As a Pen Pal you will be paired with a local elementary schooler and exchange handwritten letters throughout the school year. You will also get the opportunity to meet you elementary pen pal in person at our amazing Kids Fair in the spring! This program is for you if you enjoy interacting with kids, are looking to be part of an inclusive and wholesome community on campus, and want to get involved here at the University of Michigan!
Send ~ one handwritten letter [per pen pal] per month
Free letter writing supplies and new friends
Have the choice to be paired between 1 – 3 penpals
Attend Kids Fair at the end of the school year and get the chance to meet your elementary pen pal
Low time commitment fitting for a busy academic schedule
Make a positive impact on a local elementary schooler
Attend letter writing writing party with other college pen pals
And more!


1428 Couzens Hall
1300 E Ann St
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Academic Advisor : Karen Thompson / kcthomp@umich.edu