Getting Started as a New Student

Registering for Your First Term

Students must register online through Wolverine Access.

After a student has his/her uniqname and password (see below) and has met with his or her program advisor, he or she should log onto Wolverine Access and register for classes. Instructions, schedules, and registration information are available at the Wolverine Access website.

• Uniqname information page
• Kerberos password information page

As soon as new incoming students have been admitted and paid their enrollment deposit, they receive a letter giving them a "one-time identifier." The new students can then use Wolverine Access to get to a web page where they use their "one-time identifier," U-M ID number, and date of birth to get their uniqname and Kerberos password. Your uniqname is your University of Michigan computing ID and will be part of your permanent e-mail address.

At that point, the Basic Computing Package (BCP) is set up for them. If you don't already have your own uniqname and UMICH password, you can get them at the Information Technology Central Services (ITCS) Accounts Office.

Student Mcard

The Mcard includes identification, library borrowing privileges, building access and meal plans and Entrée Plus all on one card. All of the University community is required to have a valid Mcard. The eight digit UMID number printed on the front of each Mcard is the cardholder's University number (e.g., student number).

After you have your Uniqname and Password, you will need to take your photo ID (Driver's License) to the Entrée Office to obtain your UM I.D. card (Mcard). You will receive your student identification card at the Entrée office within 10–15 minutes.

Entrée Office Locations

North Campus
Pierpont Commons
2101 Bonisteel
Lower Level Room B-430
Phone: (734) 763-6294
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Central Campus
Student Activities Building
Room 100
515 E. Jefferson Street
Phone: (734) 763-4632
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Face Card and Name Card

Students taking classes at the Ross School of Business will need a Name Card and Face Card. Find out how to obtain the Face Card and Name Card on the pdf form below.

• Face Card and Name Card Form (Microsoft Word)
  Download this form, fill it out electronically, and submit it by email.
• Face Card and Name Card Form (pdf)
  This form cannot be filled out electronically.

Books and Course Packs

Most College of Engineering textbooks can be purchased in the North Campus Commons Bookstore or at the other local bookstores. http://www.umich.edu/~info/academics.html http://www.onsp.umich.edu/about/bookstores.html

Computer Access, Email, and Purchasing Hardware and Software

Computer Aided Engineering Network (CANE) Computer Access

http://www.engin.umich.edu/caen

Once you are registered for a class, you can obtain your ENGIN password at https://changepw.engin.umich.edu/fypwch.shtml.
Please note that this password is in addition to your ITCS/UMICH password.

The CAEN password will give you access to many computer labs across campus. Also, for your convenience, the InterPro-Student Area in 1500 HH Dow (mezzanine level) which includes several computers for your use.

Email

Learn about accessing email at http://www.itd.umich.edu/.

U-M Computer Showcase

Registered students can purchase computer hardware and software at substantial educational discounts from the U-M Computer Showcase.

Location: Michigan Union (Lower Level)
Web: http://www.itd.umich.edu/Sales/
Email: showcase.web@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 647-2537

Campus and City Buses and Parking

U-M Parking and Transportation Services
Web: http://pts.umich.edu/
Phone: (734) 764-8291

Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
Web: http://www.aata.org