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3 Public University in the U.S.
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Welcome to the University of Michigan, an exciting place filled with inspiration, opportunities, engaged minds, and a global campus community.
Michigan Wolverines have been leading, driving, and changing the world for more than 200 years. Our history, impact, and longevity demonstrate why U-M is considered one of the defining public universities of our time. Building on our legacy as leaders, paired with our interdisciplinarity and willingness to collaborate, we are readily taking on the world’s most pressing challenges, always questioning the status quo, and always finding a way forward.
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Learn From the Best
As a top public research university, U-M attracts the best and brightest. Our faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized scholars and innovative thinkers — many of them leaders in their respective fields. They include Pulitzer Prize, Guggenheim, Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winners; MacArthur Fellows; and National Academy of Science members.
The research being conducted by our faculty members not only gains attention, it also impacts the world and shapes the course of your education. You’ll be learning at the leading edge of discovery. They’re dedicated to creating a community of excellence by inspiring students and bringing them into the conversation.
Degree Options Across 14 Schools and Colleges
An LSA Afroamerican and African studies class in Nichols Arboretum.
1,500+
Undergrad Students Involved in Research Partnerships With 800+ Mentors
15:1
Student-toFaculty Ratio
Undergraduate Majors
Michigan is home to 14 world-renowned undergraduate schools and colleges, more than 30,000 undergraduate students, and a friendly, mentoring faculty of more than 4,000. At the University of Michigan, you can choose from more than 280 degree options.
Once you’ve made the decision to become a Wolverine, you can apply to one specific school or college (please note that some units only admit upper-level students), apply for dual enrollment in two schools or colleges, or apply for preferred admission. A dual degree allows you to choose paths and majors that reflect your interests and individuality. Preferred admission is a way for you to indicate an interest in later transferring to an upper-level program or the Ross School of Business. Acceptance guarantees placement in that academic unit if you meet certain prerequisites during your first year at U-M.
4,900+
Courses Offered to Undergraduates
Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning
• Architecture
• Urban Technology
Stamps School of Art & Design
• Art and Design
• Interarts Performance
Ross School of Business
• Business
• Integrated Business and Engineering at Michigan
School of Dentistry
Upper-level admission only
• Dental Hygiene
Marsal Family School of Education
• Educator Preparation Program (Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education)
• Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good (LEAPS)
Michigan Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Climate and Meteorology
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science (B.S.E.)
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial and Operations Engineering
• Integrated Business and Engineering at Michigan
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences
• Robotics
• Space Sciences and Engineering
School of Information
Upper-level admission only
• Information Analysis
• User Experience Design
School of Kinesiology
• Applied Exercise Science
• Movement Science
• Sport Management
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Plant Biology
• 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
RC Administered by LSA’s Residential College
School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD)
• Composition
• Dance
• General Music
• Interarts Performance
• Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation
• Music Education – Choral or Instrumental
• Musical Theatre
• Musicology
• Organ Performance
• Performing Arts Technology
• Piano Performance
• Strings Performance
• Theatre & Drama: Acting
• Theatre & Drama: Directing
• Theatre Design & Production
• Theatre Studies
• Voice & Opera
• Winds & Percussion: Performance
• Winds & Percussion: Multiple Wind Instruments
School of Nursing
• Nursing
College of Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Public Health
Upper-level admission only
• Community and Global Public Health
• Public Health Sciences
Ford School of Public Policy
Upper-level admission only
• Public Policy
A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning
First-year Admission | First-year Preferred Admission → taubmancollege.umich.edu
Bachelor of Science in Architecture:
The B.S. in Architecture at Taubman College is one of the nation’s leading undergraduate design programs, combining a rigorous studio culture with cutting-edge technology and global perspectives. Here, you can learn from celebrated practitioners and dedicated educators who foster critical thinking, collaboration, and architectural experimentation. Through hands-on experience, engage deeply with innovative, sustainable design aimed at the equitable transformation of the
built environment. Graduating with a strong foundation in design thinking and technical skills, you will be prepared for advanced study or an impactful career that shapes the future of architecture.
Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology:
Join the B.S. in Urban Technology, a pioneering program that combines the disciplines of technology, design, and planning policy, to equip you to guide the future of urbanism. Centered around project-based, collaborative work and with classes ranging from “Data-
98% of B.S. in Architecture Grads Are Employed or Continuing Education
Survey: One Year After Graduation
Oriented Programming” to the “Anatomy of the City,” you will learn the myriad structures and operations that determine how cities function; work with big data and coding; and develop your abilities to deploy design methodologies to solve challenges and create cities that are sustainable, equitable, and joyful. This unique degree program at Taubman College will prepare you for careers in UI/ UX design, product design, data science, urban planning, entrepreneurship, and more.
92% of Graduates Are Employed, in Graduate School, or Pursuing Service Opportunities Within Six Months
Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design
Admission
Designed for the creative student who values academics, the Stamps School of Art & Design offers an education founded in critical thinking, hands-on learning, and inquiry. Our open curriculum allows students to personalize their education to explore new ways of thinking and making, with an emphasis on project-based learning, social responsibility, global citizenship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
A close-knit community within a top-tier university, Stamps students have access to state of-theart facilities, a diverse campus, and world-class academics. They also benefit from studio classes where they develop strong art and design skills through long-lasting relationships with their faculty mentors and peers. Graduates go on to be leaders in their field, building dynamic, creative careers as art directors, entrepreneurs, illustrators, photographers, interaction designers, and more.
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Learn business by doing business.
At Michigan Ross, you learn how to do business and you learn how to change it for the better. You also join a supportive community that helps transform your passions and goals into the kind of change that makes a lasting impact. That might mean reimagining what sustainability can look like on campus or developing a stock pitch for a venture fund — which Ross students have done. This is where you put theory into practice, where the budgets are real, the stakes are high, and the opportunities are unparalleled.
The BBA curriculum builds upon a liberal arts foundation and allows the flexibility to pursue personal passions through global study, student clubs, and electives. For all U-M students, Ross offers a real estate development minor and an entrepreneurship minor. U-M students also can minor in business or choose from a variety of Ross electives.
The Education for Empowerment minor, which includes internship experiences, allows students to explore the role of education in driving equity and social change. #2 Education School in the Nation
Marsal Family School of Education
First-year Admission → marsal.umich.edu
The Marsal School has two first yearadmitting degree programs and an education minor.
Start your teaching career with the Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
The school’s practice-based approach prepares graduates for immediate career success. Students benefit from small class sizes, excellent instruction, a supportive community, and opportunities to work with youth each semester.
The Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving for the Public Good (LEAPS) major focuses
on building the skills to help people, communities, and organizations tackle society’s most pressing challenges. LEAPS learners spend their first year living and taking classes on a vibrant campus in Detroit. Throughout the four years of the program, students engage in research- and practice-based apprenticeships in Detroit.
Michigan Engineering
First-year Admission
→ engin.umich.edu
As one of the nation’s top public research universities, our engineering programs, students, instructors, and collaborations have a world-class reputation.
Michigan Engineering is focused on providing transformative experiences that are accessible to all, building a future where every learner can thrive. You can learn on campus and online — but also study, research, work, and volunteer all over the world. You will be challenged to collaborate across disciplines and become leaders — perhaps in one of our 150+ student organizations.
With 18 undergraduate majors, you can turn your passion into a meaningful career. Our graduates become experts in their industry at places like NASA, Google, and Ford and form groundbreaking startups and nonprofits to tackle critical issues.
Top-ranked Majors
School of Kinesiology
First-year Admission → kines.umich.edu
From the impact of movement on our individual health to how physical activity and sport benefit our communities, classes and research at the School of Kinesiology address issues that affect us all throughout our lives.
As a member of our friendly community, you’ll really get to know your classmates and professors through hands-on, real-world projects and case studies, internships, global engagement programs, and student-run organizations. And you
can work with them on game-changing research to create active and healthy populations, find new solutions for illness and injury prevention and treatment, and accelerate business growth and urban redevelopment through sport.
Many of our graduates begin their careers in health care, sports organizations, and nonprofits or pursue advanced degrees in medicine, physical or occupational therapy, business, and law.
