Find information about GBR weekend agenda, information for partners, housing tours, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Locations and times are subject to change as the date approaches. While we do not expect any major changes, slight variations in rooms may occur. You will receive the finalized schedule at GBR.
Join the Class of 2027 Slack Channel! Connect with other attendees to share rides, meet for coffee, or stay in touch after GBR.
Transportation Details
When you are planning your travel to and from the airport, check Slack to share rides, meet for coffee, and stay in touch with other admitted students and partners after GBR.
We will be providing shuttles throughout the weekend between the Kensington, Courtyard Marriott, and Holiday Inn hotels. Full shuttle schedule to be released in late March.
| 3:15 - 5:15 p.m. | CHECK-IN Check-in window runs from 3:15 - 5:15 p.m. Please be sure to arrive by 5:15 for our welcome kickoff at 5:30 p.m. If you would like to attend a Ross building tour and the Professional Clubs and Funds fair, we recommend arriving closer to 3:15 p.m. Please note that lines at GBR check-in can be long due to crowd size; please plan your arrival accordingly depending on the activities you would like to attend. |
| 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. & 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Ross Building Tours (Optional) Join a current Ross student for a building tour! Building tours will kick off at 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. Please plan your arrival accordingly. |
| 3:15 - 5:15 p.m. | Professional Clubs & Student-Led Investment Funds Fair and Academic Advisor Drop-In Q&A Session (Optional) Drop by our Professional Clubs and Student Led Investment Funds Fair and meet current students involved in the clubs! We will also have academic advisors available for drop-in questions you might have about the academic experience at Ross. |
Culture Shifters Summit (Additional Optional Programming) Join fellow brand marketing leaders for the first-ever Culture Shifters Summit hosted by Dr. Marcus Collins. Pre-registration is required. | |
| 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Welcome & Kickoff Hear from Dean Sharon Matusik, Associate Dean S Sriram, Managing Director of the Full-Time MBA Program Matt Ganderson, and our incoming and outgoing MBA Council Presidents as we kick off GBR 2025. |
| 6:15 - 8:30 p.m. | Ann Arbor Eats Dinners at Restaurants Attendees will be assigned to dinner locations across downtown Ann Arbor to meet and mingle with your fellow admitted students, partners, and current students! Dinner assignments will be sent out a week prior to GBR. Shuttles will drop all attendees off in downtown Ann Arbor, restaurants will be within a 1-7 min. walk from the drop-off point. |
| 9:00 p.m. | Latin Vibes (Optional) End the night with Latin Vibes, a fun social event put on by our Latin America Business Student Association (LABSA). Admitted students who indicated an interest in attending on the GBR registration form will be given wristbands for entry at Necto. Please note that this is not a Michigan Ross Admissions-hosted event. |
| 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. | Check-in Additional time for check-in will be provided during this timeframe for those arriving on Friday. |
| 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast Enjoy breakfast with current students before the sessions begin. |
9:45 - 11:30 a.m. Session I: Session II: | Career Development & Leadership Sessions “Tell Me About Yourself…” with the Ross Career Development Office MBA Success Blueprint: Goals, Connections, Resources at Ross with the Sanger Leadership Center |
| 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Partner Programming at Ross Partners are an instrumental part of our community at Ross, and we invite all partners to join PCAR (Partners Club at Ross) to learn about the experience in Ann Arbor and Ross! Partners may also choose to stay with their admitted partner if they prefer. |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Choose Your Track Whether you have fully committed to Ross or are still deciding, we invite you to attend the session that best suits your needs: Undecided Students: Making BIG Decisions with Nicole Smith ‘11 Big decisions can feel overwhelming—but they don’t have to be. Executive coach and Michigan Ross alum Nicole Smith (MBA ‘11) breaks down the science of decision-making and shares a simple but powerful three-step framework to help you make choices with confidence and without second-guessing. There will also be time for Q&A and live coaching—so bring your questions and leave feeling empowered to make the choices that work best for you. Matriculating Students: Getting to Know the Traditions of Ross You’ve decided on Ross, and we’re thrilled! Join current MBA students to learn all about the traditions of Ross and what a day in the life of a Rosser is like. |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Enjoy a lunch from Zingerman’s Deli! Students interested in Tauber or the Erb Institute will have a special lunch in Blau Colloquium (also Zingerman’s!). |
| 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. | The Ross Difference Student Speaker Series Hear from current MBA students as they share their personal stories of what made their Ross experience unique. You won’t want to miss this highlight event! |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Meet the Student Clubs Fair & Housing Fair and Financial Aid Drop-in Q&A Session (Optional) Drop by to explore the various social clubs at Ross and learn about local apartment complexes in Ann Arbor. A member of the Ross financial aid team will also be available to answer any questions you may have about funding your MBA. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | The Consortium Capstone For Consortium members, please join us for this signature event to learn more about the Ross Consortium community, how the Career Development Office supports you in preparing for Orientation Program (OP) and mingling with Consortium students and alumni. |
| 3:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Additional Tour Opportunities (Optional) First tours will depart from Tauber Colloquium Remaining tours will depart from Winter Garden Ann Arbor Walking Tours Join a current student for a walking tour of Ann Arbor! Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and pack layers for any type of weather - spring in Ann Arbor can vary. Ross Building Tours We will have additional opportunities for a building tour of Ross. |
| 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Maize & Blue Dinner at the Big House Our event concludes with a highlight, celebratory dinner at the Jack Roth Stadium Club at Michigan Stadium - also known as the Big House. |
Partners are encouraged and invited to attend all events throughout GBR weekend. We will offer partner-specific programming on Friday, which will allow them to meet one another and spend time with current partners.
Although we provide the partner programming, the decision to attend is ultimately up to each individual. If a partner prefers to stay with their admitted student and attend the student programming, they are welcome to do so.
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