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New in 2025
Apply for first-year admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Undergraduate Educator Preparation Program
Direct Pathway into Teaching
For the first time, the Marsal School now offers first-year direct admission into the Educator Preparation Program (EPP). This means you can dive into your teaching journey from day one, connect with a network of students with interests similar to yours, and receive specialized academic and career advising.
Guided by a Mission to Serve Students AND Communities
Marsal students and faculty are driven by a bold vision of transformating schools, districts, and society through community engagement and inclusive practices.
Mentorship and Support through Early Career EPP graduates have a unique opportunity to become teaching residents—paid roles within Detroit Public Schools Community District, supported onsite by U-M faculty and mentor teachers for three additional years at no cost. This support system mirrors medical residencies and is unique in education.
You Belong Here
Choosing the Marsal School’s Educator Preparation Program means positioning yourself to become the kind of teacher who can truly make a difference—from your very first day in the classroom. You’re not just earning a degree—you’re stepping into a community that believes in and supports you, while empowering you to lead, inspire, and transform through education.
FREE TUITION
For undergraduate families with household incomes of $125K and less and assets below $125K
NEW from the Go Blue Guarantee
TEACH BLUE COMMITMENT
The Marsal School provides additional financial support to students in the Educator Preparation Program.
EPP students who qualify for free tuition through the Go Blue Guarantee will now receive coverage for the full cost of attendance, including housing costs and fees.
DUAL DEGREE OPTIONS
Many Marsal students choose to complement their education degree by adding either a dual degree or minor. This option enriches the U-M experience, broadens career opportunities, and helps bring fresh, innovative approaches to the field of education. With access to hundreds of academic programs across one of the world’s top-ranked universities (US World Rankings, 2025), these options excite
CAREERS
students who want to tailor their academic journey, stand out in the job market, and prepare to make a difference in a broad range of communities and professions. Marsal academic advisors will work with students to map their unique academic pathway depending on their goals.
Marsal students receive personalized support from a specialized career services team.
Recent graduates work in roles such as
Teaching
Human Resources
Consulting School Leadership
Graduates bring their expertise to diverse employers
K-12 Schools and Districts
State and Local Government
Colleges and Universities
Consulting Agencies
Not-for-profit Organizations
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Early Decision
Early Decision is a new option appropriate for students who are committed to attending U-M if they are admitted. If admitted to U-M through Early Decision, students must withdraw applications to all other colleges and universities.
Application Deadline: Nov. 1
Financial Aid Deadline: Nov. 15
Decision Date: By the end of December
Commitment Date: Jan. 6
Early Action
The Early Action option is best for students who are prepared to apply early and are interested in receiving an admissions decision early, but are still considering their college options.
Application Deadline: Nov. 1
Financial Aid Suggested Filing Date: Dec. 15
Decision Date: By the end of January
Financial Aid Deadline: March 1
Commitment Date: By May 1
Regular Decision
The Regular Decision option is the standard nonbinding application plan. Applying as a Regular Decision applicant provides students more time to complete their application and collect the required materials.
Application Deadline: Feb. 1
Financial Aid Suggested
Filing Date: Dec. 15
Financial Aid Deadline: March 1
Decision Date: By early April
Commitment Date: By May 1
