5 Steps of Wolverine Online Orientation
Step 1
Register for an Academic Advising Date in Wolverine Access
What do students need to have set up before they can register for an academic advising date in Wolverine Access?
Uniqname & password!
$300 students pay or have waived to hold their spot at the University of Michigan
What is the Enrollment Deposit?
Who should students contact if they have questions about AP credit or transfer credits evaluation?
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions!
What Placement Exams do I need to take?
DEPENDS - refer the student to the appropriate Placement Exam Requirement Chart based on if they are a transfer or freshmen student
Step 2
Complete the ONSP Wolverine Transition Course in Canvas
8 am - 9 pm Eastern Daylight Time!
A student who has been admitted to the University of Michigan with no other college experience
What is a first-year student?
Who should students contact if they have questions about in-state or out-of-state tuition rates?
The Office of the Registrar - Residency Status Department
Can I meet with an advisor and register for classes before my academic advising date?
Step 3
Complete online placement exams (if required by your academic unit)
What should a student do if they need to reschedule their academic advising date?
A student who has been admitted to the University of Michigan who has earned college credits at another institution prior to
What is a transfer student?
Who should a student contact if they want to change their academic unit (for example, switch their major or drop RC from their record)
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions!
Is Wolverine Online Orientation Mandatory?
Yes!
Step 4
Complete your academic unit's pre-advising and advising activities
Where can students find instructions for how to register for an academic advising date?
In their Wolverine Online Orientation Information email or on our website!
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
What is an admit term?
Who should we refer students to that have questions about the dorm housing application/roommate assignments?
The Housing Office!
Step 5
Participate in your Academic Advising Date!
How many dates are available for students?
TRICK QUESTION! Dates available vary based on the academic unit of the student and their admit type. Students are only given options for dates that their unit is offering advising AND has seats available.
The specific school, college, and/or program that student was admitted to and determines what Academic Advising Dates they can register for
What is an academic unit?
Where can students/families find updates about the University's response to COVID-19?
What are my academic unit pre-advising activities?
Each academic unit has different activities students need to complete before their advising date! Refer to the "Next Steps" section of the Wolverine Transition Course for more information, and keep an eye on your UMICH email for updated information from your academic unit!