Program in the Country
National Academy of Kinesiology
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
First-year Admission → lsa.umich.edu
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) offers more than 85 majors and sub-majors, with 41 programs ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report. LSA’s curriculum encourages exploration, so you’ll have the flexibility to change your mind and the freedom to change course.
LSA students have access to more than 10 small learning communities, including the Honors Program and Residential College (RC). You’ll also have access to the LSA Opportunity Hub, a career exploration center that connects you with internship and job opportunities, employers, and an extensive network of alums and mentors.
What does it mean to study the liberal arts? It’s learning the skills to analyze, innovate, and lead — and using that knowledge to make the world better. Think of the liberal arts as the study of everything … that prepares you to do anything.
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
First-year Admission
→ smtd.umich.edu
At the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD), you can explore boundless opportunities for an extraordinary, multifaceted education. Artists and scholars pursue their passions as members of a small, highly collaborative performing arts school (with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio), while taking full advantage of the experiences of a worldclass university.
With more than 40 majors, including music performance, music education, composition, dance, theatre, musical theatre, and performing arts technology, our students create a customized educational path with mentorship and
guidance from world-renowned faculty. Students can pursue myriad opportunities to perform, create, and collaborate with peers at SMTD and throughout the university. A focus on the wellness of every individual and a dedication to a diverse, inclusive environment create an unparalleled creative community.
SMTD’s entrepreneurship and career planning resources help students channel their passions into action and launch sustainable, fulfilling, and impactful careers, aided by the support of an enthusiastic, engaged alumni network. Regardless of their field, SMTD graduates make a difference in the world.
6:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio, Offering a Personalized Learning Experience
9
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
U.S. News & World Report
Admission
At the School of Nursing, we dare every day — using our knowledge, skills, innovation, and compassion — to advance the public good and prepare the next generation of nurses to change the world.
Undergraduate nursing students will gain more than 1,000 hours of hands-on active learning experiences through the school’s state-of-the-art Clinical Learning Center and strong partnerships with
more than 600 clinical sites, including the renowned Michigan Medicine, as well as small, community-based providers in the surrounding area. The School of Nursing integrates technical skills with a commitment to high-impact research, evidence, and education to develop the knowledge and nurses necessary to address health care’s biggest challenges and provide health for all.
College of Pharmacy
First-year Admission | First-year Preferred Admission (Pharm.D. Program) → pharmacy.umich.edu
Educating at the cutting edge of pharmacy science, the College of Pharmacy delivers on the four hallmarks of our curricula for our undergraduate students: unrivaled academics, global and local experiences, participation in pioneering discovery, and being mentored in a small community by leaders in their field — all to prepare you for what’s next.
For those who want to start their career journey, our graduates accept positions in the pharmaceutical industry, federal agencies, health care, and biotech companies. Multidisciplinary by design, graduates attain basic chemistry, mathematics, biology, and biochemical science training through the respective
U-M academic departments outside of the College of Pharmacy, while Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies core courses are taught by our team of College of Pharmacy faculty.
We prepare students to make that key decision: Should I continue with my education or go out and get that first professional job? If you decide to pursue a professional degree, many of our students look to health programs like pharmacy school (Pharm.D.), medical school (M.D.), dental school (D.D.S.), and graduate studies (M.S., Ph.D.) in disciplines like pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and medicinal chemistry.
Pharmacy School in the Nation
U.S. News & World Report
#2
The College of Pharmacy's new building, scheduled to open in fall 2025, will feature state-of-the-art labs and research pods, a 24/7 market, and much more.
Take It to the Next Level
School of Dentistry
100%
Student Satisfaction
“Dental Hygiene Program met expectations and needs”
School of Information
$90K
Average First Salary
Junior Admission
→ dent.umich.edu/about/dental-hygiene
The Michigan Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science is a two-year, full-time program, housed within the top-ranked School of Dentistry. Our collegial cohort of 40 students will experience state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and clinical experiences. New students are admitted each spring and learn from renowned dental and dental hygiene scholars who are leaders and best in the profession. The intellectual rigors of the program prepare you for the many roles of the dental hygienist and provide valuable learning opportunities, like going on rotations within the Dental School to specialty clinics and learning about real-world hospital dentistry by visiting hospitals.
