Nearly one-third of the campus is preserved as one of largest natural sites within metropolitan Detroit and serves as a unique research and teaching facility. Although there are no housing facilities on campus, an off-campus housing referral service is available. Athletic activities on campus include both intramural and varsity programs in basketball, volleyball and ice hockey. Fencing, soccer, tennis, or weight training are some of the sports programs.
Recreational facilities includes, an indoor ice area and a new fitness center.
UM - Dearborn's location in a large culturally metropolitan center provides access to museums, professional sports, restaurants, theaters, and other entertainment. Admission to pre-business courses is assessed on an individual basis. Such factors as secondary school records, comments from school counselors or principals, scored achieved on either SAT or ACT, class rank, and evidence of special abilities may all have a baring on the final decision. In addition to the required courses in calculus, a second calculus course is recommended. Incoming students are also required to take the UM - Dearborn Composition Placement Exam and enroll in the appropriate composition level in their first semester.