Go Blue Rendezvous (GBR) is a wonderful opportunity to get to know Michigan Ross, your future classmates, and the city of Ann Arbor all before formal orientation in August. Although the event is not mandatory, we recommend that you attend. Many students take advantage of GBR to find roommates and to investigate housing options, and we are certain that you will have an exceptional time!

There are many great places to stay in Ann Arbor, but we have negotiated the following rates with three hotels in the area. Please make your reservations by March 22nd to receive the rates below. Shuttles will be running from the Hampton Inn and The Sheraton to the Ross School of Business during GBR.

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. We suggest one of the following options for travel to Ann Arbor from the airport:

• 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/AirRide 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 registration.  In addition, signs will be posted at all events. Volunteers will be available to answer your questions all weekend.

Michigan Ross will provide shuttle service to and from the arranged hotels Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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 and typically cost about $1.30 per hour. The most convenient parking structure to the Michigan Ross School of Business is the Forest Avenue Parking Structure located at 650 S Forest Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48104.

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Partners and significant others are not only welcome at Go Blue Rendezvous – they are strongly encouraged to attend! GBR provides an exceptional opportunity for partners and significant others to meet other Ross Partners, to learn about the Ann Arbor area, to experience the Michigan Ross culture, and to address any concerns they might have. A number of events are designed for both admitted students and their partners throughout the weekend. There will be programming designed specifically for partners.

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. The social events on Thursday and Friday evening also provide a fabulous opportunity to meet the Michigan Ross community and your future classmates.

We absolutely encourage you to stay through the weekend to extend the immersion experience. Several student groups have planned informal weekend events on Saturday afternoon and evening. Please consider these events when you make your travel plans. In addition to student planned events, we hope you’ll stay to explore Ann Arbor.

From comedy clubs and delicious restaurants to exceptional bars, museums, and student sporting events, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone! You can learn more about Ann Arbor  or contact your student guide for more ideas.

We will provide shuttle service for event programming to and from The Sheraton and Hampton Inn, The Ross School of Business and some special Ann Arbor destinations. Dinner on Thursday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday are on us. You are responsible for the cost of airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and some meals. 

Dress for all events is casual. 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 for Ann Arbor and pack accordingly.

The registration deadline for GBR is March 29, 2019. We look forward to having you register today!

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Not a problem! Please send us an e-mail at GoBlueRendezvous@umich.edu