Sophomore, Junior, and First-year Preferred Admission
→ si.umich.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Information program at the School of Information (UMSI) prepares undergraduate students for a world being transformed by artificial intelligence, data, and digital innovation. With pathways in user experience design and information analysis, you’ll learn to harness data and technology to solve real-world problems. All students complete a client-based project and gain exposure to emerging technologies. Graduates go on to pursue dynamic careers in a variety of industries as UX designers and researchers, data analysts, product managers, business consultants, and more. UMSI also offers three minors open to all U-M undergraduates: human-centered AI, social media analysis and design, and UX design.
Upper-level admitting units may offer admission exclusively to sophomores or juniors, or preferred admission to firstyear students, which secures your place in that school if you meet certain prerequisites during your first year at U-M.
School of Public Health
#2
School of Public Health in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report
Junior Admission
→ sph.umich.edu
Public health refers to all organized measures — both public and private — that promote health, prevent illness and disease, and prolong the quality and years of life for the population as a whole.
Our work is born from compassion, leading to knowledge, research, and action. If you are interested in creating positive change and having a lasting effect on the health of the world, this may be the degree for you. Join us in pursuing a healthier world for all.
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
#1
U.S. Public University for Social Policy; #2 for Policy Analysis, Health Policy and Management
U.S. News & World Report
Junior Admission → fordschool.umich.edu
Your path to impact starts at the Ford School.
Are you ready to make a difference? The Ford School’s Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy equips you with the skills to tackle real-world issues and find creative solutions. With small cohorts of about 100 students, you can work closely with top faculty across a wide range of disciplines.
Join a diverse community of leading scholars and policy experts in the classroom and beyond. Participate in opportunities like Policy Talks @ the Ford School and attend special events with policymakers from around the world.
Already thinking about pursuing an advanced degree? All of U-M’s 19 schools and colleges provide opportunities for graduate study.
Having top graduate programs helps U-M attract the best and brightest faculty and students to conduct research and share knowledge with the next generation. This provides you with amazing learning opportunities — and a degree from a school with a global reputation for excellence.
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→ ssw.umich.edu
The Michigan Union and State Street on a typical fall afternoon.
Arthur Miller, ’38
Larry Page, ’95 Google
Martha Minow, ’75 Harvard Law School
James Earl Jones, ’55 Actor
Janai Brugger, ’09
Lucy Liu, ’90
Sanjay Gupta, ’90/’93 CNN
Katie Bouman, ’11 Computer
→ alumni.umich.edu
The legacy of U-M students is anything but ordinary, from rocketing to the moon to creating a cultural phenomenon to leading the country. The first American to walk in space, the creator of the iPod, the cofounder of Google, and the 38th president of the United States are all Michigan alumni.
Whether you go on to earn a Nobel Prize or start your own company, you’ll find that your experience at Michigan was transformative — but that’s only the beginning. After graduation, you will join one of the world’s largest and most successful alumni networks, providing connections to career and social opportunities well beyond campus life.
Playwright
Scientist
Cofounder
Actor
Professor
Chief Medical Correspondent
Opera Singer
WOLVERINES In Their Own Words
“I love how at U-M any club or organization is possible, and I can get involved with the more artistic parts of myself outside of having to have them embedded in my major.”
Priscilla Chiangong Southfield, Mich.
“The Go Blue Guarantee support has taken away a struggle and a worry. I’m very grateful that I don’t have to contend with loans and debt, and that I can actually focus on my studies as I pursue my BFA.”
Brianna Anzures Clio, Mich.
“I’ve found that Stamps is unique from most art programs because it’s embedded within a larger university. This has allowed me as an artist to work with the Aerospace Engineering Department to do interdisciplinary research based on my skills as an origami/paper artist. This experience has benefited both my artistic practice and my career at U-M as a whole.”
