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GO BLUE. GO BEYOND.

We have almost everything at the University of Michigan — rigorous academics, championship teams, inclusive organizations, state-of-the-art research labs, a gorgeous campus in the heart of Ann Arbor, all four seasons, and arguably the cutest squirrels you’ve ever seen.

THE ONLY THING WE’RE MISSING AT U-M IS YOU. And not the version of you that has everything figured out. Not your major, your career, or even how you want to decorate your new room. That’s kind of the whole point of being here. Whoever you are right now, at this moment — driven, curious, and open to what’s next — you don’t have to prove anything. U-M is where you come to become.

Here, you might walk into a class you never planned on taking and leave with a question that determines your next steps. You might have a midnight conversation with your roommate that changes how you see the world. You might pick up something you’ve never tried before — a language, an intramural sport, a cause — and find out it was always yours to begin with.

280+ DEGREES. 4,900 COURSES.

ENGINEERING

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STAMPS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S

MARSAL FAMILY

OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING

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SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN

Once you’ve made the decision to become a Wolverine, you’ll need to apply to one specific school or college. Our dual degree program allows you to pursue two at once, or you can use preferred admission to keep a spot in a program like the Ross School of Business while you find your footing during your first year.

Zero wrong answers.

With hundreds of degree options across 15 world-renowned schools and colleges, U-M makes it possible to follow your curiosity wherever it leads — even if that’s somewhere you don’t expect. More than 35,000 undergraduates are figuring it out right alongside you, guided by some of the most recognized scholars and thinkers in the world.

TAUBMAN COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING Want to design the future, literally? Taubman’s Architecture program pairs a collaborative studio culture with real technical skills, taught by celebrated practitioners who’ve actually shaped the built world. Prefer cities over buildings? A Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology blends design, data, and planning policy to tackle how cities function, with career paths in user experience, urban planning, data science, and more.

DEGREES

• Architecture • Urban Technology

95% OF B.S. GRADS ARE EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING EDUCATION Survey: One year after graduation

THE LIST GOES ON. (No, really — it has to. There’s so many options, we couldn’t fit them all here.)

STAMPS SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN This is where your creativity meets your future. U-M’s school of art and design gives you the freedom to find your own path, with an open curriculum, world-class studios, and a tight-knit community, all inside one of the country’s top universities. Think less “sit and listen,” more “make, experiment, collaborate.” Graduates land jobs as directors, photographers, designers, and entrepreneurs.

DEGREES

• Art and Design • Interarts Performance

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92% OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED, IN GRADUATE SCHOOL, OR PURSUING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN SIX MONTHS

ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Survey: One year after graduation

At Michigan Ross, you’ll learn business by doing business. You’ll build a strong foundation across disciplines, then apply what you learn to real challenges for real companies. Hands-on experiences sharpen problem-solving skills and prepare you to lead with purpose. Learn from leading faculty and work with driven peers, gaining the confidence to make an impact wherever your career takes you.

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• Business

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• Integrated Business and Engineering

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Where big ideas meet real problems — and you’re the one solving them. With 18 majors to choose from, explore aerospace, robotics, environmental tech, and much more. Graduates go on to work at leading companies, agencies, and research institutions, launching startups and nonprofits that tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. On campus, thanks to over 150 engineering-focused student organizations, you’re never just an engineer — you’re a collaborator, a leader, and probably someone with a very impressive side project.

DEGREES

• Aerospace Engineering

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MARSAL FAMILY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION If the classroom calls you, the Educator Preparation Program at Marsal gets you career-ready fast, with small classes, real mentorship, and hands-on work with youth every semester. If bigger questions about equity and social change call to you, the LEAPS major puts you in Detroit for your first year, where you’ll learn and live in the community you’re studying. Some lessons only happen in the real world.

• Biomedical Engineering

• Materials Science and Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

• Climate and Meteorology • Computer Engineering

• Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences

• Computer Science (B.S.E.)

