Ross Military Preview Weekend
Nov. 8-9, 2024
Applications are now closed.
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Join us for our Military Preview Weekend
and get to know the Michigan Ross community.
Learn more about our MBA curriculum, action-based learning opportunities, student life, and recruiting. Partners are welcome and will have the chance to connect with members of the Partners Club at Ross.
Registration/Check-in
2:30-3: p.m.
Winter Garden
If you would like to attend optional programming offered during check-in, we recommend arriving at or just before 2:30 p.m.
Ross Building Tour (optional)
2:45-4:00 p.m.
Winter Garden
Join current students for a building tour of Ross. Tours will be available starting at 2:45 and 3:15 p.m.
Networking Fair
3:15-4 p.m.
Winter Garden
Join us for an informational fair where you will meet representatives from our selected group of our centers and Institutes at Ross, including the Career Development Office, Tauber Institute for Global Operations, Zell Lurie Institute, and meet members from the Armed Forces Association.
Welcome and AFA Presentation
4:10-4:45 p.m.
Corner Commons (Blau 1590)
Kick of Military Preview Weekend with a welcome from the Associate Dean of the Graduate Programs at Ross. Followed by an overview of resources available to veterans at the University of Michigan from the Program Director of Veteran and Military Services.
VETx Reception
5-6 p.m.
The Michigan League Ballroom
Join members of the Armed Forces Association, alumni, and military members from across the University of Michigan for light refreshments.
VETx
6-7 p.m.
The Michigan League Ballroom
Hear personal stories of how military students have transitioned from military to civilian life and their successes at Michigan Ross.
Armed Forces Association (AFA) Happy Hour
7-9 p.m.
Garage Bar - 618 Church St.
Following VETx connect with current students and fellow Military Preview Weekend attendees for a social hour.
Shuttle departs hotel for Ross School of Business
8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
9:15-10 a.m.
Ross School of Business, Corner Commons (Blau 1590)
Breakfast in Corner Commons before the sessions begin.
Mock Class - High-Stakes Leadership with Professor Mike Barger
10-10:45 a.m.
Ross School of Business - Corner Commons (Blau 1590)
Partner Coffee Chats
10-10:45 a.m.
Ross School of Business, Winter Garden
Life After Ross - Alumni Perspectives
11-11:45 a.m.
Ross School of Business, Corner Commons (Blau 1590)
Armed Forces Association alumni give their authentic take on life at Ross and their career trajectory.
Football Watch Party
Noon-3 p.m.
Pizza House (618 Church St.)
Close the weekend bonding and watching football with fellow Military Preview Weekend attendees and current students.
All events take place at the Ross School of Business - 701 Tappan Ave. unless noted otherwise
Partners/spouses welcome at all events/sessions
PLEASE NOTE: Locations and times may be 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 Military Preview Weekend.
You will need to submit your current resume and a response to one essay question, in addition to indicating if you plan to submit a GMAT score, GMAT Focus score, GRE score, or a statement of academic readiness when you submit your application for the MBA program. If you have already taken the GMAT, GMAT Focus, or GRE, there will be a place on the Military Preview Weekend application to submit your test scores.
Please note: Your test score entered here will not be used for your admissions application to the Full-Time MBA Program at Michigan Ross. We know that many students plan to take the test again before submitting their application to the FTMBA Program at Michigan Ross.
Military Preview Weekend seeks to promote the advancement of military veterans by attracting prospective MBA students with a demonstrated commitment to that purpose.
The essay should be limited to 350 words and include your response to the following prompt:
Please describe how you have or intend to support the advancement of Military Veterans in academic and professional settings.
If you are selected to attend, you will be notified on October 8, 2024. Due to the growing popularity of this event, we cannot invite all qualified candidates to attend. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for the full-time MBA program whether or not they receive an invitation to this event.
Hotel accommodations are covered by Admissions on the night of Nov. 8.
If you’d like to stay additional days, you are welcome to book the additional night(s) on your own. Hotel information will be provided when you have been accepted to the weekend.
We highly encourage you to reach out to current students who share your career and club interests. If you would like to connect with a member of the Armed Forces Association, we recommend you to reach out and a current student will follow up.
If you would like to schedule a meeting with representatives from Michigan Ross centers and institutes, contact them directly.
Ross waives the $250 application fee for current or former members of the U.S. military.
Veterans receive in-state tuition at the University of Michigan. Please visit our Veteran Services Website for more information.