Colin Hunter Akron, Ohio
“The University Career Center has been essential in preparing me for my future. From résumé workshops to career fairs, the resources and support for internships and job opportunities have been phenomenal. They provided guidance on everything from career exploration to interview preparation, helping me feel more confident and ready for the professional world.”
Riley Kina Onsted, Mich.
“I don’t think I’ve ever found better and truer friends since coming here. And every time I’m with them, it’s just so much fun. I feel so validated and seen. It’s been amazing finding my community here.”
Rowan Thompkins Holt, Mich.
“Something I didn’t fully realize until coming here is just how powerful the Michigan alumni network is. The Block M opens doors, whether you’re in a stadium, a studio, or a city halfway across the country. There’s a sense of pride and connection that follows you wherever you go, and it makes you feel like you’re part of something bigger.”
Sydney Cyprian Aledo, Texas
“U-M really pushed me to get comfortable working in group settings. Through this, I learned I can do my best work in these collaborative spaces. One of my best memories was studying for the differential equations final with a group of students during my first semester. The work was stressful and difficult, but collaborating with others really helped me make sense of the material.”
Eli Goreta Trenton, Mich.
“Thankfully the University Health Service (UHS) made it easy to access the care I needed. Anytime I needed help feeling better, UHS made it easy for me to book appointments and take care of myself. Having resources like this behind the scenes is what helps Wolverines keep pushing on.”
El Auria Atienza Royal Oak, Mich.
An aerial view of North Campus.
Hail! to the Victors
With its famous football team and strong presence in the Olympics, the University of Michigan intercollegiate athletics program has a long tradition of winning and a legacy of championship teams.
There’s no spirit quite like U-M spirit. Whenever you see the maize and blue take the field in the Big House, you’ll be joined by nearly 110,000 other cheering Wolverines. And because most athletics events are free for students, you’ll find it easy to become a highly active fan. At the same time, this is a place where you can be more than just a spectator by joining club, intramural, and adaptive sports.
NCAA Division I Teams
Go inside the Big House with the Michigan Marching Band for a glimpse at all the excitement college football game day brings to campus.
Feel at Home on Campus
Campus Housing
→ housing.umich.edu
The U-M campus is large enough to be exciting, yet somehow small enough that you can feel at home. It’s designed to serve all your needs, from state-of-the-art learning facilities to an amazing array of sports and recreational facilities (like the legendary Big House). Nearly all first-year students decide to live on campus. At an institution of more than 50,000 students, it’s nice to have a place where you can learn the lessons of living together and build meaningful friendships, many of which will last a lifetime. Social and academic support is provided through live-in staff who are there to help you through personal, intellectual, social, and life opportunities and decisions.
New! Hadley Family Recreation & Well-being Center
Scheduled to open in late fall 2025, this new 216,000-square-foot recreational facility will offer greater access and opportunity for students to reach their fitness and well-being goals. Features include strength and cardio equipment, an aquatics center with a variety of pools, gymnasium and sport-specific courts, climbing and bouldering walls, sauna and steam rooms, personal training suites, inclusive locker rooms, and much more!
Sustainable Dining
→ dining.umich.edu
With six all-access dining halls, 17 cafes and markets, a bakeshop, and more, students enjoy fresh, local ingredients and delicious globally inspired cuisine whenever they dine on campus.
Michigan Dining purchases more than 20% of its food from local or sustainable sources. Additionally, 38% of the food used by MDining is grown or processed in the state of Michigan, including the U-M Campus Farm. MDining serves a variety of allergy friendly meals and food options for students with religious observances.
Living-Learning Programs
→ housing.umich.edu/themes-mlcs
A variety of residential programs allow students with similar interests or goals to live and study together and meet students from other cultures and backgrounds. Our living-learning programs combine the personal attention of a small college with the resources of a large public university. You can be a part of a supportive, intellectually stimulating community while taking advantage of everything the larger campus has to offer.
Getting Around
→ ltp.umich.edu
New! Central Campus Residential Development (CCRD)
Scheduled to open in fall 2026, CCRD will add 2,300 new beds on Central Campus, along with a new dining facility. It will offer an undergraduate housing experience designed to build community and support student growth.
