Next Steps

(U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

This will enable you to be considered for need-based federal and state grants, scholarships, loans, and Work-Study. U-M’s federal school code is 002325.

Timeline: Available in December

Complete the CSS Profile

Fill out this form to be considered for need-based university grants and scholarships. U-M’s CSS code is 1839.

Timeline: After Oct. 1

Receive Your Financial Aid Notice

On a rolling basis, you will be notified by email when your financial aid notice will be available to view/print on Wolverine Access (a password-protected university website). You will need a U-M uniqname and password or a “Friend Account” to access your financial aid notice online. Complete and return any forms or requested information as soon as possible.

Timeline: January and thereafter

Be Aware of the Final FAFSA and CSS Profile Deadline

The university’s Office of Financial Aid must receive your FAFSA and CSS Profile records by the date below to consider you for all aid programs.

Timeline: March 31

This is a campus visitation program for admitted students and their parents that will give you an inside look at Michigan, including faculty, students, programs, and housing. 

Timeline: February-April

You can do this online via Enrollment Connect. Once you pay your Enrollment Deposit, you’ll be guaranteed a space in your class. You will also be able to access your U-M email account and sign up for orientation and housing.

Students with financial inability to pay may request an Enrollment Deposit (EDR) Waiver. If you are unable to pay the $300 Enrollment Deposit (EDR), you must submit a written request for an EDR Waiver via Enrollment Connect by clicking the Request EDR Waiver or Extension button under the Application menu. Your request should be made no later than your posted Enrollment Deposit deadline.

If you have questions about the enrollment deposit payment, waiver, or extension process, please email [email protected].

Timeline: Any time after being accepted for admission, but no later than the deadline outlined in your specific admissions letter.

Request Your Final High School Transcript

Once you have received your transcript with proof of graduation, send it to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. International students should refer to the credentials required by country.

Timeline: As soon as possible after high school graduation.

Receive Email from Office of New Student Programs

Check U-M email account for information regarding orientation and registration.

You will have an opportunity to learn about campus, meet with an academic advisor, talk with current students and register for your first semester of classes.

After you have been admitted to U-M and paid the $300 EDR, you will receive an email in mid-May to register for an Advising Date. You will also receive instructions on how to complete the online orientation modules and placement tests prior to your Advising Date.

Complete your University Mentorship Program Application

Our University Mentorship Program offers yet another way to find guidance. Attend the orientation MLC session to learn more.

Timeline: Between April and July

Attend Orientation

Attend an orientation session and register for classes.

Timeline: Early June through mid-August for fall term.

Receive your Official U-M Welcome

Look for “Welcome to Michigan” information in your inbox.

Timeline: Early August

Obtain Residence Hall & Michigan Learning Communities (MLC) Applications

You can find these applications including tentative room and board and apartment rate schedules, online once you’ve paid/waived enrollment deposit fees.

Timeline: Residence Halls - Beginning mid-April; MLCs - Beginning in February

Complete Residence Hall Application

This application must be submitted by the specified date in order to be part of the room assignment lottery—so don’t hesitate. Applications received after this date will be considered for available spaces based on the date the application was received.

Timeline: Early May

Receive your Residence Hall Placement

Residence hall placements provided to incoming students as assignments are processed. Roommate information is sent at the start of August along with specifics about residence hall move-in.

Timeline: July-August

Make your Fall Term Room and Board Payment

Fall term payment for room and board due (unless you are on an extended payment plan).

Timeline: August 31

Admitted international students have unique eligibility requirements. Please see our Information for Admitted International Students webpage for specific guidelines.

If you are currently an F-1 or J-1 visa holder who has studied at another institution in the United States within the last 5 months, we require an additional form in addition to the FRS and supporting financial documentation. The Transfer-In Form is composed of two sections to be filled out by you and your current school's DSO (Designated School Official) or International Student Advisor (ISA). This form should be completed and submitted along with the FRS and your supporting financial documents.

• F-1 Transfer-In Form
• J-1 Transfer-In Form

Summer Bridge Scholars attend orientation together at the start of the program. To receive financial aid, you must file a summer term FAFSA (for the previous aid year) and a fall/winter term FAFSA (for the upcoming aid year), and one CSS Profile.

1. Obtain Financial Aid

(U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

This will enable you to be considered for need-based federal and state grants, scholarships, loans, and Work-Study. U-M’s federal school code is 002325.

Timeline: Applications open Oct. 1

Complete the CSS Profile

Fill out this form to be considered for need-based university grants and scholarships. U-M’s CSS code is 1839.

Timeline: After October 1

Receive Your Financial Aid Notice

On a rolling basis, you will be notified by email when your financial aid notice will be available to view/print on Wolverine Access (a password-protected university website). You will need a U-M uniqname and password or a “Friend Account” to access your financial aid notice online. Complete and return any forms or requested information as soon as possible.

Timeline: January and thereafter

Be Aware of the Final FAFSA and CSS Profile Deadline

The university’s Office of Financial Aid must receive your FAFSA and CSS Profile records by the date below to consider you for all aid programs.

Timeline: March 31

2. Attend Campus Day

This is a campus visitation program for admitted students and their parents that will give you an inside look at Michigan, including faculty, students, programs, and housing. 

Timeline: February-April

3. Pay $300 Enrollment Deposit

You can do this online via Enrollment Connect. Once you pay your Enrollment Deposit, you’ll be guaranteed a space in your class. You will also be able to access your U-M email account and sign up for orientation and housing.

Students with financial inability to pay may request an Enrollment Deposit (EDR) Waiver. If you are unable to pay the $300 Enrollment Deposit (EDR), you must submit a written request for an EDR Waiver via Enrollment Connect by clicking the Request EDR Waiver or Extension button under the Application menu. Your request should be made no later than your posted Enrollment Deposit deadline.

If you have questions about the enrollment deposit payment, waiver, or extension process, please email [email protected].

Timeline: Any time after being accepted for admission, but no later than the deadline outlined in your specific admissions letter.

4. Request Your Final High School Transcript

Once you have received your transcript with proof of graduation, send it to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. International students should refer to the credentials required by country.

Timeline: As soon as possible after high school graduation.

5. Participate in Orientation Programming and Events

Your orientation programming will take place closer to the start of winter semester. Look for email messages from your academic advisors and the U-M Office of New Student Programs. 

6. If You're an International Student

Admitted international students have unique eligibility requirements. Please see our Information for Admitted International Students webpage for specific guidelines.

If you are currently an F-1 or J-1 visa holder who has studied at another institution in the United States within the last 5 months, we require an additional form in addition to the FRS and supporting financial documentation. The Transfer-In Form is composed of two sections to be filled out by you and your current school's DSO (Designated School Official) or International Student Advisor (ISA). This form should be completed and submitted along with the FRS and your supporting financial documents.

• F-1 Transfer-In Form
• J-1 Transfer-In Form