Welcome!
Michigan Hillel’s staff and student leaders are here to be a resource for all freshmen and their families. We hope the links below will help you navigate through this new adventure and we welcome you to reach out to us with any additional questions you may have.
Get in Touch with Us Directly
– “Michigan Hillel Parents” closed Facebook group
– Sarah Balis, Manager of Philanthropy & Freshman Engagement
University of Michigan Resources
– Maize & Blueprint: University’s Guide to Living, Learning & Working Together Safely
– UM Virtual Resources & Virtual Tour Video
– Jody Gore, a partner to our Hillel within UM Admissions
Housing Info
– Up to date Move-In information (scroll to New Resident Move-In) & Housing information
– Hotels in/near Ann Arbor (*if you do not need the need to be right on campus such as at The Graduate or The League, we recommend the hotels around the Briarwood Mall area)
Hillel Programmatic Info
– Hillel’s Early Move-In Program: Admitted students can pre-register for the 2026 Early Move-In Program now! The 2026 Michigan Hillel Early Move-in Program begins on Monday, August 24th and will conclude in the evening of Tuesday, August 25th with an optional Bagel Brunch on Wednesday, August 26th.
– 40+ student-led groups to get involved with
– Shabbat with Hillel
Hillel Virtual Visits
We will be hosting a “Welcome to Campus Virtual Visit” event. Date TBA. To join, register here!