FAQ: 2015 Michigan Football Student Season Tickets
10/23/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
Oct. 23, 2014
• U-M Athletics and CSG Announce 2015 Football Student Ticket Plan (10/23/2014)
How did you pick this number?
Based on discussions with the Football Student Advisory Council, input from the Central Student Government, reviewing the survey results, and looking at our historical pricing, we identified $25 per game as an appropriate price for our students. With seven home games that is $175 for the season -- a nearly 40 percent reduction in cost.
What did the student groups offer in those discussions?
Number one, they shared their dissatisfaction with ticket prices, and we really took that to heart. Number two, they've been committed partners to making sure Michigan has the best football gameday experience in the nation.
Why did you lower the ticket prices?
The price adjustment is a positive example of working together within the University community and our students. We have demonstrated that student input is important to us -- we changed the general admission seating policy -- and we aren't afraid to change course based on that feedback. We want to get football student ticketing right to have a full student section and a great home-field advantage.
How do you expect this to affect the sale of student tickets?
Based on our discussions with students, we believe we're removing price barriers for many students, especially for students with financial need. We know that our student section is a huge part of our home-field advantage, and we want to keep it that way. Plus we believe students will be motivated to see a terrific home schedule that features Michigan State and Ohio State.
Will the seating policy remain the same?
Feedback on the current seating policy has been positive. The structure of the 2015 student seating policy, based on assigning reserved seat locations with attendance points and developed in conjunction with CSG, will remain in place. Further refinements may be made and will be based on student input following this season.
Who was at the table making this decision?
We used input from the Football Student Advisory Council, Central Student Government and their survey results, along with our own internal examinations of the student ticket experience to make the decision on the ticket prices.
How will you determine which students with financial aid receive different pricing?
That is something that we are still working through with the Office of Financial Aid. It is a priority of the CSG, and we agree and are fully supportive of it. There are a lot of details to work through, but we are committed to removing as many barriers as possible for Michigan students to attend Michigan football games.
Do you think this is a fair price?
Based on our discussions with students, we believe this is an attractive price that should generate a very positive reaction from our students. It also represents a nearly 40 percent reduction in the price for student tickets and also addresses students with financial need.
Where does this rank Michigan student ticket prices in the Big Ten?
This new price would put us tied for fourth highest (with Michigan State and Iowa) within the conference.
Will non-student ticket prices be lowered?
Non-student ticket prices will remain the same for the third consecutive year.
Why won't non-student ticket prices be lowered?
Ticket prices for the 2015 home schedule will remain unchanged for non-student ticket holders for the third straight season. We have a great schedule with rivals Michigan State and Ohio State returning to Michigan Stadium and some great non-conference visits by Oregon State and BYU. We are fortunate to have a 97 percent renewal rate and expect renewals to remain strong.
