The Mike Ilitch School of Business is set to welcome all new and returning Ilitch School students to the 2026 Fall semester with the annual back to school bash, a fall opening event bringing together the Mike Ilitch School of Business community. 

The 2026 Back to School Bash will be held on Thursday, September 3rd from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Mike Ilitch School of Business. The event will be held in the atrium of the Ilitch School, and on the courtyard outside of the atrium. Students will play games, learn about school resources, and enjoy . 

The first students to attend the Back-to-School Bash and complete a student engagement survey will receive an exclusive Back-to-School Bash t-shirt, available in limited quantities and sizes. This event is only open to Mike Ilitch School of Business students.