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Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 2hrs 19mins
What is the average GPA of entering first year students?
4.0 (Unweighted)
3.9 (Unweighted)
3.9 (Weighted)
3.8 (Weighted)
Does Michigan have co-ops?
Yes - places to live in Ann Arbor and opportunities for COE students to work for a company for a semester
No
Yes - but for LSA students only
Yes - For SMTD students only
What is the retention rate for first year students?
97%
87%
50%
100%
What is the average ACT score for first-year students?
31-34
30-36
28-34
25-30
What is the average SAT score for first-year students?
1370-1550
1500-1600
1350-1500
1400-1600
Are students required to live on campus?
No
Yes - During your first year it is required
Yes - During your first and second year it is required
Yes
What percentage of first year students decide to live on campus?
97%
67%
100%
90%
What are the application deadlines for LSA, COE, KINES, NURS, STAMPS, and Ross for first-year applications?
Early Action = November 1
Regular Decision = February 1
Early Action = November 1
Regular Decision = January 1
Early Action = October 1
Regular Decision = February 1
Early Action = August 1
Regular Decision = March 1
What is the application deadline for SMTD for first-year students?
December 1
January 1
October 1
November 1
Which first year admitting unit(s) have an admission deadline of February 1 because they do not participate in EA? (Select all that apply)
Taubman
ROSS
LEAPS
PHARMACY
How do I apply for merit based scholarships?
Students are considered for merit based scholarships based on their application for admission. Each admitting unit has their own scholarship offices.
Contact your Admissions Counselor
Students receive merit based scholarships automatically when they apply with a complete application
Contact the Registrar's Office
Does Michigan offer tuition reciprocity?
Yes
No
Yes - but only for Ohio
Yes - but only for states that are in the Big 10
Does Michigan award credit for AP and IB exams?
Yes - Typically AP must be a 4 or 5 (some 3's for LSA) for credit and 4-7 for IB HL exams
No
Yes - Typically AP must be a 2-5 for credit and 4-7 for IB HL exams
Yes - Typically AP must be a 4 or 5 for credit and 2-7 for IB HL exams
Can I bring a car to campus?
Yes - Juniors, Seniors, and grad students can apply for parking permits
Yes - All students can get a parking pass on campus
Yes - Only for students living on North Campus
No
Do you get to pick which neighborhood you will live in on campus?
No
Yes
Yes - only if you are a student athlete or in the Marching Band
Yes - Only if you are an SMTD student
Is on campus housing available for students all 4 years?
Yes - but housing is not guaranteed after the first year
Yes - but you must live in the same room all 4 years
Yes - but you must commit to doing grad school at UM
No
How many letters of recommendation do you require?
1
5
3
10
What first year admitting units have Computer Science? (Choose 2)
College of Engineering
LSA
STAMPS
KINES
How much does it cost to attend Michigan including Tuition, food, and room/board?
IS = ~$35,000
OS = ~$75,000
IS = ~$28,000
OS = ~$75,000
IS = ~$35,000
OS = ~$100,000
IS and OS is the same cost
What percentage of courses are taught by professors?
97%
100%
87%
75%
How are alumni ties considered in the application review process?
Alumni ties are NOT noted
Alumni ties are noted but do not makeup for weakness in the application
Alumni ties are noted and are used to automatically admit a student
Alumni ties are noted and weigh heavy in the application review process
What are the ways students can switch majors/colleges? (Select all that apply)
Email Admissions Counselor
Meet with advisor and complete a cross-campus transfer
Meet with advisor to change major within current college
Contact the Registrar's office
How do I get into Ross? (Select all that apply)
Apply directly as a first year student
Apply with preferred admission with COE, KINES, STAMPS, or SMTD
Apply with preferred admissions with LSA
Wait until the end of first year and apply for cross-campus transfer
Does Michigan offer study abroad programs?
Yes
No
What is the Go Blue Guarantee? (New amounts as of June 2023)
In-state and Out-state family making under $75K, tuition is free
In-state family making under $75,000/less than $75K assets, tuition is free
In-state family making under $75K, tuition is free
Out-state family making under $75K, tuition is free
What percentage of students are involved in SOCIAL Fraternities and Sororities?
45%
70%
20%
50%
How many student clubs/organizations are there on campus?
Over 1,600
1,200
1,000
Over 10,000
Which of the following is NOT an academic resource at Michigan?
Sweetland Center for Writing
Math Lab
Student Writing Resource Institute
Science Learning Center
Is Michigan test optional for students applying for Fall 2025?
