Navigating the University of Michigan Spring Semester: Dates, Deadlines, and Resources
The University of Michigan (U-M) is a large institution with a complex academic calendar. Understanding the key dates and resources available is crucial for students to navigate the spring semester successfully. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the spring semester at U-M, covering important dates, tuition information, available resources, and examination policies.
University Structure and Admissions
The U-M boasts 19 schools and colleges, with 15 offering undergraduate degree programs. Prospective undergraduate students can contact the undergraduate admissions office (1220 Student Activities Bldg., 515 E. Jefferson, 48109; (734) 764-7433; admissions.umich.edu) for information or application materials. The university has seen a significant increase in applications, with nearly 109,000 applicants for the incoming class of 2025-26, marking an 11 percent rise from the previous year. For those interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the liberal arts, the Horace H. Rackham Graduate School (915 E. Washington St.) is the relevant point of contact.
Key Dates in the Academic Calendar
While specific dates for each spring semester are not provided, it's important to note that the academic calendar is determined by the University Calendar Committee and approved by the Board of Regents. Calendars may differ for these schools: business, dentistry, law, medicine, and social work. The general structure of the academic year includes months like August, November, December, January, and April. Students should consult the official University of Michigan website for the most up-to-date and accurate dates for the specific spring semester they are interested in.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees for first-year undergraduates in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) for 2025-2026 are estimated to be $18,346 for Michigan residents and $63,962 for nonresidents. However, beginning in the fall of 2025, the Go Blue Guarantee will offer free tuition to all in-state students with a family income of $125,000 or less and assets below $125,000. Tuition varies with program and class status; call the registrar at (734) 647-3507 for more information. For questions regarding residency, call (734) 764-1400. For graduate program tuition and fees, contact individual programs or schools.
Course Information and Resources
Course catalogs for schools and colleges are available online; for the LSA Course Guide, go to lsa.umich.edu/cg. Tours are conducted throughout the year from the Huetwell Visitors Center in the Student Activities Bldg. (515 E. Jefferson). Call (734) 647-5692 for hours. Small-group information sessions are hosted select weekdays by the undergraduate admissions office. For information and reservations, call (734) 647-5692 or go to admissions.umich.edu/visiting. Register three weeks in advance.The U-M employs more than 57,000 people (including Michigan Medicine and Dearborn and Flint campuses). Job openings are listed online and updated daily.
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Final Examination Policies
The University of Michigan has specific policies governing final examinations to ensure fairness and accommodate student needs.
- Scheduling: For courses having both lecture and recitation, the time of the exam will be determined from the time of the first lecture period of the week. For courses having recitation only, the exam will be determined from the first recitation period. Courses beginning at a time between two exam periods will be scheduled at the preceding hour. Students should receive notification from instructors as to the time and place of examinations. In general, exams will be held in the classroom where the class normally meets during the term.
- Modifications: The final examination period is determined by the University Calendar Committee and approved by the Board of Regents. Final exam schedules can only be modified by the unanimous written and anonymously collected consent of the students enrolled in the course. Consent must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar no later than five (5) weeks before the last day of the term.
- Conflicts and Excessive Examinations: Students with exam conflicts (two or more final exams scheduled at the same time) should contact the instructors for scheduling adjustments. Students with excessive final examinations (three or more within a 24-hour period) may seek accommodation with the assistance of the Registrar’s Office before the final day of the regular drop period for the term. When students fail to make arrangements via the Registrar’s Office by this deadline, accommodation is not guaranteed. For timely requests, once notified by the Registrar’s Office, it is the responsibility of the faculty to make reasonable efforts to provide the student with an alternative examination time.
- Exam Time Blocks: All final exams must be held within the structured final exam time blocks.
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