Faculty of Arts

Resources for new Faculty of Arts Students

Whether you are new to the UM or just new to the Faculty of Arts, these links will help get you started with your course selection, degree planning and some orientation information within our Faculty.

Orientation

Welcome event for new Faculty of Arts students

Welcome to the Faculty of Arts event took place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Click on the link below to view the event’s presentation slides, which include an overview of what to expect as a Faculty of Arts student and tips to make your first year a great one.

View the welcome event presentation slides

General resources

Resources for new Arts students 2026
Check out our printer-friendly version listing the top resources for new students taking you through degree planning, choosing courses, course registration and tips for after registration.

First Year Students

UM Commons

Online community hub to access everything first year and orientation.
Next Steps for New Students

This series will introduce you to everything you need to know about becoming a UM student, followed by What’s Next and then Get Ready to Register.
First Year Planning Guide

Includes an online guide for first-year students to learn how to select courses, and a variety of other resources to help you build your timetable and register for courses.

New to the Faculty of Arts (first year and transfer students)

Academic Calendar

Is the university’s official publication related to your degree program. It contains course information, degree and graduation requirements as well as UM and faculty/school-specific rules, regulations and policies.
Faculty of Arts: Faculty Academic Regulations

Specific to the Faculty of Arts, familiarize yourself with the information on Faculty of Arts Academic Regulations as they relate to the entry, continuation and graduation requirements of your chosen degree program.
Degree Planning in Arts

Explore the differences in the degree programs and the many areas of study. Learn about using UM Achieve, the university’s degree audit tool, to review degree progress and make course selections.
Registration

AURORA is the UM’s online registration system that all students use to view and make changes to their academic record as well as register for courses each term. Learn how to use this system by watching the quick tutorial videos and be aware of important information and dates related to your courses.
Important Dates and deadlines

View the UM important dates and deadlines for the current and upcoming academic terms.

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Resources for new Faculty of Arts Students

Orientation

Welcome event for new Faculty of Arts students

General resources

Resources for new Arts students 2026

First Year Students

UM Commons

Next Steps for New Students

First Year Planning Guide

New to the Faculty of Arts (first year and transfer students)

Academic Calendar

Faculty of Arts: Faculty Academic Regulations

Degree Planning in Arts

Registration

Important Dates and deadlines