Other Supports

How to reach them

• Web: cew.umich.edu/

• Address:  330 E Liberty, 2nd floor

• Phone: 734.764.6360 

• Email: contactcew@umich.edu

About CEW+

CEW+ is here for anyone navigating a nontraditional path at U-M — providing resources, funding, advocacy, and support to help you overcome obstacles and reach your academic, financial, and professional potential. All individuals are welcome, regardless of their gender.

CEW+ supports students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community with:

• Events

• Funding

• Free Career & Education Counseling

• Advocacy

How to reach them

• Web: deanofstudents.umich.edu/

  • Request support for a student

• Address:  Suite 3100 Michigan Union

• Phone: 734.764.7420

• Email:  deanofstudents@umich.edu

About the Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office supports students experiencing a critical incident, defined as a life event or situation that has a negative impact on a student’s campus experience and ability to succeed. 

DOS staff:

• Possess a broad understanding of University policies, procedures, and community life and work with individual students, student groups, parents/families, staff, and faculty to address and resolve concerns and eliminate barriers that impede attainment of students’ educational and personal goals

• Provide appropriate direct support to students, assisting students in navigating the complex university systems and community, identifying available resources that could be helpful, and providing comprehensive follow-up and continued attention to ongoing needs 

Faculty and staff can: 

• Request support for a student. Filling out this form refers students or student groups to the Dean of Students Office for appropriate support, resource identification and referral, and follow-up.

• Learn how and when to reach out. Consult with a Dean of Students staff member about the support and services they offer students who experience a critical incident, demonstrate concerning behaviors, or have experienced a campus climate concern 

DOS is a place where students, faculty, and staff can work cooperatively with DOS staff members who possess the knowledge and experience to appropriately respond to and resolve various concerns and critical incidents.

How to reach them

• Web: firstgen.umich.edu

• Address: 3rd floor, Student Activities Building, in the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives

• Phone: 734.936.1055

• Email: firstgeninfo@umich.edu  

About The First-Generation Student Initiatives and Gateway

The First Generation Student Initiatives and Gateway are the doorway for first-generation college students to find resources, community, and a shared space that highlights the strengths of and illuminates pathways for first-gens at UM. The First-Generation Gateway is a physical space in the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives where first-gens can connect with resources and meet other first-gens. First-Gen Initiatives hosts large-scale events throughout the year to connect first-gens with each other and with available resources across campus. 

The First-Generation Initiatives and Gateway are for all first-generation undergraduate and graduate students and their allies for:

• Finding resources for first-generation students

• Learning about Signature Events like the parent/family open house, community dinners, First-Gen Celebration Week, etc.

• Connecting to partner offices that support first-generation students

• Meeting with the First Generation Program Director 

• Using the study space or meeting space

If you want to get involved with first-generation initiatives and support first-generation college students on our campus, check out resources and engagement opportunities for staff and faculty.

How to reach them

• Web: internationalcenter.umich.edu/

• Address: 1500 Student Activities Building

• Phone: 734.764.9310

• Email: icenter@umich.edu

About the International Center

The International Center assists international students and scholars, faculty and staff, as well as U-M American students seeking opportunities to study, work, or travel abroad.  Learn more about their services on their website.

How to reach them

• Web: lsa.umich.edu/transfer

• Address: 1180 LSA Building

• Phone: 734.647.6256

• Email: LSATransferCenter@umich.edu

About The Transfer Student Center

The goal of the LSA Transfer Student Center is to connect transfer students to the university community and provide them with tools and resources to achieve their goals at Michigan and beyond. The center is a collaborative effort involving student recruitment, the LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center, additional programs in undergraduate education, and partners across campus. 

• The team helps prospective students navigate the transfer process, understand how credits transfer, choose which classes to take, and learn about LSA and its academic departments. 

• It helps current students by providing a welcoming space to study and offering workshops and information sessions about U-M resources.

How to reach them

• Web: www.mcasp.org/ 

• Email:  StudentCaregiverCoordinator@umich.edu

About MCaSP

The Michigan Caregivers and Student Parents program supports student-parents and caregivers at the University of Michigan by offering advocacy, a child-friendly study room, and connections to family-friendly resources on campus such as changing tables, lactation rooms, child care, family house, and more.