Navigating Ann Arbor is easy with public transportation. Free U-M blue buses typically run every 10 minutes and travel throughout Central Campus, North Campus, Medical Campus, and Ross Athletic Campus. Ann Arbor’s city bus system, TheRide, is also free to U-M students with their student ID.
Make New Friends
There are plenty of ways to find your place on campus, from joining a club or musical group to attending fun events or running for student government — there’s something for everyone at Michigan!
Student Life
→ studentlife.umich.edu
Student Life at U-M offers a wide variety of programs and services to provide support and enhance your experience.
Student Groups
→ maizepages.umich.edu
From a solar car team to a group for first-gen students, U-M is rich in opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. Learn valuable lessons in leadership, connect with a variety of communities through common interests, and become part of something larger than yourself. By getting involved, you can establish meaningful friendships and networks that will provide lasting benefits long after graduation.
More Than 1,700 Student Clubs and Organizations
A movie screening on the Diag.
Transport yourself to campus with this ASMR — or A2MR — video that captures the quieter side of the Ann Arbor campus.
Students enjoying a game of cornhole in Regents’ Plaza.
Flourish and Thrive
Once you’re settled on campus, we want to help you thrive. Creating a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity in all its forms is central to our mission as an educational institution.
U-M offers numerous resources such as academic advising, computer support, the Sweetland Center for Writing, the Language Resource Center, the Math Lab, the Science Learning Center, tutoring services, and mentoring programs through SuccessConnects.
In addition to academic support, you’ll find a range of programs and centers on campus to help you flourish outside the classroom.
See how we make the Block M Class Photo, when new students take the field at the Big House for a photo with their classmates.
University Health & Counseling
→ uhs.umich.edu → caps.umich.edu
University Health & Counseling (UHC) offers extensive medical and mental health care designed especially for college students through University Health Service (UHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). From individual and group therapy options to robust primary care and specialty clinics, UHC is one of the most comprehensive college health centers in the country.
Wolverine Wellness
→ wolverinewellness.umich.edu
Wolverine Wellness is the health promotion hub on campus, with programs, services, and resources that take a holistic approach to help students integrate the eight dimensions of well-being into their lives: intellectual, occupational, spiritual, environmental, emotional, physical, financial, and social.
New Student Programs
→ onsp.umich.edu
The Office of New Student Programs provides important opportunities like orientation to prepare you for your U-M experience, the Welcome to Michigan program to help you feel immersed in the campus community, and continued support through mentorship programs and other services.
First Generation Student Gateway
→ firstgen.umich.edu/gateway
Housed in the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), the First Generation Student Gateway serves as a starting point for students who are considered first generation (meaning neither parent or guardian has a four-year degree) to get connected to helpful resources and campus partners.
Michigan Recreation
→ recreation.umich.edu
Michigan Recreation has something for everyone, no matter how you like to move your way to fitness and well-being. You will have access to multiple fitness facilities and fields — including the new Hadley Family Recreation & Well-being Center (scheduled to open in late fall 2025) — group exercise classes, intramural and club sports, and outdoor and adventure leadership programming.
Spectrum Center
→ spectrumcenter.umich.edu
Founded in 1971, U-M’s Spectrum Center is dedicated to serving and supporting the campus community, with a focus on gender and sexuality. Spectrum Center is a “home away from home,” where U-M’s LGBTQIA2S+ students and allies can find friends, support, and resources.
Trotter Multicultural Center
→ trotter.umich.edu
Trotter Multicultural Center is a vibrant hub of student engagement, providing intentional space for community that promotes intercultural and multicultural engagement.
Veteran & Military Services
→ vets.umich.edu
The Veteran & Military Services Program (VMS) assists student veterans and military-connected students in their transition to and success at U-M.
Students meet potential employers at one of many opportunity fairs on campus.
Study space inside the Shapiro Undergraduate Library.
Learn Without Boundaries
Your academic experience will encourage creativity while crossing disciplines, campus, communities, and possibly the globe — allowing you to pursue your interests fully, wherever they take you.
