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Volume I, Issue 3 The University of Michigan

Through the Maize is brought to you by Transfer Connections, a mentoring program for LSA transfer students. *UM Last Minute Check List At-A Glance* As summer comes to a close, and the excitement of finally arriving in Ann Arbor approaches be sure to make a last minute checklist of things that need to be done before your arrival. Here are a few ideas:   1) Before you can move into any leased/rented property, all utilities must be transferred into your name. Failure to do so could result in extra fees/fines from your landlord, unless they have stated otherwise.   2) How far are you from your permanent address? If traveling back and forth to your hometown is impossible, consider changing your address, it will make maintaining bills easier.   3) Staying off-campus can be a breath of fresh air, but parking around campus can make the promptest late. Consider the commuter lot, shuttles arrive every 15 minutes to and from campus and has stops all around campus beginning at the Union.   4) Register to vote!! This will require an address change, but if getting back to your hometown is impossible you will have a chance to exercise your right! Your VOTE counts!!!   **Last minute insider tip: Did you know, if you found an off-campus apartment and have planned to move in, the process isn't complete until you review your rights as a tenant?! A list of these rights appears on the Housing website. Know your rights as a tenant and stay informed!** (Check out http://www.offcampus.housing.umich.edu/files/citysection.pdf.)

Monthly Trivia Question Answer Last month we asked how many states and foreign countries are represented by the U of M undergraduate student body: the answer is that UM has representation from 50 States and over 80 foreign countries! Plugged In: First Week Survival Tips How to find your way around campus:   1) Walk your class schedule a day before and get familiar with buildings and room numbers.   2) Use your campus map! You received one at orientation. Pages 208-210.   3) Ask a fellow student and make a new friend while you're at it!!   4) Become familiar with the bus system. It saves time and its free!   5) Building names are sometimes abbreviated, take a look in your m-planner when you get stumped. Pages 206-207.

First Week Activities and Events During the first week of school, the University offers many great activities and events to kick off the school year. This is a great opportunity to really get into the school spirit, meet new friends, learn the campus, and last but not least indulge in some great FREE food!!! While it would be impossible to list every event occurring on campus during welcome week, the few listed will definitely get you in the Maize and Blue Spirit!!   Aug 28th New Student Convocation 7pm @ Crisler Arena This is the official kick-off to Welcome to Michigan and an introduction to the academic community. This ceremony is a Michigan tradition that includes messages from the president of the University, student government president, and several other representatives.   Aug 29th Maize Craze 4:00pm-6:30pm @ Palmer Field An outdoor pep rally before for our first football game is guaranteed to be a good time! Come out and listen to the Marching Band, meet athletic coaches, participate in different activities, win prizes and eat dinner all at the same place!   Sep 4th Student Open House with President Mary Sue Coleman U-M President Mary Sue Coleman invites students to her annual fall open house. Please stop by the historic President's House at 815 S. University Ave. 3:30-5:00pm Did you Know? is a cost of attendance and financial aid estimator for entering, dependent, undergraduate, Michigan resident students Books, Books, Books Michigan Book and Supply (central campus) Corner of S. State and N. University   Ulrichs Bookstore (central campus) 549 E. University   Michigan Union Bookstore (central campus) Michigan Union (Ground Floor)   Shaman Drum Bookstore (central campus) 313 S. State   Pierpoint Commons Bookstore (north campus) Pierpont Commons (across from Campus Information) Insider Tip: You can find other Welcome Week events as well as events throughout the school year by visiting the UM Online Events web-page at http://uuis.umich.edu/events/! Student Spotlight: Katherine Park and Brett Chalfin, Transfer Connections Mentor Transfer Year: Winter 2008 Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Major: Jazz Studies and LSA Undeclared Other Involvements and Extracurricular Activities: Intramural Basketball, Sleep-away Camp Counselor, U of M Jazz Ensemble Biggest Misconception about UM before Transferring: "The University of Michigan will be too big for you."   Transfer Year: Fall 2007 Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Major: English and History Other Involvements and Extracurricular Activities: SHEI Magazine, Korean Student Association, Drawing, and Illustration Biggest Misconception about UM before Transferring: "The University of Michigan was a party school, and not many people studied."

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