Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Michigan School of Public Health. 

The first step is to celebrate all that you have accomplished so far — congratulations! Once you’ve had a chance to celebrate, we’ve built a checklist to guide you through your next steps. If you have questions along the way, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Accept your admissions offer

To confirm your enrollment log into your Wolverine Access account and follow the steps outlined in your admissions letter. Please note that enrollment is not complete until your non-refundable enrollment deposit is also submitted. 

Ready to Confirm Your Enrollment?

Explore funding and financial aid options

Financing your education is an investment in a better future. We understand how important financial considerations are in your decision to pursue a graduate degree, and we’re here to partner with you to help identify resources and opportunities that will support your needs and academic success.

A variety of types of assistance are available to help you cover your costs—federal loans, work-study positions, scholarships, fellowships, graduate student instructorships, graduate student research assistantships, full-time and temporary employment, and private sources. Note that not all funding options will be available to distance learning students.

STUDENT FUNDING GUIDE

Further Resources for Financial Matters

Set up your University of Michigan uniqname and email account

Once you confirm your enrollment, you should receive an email invitation to set up your uniqname, which is your University of Michigan username. It is used for logging into U-M websites, email, and more. This is the first step to setting up your email account.

Once your University of Michigan email has been set up, it’s important to check it regularly, as we’ll be communicating important information about registration, orientation and more.

Once you set up your uniqname and email address, there are a couple additional steps you’ll want to take:

  • Update your Campus Personal Information in Wolverine Access (under Student Business).
  • Register your laptop with the University Police.

SET UP YOUR UNIQNAME

Review Additional Student Resources

Get Set Up To Learn Online

  • Set up your U-M email account and check it regularly.
  • Update your Campus Personal Information in Wolverine Access (under Student Business).
  • Familiarize yourself with Zoom video conferencing, Slack team messaging.
  • Make sure you have appropriate working equipment for online course needs.
  • Look forward to our SPH Orientation and Online MPH Handbook through Canvas, which cover topics such as getting started at U-M, course registration, tuition & billing, policies, communication, resources, support, and student success. These will help you get to know Canvas, where our courses will take place!

Connect with Our Students

Let us introduce you to a current student! Sign up today to be matched with a Michigan Public Health current student via video chat, phone, or email. Student Ambassadors can answer your questions about life at Michigan Public Health, courses, faculty, and so much more. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn first hand about the experience and passion our community has for making the world a better place.  

Review the Post-Admission Timeline

After you have been admitted to the program, there are some key dates to keep in mind. The following timeline will help you better understand when you can expect information from program staff, as well as when we'll need to hear from you.

Event Date Description
Admissions Decisions Go Out Mid - late March Admissions decisions will continue to be sent to applicants in the order applications were received until all those submitted by the 5/15 deadline have been reviewed.
Scholarship Review Begins Mid- March Scholarship review will continue through the admissions season as long as funds are still available. Visit the Tuition and Financial Aid page for more information. 
Admitted Student Day #1 Late March A virtual welcome gathering where students can meet with program staff and peers. Ask questions, connect with our community, and get support in making your enrollment decision. (For early cycle admits)
Admitted Student Decision Deadline April 15 Students who have been admitted previously will need to make a decision to matriculate or withdraw. (Students who received their admissions offer around or after this date will have a later decision deadline.)
Onboarding Course Begins Early June The “Onboarding and Advising Course”, opens on our university Canvas platform. This course introduces new students to the program tools, resources, and structure; it is the central orientation experience for online students.
Admitted Student Day #2 Early July A virtual welcome gathering where students can meet with program staff and peers. Ask questions, connect with our community, and get support in making your enrollment decision. (For late cycle admits)
Final Admitted Student Decision Deadline July 15 Students who have been admitted will need to confirm their decision to enroll or withdraw.
Classes Begin! End of August Enrolled students begin courses online.