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Next Steps

Once you’ve been admitted to a University of Michigan-Flint graduate program, take the next steps in your educational journey and prepare to reach your academic as well as professional goals. If you have any questions about the admission process, contact the Office of Graduate Programs. We’re here to help you advance your knowledge and your future.

  1. Visit My.UMFlint.edu
    This online portal is your information connection to UM-Flint. From My.UMFlint.edu, you’ll be able log in to the Student Information System to register and pay for classes, schedule advising, check your financial aid status, get updates from the university, upload documents, and more.

    Your Uniqname and UMID needed to log in to My.UMFlint.edu were sent to you by the Office of Graduate Programs. If you need to create your uniqname visit  Uniqname & Account Setup. For additional instructions about this process, see Set Up Your Uniqname and Account.
  2. Register for Orientation
    For your convenience, UM-Flint offers an online graduate student orientation designed to introduce you to policies, procedures, and other information you need to know. Many graduate programs also hold their own mandatory on-campus orientations so be sure to check directly with your program.
  3. Make Enrollment Deposit (if required)
    Certain graduate programs require students to submit an enrollment deposit to secure their space. Check out Enrollment Deposit to find out if your program requires a deposit, and for instructions on how to make your deposit online, by check, or by money order.
  4. Log In to your UM-Flint Email Account
    Log in to and set up your university email account at email.umflint.edu, using the same password you used to set up My.UMFlint.edu.

    Then be sure to check your email often for tuition payment information, registration dates, financial aid options, and other important information.
  5. Check Out Canvas
    Canvas is the online course management system used by many classes to share important information. While you’re there, visit the online Graduate Student Community for announcements.
  6. Meet with your Advisor
    Your assigned advisor should have also been included in your admission letter. Schedule time to meet with your program advisor for guidance on selecting classes to ensure on-time graduation. If you’re unsure who your advisor is, contact your graduate program.
  7. Register for Classes
    Log in to the Student Information System to register for courses online.
  8. M-Card & Parking Pass Procedures*
    Students must be registered for courses before they can pick up Mcard and Parking Pass
    1. To Obtain your M-Card
      1. Log onto mcard.umflint.edu
      2. Upload a photo as outlined in the photo requirements – you will receive an email confirmation if the photo you submitted was accepted or rejected. If rejected, please submit a new photo following the guidelines.
      3. Pick up your M-card at your orientation session or on-campus at your convenience.
    2. To Obtain your Parking Pass – please note you must be a registered student to get a parking pass
      1. Go to my.umflint.edu and click on ‘Parking’ in the Dashboard menu
      2. Register your vehicle
      3. Pick up your parking pass at orientation
      4. This parking pass will be valid for one academic year.

      You must complete both of these processes online in order to receive these items. If you do not do them prior to coming to campus, you can pick up both of these items at a later date in the ITS Computer Lab in 206 Murchie Science Building.

      *If you still have a Mcard that hasn’t expired from when you were an undergraduate student, this is still a good card; you do not need to get a new one until it expires.
  9. Attend Orientation
    There are a variety of orientations available based on your program of admission.

On-Campus Graduate Orientation

Congratulations on your admission to the UM-Flint! The following programs hold a program-specific orientation. After admission, students receive more information from their advisors regarding your next steps.

  • Anesthesia (DNAP)
  • EdD/EdS
  • Educational Administration (MA)
  • Occupational Therapy (OTD)
  • Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Physician Assistant (MS)
  • School of Nursing (DNP, MSN and Nursing Certificates)
  • School of Management (Accounting, MBA, Leadership & Organizational Dynamics, Business Certificates)

The Office of Graduate Programs also offers an online orientation

Our asynchronous online orientation is available via the instructions below. This online orientation is meant to be a general overview of the campus, paying for courses, registering for classes, and more. It is not a program-specific orientation. Students admitted to the programs above should attend those orientations first and use this online orientation as a supplement.

This online orientation is a series of videos that will take less than 30 minutes to complete. Although we track attendees and recommend all students complete the orientation, it is not required. Instructions for accessing the Grad Programs Online Orientation course in Canvas:

  1. Visit my.umflint.edu
  2. Click the link for Canvas
  3. Login with your U-M credentials
  4. Under your course list there will be a link to “Graduate Programs General Orientation”
  5. Click that course and follow the course modules starting with the first video.

If you are having difficulty accessing the course please email [email protected].

Graduate Online Orientation

Our asynchronous online orientation is available via the instructions below. This online orientation is meant to be a general overview of the campus, paying for courses, registering for classes, and more. It is not a program-specific orientation. Students admitted to the programs below should attend those orientations first and use this online orientation as a supplement.

This online orientation is a series of videos that will take less than 30 minutes to complete. Although we track attendees and recommend all students complete the orientation, it is not required. Instructions for accessing the Grad Programs Online Orientation course in Canvas:

  1. Visit my.umflint.edu
  2. Click the link for Canvas
  3. Login with your U-M credentials
  4. Under your course list there will be a link to “Graduate Programs General Orientation”
  5. Click that course and follow the course modules starting with the first video. 

If you are having difficulty accessing the course please email [email protected] 

  • Physician Assistant (MS) Orientation
    • In-person virtual synchronous orientation will take place prior to the January start date. Please contact the PA program directly for details: Flint PA Department [email protected].
  • Educational Administration/EdS/EdD Orientation
  • International Student Orientation
    • Please email the Center for Global Engagement for additional information at [email protected].
  • Occupational Therapy (OTD) Orientation
  • Physical Therapy (DPT) Orientation
  • School of Management Orientation
  • School of Nursing Orientation

Enrollment Verification

View the criteria for graduate students’ full-time enrollment.

Academic Standing Policies

View the academic standing requirements needed to maintain status as a graduate student at UM-Flint.

Changing Degree Programs

Current UM-Flint graduate students seeking admission to a new or additional UM-Flint graduate degree or certificate program should submit the application for a dual degree or change of program. If you wish to change or add a concentration, please consult with your department or program advisor.