Updated for Fall 2026 applicants
Welcome Parents and Supporters of New First-Year and Transfer Students!
Coaching your student through some of the bigger items on their Michigan Housing journey is much easier when the coach knows what the bigger items are.
Generally speaking, we advise that you and your student read our Application Information page for details on how to apply and what options are available; most of what your student needs to know (before moving in) can be found there.
The table below lists a number of the most important tasks where you can nudge your student into action. All of these items require that your student has paid the enrollment deposit and has obtained a U-M uniqname.
CHECKLIST
| Tasks: Fall 2026 | Link to Information | Dates to do the work | Deadline |
| Submit Vaccination Records | UM Vaccination Policy | As soon your student has their Uniqname | Required before contract issued |
| Gather info related to health & disability accommodations | Additional Living Options | Link provided in Housing Application | Monday, May 11 at 11:59 PM EDT |
| Apply for Housing | Application Information | Beginning April 2 | Monday, May 11 at 11:59 PM EDT |
| Choose a Room (if choosing space) | Application Information | Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25 | June 25 |
| Submit Housing Contract and select move-in date/time | Application Information | Monday, June 29 to Monday, July 6 at 11:59 PM EDT | July 6 |
| Renter’s Insurance | Personal Property Protection | After housing contract is signed | No deadline but prior to Move-In advised |
| Order M-Card | New Mcard information | As soon your student has their Uniqname | Before attending on-campus orientation or move-in, whichever comes first |
| Ann Arbor Move-in | Undergraduate Move-In - Ann Arbor | As your student signs their housing contract, they will be able to select a specific time slot for a day and time to move-in from time slots available. |
August 26-30 Some student programs may have early move-in dates between August 23-25 |
| Marygrove Move-In | Undergraduate Move-In - Marygrove | As your student signs their housing contract, they will be able to select a specific time slot for a day and time to move-in from time slots available. | August 26-27 |
Updated 2-23-2026