• Robotics

• Data Science

• Space Sciences and Engineering

• Electrical Engineering • Engineering Physics • Environmental Engineering

DEGREES

• Educator Preparation Program (Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education) • Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good (LEAPS)

• Industrial and Operations Engineering • Integrated Business and Engineering

TopRanked MAJORS IN THIS SCHOOL

EDUCATION SCHOOL IN THE NATION U.S. News & World Report

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SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Through hands-on projects, internships, and global engagement, U-M’s top-ranked program delves into how the science of physical activity and the business of sport shape individuals, organizations, and communities. With small classes, you’ll actually get to work alongside faculty on game-changing research and consulting in exercise oncology, sport economics, human performance, marketing and management, and more. Graduates pursue careers related to physical activity, health and wellness, and sport management, all with a passion to challenge the idle state.

We prepare undergrads through pioneering research, global experiences, and mentorship from leaders in the field. Multidisciplinary by design, the curriculum builds the chemistry and biology foundation you need, giving graduates a running start into pharmacy school, medical school, biotech, federal agencies, and beyond.

DEGREES

• Pharmaceutical Sciences DEGREES

• Applied Exercise Science • Movement Science • Sport Management

PUBLIC COLLEGE FOR KINESIOLOGY AND SPORT MANAGEMENT

PHARMACY SCHOOL IN THE NATION U.S. News & World Report

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS U-M’s largest college — and our most flexible. LSA is built for students who want to go deep on what they love while staying open to where it leads. Small learning communities, a built-in career hub, and a national ranking back it all up. The liberal arts provide the tools to analyze, innovate, and lead. In other words, the foundation for doing anything, exceptionally well.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE With more than 40 majors to choose from — spanning performance, composition, dance, theatre, and more — at SMTD you can forge a unique educational path and fulfill your artistic and academic potential. Devoted to your success, our renowned faculty offer deep expertise, mentorship, and an encouraging creative community. When you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, our entrepreneurship and career resources, plus an unmatched alumni network, help you launch your professional life. DEGREES

• Composition

• Piano Performance

• Dance

• Strings Performance

• General Music

• Theatre & Drama: Acting

• Interarts Performance

• Theatre & Drama: Directing

• Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation

• Theatre Design & Production

• Music Education: Choral or Instrumental

• Voice & Opera

• Musical Theatre • Musicology • Organ Performance

• Theatre Studies • Winds & Percussion: Performance • Winds & Percussion: Multiple Wind Instruments

• Performing Arts Technology

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STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO smtd.umich.edu

SCHOOL OF NURSING As a Michigan nursing student, you’ll experience a rigorous and rewarding education full of unique opportunities. More than 1,000 hours of hands-on clinical experiences and courses led by internationally recognized scientists and practitioners will not only prepare you to become a nurse but also help you thrive as a leader in the field. DEGREES

• Nursing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM

DEGREES

• Afroamerican and African Studies • American Culture • Anthropology • Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean • Arts and Ideas in the Humanities RC • Asian Studies • Astronomy and Astrophysics • Biochemistry • Biology • Biology, Health, and Society • Biomolecular Science • Biophysics • Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience • Biotechnology and Bioenvironmental Sciences • Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science • Chemistry • Classical Civilization • Classical Languages and Literatures • Cognitive Science • Communication and Media • Comparative Literature, Arts, and Media • Computer Science (B.S.) • Creative Writing and Literature RC • Data Science (B.S.) • Drama RC • Earth and Environmental Sciences • Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity • Economics • English • Environment • Film, Television, and Media • French and Francophone Studies • Gender and Health • General Studies • German • Greek (Ancient) Language and Literature • Greek (Modern) Language and Culture • History

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• History of Art • Human Origins, Biology, and Behavior • Interdisciplinary Astronomy • Interdisciplinary Chemical Sciences • Interdisciplinary Physics • International Studies • Italian • Judaic Studies • Latin American and Caribbean Studies • Latin Language and Literature • Latina/Latino Studies • Linguistics • Mathematics • Microbiology • Middle East Studies • Middle Eastern and North African Studies • Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology • Neuroscience • Organizational Studies • Philosophy • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics • Physics • Polish • Political Science • Psychology • Romance Languages and Literatures • Russian • Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies • Social Theory and Practice RC • Sociology • Spanish • Statistics • Translation • Women’s and Gender Studies

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Thinking even more into the future? Explore our outstanding graduate programs here.

