Dear students,
Welcome to a new academic year! Whether you are an incoming student or returning for your final term, I hope you are as excited as I am for all that the fall semester will bring.
Here are a few tips to stay healthy and well as the semester begins:
- Know your options for making medical or counseling appointments through University Health & Counseling. No concern is too small and we are here for you.
- Explore and strengthen your well-being through a short, free course designed especially for U-M students through Michigan Online.
- If you choose to drink alcohol, remember to Stay in the Blue. Use the recently updated Stay in the Blue app to plan ahead and track your intake (available in both the App & Play stores).
- Bat exposures are common this time of year. Learn what to do if you think you might have been exposed to a bat.
- Get your annual flu shot. Campus drop-in vaccination clinics start on September 3, or make an appointment at UHC’s immunization clinic.
- Explore all that Michigan Recreation has to offer, including fitness classes through Group-X. Unlimited Group-X passes are at a reduced price of $30 for the fall.
Best of luck as the semester gets underway and, as always, Go Blue!
Stay healthy, Wolverines,
Robert D. Ernst, M.D.
Chief Health Officer
Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness in Student Life
Health & Wellness Updates
TODAY: Go Blue. Give Blood. Save Lives. (And get a free shirt!)
The “We Give Blood” competition across the Big Ten has started. Donate blood starting today and receive a limited edition Michigan t-shirt while supplies last when you log your donation online or via text with the “We Give Blood” competition — you can help U-M win $1 million for student or community health, AND your donation can directly save up to three lives.
Michigan Recreation Expo and Well-being Festival on August 29 (Friday)
Join us on Palmer Field from 3:00-6:00 p.m. for snacks, games, and giveaways. Learn more about Michigan Recreation (formerly Recreational Sports) and other Student Life units that support your well-being.
Community Matters Reminder
Thank you to everyone who completed part 1 of the Community Matters online programs for Fall 2025! If you haven’t already completed your courses, there is still time to do so. The courses will remain open for you to complete them when you can!
New UHC Website
As a next step in integrating CAPS and UHS into University Health & Counseling, UHC has launched a new website, replacing the previous CAPS and UHS sites. Check it out and learn more about all UHC has to offer.