation

During orientation, students are introduced to the College of Business curriculum, policies, and procedures. They will have the opportunity to ask questions, talk with the academic advisors directly, and register for classes.

Orientation Presentations

You can preview or review the information from your orientation by selecting the presentation below that pertains to your status. 

• Freshmen 
• Transfer Students

Prior to Orientation

Students who are admitted already having college-level credits (transfer courses, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP) will receive a Transfer Equivalency Worksheet (TEW) from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This will show how your courses were transferred to UM-Dearborn.  

Review the TEW to make sure that all courses you've completed are listed and to ensure that you understand the transfer credit you received for each. At orientation, an advisor will explain how the courses were distributed and which courses remain to complete the degree.

After Orientation

If you still have courses in progress at the time of your orientation, make sure to have an official copy of your final transcripts sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions once you have completed them. 

Financial Aid

If you have not done so already, now is the time to apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA. Our school code is 002326.

Establishing Michigan Residency

If upon admission, your residency status is noted as out-of-state, you can appeal the decision using the information on the University of Michigan Office of the Registrar website. 

Resources
Freshmen: Schedule Options 
College of Business Course Reference Guide - list of all COB courses, their prerequisites, and the semesters in which they are offered
Students Website - your one-stop source to all academic and social resources.
Mastering Maize and Blue - podcasts by current students to help you get ready for your first semester as a Dearborn Wolverine
Remote Learning Basics - video series designed to provide engaging, relevant information about courses, study skills, & resources while campus is remote.

Events
Military Veteran Orientation - Tom Pitock, Veterans Coordinator, covers DoD/VA Education benefits. 

Instructions for Degree Works and Registration

Accessing Degree Works - videos

Schedule Planner Instructions 
Using Schedule Planner  - video

Registering for Classes - video

Instructions for Waitlisting Closed Classes
Waitlisting Closed Classes - video

Using Canvas for Your Courses - video (coming soon)