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Raise Scholars Summer Experience 2026 Schedule At-a-Glance
Below is an overview of the week's planned activities to give you a sense of what to expect during your time on campus. We have designed a schedule with informative sessions, opportunities to engage with fellow Raise Scholars, and moments to explore the University of Michigan campus. While we anticipate an enriching and enjoyable experience, please note that the outlined agenda is subject to change.
Family Info Session
📅 Date: Thurs. June 11, 2026
🕘Time: 5:00 pm
Join us for a virtual family information session.
Meet the Raise Scholars Program Director and learn more about the program schedule.
Virtual Common App Session
📅 Date: Wed. June 17, 2026
🕘Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Students, join us for a virtual session to explore the Common App and learn about virtual resources to support your essay writing.
Day 1: June 22nd
Getting Connected & Getting Started
9:00 am Board the bus to Ann Arbor
U-M Detroit Center 3663 Woodward Ave #150
Detroit, MI 48201
10:30 am Welcome & Summer Program Orientation (Michigan Union, Kunezel)
1:00 pm Lunch @ South Quad Dining Hall
2:00 pm -Break -
2:30 pm Community Building Activity
5:30 pm Residence Hall Check-in
6:30 pm Dinner @ MOJO
10:00 pm Curfew
11:00 pm Lights Out
*Schedule is subject to change
Day 2: June 23rd
Telling Your Story: Crafting Your College Essay
7:30 am Breakfast (optional)
9:30 am Shapiro Library Tour
10:00 am Essay Writing Workshop (Shapiro Library Rm 4059)
Kitty Geoghan, U-M Sweetland Center for Writing
11:30 am Independent Writing Time
12:00 pm -Break-
12:30 pm Lunch @ MOJO Dining Hall
2:00 pm College Essay Writing Lab, Office Hours & Workshops (Shapiro Library Rm 4059)
Michigan College Advising Corps Staff
5:00 pm - Break-
5:30 pm Dinner @ MOJO Dining Hall
7:00 pm U-M Student Panel Q&A
U-M College Access & Success Ambassadors
10:00 pm Curfew
11:00 pm Lights Out
*Schedule is subject to change
Day 3: June 24th
Revising Your Essay & Building Your U-M Network
7:30 am Breakfast (optional)
9:30 am College Essay Writing Lab, Office Hours & Workshops
Michigan College Advising Corps Staff
11:00 pm U-M Admissions Presentation, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Student Activities Building 530 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
12:30 pm Lunch @ MOJO Dining Hall
1:15 pm Group meet up (outside of MOJO)
1:30 pm Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS)
Elizabeth James & BSU Student Leaders
4700 Haven Hall, 505 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
3:30 pm Independent Essay Writing & Office Hours w/ College Advisers
5:00 pm Break
7:00 pm Ice Cream & Game Night
Hosted by: CEO College Access & Success Ambassadors (CASA)
Mosher Jordan Residence Hall Courtyard
10:00 pm Curfew
11:00 pm Lights Out
*Schedule is subject to change
Day 4: June 25th
Bringing it All Together
7:30 am Breakfast (optional)
9:30 am Admissions Simulation (Michigan Union, Pond room)
Sheri Samaha, Assistant Director, U-M Center for Educational Outreach
Exploring the Liberal Arts (Michigan Union 2210 AB)
Maria Fiebing, LSA Recruiting & Outreach Coordinator for First-Year Students
11:20 pm -Break-
11:30 pm Financial Aid 101 (Michigan Union Pond Room)
U-M Office of Financial Aid Outreach
12:30 pm Lunch @ MOJO Dining Hall
2:30 pm Building a Plan for Success: Reaching the Early Action Application Deadline
Central Campus Classrooms Building (Case Study Classroom CCB 0420)
1225 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
5:00 pm -Break-
5:30 pm Dinner @ MOJO Dining Hall
7:00 pm: Big Best In Games
4095 Carpenter Rd, Suite A, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
10:00 pm Curfew
11:00 pm Lights Out
*Schedule is subject to change
Day 5: June 26th
Connecting the Dots & Goal Setting
7:30 am Breakfast (optional)
9:00 am Residence Hall Check Out
9:15 am Final Check-In w/ College Advisers
10:30 am U-M Museum Excursion
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
12:00 pm Community Luncheon & Reflection
Michigan Union 2210 ABC (2nd Floor)
2:00 pm Bus to U-M Detroit Center
3:00 pm Arrive at U-M Detroit Center
*Schedule is subject to change
Photo Reflection Activity
Photo Reflection Activity
Instructions:
Instructions:
You have 1.5 hours to explore the campus. During this time, find a spot that feels meaningful to you or a place you want to feel meaningful.
It could be:
A space that feels exciting or full of possibility
Somewhere you imagine spending time
A place that feels peaceful, inspiring, or just feels right
📷 Once you find your spot:
Take a selfie there or ask someone to take your photo
Reflect on why you chose that place using the prompts below
Come prepared to share your reflection after lunch. Where you went, why you picked it, and one feeling, hope, or thought you had while you were there, using one of the prompts below. No need to be perfect. Just be real.
“Being here made me feel…”
“I hope this place becomes…”
“One day, I want to walk through this space and feel…”
“I pictured myself in this space as someone who…”
“Standing here made me realize I might one day…”
“This place could be where everything changes because…”
When I imagine my future self in this space, I’m…”
“This is a space where I could grow into someone who…”
U-M Museum Excursion
Visit one of the following U-M Museums. They are free and open to the public!
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
University of Michigan Museum of Art
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