LEVEL UP. Some of U-M’s most specialized, upper-level programs admit students exclusively as sophomores or juniors.

School of Dentistry We train dental hygienists to be experts in their field, technically and clinically. As part of a cohort of just 40 students admitted each spring, you’ll rotate through specialty clinics, learn from scholars who are the best in the profession, and gain firsthand experience across the many roles a dental hygienist plays. Small by design, rigorous by reputation.

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Junior Admission • Dental Hygiene

School of Information An excellent option for students who want to shape how the world interacts with data, AI, and technology. With pathways in UX design and information analysis, every student works with emerging tech and completes a real client-based project before graduating. Graduates go on to become data analysts, product managers, tech and business consultants, and UX designers. Sophomore, Junior, and First-year Preferred Admission • Information Analysis • User Experience Design

$90K average starting salary

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Build the skills to turn curiosity into action. In a close-knit class of about 125 students, you’ll learn from leading scholars and practitioners, engage with policymakers from around the world, and strengthen your analysis, communication, and leadership to develop practical solutions to complex public challenges. Junior Admission • Public Policy

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School of Public Health For those driven by a simple but ambitious idea: a healthier, more equitable world for all. Grounded in research and powered by interdisciplinary learning, Michigan Public Health prepares students to understand complex health challenges and develop solutions that improve lives. If you want your work to make a difference at the population level, this is where it starts. First-year Preferred Admission and Junior Admission

• Community and Global Public Health

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• Public Health Sciences

School of Social Work This is the school for students interested in tackling today’s most pressing social challenges through leadership, advocacy, research, and community engagement. The two-year, full-time, interdisciplinary curriculum combines academic excellence with hands-on learning to give students the skills to create meaningful change in communities, organizations, and public systems.

Junior Admission • Community Action and Social Change

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Don’t just take our word for it:

A University of Michigan degree opens doors to endless possibilities. You’ll study under distinguished faculty and join a network of Wolverines in virtually every industry, every city, and every corner of the country — ready to connect, collaborate, and champion what comes next for you.

Our graduates lead companies, run for office, make scientific discoveries, and build things that change the trajectory of the world. Wolverines aim high, and U-M gives you the tools, the people, and the confidence to get there.

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“New A Ivy” Forbes

#3 U.S. PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

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BEST IN CLASS. It takes remarkable people to power one of the world’s top public research universities. Meet ours. Our faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized scholars who are considered some of the best and brightest in their fields. Among them are Pulitzer Prize, Guggenheim, Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winners, along with MacArthur Fellows and National Academy of Sciences members.

Their work makes headlines, changes the world, and finds its way into your coursework. When your professors are the ones driving discovery, you’re learning at its leading edge. And they don’t keep the conversation to themselves — they bring you right into it.

With a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio and roughly 60% of classes capped at fewer than 20 students, you’ll actually get to know your professors. They’ll be your teachers, but also your mentors, leaders, and role models. Our faculty is making history, not just teaching it. And as a student here at U-M, you have a front row seat to it all. (If you like sitting near the back of class, that’s cool too.)

YOUR FUTURE NETWORK. The day you graduate, you join one of the largest, most active alumni networks in the world. 710,000+ Wolverines in every industry, every city, and on almost every continent, all pulling for you, because they know exactly what it took to earn a spot here. That means a mentor when you’re figuring out your first career move. An introduction at the company you’ve been eyeing. Someone who’ll answer a cold email just because it came from a fellow U-M graduate. And a familiar “Go Blue” that turns a stranger into a new connection. When someone sees University of Michigan on your résumé, they know the hard work behind it.

Check out more alumni making a difference here.

Our alumni network includes the first American to walk in space, the creator of the iPod, the co-founder of Google, and the 38th president of the United States, along with teachers, doctors, artists, and entrepreneurs doing extraordinary work in their communities. And every one of them started right where you are.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR DEGREE. In the meantime, check out what these notable Wolverines did with theirs. Each letter connects an alumnus to their claim to fame.

