Admitted Students
Graduate Urban Planning

Welcome to Taubman College! We are thrilled to have you as a newly admitted student. We have gathered a wealth of important resources and opportunities to help you finalize your plans to enroll at the University of Michigan.

In-Person Admitted Student Event
Join us for our in-person admitted student event where you will meet our students, faculty, and staff. This is a great chance to get a feel for the Taubman College community and learn more about what awaits you.

Virtual Admitted Student Opportunities
We offer many virtual opportunities to engage with our community. These include Q&A sessions, funding resources, student life and housing which will help you connect with current students, faculty, and staff even before you arrive on campus.

We hope you take advantage of these opportunities to connect with us and prepare for an exciting and successful journey at Taubman College. Welcome aboard, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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Virtual Preview

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Select virtual sessions will be recorded.

Date and TimeEvent
Monday, March 3

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Welcome & Kick-off

Urban and Regional Planning Chair Robert Goodspeed will provide a welcome and introduction to Taubman College as part of kicking-off this virtual series.

View Recording for March 3 Welcome Event
Wednesday, March 12

11:00 AM-11:45 AM
Student Affairs

Meet our Student Affairs team who will work with you from matriculation to graduation to navigate resources and maximize your time as a Wolverine. Topics include: orientation, academic advising, course planning, campus resources, student life, and more!

Slides for March 12 Student Affairs Event   View Recording for March 12 Student Affairs Event
Wednesday, March 12

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Dual Degrees

This session is geared toward admitted students that are interested in adding a dual degree, as well as those that have applied or been accepted into two degrees within Taubman College or the University of Michigan.

Slides for March 12 Dual Degree Event   View Recording for March 12 Dual Degree Event

Thursday, March 13

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paying for Your Degree

Come and learn about the ways to pay for your degree. There are many resources to help you financially prepare for graduate school. Join Taubman College and the U-M Office of Financial Aid staff to discuss the various funding resources such as employment, GSIs, external funding and U-M funding sources.

Intro Slides for March 13 Event   International Student Slides for March 13 Event   Domestic Student Slides for March 13 Event   View Recording for March 13 Paying for your Degree Event

Friday, March 14

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Career/Professional Development & Alumni Panel

This session will feature staff who will highlight the resources and services offered by Career and Professional Development. Also, Taubman College urban planning alumni will share their experiences and current work.

View Recording for March 14 Career and Alumni Event
Monday, March 17

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Q&A with Current Students

Join current Urban Regional Planning students for any additional questions about starting your career at Taubman College.
Wednesday, March 19

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Q&A with Urban Planning Chair

Join current Urban Regional Planning Chair Robert Goodspeed for any additional questions about starting your career at Taubman College.
Friday, March 28

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
A Conversation with the Class of 2020

Join us for an informal online conversation with Taubman MURP alumni who graduated just as COVID was locking the world down. Janney Lockman, Mrithula Shantha TA, Josh Childs, Emily Korman and Rebeca Villegas will share about their experiences at Taubman, as well as some insights on job-hunting in a changing world. Feel free to come with questions!
Tuesday, April 1

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Explore Housing on Campus and in Ann Arbor

Join Taubman College and the U-M Housing Office for an informative session where we’ll explore all the exciting housing opportunities available both on campus and in the vibrant city of Ann Arbor! Learn about the application process, important deadlines, and how to make the most of your living experience in Ann Arbor.

Slides (On Campus) for April 1 Event   Slides (Off Campus) for April 1 Event   View Recording for April 1 Event

In-Person Preview

Join us for an exclusive in-person visit to Taubman College at the University of Michigan. During this one-day event, you will meet our faculty, connect with current students, tour Ann Arbor, and experience our incredible community.

Urban and Regional Planning In-Person Preview Event
Friday, March 21, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Taubman College will reimburse travel expenses, up to $500 for attending this in-person event. The reimbursement instructions will be provided after you attend the in-person event.