Welcome, graduate and professional students!
Spectrum Center serves all University of Michigan students—whether you're getting a master's degree through one of the professional schools, a doctorate through Rackham, or another post-graduate credential—we're here for you.
Attend our interdisciplinary fall grad welcome, socials and programs; join a student org; present your original research at the QT Research Symposium; or show up to one of our many events open to students of all degree levels. And let us know how we might be able to support you.
LGBTQ+ graduate and professional student organizations
There are a number of registered student organizations that bring together LGBTQ+ graduate, professional, and/or post-doc students. Many are based in specific fields or schools/colleges.
- Alliance for Inclusion (School of Dentistry)
- GoSTEM: Graduates Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
- Out for Business—MBA (Ross School of Business)
- Out in Public (Ford School of Public Policy)
- OutLaws (Law School)
- OutMD (Medical School)
- QT Psych (LSA Pychology)
- Queer Advocacy Coalition (School of Social Work)
For a full list and contacts for LGBTQ+ student organizations, visit our student org directory.
Funding
Spectrum Center enrichment grants of up to $500 to individual student projects.
Rackham assistance to help students meet educational and living expenses.
Rackham support for one-time, unusual, or unforeseen expenses during your program.
Events
Join Spectrum Center for our fall grad welcome, as well as socials and other programs throughout the year that welcome or are specifically created for graduate and professional students.
Various U-M campus units also hold events and opportunities throughout the year, tagging events specifically for LGBTQ+ graduate, professional, and post-doc students on Happening @ Michigan with the “LGBTQ Graduate Student” tag.
U-M resources
- The LGBTQ Studies graduate certificate program is administered by the LSA Women’s and Gender Studies department and consists of coursework of 15 credits.
- Rackham's graduate student welcome provides newly admitted graduate students the opportunity to learn about Rackham and connect with resources that will enhance your experience at the University of Michigan.
- Past Rackham 101 workshop recordings are available for students who were not able to attend the workshops at their intended time and date.
- Rackham Resolution Office provides information -- on matters related to emergencies, crisis situations, disputes, and student conduct violations -- about Rackham Graduate School and university policies and procedures, makes referrals, and offers resources when appropriate.
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