LARRY PAGE ’95

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

JESMYN WARD ’05

KATIE BOUMAN ’11

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

CO-FOUNDED GOOGLE

TOM BRADY ’99 Bachelor of General Studies with emphasis in Psychology and Business

Bachelor of Arts in Asian Languages and Cultures

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

LUCY LIU ’90

DANIEL HÖGSTA ’09 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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WON THE 2017 NOBEL PRIZE FOR PEACE WITH HIS TEAM

WON 7 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS

DEVELOPED THE ALGORITHM THAT GENERATED THE FIRST-EVER IMAGE OF A BLACK HOLE

EARNED HER STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME AS AN ACTRESS

OUTSIDE THE BOX. A U-M education has no boundaries. It’s expanded by research opportunities that start your first year, deepened by a semester on the other side of the world, and grounded by real-world experiences before you even graduate.

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Our students go far beyond the four walls of a classroom. Whatever you thought college looked like — it’s even bigger than that here.

DIG DEEPER.

The most meaningful learning can happen outside the classroom. Groundbreaking discoveries happen here, and we want you to be part of it. Undergrads work directly in world-class labs, in freshwater ecosystems, and on organic farms, getting experience in the field (quite literally) long before graduation.

STARET HER OUTDOORS

Where do you feel at home?

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How do you think?

U-M BIOLOGICAL STATION

CAMPUS FARM AT MATTHAEI BOTANICAL GARDENS

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Spend a summer living and doing research on 10,000+ forested acres along a pristine Michigan lake. The U-M Biological Station, one of the nation’s oldest and largest field research stations, is where students and scientists from around the world have come since 1909 to learn directly from the land, water, and everything living in it. It’s the kind of place where a single organism can open up the whole world.

Spanning over 800 acres across Ann Arbor, Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum put students at the center of real ecological work: tending the Campus Farm, conducting research in greenhouses and natural preserves, and even running a student-led farm stand in the heart of campus. Whether your interests lie in ecology, food justice, or climate science, this is a path for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

NERS isn’t your average engineering department. With over 25 labs pushing the boundaries of nuclear fusion, plasma physics, AI-driven reactor design, and beyond, it’s where undergrads get access to facilities that rival national laboratories. Whether you’re crushing plasmas with magnetic pulses, studying how materials survive extreme radiation, or using VR to operate a virtual nuclear reactor, the research here is as hands-on as it gets.

HANDS-ON

LIFE SCIENCES INSTITUTE (LSI) We’re training the next generation of scientific leaders at our advanced research facility, housed in Mary Sue Coleman Hall. Roughly 150 undergrads and grad students work directly in cutting-edge LSI labs, contributing to real discoveries in fields like neuroscience and chemical biology alongside leading researchers at the forefront of their fields.

Not sure where to start? UROP (UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM) UROP is for students who want to do real research — not someday, but now. As early as your first year, you can partner with a U-M faculty researcher in virtually any field, from neuroscience to social science to the arts. Past students have studied topics as diverse as drug treatments in zebrafish labs, autonomous vehicle navigation, and jazz history. With 1,300+ students and 800+ faculty involved, UROP is your open invitation to start discovering, with no prior experience required.

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OVER $2 BILLION IN RESEARCH EXPENDITURES PER YEAR

TRY IT ON FIRST. Internships are like a test drive for your future. Before you commit to a career path, U-M gives you the tools, the network, and the support to go find out if it actually fits. Whether you spend a summer in a corporate office or a semester working in a hospital, internships are how Wolverines decide what they might want to do after graduation. You’ll build real skills, form real relationships, and get a real head start. You’ll learn things that come only from doing, and leave with connections that can shape your future.

You won’t be figuring out the search on your own either.

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Growing up, I always thought I would work in public interest law, but my internship at the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association helped me realize the multitude of ways I could be a positive force. My fellow interns, despite having vastly different interests, have an abiding desire to make the world a better place.

All my fellow interns and coworkers show me how to keep a work-life balance to where both sides of the coin could be enjoyable. From weekend trips, to dinners, to little chats while working, we always get good work done and have fun at the same time.

My internship with the New York State Ninth Judicial District gave me firsthand experience within the judicial system through shadowing judges, observing court proceedings, and assisting with legal filings. The internship strengthened my interest in law and public service, while also allowing me to build professional relationships with attorneys and court staff.

