Check-In

8:45-9:30 a.m. | Winter Garden

Additional time for check-in will be provided during this timeframe for those arriving on Friday.

Breakfast

8:45-9:30 a.m. | Roberston/Stewart Lobby

Enjoy breakfast with current students before the sessions begin.

Session I & II

9:45-11:30 a.m. | B1570 & B1580

GBR attendees will attend both sessions led by our Career Development Office and Sanger Leadership Center.

Session I: “Tell Me About Yourself…” With the Ross Career Development Office

In this interactive session, the Ross Career Development Office staff will help you craft a compelling “tell me about yourself” response to use during MBA networking situations. Networking is key to a successful job search (which starts now!), and you can apply the TMAY response during pre-MBA activities (e.g., conferences, coffee chats, company events). You’ll have the opportunity to practice using a structured framework and receive constructive feedback to build the tools and confidence needed for a successful MBA journey at Ross.

Session II: MBA Success Blueprint: Goals, Connections, and Resources at Ross with the Sanger Leadership Center

In this dynamic session, GBR participants will begin to uncover and identify their long-term MBA goals and chart a strategic path to propel them toward their desired destination. We invite you to cultivate meaningful connections within our vibrant community and build at least three high-quality connections that showcase the power of collaboration. We’ll end the session by exploring the wealth of resources at Ross, including insights into programs for personal and professional development, as well as student testimonials sharing their unique journeys and experiences.

Partner Programming at Ross

9:45-11:30 a.m. | B1590 (Corner Commons)

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.

Choose Your Track!

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Robertson Auditorium + Tauber

Whether you have fully committed to Ross or are still deciding, we invite you to attend the session that best suits your needs: Making BIG Decisions with Nicole Smith ‘11 Designed for undecided students

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 prepared to make the choices that work best for you.

Inside the Ross Experience Designed for students who have confirmed their enrollment for this fall You’ve made your decision, and your journey begins now. Designed for students who have committed to joining the Michigan Ross Class of 2028, this interactive session offers a preview of what to expect between now and orientation. Connect with your future classmates, hear candid stories from current students, and get a closer look at the traditions and experiences that define the Ross community.

Lunch

12:45-1:45 p.m. | Tauber Colloquium, B1570 & B1580

Enjoy lunch from an Ann Arbor favorite, Grand Traverse Pie Co.!

Students interested in Erb or Tauber Institutes will have a special lunch in classrooms: B1570 (Erb) and B1580 (Tauber)

The Ross Difference Student Speaker Series

2-2:45 p.m. | Robertson Auditorium

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!

Consortium Capstone: Community, Career, and Connection

2:55-3:45 p.m. | Tauber Colloquium

Connect with current students, alumni, Consortium liaisons, and the Career Development Office in this engaging capstone session designed for admitted Consortium students. You’ll hear a brief overview of what to expect this summer and during the Orientation Program, including career preparation and community traditions. The majority of the session is dedicated to small-group networking so you can ask candid questions and build meaningful connections. Come experience the support, authenticity, and strength of the Consortium community at Ross.

Ask Me Anything Drop-ins (B1570) & Financial Aid Drop-Ins (B1590)

2:55-4:30 p.m. | B1570 & B1590

Ask Me Anything Drop-ins (B1570)

• CDO
• Academic Advisors
• Community Culture and Belonging
• Wellness

Financial Aid (B1590)

Ross Building & Walking Tours

3-5 p.m. | Winter Garden

Tour Opportunities:

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!

Ann Arbor Walking Tour Times: 3-4 p.m. | 4-5 p.m.

Ross Building Tours We will have opportunities for a building tour of Ross.

Ross Building Tour Times: 3-3:45 p.m. | 3:30-4:15 p.m. | 4-4:45 p.m.

Maize and Blue Dinner at the Big House

5:30-8 p.m. | 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! We will have a live acoustic concert by our own MBA band, Risky Business.

Shuttle Schedule (from Hotels to Big House): 3:30 p.m. & 4:15 p.m.

Shuttle Schedule (from Ross to Big House): 5:20 p.m.