Go Blue Rendezvous (GBR) is a wonderful opportunity to get to know Michigan Ross, your future classmates, and the city of Ann Arbor all before formal orientation in August. Although the event is not mandatory, we recommend that you attend. Many students take advantage of GBR to find roommates and to investigate housing options, and we are certain that you will have an exceptional time!
Your student guide will either e-mail or call you at least one week prior to GBR weekend. You will have a chance to meet your guide when you arrive on Thursday afternoon.
We have negotiated rates with the following hotels. Please arrange hotel accommodations at a hotel listed below by March 25, 2012 to receive the discounted room rate. Be sure to mention 'GO BLUE RENDEZVOUS'
Courtyard Ann Arbor
3205 Boardwalk
734-995-2937
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
3285 Boardwalk
734-995-5200
Hampton Inn South
925 Victors Way
734-665-5000
Holiday Inn Express
600 Briarwood Circle
734-761-7800 or 800-344-7829
Kensington Court Hotel
610 Hilton Boulevard
734-761-7800 or 800-344-7829
If you have any questions or need additional hotel suggestions, please feel free to ask your assigned student guide.
If you are flying, please book your tickets to Detroit
International Airport (DTW). Detroit is a Delta Airlines hub, but is
also serviced by most other major airlines.
The airport is a 30 minute drive from the University of Michigan campus. Taxis from the airport to Ann Arbor typically cost ~$50-$60. The
Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle rates run slightly cheaper. A third alternative is the Michigan Flyer. This shuttle services Ann Arbor at the Four Points Sheraton, which is within walking distance of our other recommended hotels, and costs $15 one-way.
The main entrance to Michigan Ross is located at 701 Tappan Street in Ann Arbor, MI. Once you arrive in the main lobby, please follow the signs for registration. Please reference the following campus guide. In addition, signs will be posted at all events. Volunteers (wearing maize t-shirts) will be available to answer your questions all weekend.
For your convenience, we will provide shuttle service to Michigan Ross and back each day from the hotels listed above. We will also provide taxi vouchers for any additional transportation needs to and from GBR events. Please note that the vouchers may only be redeemed in Ann Arbor.
Shuttles from the hotels to Michigan Ross will operate on a continuous basis beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday with the last pick up from the hotels at 5:50 p.m. Service will begin at the Kensington Court, followed by the Four Points Sheraton and the Hampton Inn. If you are staying at the Fairfield Inn or the Courtyard, your shuttle stop is in front of the Four Points Sheraton. If you are staying at the Holiday Inn Express, your shuttle stop is in front of the Kensington Court.
Friday morning shuttles from the hotels to Michigan Ross will be at 8:00 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. More detailed information will be available in your registration packets.
If you drive or rent a car, we encourage you to leave your car at your hotel, as parking at the University of Michigan is extremely limited. However, should you need to drive to campus, there are several public parking lots are located throughout Ann Arbor and typically cost about $1.30 per hour.
YES! Partners and significant others are not only welcome at Go Blue Rendezvous – they are strongly encouraged to attend! GBR provides an exceptional opportunity for partners and significant others to meet other Ross Partners, to learn about the Ann Arbor area, to experience the Michigan Ross culture, and to address any concerns they might have. A number of events are designed for both admitted students and their partners throughout the weekend. On Friday, there will be programming designed specifically for partners.
Although Michigan Ross is a very family-friendly business school, most of the activities planned during Go Blue Rendezvous are not well-suited for children.
We strongly encourage you to attend all of the formal Go Blue Rendezvous events to learn as much as you can about Michigan Ross, our academics, our culture, and whether the school is a good fit for you. The social events on Thursday and Friday evening also provide a fabulous opportunity to meet the Michigan Ross community and your future classmates.
We absolutely encourage you to stay through the weekend to extend the immersion experience. Several student groups have planned informal weekend events on Saturday afternoon and evening. Please consider these events when you make your travel plans. In addition to student planned events, we hope you’ll stay to explore Ann Arbor. From comedy clubs and delicious restaurants to exceptional bars, museums, and student sporting events, Ann Arbor offers something for everyone! You can learn more about Ann Arbor’s attractions online or contact your student guide for more ideas.
Please bring enough money to cover your hotel, airport ground
transportation, and some meals. Thursday's dinner and Friday's breakfast, lunch and evening reception are on us.
Shuttle service between Ross, specified hotels, and some Ann Arbor
destinations will be provided throughout the weekend.
WARNING! You may feel strongly compelled to pay your
deposit at the end of the event, so don't forget your checkbook or
credit card!
Dress for all events is casual. Formal attire is not required for any event. Weather in Ann Arbor can be fairly unpredictable in April, so please come prepared to dress for both warm and chilly temperatures (layers are a great idea). Your best bet is to check the weather before you leave for Ann Arbor and pack accordingly.
Not a problem! Please send us an e-mail at GoBlueRendezvous@umich.edu
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