You can transfer to UM. We’ll help you build moMentum.
Get $500 to attend a 2-day immersive fellowship. We know it’s not easy to commit two full days, so we’ll send you a stipend to make it financially possible.
Learn how you can change your life and change the world at UM-Ann Arbor. The University of Michigan is the world’s top research university, with endless opportunities to make an impact. Coming to Michigan will help you discover your passions and learn how you can make an impact—and we’ll be there to help you find your way.
Get to know to UM transfer students, advisors, and campus resources. One third of all students in the optiMize community are transfer students. We understand the challenges and we’re here to support you. You’ll meet recent transfer students, transfer advisors, and leaders from programs on campus that want you to succeed.
Develop entrepreneurial skills and hone your motivation for transfer. optiMize is all about social innovation and making an impact. Throughout your time at community college, we’ll provide you with some of our best action-based workshops to help you take your next steps toward creating the change you want to see.
Make lifelong connections with friends and mentors who can help you achieve your goals. More than anything, optiMize is a welcoming and supportive community of friends and mentors. The people you meet during moMentum could become some of your closest friends and supporters for years to come.
After you Transfer to U-M, We are here to aMplify your presence!
Once you transfer successfully to the University of Michigan, we are still here to lend a continuous amount of support where you can be present, feel seen, and be uplifted. aMplify is a bi-weekly Monday Night Community dinner organized for transfer students, by transfer students!!
Connect: At aMplify, you will have the opportunity to meet campus partners, transfer mentors, Community Partnerships Staff and most importantly, other transfer students. Each dinner brings something new for you to engage in ranging from, time management, acclimating to campus, stress management, self-care, professional developments etc. With possibilities that are endless and engaging activities for you to enjoy yourself amongst other transfer students, aMplify has it all!
Community: Creating a safe space and sense of community for you to meet other students who identify with your lived experiences is a key factor on why we created this programming. Many transfer students are first generation students, international students, non-traditional students, students of color, low-income/SES etc. Here, you can find others like you.
ALL FREE: Did we forget to mention that this is all FREE? You will be provided with a free dinner as you connect, gain a sense of community, and enjoy yourself.
“Being a non-traditional student and single parent, my journey to Michigan has been a bit more difficult than most. But starting before I even applied, optiMize has supported and guided me every step of the way. Three years later, I have more confidence than ever in my ability to be a leader in my community.”
FAQ
Can I participate in both moMentum and aMplify?
Yes! You can participate in both, aMplify is for once you transfer and moMentum is a fellowship.
For aMplify, is it required that I come to every meeting?
Not all at, but we would love to see you there! We have different activities every time so come and enjoy with us and connect with other students on campus.
When do these programs usually occur?
For aMplify, we meet throughout the fall and winter terms. For moMentum, applications are accepted on a rolling basis till end of April and then the fellowship occurs in May.
Have another question? Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!