Community & Belonging

We create inclusive spaces and opportunities where every student can connect with others and build a sense of belonging on campus.

Build belonging through connection

Explore the many ways to get involved, celebrate your identity, and create community with fellow students through these Student Life programs and centers.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Join Michigan's diverse Greek community of nearly 6,000 students across four councils, where you can develop leadership skills and build lifelong relationships.

Ginsberg Center

Connect with community service and civic engagement opportunities through programs like Alternative Breaks, literacy initiatives, and the Connect to Community volunteer portal.

International Center

Get support with U.S. immigration regulations, study abroad opportunities, and programs that help international students acclimate to campus life

Michigan Recreation

Access state-of-the-art fitness facilities, group exercise classes, intramural sports, club sports, and outdoor adventure programs—all included with your tuition.

MESA

Engage with programs and events that promote diversity, social justice, and multicultural development through the lens of race and ethnicity.

IGR

Learn about social identity, inequality, and intergroup relations through this social justice education program that prepares you to work in a diverse world.

Spectrum Center

Find education, advocacy, support, and community building for LGBTQ+ students and allies in this collaborative campus space.

Trotter

Discover an inclusive multicultural center that hosts cultural events, heritage month celebrations, and provides space for meetings and community building.

University Unions

Visit the Michigan Union, Michigan League, or Pierpont Commons—the "living rooms" of campus where you can study, eat, relax, and connect with others.

News

Stay up to date with the latest Student Life news, student achievements, and program updates. Discover stories happening across our campus community.

All news stories

Bridging the gap: Empowering students with disabilities

Born with significant hearing loss in his right ear, Jacob Lowy spent most of his life without any accommodations. This was, in some ways, by choice. However, for a long time, Lowy felt he had to choose from an either-or set of options: either he get a hearing aid and risk needing to consistently overcome societal perceptions of his capabilities, or he could blend in.

November 27, 2023 By Ella Loveland, Student Life

Student Advisory Boards

Make your voice matter. Join a student advisory board or committee to shape campus policies, programs, and services. Connect with peers and campus leaders, advocate for positive change, and develop your leadership skills as you help guide Michigan's future.

Learn about advisory boards