We are modifying our admissions process and requirements. Please visit the Application Changes page to see an update.

Important Dates
Oct 1
  • Winter Term Application Deadline
  • FAFSA and CSS Profile Available
Nov 1
  • Early Decision for First-year Students Only
  • Early Action for First-year Students Only

 

Dec
  • Dec. 1 - Application Deadline for School of Music, Theatre & Dance Students Only
  • Early Decision Notifications Released by End of December
Dec 15
  • Suggested Financial Aid Filing Date for Fall First-year Students
Feb 1
  • Fall Term Application Deadline
  • Summer Half Term Application Deadline
Mar 31
  • Financial Aid Deadline for All Incoming Students
May 1
  • Enrollment Deposit Deadline for Fall Term

Application Checklist

Students who submit an application before they have received a high school diploma will apply as a first-year student, and should submit the following items prior to Nov. 1 for Early Decision and Early Action Applicants, Feb. 1 for Regular Decision applicants.

  • Completed Common Application with $75 application fee* payment
  • High school transcript (additional requirements by country)
  • School Report (Common App)**
  • One Teacher Evaluation (core academic teacher or other non-relative who can speak directly to the student's academic aptitude, potential, and classroom performance )
  • SAT or ACT score, if available and you wish them to be considered***
  • TOEFL, IELTS, MET, etc. scores (for non-native speakers of English)
  • Official college transcripts (for high school students dual enrolled in a college or university; additional requirements by country)
  • Early Decision only: The applicant, a parent or guardian, and the high school counselor must sign the Early Decision Agreement, indicating the student’s commitment to attend ​U​-M if offered admission.

We highly recommend that all required documents be submitted electronically. You can do so via your application vendor or an online document service such as Parchment, Scrip-Safe, SCOIR, National Student Clearinghouse, and so on. 

Early Decision Applicants

New for fall 2026 first-year applicants, Early Decision (ED) is a binding plan. Students who participate in the Early Decision plan will apply by Nov. 1 and can expect a decision notification by the end of December. The introduction of this new plan allows highly qualified students, who know that the University of Michigan is their top choice institution, to affirm their commitment to the university earlier in the annual application cycle.

The Chief Advantage of Early Decision

Early Decision provides you with a guaranteed decision date. For many students, this enables better planning.

Deadlines and Decisions

  • Application Deadline: Nov. 1
  • Financial Aid Deadline: Nov. 15
  • Decision Date: By the end of December
  • Commitment Date: By mid-January
Early Action Applicants

Students who apply Early Action will receive a decision earlier in the process, as they are guaranteed a response by late January. Regular Decision candidates may not receive a final admissions decision until early April. 

You do not need to apply Early Action, but this fast-paced approach may fit your needs by providing you with a decision sooner. It's a great option if you know that Michigan is one of your top choice schools. 

The Chief Advantage of Early Action

The Early Action (EA) deadline 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. Early Action is nonbinding, meaning admitted students can consider all of their options, including decisions from other colleges/universities and financial aid packages, before making a decision. Students admitted through EA have until May 1 to commit to U-M.

Deadlines and Decisions

  • 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 Applicants

The Regular Decision (RD) deadline 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. It also provides time for students to consider their college options and financial aid packages before committing.

Deadlines and Decisions

  • 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 

Submitted Materials

Electronically submitted materials must be received on the application deadline date, and hard copy materials must be postmarked on or before the deadline date.

Do not submit additional documents unless specifically requested, as this may delay your decision.

If you enrolled in college study after secondary school graduation, you must apply as a transfer student. 

*You can apply for a fee waiver in the application if you meet certain criteria. Visit Enrollment Connect to view your application fee waiver status if you have already submitted your application. International students are not typically eligible for fee waivers. In addition to the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver granted by the state, the University of Michigan will waive all Common Application filing fees for students who qualify as tribal-enrolled American Indian or Alaska Native applicants. Qualified applicants should check "Other Fee Waiver Request" and "American Indian or Alaska Native Tribal Enrollee" in the U-M specific portion of the application.

**The School Report or Counselor Recommendation must be submitted with an official high school transcript and received in our office by the deadline. For this reason, we strongly encourage counselors to submit the report and transcript electronically.

