Congratulations on your admission to the University of Michigan School of Public Health!
As an online master's student, you will have slightly different procedures and dates
in the matriculation process than our residential students. Explore the Admitted Student
Checklist and additional resources provided on this page to get started. We encourage
you to connect with your program manager with additional questions and pay attention to your inbox for more information on
upcoming admitted student events.
Confirm Your Enrollment
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.
If you are not able to accept your admissions offer at this time, you may also indicate
your decision via Wolverine Access.
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” on Coursera begins. 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.
Be on the lookout for Our Admitted Student Newsletter
The Vector: Admitted Student Edition is a newsletter sent to graduate students who have been admitted to the University
of Michigan School of Public Health. We know that there is a lot to think about as
you consider graduate school. You can expect to receive this newsletter every couple
of weeks, and we hope it serves as your one-stop shop for helpful resources, important
dates, and reminders.
If you have been admitted for Fall 2021 and are not receiving this newsletter, please
email sph-inquiries@umich.edu.
Population and Health Sciences Admitted Student Welcome
The Population and Health Sciences Admitted Student Welcome session is an opportunity
for enrolled students to begin to be further oriented with their program and build
personal connections with staff, faculty, and peers before the start of classes.
The Admitted Student Welcome will typically be held in early April. Admitted students
will receive event registration information via email ahead of the event. More information
will be provided on this page closer to the event.
Previous speakers have included:
Sharon Kardia, Associate Dean for Education, Population and Health Sciences Faculty
Lead
Mary Beth Carroll, Assistant Director of Student Life
Lisa Garber, Population and Health Sciences Program Manager
A panel of current students - Real students will join us to answer your questions,
from what a typical day looks like, to their favorite projects and courses, to the
tips and tricks they think you should know coming into your graduate studies.
RECAP: 2021 Admitted Student Welcome Session
Students can review a recording of the Population and Health Sciences Admitted Student
Welcome session that was held on April 1, 2021. In this session faculty, staff, and
current students led newly admitted students through the Population and Health Sciences
degree programs and the graduate experience they will embark on in the coming fall.
If you attended the subsequent Admitted Student Welcome session on June 29, 2021,
the information in the recording below is the same. For additional questions, email
your Program Manager.
Orientation Information for Online Master's Students
Coursera Onboarding and Advising Course
Our Population and Health Sciences students are primarily oriented through a specially
designed Onboarding and Advising course which begins an online student's journey on
the Coursera platform. The Onboarding course consists of a series of self-paced modules
that guide students in preparation for the start of classes. This course offers guidance
and resources to help students navigate the university, school, and program, as well
as the platforms and technologies we use.
All incoming online master’s students will receive an email from Coursera to join
the Onboarding & Advising site.
The Onboarding course is now open for all matriculated students. If you are a matriculated
student who has not received information on the onboarding course, please be sure
to contact the Population and Health Sciences Program Manager Lisa Garber.
While online students are not required to attend any in-person orientation session,
our incoming students are always welcome to plan a visit to our campus. For more information
on visiting the School of Public Health as well as COVID-19 safety policies and procedures,
visit the school's main orientation page.
