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Welcome to the School of Information
Welcome to the School of Information
Welcome to the Community College Summer Institute! We're so glad you are here! For three days, you can walk in the footsteps of a UM School of Information student! From connecting with current students, finding your way around campus, taking classes with cool professors, and tracking points (acorns) to earn prizes (instead of grades). Exploration and Fun!
MUMSI the squirrel says, "Let the Game Begin!"
To prepare for attending the program, please take a few minutes to read through the CCSI Guide page.
UMSI Study Experience
UMSI Study Experience
We are one of the first modern information schools, embedded in one of the world’s premier research universities. We create and share knowledge so that people will use information with technology to build a better world.
This is your chance to immerse yourself in a community passionate about making a difference. So, dive in, explore, and shape your unique path at the University of Michigan.
Picture this
Picture this
Today is your first day on our beautiful virtual Ann Arbor campus. You can smell the freshly cut virtual grass and see the Bell Tower in the distance. You did it! This week, you are a University of Michigan student!
As you make your way to North Quad, you bump into UMSI’s official mascot, MUMSI the squirrel.
What to Expect at UMSI
What to Expect at UMSI
At U-M, be prepared for hands-on experience, from field days to team collaboration, learning happens everywhere. Rain or shine, we keep moving. Bring an umbrella and a Hydro Flask/water bottle. You'll be walking a lot, so wear comfy shoes and get ready to explore campus with MUMSI by your side!
Your Mission
Your Mission
MUMSI the squirrel needs your help!
Your goal is to gather information because information changes everything. And yes, it’s stored in acorns! Complete CCSI’s Online Modules to earn acorns. MUMSI will trade them in for prizes.
You’ll be placed in teams and compete for first place. The Leaderboard updates daily, so keep checking your progress and aim for the top.
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