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The world is your campus. We know Ann Arbor is great and all, but so are Tokyo, Paris, Sydney, and all the other cities and countries where thousands of Wolverines study, research, volunteer, and work every year. With 100+ programs across six continents, there’s a version of your degree that comes with a passport stamp, and even scholarships to help you get there.

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1. Find your program. M-Compass connects you to programs in more than 100 countries — faculty-led, partner university, independent, short-term, or full-year. Filter your search by major, language, duration, and cost.

2. Plan your credits. Before you apply, work with your academic advisor to map out how credits transfer. The study abroad office has seen every major. They know how to make it work.

3. Sort your funding. Your existing financial aid applies. Additional U-M scholarships and grants are available specifically for study abroad. Apply early, as funding is competitive.

27 U-M STUDENTS AND FACULTY SCHOLARS AWARDED FULBRIGHT GRANTS FOR THE 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR

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4. Go! Most students go in their sophomore or junior year. Some go for a summer. Some go twice. There’s no single right way, but there’s one that works for you.

SOMETHING FOR EVERY ONE.

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Wolverines have been leading, discovering, and changing the world for more than 200 years. Not by choosing between rigor and joy, between ambition and community, between tradition and possibility, but by insisting on all of it.

THIS & THAT

Whether you’re passionate about painting or problemsolving, theatre or thermodynamics, writing poetry or writing code, there’s a place for you here at U-M. And with 280+ areas of study and 1,700 clubs and organizations to join, there’s also plenty of space for you to still find your thing.

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Our undergraduate students come from every kind of background, community, and corner of the world, bringing perspectives that make the campus experience more vibrant for everyone. What they share is a drive to challenge themselves, learn from each other, and make a meaningful difference.

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YOU INTRAMURAL AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Low stakes. High potential for a great story later. Not everything has to be serious to matter. Rec and intramural sports give you space to move and connect — on your own terms. Join a team. Start one. Or just drop in when you want.

CLUB SPORTS

Something in between. You bring experience. You bring intent. And you choose to take it a little further: evening practices, competition with other universities, and a team that has your back.

BELONG Start with one and see where it goes. Show up because a friend asked you to. Sign up. Even if you’re not sure. Go to a meeting where you don’t know anyone. Try something you’ve never done before.

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ADAPTIVE SPORTS

You’ll feel it before you understand it.

Participation, without barriers.

The first time you step into the Big House or Crisler Center, it’s hard to explain. The scale. The noise. The tradition. But what stays with you isn’t just the game. It’s being part of something bigger than yourself.

Adaptive sports and inclusive recreation programs are designed so more students can take part — fully and confidently. With the right support, equipment, and environment, more ways to play become possible. Because here, access is part of the experience.

PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

Part résumé builder. Part lifelong friendships. Mostly both. These social organizations bring together students around shared values, service, and tradition — creating connections that carry beyond a single semester. It can be a place to lead, to give back, and to build relationships that last. Like everything here, it’s one of many ways to get involved. What matters is finding what feels right for you.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Your niche has a niche. There’s a place for the creators, the builders, the performers, the advocates, the curious, and the people who aren’t quite sure yet. Try something familiar. Try something completely unexpected. The best stories often start with a room full of strangers.

HERE It rarely starts with a plan. It usually starts with a yes.

START FINDING YOUR PEOPLE.

Explore community spaces. Don’t even know where to start? We have your back.

Learn about student success resources. U-M is a place where every student deserves to feel seen and supported — and we mean that.

Watch student stories. Hear straight from Wolverines about how they found their people.

Browse student organizations. Discover organizations and events that match your interests, and maybe introduce a few new ones.

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Introduce yourself to everyone on your floor before you even unpack.

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Club meeting in the morning and exploring Ann Arbor the rest of the day.

Morning coffee at your favorite café (with friends), afternoon strolling in the Arb (with friends), evening playing cards in your residence hall (with friends).

Wait, it’s Saturday?

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They changed the way I think about everything.

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WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

Your rough draft is good. With a second set of eyes, it could be incredible.

