Welcome to the Phamily!

Hello class of 2027, and welcome to the UM COP!

My name is Lydia Joyner (P3), and I am the current Pharmacy Student Government Council (PSGC) President. I want to say congratulations again to all of you on your acceptance to the PharmD program here at the University of Michigan! We are all so excited for you to start next month.

I look forward to meeting and working with all of you as you begin pharmacy school. This first year will bring so many new experiences, and I am excited for all of you to find unique ways to integrate yourselves into our community here at the COP. One main way to get involved is by being part of the student organizations and attending org events. For example, the Health-Systems Pharmacy (HSP) organization routinely hosts a pharmacist panel for students to attend and talk with pharmacists in an informal setting to learn more about their career paths and current jobs. Additionally, all of you have been recipients of the hard work Pharmacy Student Ambassadors (PSA) does through sending out congratulatory and introductory emails. During orientation week, there will be dedicated opportunities for you to learn about all the great organizations that exist here at the COP and figure out which one(s) you would like to join. Other ways students get involved with life here at the COP is through volunteering as well as working in the pharmacy department at Michigan Medicine. There are so many opportunities that exist here, and if you have any questions about anything please feel free to reach out to me. I want all of you to be successful and have a wonderful four years here. 

This issue of The Pharmacy Connection will focus on important reminders of things that you need to be mindful of before starting this fall. Please review this information carefully, and contact the Student Services Office if there are any questions.

These are some important dates to keep note of:

• August 1: Immunization Documentation is due to myRecordTracker (except influenza which is due November)
• August 21-25: P1 Orientation (Attendance is required)
• August 28: First day of classes (woo!)

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer, and I can't wait to meet you in August!

Best,

Lydia Joyner

lmjoyner@med.umich.edu

WHAT'S IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:

• Meet Student Government Council President
• Umich email is now exclusively used
• Scarf Mailing
• Financial Aid and Funding
• MCard Information
• Laptops and Privacy Screen Requirement
• Current List of Classmates
• Important Dates

Use your University of Michigan email!!!

By now you should be regularly checking your UM email. We will only send information to your UM email address going forward.

Reminder - Pharmacy students use Michigan Medicine's Outlook email, not the UM Google+ gmail accounts.

Scarf Mailing

By now you should have received your welcome gift. Be sure to send in your photo before August 4. If you did not receive your gift mailing please contact Mrs. Clark-Reed at tcr@umich.edu or call 734-764-7312 right away.

Financial Aid and Funding

As the fall term approaches, I wanted to share some important information with you regarding when Fall 2023 bills are due, when to expect your financial aid to disburse to your account (if you accepted aid), how to set up a direct deposit account, how to make sure that your students loans are ready to disburse (federal unsubsidized stafford loan, Graduate Plus Loan, and/or a Health Professions Loan), and how to set up a payment plan if needed.

I hope this information is helpful as you get ready to start this fall!

1. Bills will be posted to Wolverine Access students’ accounts for tuition and fees beginning August 4, 2023. Fall 2023 bills are due August 31, 2023 

1. If you applied for financial aid, the first Fall 2023 financial aid disbursement will occur on Saturday, August 19, 2023 with funds available to students on or after Thursday, August 24, 2023.
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3. If you are expecting funds, we highly recommend that you set up a direct deposit account. 

1. To receive your Unsubsidized Stafford Loan and a Graduate Plus Loan please go to https://finaid.umich.edu/types-aid/loans/federal-direct-loans#completing-your-loan-requirements (make sure to complete entrance counseling as well as your promissory note for each loan)

To receive your Health Professions (HP) Loan please complete your Health Professions Loan Master Promissory Note and your Rights and Responsibilities documents on Wolverine Access

Students can pay their entire bill on or before the designated due date for each term, or in monthly installments through the U-M Payment Plan. Students and families interested in the U-M Payment Plan should contact Student Financial Operations (SFO) by telephone at 734.764.7447 or toll free 1.877.840.4738. You may also contact SFO at um-sfo@umich.edu. Here is the website to learn more.

MCard Information

New students will receive instructions about about obtaining an MCard at orientation. College of Pharmacy students must receive an MCard from the health system and not the main campus MCard offices.

If you are moving to Ann Arbor in early August, or if you plan to live in University Graduate Housing and need your MCard sooner, you can pick up a signed form to obtain your MCard at the College of Pharmacy main office. Directions for where to go to get your MCard is included with this form.

Laptop & Privacy Screen Reminder

All incoming PharmD students are required to have access to a personal laptop for exams, as well as a Laptop Privacy Screen for all quizzes and exams.

See the May Newsletter for details.

Current List of Classmates

The 2027 Class Roster has been updated. This roster, and your class Facebook site are the best way to get to know your classmates, see where everyone is coming from, and you can start reaching out to each other.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• August 21st - 25th: Orientation Week (required)
• August 28th: Classes Begin

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