On our campus, you’ll find a dynamic mix of people, cultures, backgrounds, nationalities, ideas, and ways of seeing the world. U-M is committed to drawing students with diverse socioeconomic, cultural, religious, global, political, and academic backgrounds. We believe that interactions and discussions that happen in relation to differences — both in understanding and affirming them — are some of the most important lessons that can be learned as our students prepare to become the leaders of the future.
In that spirit, we also reflect on ourselves and the transformative power of education and research. As the world changes, we have an opportunity to lead. For example, Michigan’s bold commitments to the environment and carbon neutrality, as well as finding solutions to the entrenched problems of poverty, discrimination, and injustice, put our values into action.
Ann Arbor
The city of Ann Arbor is considered one of the nation’s best college towns and one of America’s most bike-friendly and sustainable communities, with art and culture everywhere — theatre, music, literature, and lectures — as well as amazing restaurants.
Experience All That Detroit Has To Offer
→ detroit.umich.edu
Beyond Ann Arbor, you’ll also have access to all the excitement that a major city offers in Detroit. U-M engages with Detroit and its residents through partnerships with community members, local businesses, and neighborhoods and has a presence in the city at its Detroit Center.
From professional sports to concerts to dining, there’s always something going on in the Motor City. Students can easily get to Detroit on public transportation with the D2A2, a low-cost bus service that runs from near Central Campus to downtown.
The northern lights pay an unexpected visit to Ann Arbor.
The beauty of nature on the Huron River in the heart of Ann Arbor.
WOLVERINES In Their Own Words
“Trotter Multicultural Center has been a constant throughout my time at Michigan. It has served as a space of comfort, community, and growth for me. I am grateful for all of the initiatives, organizations, and community members that I’ve been able to connect with there!”
Zoe Wright Ypsilanti, Mich.
“I come from a rural Michigan town ... Ann Arbor was a complete change from what I was accustomed to. What I love most about campus is the walkability. I was so used to driving 15-20 minutes for anything that being able to walk out of my residence hall and get a coffee was thrilling. The campus truly feels like it is part of the city, which broadens what you can do as a student and furthers the connections that you can make while attending Michigan.”
Ajay Morelli Ida, Mich.
“I’ve always loved to sing, and being able to continue this passion in college alongside a group of truly amazing people has been such a blessing. My favorite memory in the group so far was performing in Hill Auditorium at the International Championship of Collegiate a Cappella! I can now say I’ve performed on the same stage as Bob Dylan.”
Anastasia Shaw Long Island, N.Y.
“Math courses at U-M are a lot less intimidating when utilizing resources such as the Math Lab. The instructors are incredibly kind and understanding and only want the best for anyone who stops in!”
Natalia Gomez Elgin, Ill.
“Finding out about the Go Blue Guarantee was a game changer. Just having that financial stability at such a great school was more than I could have hoped for. Now I could take advantage of all the opportunities that the University of Michigan had to offer, without the burden of debt and student loans. I could focus on my education.”
Gustavo Silva Pullman, Mich.
“What I love most about living and learning here are the incredible restaurants, theaters, and picturesque areas that are located right on and around campus. You never have to travel far for a fun and relaxing time with friends, and it’s impossible to get bored while exploring Ann Arbor’s hidden gems.”
Elaina Brenz Grand Blanc, Mich.
“As a dual-degree student in both LSA and SMTD, I get to experience the joys and benefits of both my biochemistry and my French horn performance programs. From one-on-one private lessons from my music professors to individualized research projects and sessions with my chemistry professors/principal investigators, I receive great real-life experience and hands-on training that prepares me for my post-college career.”
Britta Pingree Troy, Mich.
“Going to school while being surrounded by people who genuinely want to be here and contribute to that vibrant energy on campus truly is special and unmatched. There’s no better feeling than hearing someone say Go Blue when you’re away from campus anywhere in the world because no other school has that same sense of pride and camaraderie.”
Aayush Dixit Lincolnshire, Ill.
A winter wonderland on the Diag.
Apply to U-M
→ admissions.umich.edu
All students must follow the same basic steps to apply to U-M (although there are variations for transfer and international students). First, fill out and submit the Common Application at commonapp.org as well as the University of Michigan Questions. Your application for admission to U-M also serves as your application for most merit scholarships.