The University of Michigan is a big place. We know that. So we’ve built an entire ecosystem of resources and support, for both academic and personal success, to make sure you’re thriving instead of just surviving. SWEETLAND CENTER FOR WRITING Drop-in hours, online tutoring, and one-on-one writing consultants who have genuinely seen everything.

You have your room key, your Dining Dollars, your schedule, and a lot of possibilities ahead of you.

That calculus problem that’s been giving you trouble? There’s a room of people who would love to help you solve it.

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OFFICE OF NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS Go Blue Orientation, Welcome to Michigan, mentorship programs — everything designed to make a 50,000-person university feel like your new home.

Campus is full of corners that ask nothing of you — except that you just be yourself.

MATH LAB AND SCIENCE LEARNING CENTER Free drop-in tutoring, late hours, and help from graduate students who remember exactly what it felt like to not understand this yet.

You’re really missing your dog back home and just need to cuddle with a furry friend for a minute. Or 30.

WOLVERINE WELLNESS SPECTRUM CENTER A home away from home for LGBTQIA2S+ students and allies since 1971. Community, support, and people who get it.

TROTTER MULTICULTURAL CENTER AND MULTI-ETHNIC STUDENT AFFAIRS A vibrant hub for student engagement, providing intentional space for community that promotes intercultural and multicultural engagement.

Wellness coaching, social connection, free health supplies, and yes, regular visits from U-M’s therapy dog, for some stress relief. Wolverine Wellness works across all of it. Think of it as the resource for everything about your well-being that doesn’t fit neatly anywhere else.

Your roommate lets you in on how he stays on top of it all: He signed up for one-on-one coaching and tutoring, and you can, too.

You were soccer captain in high school. Turns out that competitive streak has about 40 new outlets here — including a few you’ve never tried.

SUCCESSCONNECTS Academic advising, early alert, peer mentorship — the system that notices before you ask for help, and connects you to the right people.

MICHIGAN RECREATION World-class facilities, intramurals, club sports, outdoor adventures. The kind of place where you go planning to use a treadmill for 20 minutes and end up joining a climbing team.

Taking care of your body and mind is just as important as taking care of your grades. Someone’s always here to talk.

You’re the first in your family to do this. That’s a huge deal. We’ll handle the FAFSA questions; you handle the trailblazing.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND COUNSELING Same-day support, no appointment needed. Therapists who specialize in college students and have been in your position.

FIRST GENERATION STUDENT GATEWAY Resources, community, and advisors are here to help.

Plus primary care, pharmacy, and specialty clinics, all built for students, right on campus. It’s one of the most comprehensive college health centers in the country. Walk in or schedule online.

You’ve deferred, deployed, or taken a path that looked nothing like a straight line to college. You’re here now, but might need a little help with the transition. New country, new campus, same you — and a community that understands.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER

VETERAN AND MILITARY SERVICES Dedicated support for student veterans and militaryconnected students who are making the transition to campus life. People who understand what you’ve done and what you’ve sacrificed to get here.

Orientation, everyday support, help with essential paperwork, and people who know exactly what it’s like to call two places home.

A PLACE TO BE(COME). Section

Somewhere between your first coffee downtown and finding your favorite route back to class, this place starts to feel like home. Ann Arbor is ranked one of the nation’s best college towns, plus one of the most bike-friendly, most livable, most something’s-always-happening kind of cities.

And campus follows suit, with gorgeous libraries that look straight out of a movie, dining halls serving up award-winning food, cozy spaces for learning and leisure, and campus traditions that’ll make you feel like you’ve been here your whole life. Trust us. You’re going to love it here.

LIVE & LEARN. Interested in a virtual tour of our residence halls? CHECK THIS OUT.

If you’re already picking out extra-long twin-sized bedding and wall posters, we don’t blame you. Your new room is yours to make. But it’s everything just outside your door — the impromptu conversations in the lounge, the friends you find on your floor — that no packing list can prepare you for. And that’s the best part. Nearly all first-year Wolverines live on campus. At a university of more than 50,000 students, our 25+ residence halls ensure that you’ll always have a comfortable place to retreat to. Michigan Housing also creates community interaction by organizing opportunities for residents to meet and learn about one another. And with live-in staff ready to support you through whatever the year brings, you’ll have everything you need to settle in and take off.

