CLaSP Student Survival Guide

Frequently/Urgently Asked Questions

Where is my classroom?!

Check out the CSRB Building Maps! For other buildings, try UM's searchable interactive campus map.

Where can I get something to eat?!

Here's a map of university cafés, restaurants, and dining halls on campus. Pierpont Commons is the North Campus student union and has many dining options, and the Courtyard Shops (~15 min. walk from CSRB) have a handful of restaurants and are also convenient to the CSRB for lunch. Traver Village Shopping Center (~20 min. walk from CSRB) hosts grocery stores (e.g. Kroger, Way 1), cafés, shops, and quick eats. 

HELP I have a cavity/broken leg/mental health problem!!

There's lots of different places at UM to help handle your health needs:

• Central Campus University Health Services building

  • • 207 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (use CCTC bus stop)

    • Regular doctor appointments (no co-pay!)

• School of Dentistry

• • Healthy Teeth checkup clinic

  • 200 Fletcher, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1078 (use CCTC bus stop)

• Eye Care Clinic and Optical Shop

• University of Michigan Hospital Complex

• • 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, 734-936-4000 (on several bus routes)

  • Emergency Room: 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. Floor B1, Room B1C255, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, 734-936-6666

• Counseling and Psychological Services

• For urgent walk in evaluations and 24/7 phone services: Psychiatric Emergency Services

• • Crisis phone service: 734-936-5900 or 734-996-4747

There's a problem with my computer!

Contact the CSRB IT team for help with computers at clasp-itservices@umich.edu if the problem is with a university issued desktop or laptop, include the machine inventory number (your machine will be labeled with it, e.g. "SRB 2018-XXXX").

When am I getting paid?!

Typically students are paid by direct deposit either once a month or more frequently if the student is paid by a fellowship. Manage your academic finances in Wolverine Access. If you have not been paid at all 1 month from the beginning of term, contact the CLaSP Student Services Coordinator: Claire Miller (ccdewitt@umich.edu).

Am I working too much?! (Too little?)

There isn’t a typical set number of hours; every student is different! First year students often have to focus more time on coursework than research, especially leading up to the Qualifying Exam. It's normal to work at least 20 hours per week but talk to your advisor about work expectations.

I'm an international student and I have questions about my visa/taxes/employment/enrollment!

Check out the International Center's website and resources for students. The IC also holds Advising Hours on Central Campus.