Application Plans & Deadlines
Nov. 1: Early Decision (Binding)
Nov. 1: Early Action (Nonbinding)
Dec. 1: School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Feb. 1: Regular Decision (Nonbinding)
We encourage students to pick the application plan that is the best fit, considering when they will be ready to apply and if they are prepared to make a binding commitment to U-M.
Application Fee Waivers
94% of U-M Students Graduate Within Six Years
We may be able to waive your application fee. Make a request on the application or call 734-764-7433 for details.
U-M will waive all Common Application filing fees for students who qualify as tribal-enrolled American Indian or Alaska Native applicants (Tribal Enrollment Number required). Applicants should check “Other Fee Waiver Request” and “American Indian or Alaska Native Tribal Enrollee” in the UM-specific portion of the application.
Our students come from a wide range of communities, bringing their unique cultures and perspectives to campus. The result is a setting where students can continually learn and grow through interactions with each other, and prepare for a future in the global economy. Fall 2024 Undergraduate Population And Are Ready For What’s Next 3.92
Average Firstyear GPA
U-M students are intelligent, motivated, inquisitive, hardworking, open-minded, ambitious, and ready to be challenged.
GPA and test scores are considered within the context of a rigorous holistic review of a student’s application, which takes into consideration what
*As of July 2025 Fall 2025 Admitted Student Profile*
Unweighted 4.0 Scale opportunities and resources are currently available in the applicant’s high school and community.
For the 2026 application cycle, students will be considered regardless of their ability to provide test scores.
Financial Aid at U-M
Given our academic strengths, high student retention and graduation rates, and the strong lifetime earning potential of our graduates, investing in a U-M education offers a bright future with many rewards. Please do not hesitate to contact Admissions and the Office of Financial Aid for help or more information. We’re here to help you Go Blue!
Financial Aid Deadlines
Nov. 15: Deadline for Early Decision applicants
Dec. 15: Suggested Filing Date for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants
March 1: Deadline for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants
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 needbased grants and scholarships. This will help you figure out the amount that you will need to pay for your education. You can fill out your application on these websites:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
→ studentaid.gov
Complete the FAFSA online as soon as possible after it becomes available, typically on Oct. 1, to be considered for all need-based and non-need-based federal loans and Work-Study opportunities, as well as federal and state needbased grants and scholarships. UM-Ann Arbor code: 002325
CSS Profile
→ cssprofile.collegeboard.org
The CSS Profile is available beginning Oct. 1. It determines your eligibility for institutional grants from U-M. UM-Ann Arbor code: 1839
Michigan Residents and the Go Blue Guarantee
→ goblueguarantee.umich.edu
For many in-state undergraduate students, attending U-M costs less today than it did a decade ago. Our Go Blue Guarantee covers the full cost of tuition for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study on the Ann Arbor campus for Michigan residents with a total family income of $125,000 or less and total assets of $125,000 or less (effective fall 2025). We are the only public university in Michigan to cover 100% of demonstrated financial need of in-state students, making U-M the lowest-cost option for them.
At Michigan, we understand the concern about the rising cost of college. We encourage you to explore all of your financial aid options — grants, scholarships, Federal Work-Study, and loans — so you can pursue your dreams at U-M.
Generous need-based aid packages are available for nonresident students from low-income families, and scholarships from U-M’s schools and colleges or private sources can help cover costs. Many families also consider the Direct PLUS Loan for parents of dependent undergraduates or private loans.
Visit our Estimating Costs webpage to learn more about the elements of our Cost of Attendance: finaid.umich .edu/getting-started/estimating-costs
Visit Campus
Your visit to campus is the perfect time to get a feel for our distinct culture, speak with students and faculty, and learn about our world-class academics. Check out our options for in-person tours and info sessions.
If you aren’t able to make the trip to Ann Arbor, we also offer virtual resources like online tours, info sessions, and more, so that you can experience U-M wherever you are.
Campus Visit Information
→ admissions.umich.edu/visit
Virtual Tour
→ tour.umich.edu
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