Orientation

Wolverine Wisdom

We're excited to welcome you to UM-Dearborn! You will soon meet us at your orientation session and while with us, we want you to be encouraged, focused, and motivated to start classes. We know that starting school in a new place can be stressful but we hope that our "Wolf Wisdom" can ease your anxiety and give you high hopes for the upcoming semester.

- The 2012 Orientation Leaders

2012 Wolverine Wisdom Quotes

Orientation is important to student success because ….

"It gives everyone the information they need to succeed in college. It also makes the new students feel more comfortable with the campus and other students." -Kelly Bedro

"It helps the students to find a niche in the University of Michigan-Dearborn community and a feel as if they are a part of something they can be proud of." -Claire-Marie Brisson

"It's important because not only do you meet new people, you learn the dynamics of the campus! Orientation allows you to explore yourself and start finding your niche." -Kelly Conen

"It's their official introduction to the University." -Geetanjali Dutt

"It allows incoming students to become more comfortable with the campus and less nervous. That leads them to have a more positive view of everything." -Ali Elsaghir

"It helps a student feel acclimated in the physical and social environment of the campus, as well as, a list of faces for help." -Alexander Estes

"We students up for success by getting them connected to resources
and people that will be there to help them throughout their time here at
UM-Dearborn." -Bradley Ewert

"It gives students the opportunity to learn new things about the school
and to learn answers to questions they may have that may affect their
decision making process!" -A'Quelle Lawscha

"We are the one's who set the tone for the student's college career." -Kathryn Thomas

"Orientation allows new students to get acquainted with other students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, students have the opportunity to see all of the programs and activities here at UMD." -Tina Moynahan

"Orientation helps students get accustomed to the University life, rules, regulations, and policies. The orientation program gives new students a welcome feel and enables them to adjust comfortably to the new school life." -Ife Oyedele

"It helps students settle in to a new educational atmosphere, giving them the opportunity to learn about the school and make new friends." -Katherine Pfannes

"It helps them learn about campus before starting." -Amal Qureshi

"It is a very informative event that gets students excited about UM-D." -Jessica Saraan

"It introduces the student to the campus and shows them the community basis of campus and the many different opportunities and choices they have access to." -Liala Sobh

"It builds the bridge between high school and college where the next four memorable years will be spent for each student." -Ashley Strawser

"Orientation not only familiarizes incoming students with the campus, but also introduces students to their peers." -Taavi Vint

"Orientation helps prepare incoming students and their families for success at the University of Michigan-Dearborn." -Chelsea Wheeler

"It gives them the confidence to build friendships with others and relationships with professors and mentors they need." -Callie Wyatt