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES A variety of residential programs allow students with similar interests or goals to live and study together. Learn more about it here.

SUITES Multiple bedrooms behind a door leading to a residence hall corridor. Bedrooms can house one to four occupants.

TRIPLE You know what they say — good things come in threes!

LOUNGES Residence halls are designed with dedicated spaces for you to study or relax outside of your room.

QUAD Four times the roommates, four times the connections.

DOUBLE When you want one other person to bounce ideas off of.

SINGLE A room of your own. For those who prefer to recharge solo or receive an approved living accommodation.

BRAIN FUEL. Wolverines are hungry for knowledge — and we’ve got the food to fuel it. Across eight all-access dining halls, 17 cafés and markets, and a bakeshop, we have something for every appetite. If you’re living in a residence hall, you get to use your meal plan during regular dining hours, eating as much or as little as you’d like at our dining halls. Grab a juice or a bagel on the go, or sit down and leisurely enjoy some mouthwatering BBQ at Smoke, one of our most popular restaurants at awardwinning South Quad Dining.

Fresh and local. Fun fact: More than 38% of the food used by Michigan Dining is grown or processed in Michigan! We purchase as much as we can from local farmers and from the student-run farm on campus.

The U-M meal plan says “all-you-can-eat,” but some students hear “unlimited ingredients.” We asked them to share the dining hall combinations and food hacks that remind them a little bit of home, and they delivered.

Hot Spinach Dip THE FORMULA

CREAM CHEESE + MAYO + PARM POWDER + GARLIC POWDER + DASH OF HOT SAUCE = NEW FRIENDS BEGGING FOR A BITE

Root Beer Float THE FORMULA

A SCOOP OF VANILLA ICE CREAM + SODA FOUNTAIN ROOT BEER = A LITTLE TREAT AFTER A HARD EXAM

Seasoned Fries THE FORMULA

We got you. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions due to religious observances or personal preferences, you’ll find plenty of options that work for you. Michigan Dining is recognized nationally for our commitment to accommodate students with special dietary needs.

FRENCH FRIES + ITALIAN SEASONING FROM THE PIZZA STATIONS = SOME SPICE TO YOUR LIFE

Mocha THE FORMULA

1 PACKET OF HOT CHOCOLATE MIX + SOME COFFEE + CHOCOLATE MILK + WHIPPED CREAM = A WARMUP DURING A MICHIGAN SNOWSTORM

Ice Cream Sandwich THE FORMULA

Initial meal plan selections are made in your Michigan Housing contract. You can learn more about those and Dining Dollars here.

TWO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES + FAVORITE ICE CREAM = INSTANT MAGIC

LEGEND HAS IT.

Psssst. We have something to tell you. Before you get here, there are a few things you should know that you won’t find in the course catalog: the traditions, the legends, and the lore that all Wolverines figure out eventually. We thought we’d let you in on the secrets now, before you accidentally walk across the Block M on your first day or have to pretend you know the lyrics to “The Victors” on game day.

THE MYSTICAL M

HAIL TO THE VICTORS!

If you notice fellow students walking around the brass Block M embedded in the pavement at the heart of campus, that’s because it’s rumored to be cursed. Superstitious students say stepping on it before a blue book exam will cause you to fail it. We’re not saying this legend is real, but we’re not saying it isn’t…

In 1898, junior Louis Elbel was so hyped about a U-M football win that he wrote “The Victors” on the train ride home. It’s been stuck in Wolverines’ heads ever since. You might want to brush up on the lyrics before your first game in Michigan Stadium, aka the Big House.

WHERE’S THE WOLVERINE?

SNOWY SHOWDOWNS

You might be surprised to find there’s not a person in a Wolverine suit cartwheeling down the court at halftime. While Wolverines are technically U-M’s mascot, live and costumed animals aren’t really our thing. We prefer a classic Block M — clean, simple, and iconic. Though if you ask the students, the real mascot has been here all along: the squirrels.

