How to Apply

International students are valued members of the University of Michigan campus community. The wealth of global and cultural experience they bring adds significantly to the rich and varied tapestry of backgrounds they will find here. The University has a long history of engaging the world on many levels—as an international student, you help maintain and further our standing and deep connection with the global community.

How to Apply

The application process for international students at the University of Michigan is the same process all undergraduate students undertake, with a few key differences. The requirements may vary depending on your country of origin and specific educational history, particularly the type of transcript you will need to submit.

Please submit your application documents to:

University of Michigan
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
515 East Jefferson Street
1220 Student Activities Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316

Important Application Steps

1.  You must apply via The Common Application.

2.  You must complete the University of Michigan supplement to The Common Application.

3.  All undergraduate first-year applicants are required to submit test results from either the SAT or the ACT with writing.

4.  Submit the School Report and one Teacher Evaluation.

5.  Submit your high school transcript. An official English translation is required to accompany the transcript if the transcript is not issued in English by the school.

As one who lives a great distance from Michigan and the United States, it’s important to submit your application, test scores, and related materials as soon as possible—ideally, long before you plan on attending the University. Your application materials will be reviewed once all of them have been received. Although deadlines vary by school, college, or program, some general deadlines to keep in mind include:

How Michigan Semesters Run

Fall—September to December

Winter—January to May

Spring—May to June

Summer—June to August

Exams

As a speaker of English as a second language, you will need to submit your MELAB, TOEFL, or IELTS scores.

Deadlines

• Fall—February 1
• Early Action—November 1
• Winter—October 1
• Spring—February 1
• Summer—February 1