Please contact Haley Schreier for information regarding the 2026-2027 Application for the Early Move-In Program.

Each Fall we are lucky to access a limited number of early move-in spots from the University to be able to offer a First Year Students of Hillel Early Move-In Program in August– hosted by our amazing student leadership. Our program offers opportunities to learn about campus life and Hillel, meet other new freshmen, ask questions and gain insight from seasoned sophomores and upperclassmen leaders, and find community well before the first day of classes. 

How To Sign Up:

The retreat spots are decided through a lottery system. Students enter their name into the lottery, and winners of the lottery will be notified via email. If you receive a spot, you must confirm your participation. Students not given a spot will join a waitlist. If spots remain open, we will go down the waitlist with open spots. Lottery access will be made available after students are admitted to the university.

If cost is prohibitive, please reach out to Haley Schreier.

FAQ:

When is the 2026 Early Move-In Program?

• The dates of the early move-in program at tentatively August 24th-25th

What does the program cost?

• The cost for the 2026 Early Move-in Program is $600, which includes the fee paid to the University for move-in. If the fee is a deterrent, please contact us. We are happy to provide support through our student assistance fund, which is available to all Hillel students needing additional support for any Hillel-related costs.

I have been getting emails about the program, but my child has not. How do I get them on the email list? I haven’t been getting emails about the program, but my parents have. How do I get emails?

• Contact Haley Schreier with your/your child’s name and email.

Can Hillel assist in housing placements? 

• Unfortunately, Hillel does not have any influence in housing decisions. If you have questions or concerns about Kosher dining, contact Uri at ulorkis@umich.edu. If you have any other housing questions, contact housing@umich.edu.
• If you are looking for a roommate, please follow @michjewish2030 on instagram, where you can find other Jewish students and submit your information to be posted.

Can I attend only part of the program?

• No. Given how competitive the program is, we require full commitment to all parts of the retreat program. When you officially sign-up, you are asked to agree to the following:
  • Students who agree to join the Early Move-In Program are agreeing to participate in the full programming of the event and for the full timing of the event. Should a student choose not to complete the full Early Move-In Program (from Monday evening to Tuesday evening), you will be charged an additional fee to recover expenses lost by Hillel. Incomplete participation in the program may also affect later participation in Hillel programs such as Birthright Israel, Onward Israel, and Alternative Spring Break trips.

How do I sign-up?

• Admitted students can pre-register for the 2026 Early Move-In Program now!

What is the schedule for the program?

• There will be programming Monday evening, and all day Tuesday, with an optional event Wednesday morning. After participation is confirmed during formal registration, you will receive additional information about the schedule.

Who can I contact for more information?

• Students and Parents can contact Haley Schreier.