How to reach them

• Web: oami.umich.edu 

• Address: 3009 Student Activities Building

• Phone: 734.936.1055

• Email:  oami-uofm@umich.edu 

About OAMI

The Office of Academic and Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) supports and promotes academic excellence, leadership development, and multicultural understanding through innovative programs, services, and initiatives. OAMI empowers students to achieve their full potential, celebrate their unique backgrounds and experiences, and enrich the campus community.  

• Student pipeline: They collaborate with campus programs, local communities, and families to ensure students have the opportunity and guidance to attend U-M

• Student success: They provide resources, such as success coaching, tutoring, and mentorship, to enhance the academic achievement levels of all students while nurturing their leadership skills

• Student community: They progress the overall campus climate to support the activities and culture of the university community by supporting student organizations and cross-campus events

OAMI offers programs and initiatives designed to support transfer, first-generation, Detroit Promise, and undocumented/DACAmented students, among others.

Student Academic Multicultural Initiatives (SAMI) grants provide funding to individual students and student organizations for conferences and projects that:

• Encourage academic growth and leadership development

• Create opportunities for dialogue and collaboration across different perspectives

• Contribute to a more informed and connected campus community

How to reach them

• Web: spectrumcenter.umich.edu 

• Address: 530 S. State St., Suite 3020

• Phone: 734.763.4186

• Email: spectrumcenter@umich.edu  

About Spectrum Center

Spectrum Center is a campus resource center dedicated to serving and supporting the University of Michigan community, with a focus on gender and sexuality. Spectrum is a "home away from home," where students can find friends, get support, and learn more about themselves and others. The services they offer include:

• Education and resources: workshops, consultation, online learning, and resources for faculty, staff, researchers, and instructors.

• Student support: crisis response, grants for essential needs and other funding, health and well-being programs, resource navigation, and scholarships.

• Community-building: LGBTQIA2S+ centered events, student orgs, and a student lounge and community drop-in center.

How to reach them

• Web: trotter.umich.edu 

• Address: 

  • 428 S. State St. (Trotter Multicultural Center)

  • Michigan Union Suite 300 (MESA)

• Phone: 

  • 734.763.3670 (Trotter Multicultural Center)

  • 734.763.9044 (MESA)

• Email: trottermesa@umich.edu  

About Trotter Multicultural Center and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs

The Trotter Multicultural Center (TMC) and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) offer a variety of programs to support you throughout your journey at the University of Michigan. At its core, Trotter/MESA is committed to cultivating a space where cultural expression, identity development, leadership, and healing-centered engagement are central to the work we do to equip, engage, and empower students.

In 1970, a class boycott organized by the Black Action Movement (BAM), began a legacy of student activism at the University of Michigan. As a collective effort of several Black student organizations, the primary goal of BAM was to challenge the university’s lack of diversity and civil rights initiatives. The result of these efforts led the university to address many of the concerns around admissions, space, and support for Black students. Shortly after the Trotter House was created in 1971, the Office of Special Services & Programs began as a central area for communities of color at UM. This new unit had staff advocates that served a variety of ethnic constituencies. 

In 1977, the name changed to Minority Student Services to meet the needs of minority students and to promote the cultural diversity represented across the University. By 1995, the office changed its name to Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, and included the Trotter Multicultural Center. In 2014, MESA and Trotter became individual units working collaboratively to support students. In 2025, Trotter and MESA joined together as one unit, maintaining two locations. You can find community and connect with staff at the 428 S. State Street location or the Student Union location on the third floor. 

How to reach them

• Web: vets.umich.edu/student-resources

• Address: 2011 Student Activities Building

• Phone: 734.764.6413

• Email: vetservices@umich.edu  

About Veteran & Military Services

The Veteran & Military Services Program assists military-connected students in their transition to and success at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Military-connected students include veterans, those serving in the National Guard or reserves, those in active duty military service, and those whose parents or guardians have served or are serving in the U.S. military.

VMS provides:

• Assistance for prospective military-connected students

• Assistance to military-connected students in obtaining and using VA educational and VA health benefits

• Resources and referrals to help military-connected students understand and access all available services and options.

• Peer mentoring programs for military/veteran students and military family members

• Programs and events that support military-connected students

• Support for veteran/military campus student organizations, especially Student Veterans of America U-M chapter

• Support for Military Community Advocate program

• Support for deployed military service members.

• Annual campus-wide Veterans Week celebrations

• Advocacy services to help military-connected students resolve issues within the university.

• Identification and elimination of institutional practices and policies that negatively affect student success or satisfaction.

• Collaboration with other campus partners through U-M Council on Military-Connected Students

• Collaboration and partnership with campus ROTC units