***We will allow self reported test scores; the scores do not need to come from the testing agency. If you have not yet had your scores reported, you can have them sent to us using these links:

Sending Test Scores

Test scores, including AP or IB exams, can be self-reported on your University of Michigan application portal once you have submitted your application.

All admitted and enrolled students who chose to self-report SAT or ACT test scores are required to submit official scores in order to validate their self-report submission. Please arrange to have your SAT or ACT scores submitted directly from the testing agency to the University of Michigan Office of Undergraduate Admissions. (U-M SAT code is 1839; ACT code is 2062.) A significant discrepancy between your self-reported test scores and your official scores could result in revocation of your admission.

Notification

All admissions decisions will be posted on Enrollment Connect. When your decision is ready to view, you will be sent a notification via email from [email protected] with the subject line "Your University of Michigan Application Status Has Been Updated." The decision notification email will NOT be sent if you have already viewed your decision. Please add this email address to your safe list so that your notification does not go to your junk or spam folder. However, given variations in online security, we recommend that you check both your inbox and junk mail folders just to be sure. Notifications will be released to the email address you provided on your application. If you need to update your contact information, you can do so using the “Verify Application Answers" button on the Application menu of Enrollment Connect.

Applicants who have been admitted will also receive paper correspondence. We will send your admissions decision to the address you provided in your application; if you have provided a mailing address, we will send the decision there. If you have only included a permanent address, that is where your decision will be sent.

We are unable to give decisions over the phone; it is your responsibility to monitor Enrollment Connect for your decision.

Schools and Colleges With Additional Application Requirements

Some schools and colleges at the University of Michigan have additional application requirements. Interested students should visit their websites to review these important instructions:

How To Apply to Computer Science Major

Due to capacity constraints, students who apply for admission into the College of LSA or the College of Engineering and are considering computer science as a major must now request selection into the major on the Common Application. For additional information, visit the Computer Science and Engineering Admissions webpage. 

ROTC

Michigan’s ROTC programs offer you the opportunity to grow into a leader. Each is designed to ground you in the professional background and military skills training needed to pursue a career as an officer in your chosen branch of the service. At the same time, students will be completing bachelor’s degree programs (and, in some cases, graduate degree programs) while defraying the cost of a college education through highly competitive, merit-based scholarships.

You’ll have an intensive college life and experience in ROTC through events, opportunities for service with such agencies as the Red Cross, base visits, club and intramural sports, military balls, and much more. You’ll belong to a tight-knit group, forge lifelong friendships, and gain the kind of discipline that will apply to a wide range of careers and professions. Above all, you’ll live the country’s highest values of honor, loyalty, and integrity.

From its central location on the North Campus, the Michigan Naval ROTC will train and educate you as an officer in either the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. Army ROTC will prepare you to be an officer in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard upon graduation. The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) will prepare you to become an Air Force officer commissioned as a second lieutenant.

All programs offer deferment to attend advanced civilian graduate and professional schools.

For Home-Schooled and Online Students

In addition to your home schooled transcript and your ACT or SAT score, we strongly encourage home-schooled and online students to submit AP exam scores or grades from an accredited secondary or post-secondary institution in the academic subjects required for admission. 

  • College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA): For admission into the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, we strongly encourage submission of AP exam scores or graded college work in natural science, social science, and world language subjects.
  • College of Engineering: For admission into the College of Engineering, we strongly encourage submission of AP exam scores or graded college work in calculus, chemistry, and physics.
  • School of Nursing or the School of Kinesiology: For admission into the School of Nursing or the School of Kinesiology, we strongly encourage submission of any combination of three of the following: AP exam scores or graded college work in a natural science, social science, world language, or math subject.
  • School of Music,Theatre, & Dance or Stamps School of Art & Design or Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning: In order to be admitted into any of the talent-based units, we strongly encourage submission of any combination of two of the following: AP exam scores or graded college work in a world language, social science, natural science, or math subject area.
  • Ross School of Business: For admission into the Ross School of Business, we strongly encourage submission of AP exam scores or graded college work in math, natural science, and social science.