If you are flying, please book your tickets to Detroit International Airport (DTW). Detroit is a Delta Airlines hub, but is also serviced by most other major airlines. The airport is a 30-minute drive from the University of Michigan campus. Options for travel to Ann Arbor from the airport include:
- Taxis from the airport to Ann Arbor typically cost ~$50-$60.
- Uber/Lyft rides from the airport to Ann Arbor typically cost ~$30-$40.
- The Michigan Flyer/Air/Ride is available for $22 round trip with advance purchase.
The main entrance to Michigan Ross is located at 701 Tappan Ave in Ann Arbor, MI. Once you arrive in the main lobby, please follow the signs for check-in.
Michigan Ross will provide free shuttle service to and from the Holiday Inn & Suites Ann Arbor Univ. Michigan Area for the weekend. We have room blocks at Holiday Inn (Boardwalk Ave),Courtyard Marriott (Boardwalk Ave), and the Kensington (State St) in Ann Arbor.
If you drive or rent a car, we encourage you to leave your car at your hotel, as parking at the University of Michigan is extremely limited. However, should you need to drive to campus, there are several public parking lots allocated throughout Ann Arbor that typically cost about $1.30 per hour. The most convenient parking structure for the Ross School of Business is the Forest Avenue Parking Structure located at 650 S Forest Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
ADDRESSES
Kensington Hotel: 3500 S State St Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Holiday Inn Boardwalk: 3155 Boardwalk Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Courtyard Marriott Ann Arbor: 3205 Boardwalk Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Ross School of Business: 701 Tappan Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Pretzel Bell: 226 S Main St, Ann Arbor MI 48104
Jack Roth Stadium Club: 1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | ||
| Time | Location Pick Up | Location Drop Off |
| 2:45-4:45 p.m. | The Kensington Hotel Shuttle departs from hotel every 30 minutes | Ross School of Business |
| 2:45-4:45 p.m. | Holiday Inn & Suites & Courtyard Marriott Ann Arbor Shuttle departs from hotel every 30 minutes | Ross School of Business |
| 5:50-6 p.m. | Ross School of Business Shuttle departs from Ross to Pretzel Bell for Ann Arbor Eats Dinner *All locations are within a 1-8 min walk from drop off point* | Downtown Ann Arbor Near Pretzel Bell |
Friday, April 11, 2025 | ||
| Time | Location Pick Up | Location Drop Off |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | The Kensington Hotel Shuttle departs from hotel every 30 minutes | Ross School of Business |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Holiday Inn & Suites AND Courtyard Marriott Ann Arbor Shuttle departs from hotel every 30 minutes | Ross School of Business |
| 3:30 p.m. | Ross School of Business | The Kensington Hotel |
| 3:30 p.m. | Ross School of Business | Holiday Inn & Suites AND Courtyard Marriott Ann Arbor |
| 5:15 p.m. | The Kensington Hotel | Jack Roth Stadium Club, Michigan Stadium |
| 5:15 p.m. | Holiday Inn & Suites AND Courtyard Marriott Ann Arbor | Jack Roth Stadium Club, Michigan Stadium |
| 5:20 p.m. | Ross School of Business | Jack Roth Stadium Club, Michigan Stadium |
Ann Arbor has numerous accommodation options, including hotels and Airbnb.
There is a grouping of hotels that we suggest booking at around some of our room blocks, and we will provide some shuttle service from designated locations in that group of hotels. Those hotels are located off of Victors Way or Boardwalk Drive off of South State Street. To name a few: Hyatt Place Ann Arbor, Courtyard by Marriott, Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel, Hampton Inn Ann Arbor South, Holiday Inn & Suites, Kensington Hotel, Even Hotels, Fairfield Inn by Marriott.
The shuttles will pick up and drop off from the Kensington Hotels and Courtyard Marriott Hotels area for the weekend. You can walk to either hotel for shuttle service if you are staying close by.
Hotel Block Information
3205 Boardwalk Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Room Rate: $139 per night
Must Reserve by March 24, 2025
Please Call (888) 236-2427 or via the booking link:
Book your group rate for Michigan Ross - Go Blue Rendezvous
3500 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Room Rate: $129 per night
Must Reserve by March 20, 2025
Please call hotel directly (800) 344-7829 or book under the Go Blue Rendezvous block
Holiday Inn & Suites University of Michigan Area
3155 Boardwalk Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Room Rate: $189 per Night
Must Reserve by March 20, 2025
Please call the hotel directly and ask to book under the University of Michigan Go Blue Rendezvous Block
YES! Partners and significant others are welcome at Go Blue Rendezvous and they are strongly encouraged to attend. GBR provides an exceptional opportunity for partners and significant others to meet other Ross Partners, learn about the Ann Arbor area, experience the Michigan Ross culture, and address any concerns they might have through partner specific programming.
A number of events are designed specifically for partners. Partner registration should be completed when the admitted student completes their registration.
Although Michigan Ross is a very family-friendly business school, most of the activities planned during Go Blue Rendezvous are not well-suited for children.
We strongly encourage you to attend all of the formal Go Blue Rendezvous events to learn as much as you can about Michigan Ross, our academics, our culture, and whether the school is a good fit for you.
We will provide free shuttle service for event programming to and from the Courtyard Marriott/Kensington Hotel area, the Ross School of Business, and some special Ann Arbor destinations. We will also provide some Uber and Lyft transportation vouchers you can use. Dinner on Thursday, along with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday are on us. You are responsible for the cost of your own airfare, hotel/lodging accommodations, additional ground transportation, and any other meals.
The admissions office will host Explore Ross, a campus visit specifically for admitted students who are not able to visit for the GBR weekend, on April 18th, 2025. For more information and to register, please look in the Admitted Student Guide.
Dress for all events is casual, and maize and blue are always encouraged! Formal attire is not required for any event. Weather in Ann Arbor can be fairly unpredictable in April, so please come prepared to dress for both warm and chilly temperatures (layers are a great idea). Your best bet is to check the weather before you leave and pack accordingly.
The registration deadline for GBR is April 1, 2025.
Not a problem! Please email rossFTMBA@umich.edu.