Frequently Asked Questions

What can we look forward to?

Live DJ, hors d'oeuvres, specialty mocktails, photobooth stations, games, and more! We will have rooms for a dance floor, food stations, games, a photobooth, and a lounge. A room will be available for coat check, but will not be staffed. We will also have alcoholic beverages available for purchase. 

Who can attend? Who can I bring as a guest?

The Grad Gala is open to all U-M graduate and professional students and their guests. Guests may include other U-M students, U-M alumni, and friends/family not affiliated with U-M. Guests must be 21 or over. Valid IDs will be checked upon entry (both to check age and to check U-M affiliation).

So this dance is a fundraiser?

Correct! A portion of each ticket sale will be donated towards the RSG Basic Needs Microgrant Program to provide financial assistance to U-M graduate and professional students.

Want more information on what you're supporting? Read a bit about the program here.

What is the Grad Gala theme?

The theme of the 2023 Grad Gala Ball is “Masquerade.”

How much are tickets?

For pricing information and refund/ticket transfer policy, please visit the Tickets page. All sales, including sales at the door, are through the Michigan Union Ticket Office's online store; no cash or credit cards will be accepted at the door. 

What is the check-in process?

All attendees will need to bring their U-M IDs and a government-issued identification. Guests who aren't U-M students will need to enter at the same time as the U-M student who is hosting them.

Is the venue space accessible?

The venue space is accessible to all individuals with various abilities. Additional accommodations can be arranged upon request. If you have any concerns, please contact rsg-gradgala@umich.edu, and we will do our best to accommodate.

What food will be available?

We will have light hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages for you to enjoy during the event. We won't be serving a full meal. 

We will have vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and halal options. Menus with ingredients will be posted at food stations. If you need more specific information, please reach out. 

Will alcoholic beverages be available? 

Yes. Cash bars will be set up, where customers can pay-per-drink with cash or credit card. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available free of charge. 

Will transportation be provided?

No, transportation will not be provided to or from the hotel. Attendees are expected to make arrangements regarding transportation. Please be safe and act responsibly.

Have more questions?

Please reach out to rsg-gradgala@umich.edu.