Getting started at UM

We've provided some basic information to help you hit the ground running when you arrive because we know how frustrating and confusing it can be when starting at a new school.

FAQs

How do I register for classes?

How do I get to campus/where can I park my car?

Where is my classroom in the CSRB?

Where do I pick up my student ID card (Mcard)?

Is there a Welcome Week? YES!

UM Hierarchy: The University of Michigan > Rackham Graduate School > College of Engineering > Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering

Important Phone Numbers

• Fire, Police, Medical Emergency (911)

• University Department of Public Safety & Security (734-763-1131)

• Sexual Assault & Awareness Center (734-936-3333)

The Department Handbook

• Undergrad CLaSP Handbook

• Graduate CLaSP Handbook

From the Handbook

• The Academic Advisor is your primary contact for advising related issues; course planning; advocacy and liaison with the department. (Lindsay Coleman - colemali@umich.edu)

• The Graduate Student Coordinator is your contact for student payment issues; admission questions; defense and qualifying exam arrangements. (Claire Miller - ccdewitt@umich.edu)

• Faculty Advisors serve as point people for issues specific to the program they are advising. MEng students have a program advisor. Advisors can help navigate issues specific to career goals: becoming more marketable and finding research opportunities. In addition, all PhD and MS students are assigned individual faculty advisors to support research activities.