New Student Convocation

1. August 25, 2024

   New U-M students urged to take on ‘profound responsibility’

   University leaders encouraged U-M’s newest students to embrace an uncertain future and act as leaders to create positive change during the New Student Convocation at Crisler Center.

2. August 28, 2023

   Convocation launches new students on their U-M journey

   President Santa J. Ono and other university leaders welcomed new freshmen and transfer students to U-M at the annual New Student Convocation.

3. August 28, 2022

   U-M leaders help students launch their collegiate journey

   President Mary Sue Coleman told U-M’s newest students that their education is a passport — and they are about to embark on a transformational journey.

4. September 1, 2019

   U-M leaders urge new students to embrace discovery, imagination

   President Mark Schlissel called upon incoming U-M students to embrace ambition and a commitment to discovery during the annual New Student Convocation.

5. August 31, 2018

   Schlissel connects education and freedom for Class of 2022

   President Mark Schlissel urged incoming U-M students to consider what higher education means to them, and discussed the connections between education and freedom during the annual New Student Convocation.

6. September 1, 2017

   Members of Class of 2021 urged to embrace their U-M experience

   Incoming U-M freshmen should seize control of their education, take risks and consider the role they will play in building a stronger campus community, President Mark Schlissel urges.

7. September 3, 2016

   Schlissel encourages Class of 2020 to ‘challenge the present’

   President Mark Schlissel was quick with a compliment at the New Student Convocation: “Class of 2020, your timing is impeccable.”

8. September 5, 2015

   Freshmen embraced by Michigan family at New Student Convocation

   University leaders welcomed freshmen and their families to the Michigan family at the New Student Convocation on Friday.