Yes
No
What branches does Michigan offer for ROTC? (Select all that apply)
Army
Air Force
Navy (Marine Corps and Coast Guard included)
Space Force
What is the name of the research program students can be involved in as first year students?
University Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
Undergraduate Research Of Professionals (UROP)
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
University Recreational Opportunity Plan (UROP)
If I applied for Early Action, when will I get my decision?
Early March
Early January
Late January
December
As a transfer student, what makes you most competitive for admission? (Select all that apply)
Completing 45-60 credits of college work
Distribution of courses
High GPA
Completing 60 or more credits
Do we have the blue light safety system on campus?
Yes
No
Is Michigan a need blind school?
Yes
No
How can I schedule an interview?
We do not do interviews due to the high amount of applications
You can if you have alumni ties
Interviews are only offered to pre-law/pre-med students
You can if you contact your admissions counselor
How can I set up a campus visit?
Contact your school or college and ask for a tour
Email your admissions counselor
Go to the admissions website and click on "Visit Us" and schedule a tour
Do we offer Kosher/Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free/Halal food on campus?
Yes
No
How do I send a transcript?
You personally can email or mail us your transcript
You don't! Your school does
Your parent can email or mail us your transcript
We don't require transcripts
Do I have to bring a computer on campus?
Yes - no computers are provided
No - there are many computing sites on campus that students have access to
Do I need to bring my own printer to campus?
No - students have access to printers all around campus
Yes - students will not have access to printers on campus
How long on average does it take for a student to get their log in information for Enrollment Connect?
3 days
2 weeks
7 days
1 hour
Does Michigan offer services for students with disabilities?
Yes
No
What is the student to faculty ratio?
15 : 1
22 : 1
100 : 1
18 : 1
Is the waitlist ranked?
Yes
No
Do we track visits to campus in the admission process?
Yes - but it will not affect your admissions decision
No
How close is campus to an airport?
30 minutes
10 minutes
1 hour
45 minutes
How will I find out my admission decision?
We will email you your decision
You will find your decision in enrollment connect
Your admissions counselor will call
How many students are in the incoming freshmen class?
~ 6,500
~ 8,000
~ 7,000
~ 10,000
How many undergraduate students are on campus?
~ 30,000
~ 10,000
~ 60,000
~ 50,000
How are you different than UM-Flint and UM-Dearborn?
All 3 schools are sister campuses sharing the UM name but each institution has different majors, admissions requirements, and campuses
All 3 schools are sister schools are are the exact same except for location of the campus
All 3 schools are completely separate from each other
All 3 schools have the exact same admission requirements
How can I get a job on campus?
Student Employment Office
Email your admission counselor
Email your advisor
LSA
When do I have to decide if I am attending Michigan?
May 1
March 1
May 30
March 30
Can I take courses over the summer at an institution close to my home and transfer credits back to Michigan?
Yes
No
I'm an international student. Can I get financial aid?
Students on temporary visas are expected to pay the entire cost of tuition and are ineligible for aid
Students on temporary visas can fill out the FAFSA and CSS profile
Yes
Are classes taught by TAs?
Yes
Michigan does not have TAs, but has GSIs
Am I able to take an Art class if I'm not studying Art?
No
Yes
Does Michigan have an Honors College?
Yes it does
No it does not. LSA has an Honors program
No it does not. COE has an honors program
How do I get in-state residency?
Talk with Residency in the Registrar's Office
Email your Admissions Counselor
Contact your Academic Advisor
Is it better to get an A in a regular course or a B in an AP course?
It is better to get an A in an AP course
It is better to get an A in a regular course
It is better to get a B in an AP course
How many students are on the waitlist?
~ 20,000
~ 30,000
We don't disclose that
All students who aren't admitted are on the waitlist
Do you take race, gender, ethnicity into consideration in admissions?
Yes we do
No we don't because of Prop 2 of MI and the Supreme Court Ruling in 2023
Do you have quotas to fill for in-state/out-of-state students?
Yes
No
What percent of students are in-state?
50.5%
56%
60%
45.5%
Can I play sports at Michigan? (Select all that apply)
No
Yes - Division I teams
Yes - Club teams
Yes - Intramural teams
Do you prefer AP over IB or vice versa?
We do not have a preference as curriculum is different from school to school
We prefer AP
We prefer IB
We prefer a mix of both AP and IB
Do you still offer the HAIL scholarship?
No
Yes
What is the Transfer application deadline for Winter 2025?
November 1st
October 1st
August 1st
December 1st
What is the Transfer application deadline for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025?
October 1st
November 1st
January 1st
February 1st
When does the first-year and transfer application become live on the common app?
August 1st
July 1st
October 1st
September 1st
