Home Admissions Applying Applying to UM-Ann Arbor Students are enrolled in Rackham degree programs (doctoral, master’s, dual degree, and certificate) taught and advised by faculty in graduate programs in nearly every school and college across the Ann Arbor campus. Rackham graduate programs are also located on the Dearborn and Flint campuses, where they are administered separately. The Application Process Rackham Graduate School and individual graduate programs work as a team to manage the application review process. As an applicant, you will be interacting with both Rackham and your program office. Applicants must first consult the program website for specific requirements for admission. The program website is the official source of information for application requirements. Programs establish their own requirements and timeline for the application review. If the graduate program website is different from Rackham’s website, follow the graduate programs website instructions. Review the Programs of Study page for program website and contact information. The graduate program will make a decision on your application and notify both you and Rackham. If you are recommended for admission, Rackham will confirm that you meet the minimum admission requirements and finalize the offer. Review the Admission and Matriculation Policy for eligibility. Applicants are not admitted until they receive an email from Rackham with the offer of admission. Overview of the Application Process The application review process for admission to the Master of Arts, Master of Science, D.M.A., and Ph.D. degree programs requires applicants to work with both Rackham Graduate School and the graduate program. Review Application Requirements Applicant reviews Rackham Graduate School and graduate program websites for application requirements Prepare Application Requirements Applicant prepares application requirements: tests, statements, transcripts, etc. Create ApplyWeb Account Applicant creates an ApplyWeb account Complete Application Applicant completes application using ApplyWeb account by program deadline. Submit Test Scores Applicant submits official test scores to Rackham Application File Created Rackham retrieves ApplyWeb application to create an application file including test scores and transcripts, and sends confirmation email Create U-M Friend Account Applicant creates a U-M Friend Account to see the status of their application and application materials Program Reviews Application The graduate program reviews application materials and notifies applicant of their decision to admit or deny Graduate Program Makes Decision If the graduate program decides to admit, then the graduate program recommends applicant to Rackham Rackham Reviews Application Rackham reviews application materials for those recommended, confirms applicant meets minimum admission requirements, and assesses responses to academic and criminal misconduct questions; formal offer of admission is emailed to applicant Applicant Accepts or Declines Applicant accepts or declines the offer of admission in U-M Friend Account Rackham Prepares Immigration Documents For international students that accept offer of admission, Rackham prepares immigration documents for visas Steps in the Admissions Process View Overview of the Application Process to see how Rackham Graduate School and the graduate program work together to review your application materials. Before Application Submission 1. Create an ApplyWeb Account to Begin Your Application Use your full legal name as it appears on your passport. See directions and related information for creating an ApplyWeb account. If you are submitting more than one application, ApplyWeb will require you to complete your first application before starting the next. 2. Upload Files and Submit Application Review Rackham’s guidance and policies related to the use of generative artificial intelligence in your application before preparing your written materials. Upload your transcripts, curriculum vitae or resume, academic statement of purpose, personal statement, and other documents to ApplyWeb, and fill in all required fields. Submit your completed application. 3. Order Test Scores See instructions regarding test score delivery and institution code. 4. Check That Letters of Recommendation Have Been Submitted Use ApplyWeb to check the status of the letters. See reminders about what you can and cannot change after you’ve registered a recommender. 5. Complete Any Additional Steps Required by the Graduate Program Refer to the graduate program’s website and follow any instructions provided by them regarding additional materials, scores, special instructions for statements, etc. Additional information and submission of many of these requirements can be found in your ApplyWeb application. After Application Submission 6. After the Download Confirmation Email Is Received, Create a U-M Friend Account If You Are New to the University Please wait five business days after submitting your application before creating your friend account. You will receive an email confirming that Rackham has downloaded you application from ApplyWeb. This email will come from [email protected] and direct you to set up your friend account. Go to the Friend Account Request Form and enter your email address. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to create your friend account. For more information, see the Information and Technology Services website. 7. Watch for Email Notifications The graduate program and Rackham will email you throughout this process. Considering Graduate School Minimum Requirements to Apply Cost of Attendance for Graduate Students Accessibility at the University of Michigan Instructions for Applicants Who Are Undocumented or DACAmented How to Submit More Than One Application Preparing Your Application Changing Ann Arbor Campus Personal Information Tests Transcripts Required Academic Credentials from Non-U.S. Institutions Letters of Recommendation Statements and Curriculum Vitae or Resume Guidance and Policies Related to Use of GenAI for Rackham Applicants Application Fee and Payment Gender Inclusivity and the Rackham Admissions Application Frequently Asked Questions After You Apply Respond to the Admission Offer FAQ: Rackham Applicant Misconduct Disclosure Review Process Action Items for International Students Immigration Documents for International Students Immigration Process for Newly Admitted International Students Outside the United States Immigration Process for International Students Transferring a Visa from Another U.S. Institution Immigration Process for International Students Currently at U-M Ann Arbor Contact Us Hours: Admissions is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays and on university holidays. Location 0120 Rackham Building 915 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 Contact Phone: 734.764.8129 Fax: 734.936.3335 Email: [email protected]
