As the semester winds down, another University of Michigan chapter will be ending, and many students will be leaving campus, either for the summer or as graduates. This means there will be more visitors around Ann Arbor, and activity happening on campus as well. The Division of Public Safety and Security wants to share some safety tips to follow during this exciting time of the year.
Graduations
It is important that you know what you can and cannot bring into the ceremony before you arrive. There are many ceremonies happening around campus this May, but most visitors will be heading to Michigan Stadium to celebrate loved ones at Spring Commencement.
Reminders
- No purses, bags, wristlets, or cases of any size are allowed in Michigan Stadium, with the only exceptions being granted for medical reasons.
- No weapons, bags, bottles, drones, selfie sticks, or umbrellas. To see a complete list of permitted and prohibited items, click here.
- Permitted items that will not fit in pockets—including medicine, medical equipment, and diapers for small children—should be placed in a clear plastic bag, quart- or gallon-size only.
If you are attending a different graduation ceremony, it is important to know the rules for those venues as well. For more information about other graduation ceremonies, click here.
Moving Out
For undergraduate students, residence halls close Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. A few things that you should do before you move out include:
- Set your thermostat to the auto-setting
- Unplug window air conditioning units
- Unloft your bed, if you are able
- Be sure to check all room drawers/shelves for items
- Clean and unplug refrigerators
- The room should be visually clear of all trash and personal items
- Secure and close the windows and the room door
For a full list of reminders and checklists for moving out, click here.
Congratulations to all of the Wolverines who will be graduating this spring!