Student life is an essential part of the total student experience at the University of Michigan-Flint. At UM-Flint, you can join or create clubs and organizations, find leadership opportunities, unwind with sports and recreation, make new friends, volunteer, and much more.

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) leads student life at UM-Flint. The division’s 11 units offer more than 90 student clubs and organizations, recreation and club sports, counseling, veterans and accessible services, residential living and learning, access and opportunity programs, and more. You’ll find caring, inclusive, and welcoming environments across campus.

Student Affairs includes: 

• Center for Gender & Sexuality
• Club Sports
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Disability and Accessibility Support Services
• Educational support programs such as Educational Opportunity Initiatives and MPowering My Success
• Esports Team
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
• Housing & Residential Life
• Intercultural Center
• Recreation Center
• Student Involvement & Leadership
• Student Veterans Resource Center

DSA contributes to student success and the academic enterprise through an approach that encompasses five core values: community and belonging; equity and inclusion; engagement and leadership; health and wellness; and co-curricular and integrative learning. Staff are here to offer you encouragement, engagement, growth, and support during your time as a student at UM-Flint.

Due to the current “stay-at-home” executive order by Governor Whitmer during the COVID-19 pandemic, Counseling and Psychology Services counselors will be available remotely during our normal business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To reach us, please call CAPS at (810) 762-3456 and leave a voice mail. The voice mail will also go to our email. Staff will check our voice mail/email regularly and respond. In the event of an after-hour crisis, please contact DPS at (810) 762-3333 to reach the crisis counselor on duty OR you may dial 911.

Remote therapy encompasses delivering counseling and psychotherapy services via technology-assisted media. The technology includes but is not limited to telephone, video, internet, smartphone, tablet, PC desktop system, or other electronic means.

We understand that these can be emotionally trying times, but CAPS is committed to ensuring we stay connected for your mental health concerns.