Campus & Community

Prospective Students

The front of the School of Dentistry at night

The School of Dentistry, originally founded in 1875, is located in the heart of central campus and adjacent to downtown Ann Arbor. Conveniently located on several bus routes, the School of Dentistry is close to a variety of restaurants, museums and businesses. Below, get to know the city and campus.

Ann Arbor: History

Founded in 1824, Ann Arbor is the cultural hub of southeastern Michigan. The city boasts 157 parks, more than 15 museums and cultural centers for young and old, and music and food to suit every taste. Visit Ann Arbor and discover why.

Ann Arbor: Culture
Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau A pleasing site geared toward those elements of Ann Arbor that make it attractive to so many people every year.
City of Ann Arbor official site The city's official site is a great place to find out about upcoming events in the city and get a feel for the cultural happenings at the home of the university.
Ann Arbor according to Wikitravel Probably the most immediately useful site. It provides a well-organized overview of anything and everything about the city.

Campus: Maps

Access a variety of detailed maps of the campus and get an idea of how the School of Dentistry is positioned compared to the other parts of the school.

http://www.umich.edu/~info/mapsAndDirections.html

Campus: Details
Student Residency	The School of Dentistry does not provide housing for its students. Dental students live in a variety of housing options around town. Incoming students are provided with lists of options during the summer before their matriculation and many students connect with one another before arriving to room together.
Campus Dining	The School of Dentistry is located next to the Michigan League which contains several restaurants, and close to downtown Ann Arbor’s variety of restaurants. Michigan Unions site http://uunions.umich.edu/munion/ ArborWeb's restaurant finder http://arborweb.com/cg/t0170.html
Fitness & Sports	The School of Dentistry is located close to the CCRB (Central Campus Recreation Building) which students can use while enrolled in classes. Students can also participate in IM sports during their time at the dental school. http://www.recsports.umich.edu/
Religious Life	Several student groups meet regularly at the School of Dentistry. Arborweb.com religion info
Getting Around	Students are able to utilize the UM bus system for free as well as the AATA system by showing their UM ID card.
Student Support Services	Several offices on campus offer support to the student population on campus: Counseling and Psychological Services(CAPS) and Services for Students with Disabilities provide free counseling to enrolled students. The English Language Institute offers instruction in the English language to non-native speakers enrolled at the University. The Center for the Education of Women is a multi-service resource open to anyone, whether a part of the campus community or the larger community. CEW provides counseling, advocacy, research, and programming with an emphasis on access to higher education and employment for women. Services to Veterans provide information, guidance, and counseling to those who are eligible for educational benefits under existing public laws. The International Center provides services for international students and for students interested in study, work, or travel abroad.
Disability Services	The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities provides resources, referrals, and accommodations to students with disabilities. Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
Internet access and Computer Support	All students are provided with an email account during their time at UM. Computer labs are available around campus, and many classrooms are wireless. At the School of Dentistry, the IT staff will assist all students with connecting their laptops to the school’s wireless internet. Students are provided with a small printing quota each month to use in the campus computer labs.
Campus Safety	The Department of Public Safety has a regular presence on campus and in the School of Dentistry. Students are provided with information about on and off-campus safety during their first year orientation.