Visitor Information

Welcome to the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 as one of the first public universities in the nation. It was first established on 1,920 acres of land ceded by the Chippewa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi people "...for a college at Detroit." The school moved from Detroit to Ann Arbor in 1837, when Ann Arbor was only 13 years old. Today, the University of Michigan remains one of the most distinguished universities in the world and a leader in higher education. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked in the nation's top ten universities, with over 51,000 students and 5,600 faculty at three campuses. The University of Michigan boasts one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has the largest research expenditure of any university in the country.

Here are some resources for exploring the University of Michigan, the city of Ann Arbor, and the state of Michigan:

The maps section of this Web site provides a range of campus and city maps in addition to a guide on traveling to and within Ann Arbor.

Conference attendees may also check out the Frequently Asked Questions for information that we hope will make your stay in Ann Arbor more enjoyable.

Bringing your laptop? You may want to look over our information on network access at the conference.