PTV is a four day fall orientation session in which new freshmen get to know fellow classmates as well as other members of the UDM community.

Prologues is a unique, on-campus program focusing on academics and emphasizing interaction, integration, and connection with faculty.

Transitions
Transition involves activities structured to create awareness of personal value and a sense of community and connectedness. At UDM, we want great things for our students - which starts with a successful transition to college.

Viewpoints
Viewpoints features a day-long introduction to the city's remarkable social and cultural environments.

Students spend a few hours at one of several Detroit social services agencies - such as Focus:HOPE, Crossroads, the Catholic Worker, or Habitat for Humanity - engaged in service learning.

Student take a walking tour of Detroit's downtown area and its landmarks. A highlight of the tour is a visit to Pizza Papalis in Greektown.

PTV is a four day fall orientation session in which new freshmen get to know fellow classmates as well as other members of the UDM community.

Prologues is a unique, on-campus program focusing on academics and emphasizing interaction, integration, and connection with faculty.

Transitions
Transition involves activities structured to create awareness of personal value and a sense of community and connectedness. At UDM, we want great things for our students - which starts with a successful transition to college.

Viewpoints
Viewpoints features a day-long introduction to the city's remarkable social and cultural environments.

Students spend a few hours at one of several Detroit social services agencies - such as Focus:HOPE, Crossroads, the Catholic Worker, or Habitat for Humanity - engaged in service learning.

Student take a walking tour of Detroit's downtown area and its landmarks. A highlight of the tour is a visit to Pizza Papalis in Greektown.

PTV is a four day fall orientation session in which new freshmen get to know fellow classmates as well as other members of the UDM community.

Prologues is a unique, on-campus program focusing on academics and emphasizing interaction, integration, and connection with faculty.

Transitions
Transition involves activities structured to create awareness of personal value and a sense of community and connectedness. At UDM, we want great things for our students - which starts with a successful transition to college.

Viewpoints
Viewpoints features a day-long introduction to the city's remarkable social and cultural environments.

Students spend a few hours at one of several Detroit social services agencies - such as Focus:HOPE, Crossroads, the Catholic Worker, or Habitat for Humanity - engaged in service learning.

Student take a walking tour of Detroit's downtown area and its landmarks. A highlight of the tour is a visit to Pizza Papalis in Greektown.

PTV is a four day fall orientation session in which new freshmen get to know fellow classmates as well as other members of the UDM community.

Prologues is a unique, on-campus program focusing on academics and emphasizing interaction, integration, and connection with faculty.

Transitions
Transition involves activities structured to create awareness of personal value and a sense of community and connectedness. At UDM, we want great things for our students - which starts with a successful transition to college.

Viewpoints
Viewpoints features a day-long introduction to the city's remarkable social and cultural environments.

Students spend a few hours at one of several Detroit social services agencies - such as Focus:HOPE, Crossroads, the Catholic Worker, or Habitat for Humanity - engaged in service learning.

Student take a walking tour of Detroit's downtown area and its landmarks. A highlight of the tour is a visit to Pizza Papalis in Greektown.

The First Year Convocation welcomes new students to the University Community. University Ministry presides over a brief interfaith prayer service, and students are introduced to key administrators of the University, including the dean of each College and School.

After the keynote address and recessional to Calihan Hall, students and administrators mingle and enjoy a delicious lunch at patio tables under white tents with festive music. The event marks a positive start for students as they begin their first semester at the University.