In 1959, what started as a late-night snowball fight between West Quad and South Quad somehow became one of U-M’s most beloved unofficial traditions. During a snowstorm, you’ll still find students gathering at the Diag for a friendly snowball fight — consider this your invitation!

READY. SET. GO BLUE. We’re looking at the whole you during the admissions process: your talents, your passions, your perspectives, and of course, your academic record. We want to know your favorite subject and your favorite extracurriculars. What you’ve done beyond the classroom matters just as much as what you’ve achieved in it.

Scan here for more information about our admissions process and requirements.

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CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE. Pick the school or college you’re applying to — or two, with our Dual Degree option. Then choose your plan: Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision.

GATHER YOUR MATERIALS. You’ll need your high school transcript, a teacher evaluation, and any optional ACT/SAT test scores you want to have considered. Some schools require extras like portfolios, so check their websites before you submit.

COMPLETE THE COMMON APP.

We use the Common App, plus a few U-M-specific questions. This is your chance to show us what makes you you. There’s a possibility your application fee could be waived. Make a request on the application, or call 734-764-7433 for more details.

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For those who know U-M is their top choice and want to affirm their commitment.

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GO BLUE GUARANTEE If you’re a Michigan resident, and your family income is $125,000 or less, and your family assets (including home equity) are below $125,000, your tuition is completely free for all four years with our Go Blue Guarantee.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Unlike loans, scholarships are money that never has to be paid back. At U-M, they’re granted based on several criteria like academic achievement, personal talents, interests, leadership qualities, financial need, or a combination of all of these. Don’t miss out on free money!

We’re the only public university in Michigan to cover 100% of demonstrated financial need of in-state students, which means U-M is the lowest-cost option for many in-state students.

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FREE APPLICATION for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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Be sure to complete this as early as possible. The FAFSA is your key to federal loans, Work-Study, and need-based grants and scholarships, and the earlier you submit, the more aid you’re in the running for. studentaid.gov U-M Ann Arbor Code: 002325

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CSS PROFILE Don’t stop at the FAFSA. The CSS Profile is how U-M determines your eligibility for institutional grants, and it deserves the same urgency. We highly suggest filing them together.

ESTIMATING COSTS cssprofile. collegeboard.org

Paying for college looks different for everyone. Use our Net Price Calculator to get a better idea of what tuition and aid could look like for you. We understand the concern about the rising cost of college, and we encourage you to explore all financial aid options so you can pursue your dreams here at U-M.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. OCTOBER

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WORTH IT. Some things appreciate over time. A University of Michigan degree is one of them. For a lot of Michigan families — and students from across the globe — U-M can cost significantly less than you might expect. And given our academic strength, high student retention, and graduation rates, your time here is worth every penny. U-M uses the information provided on both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile to determine your eligibility for need-based grants and scholarships.

• Deadline to self-report test scores for Early Decision and Early Action (optional) • Early Decision and Early Action deadline • Early Decision financial aid deadline

DECEMBER

• Application deadline for School of Music, Theatre and Dance students only

• Early Action and Regular Decision financial aid suggested filing date

FEBRUARY

• Fall term application deadline • Summer half-term application deadline • Deadline to self-report test scores for Regular Decision (optional)

MARCH

• Financial aid deadline for incoming Early Action and Regular Decision students

You’re investing in us, and we’re investing in you.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU GO BLUE.

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ALWAYS ONE STEP AHEAD. HIGH SCHOOL COURSE EXPECTATIONS FOR U-M’S ADMITTING COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS.

It’s never too early to start planning for your future. The exact number of high school courses required depends on which school or college you’re applying to — Engineering and Nursing, for example, require more math and science than other programs. The course expectations on this page are just a guide. Be sure to visit our website for full details on course requirements.

Here’s a checklist to keep track of the classes you’ve already taken and the classes you still need to take. Check off what you’ve conquered, or make a note on what you still need on your path to U-M.

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Literature, Science, and the Arts

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You’re more than a number. That’s why we review every application holistically, and we fully consider each student, whether or not they submit test scores. AVERAGE FIRST-YEAR GPA

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Mid-50th % Range: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700–750 Math: 700–790

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English: 33–35 Math: 31–35 Science: 32–35 Reading: 33–36

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