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Programs of Study
Programs of Study

Graduate education at the University of Michigan is a shared enterprise. Rackham Graduate School works together with faculty in the schools and colleges of the university to provide more than 180 graduate degree programs and to sustain a dynamic intellectual climate within which graduate students thrive.
Admissions
Admissions

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.
Funding
Funding

The University of Michigan provides many sources of financial assistance to help students meet educational and living expenses. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, a master’s or doctoral student, we want to make sure you know about the funding available for your graduate education.
Navigating Your Degree
Navigating Your Degree

From your first registration through the final stages of the degree process, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Professional Development
Professional Development

Rackham offers opportunities, funding, and resources that prepare graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to access the wide range of careers available to them, and to pursue interdisciplinary learning and community building related to professional interests.
Student Experience
Student Experience

Resources to support the diverse backgrounds and experiences that compose our Rackham community.
About
About

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.

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Commencement and Eligibility

Commencement and Eligibility

A University diploma will be mailed to you approximately 12 weeks after degree conferral. Degree postings will appear on your official transcript approximately one month after the last day of classes. The standard size of a Rackham diploma is 8 1/2″ x 11″.

Visit the Office of the Registrar website for further information regarding diplomas.

University Commencement and Rackham Graduate Exercises (RGE)

Commencement at University of Michigan is a ceremony that is held in honor of the completion and/or in anticipation of your fulfilling all academic requirements.

Rackham Graduate Exercises (RGE) is a ceremony held only for doctoral, master’s, or certificate graduates who receive the degree through the Rackham Graduate School. Doctoral students who meet all requirements for degree conferral are hooded by a faculty member at this ceremony.

Receiving the Diploma or Certificate

Master’s and certificate students who meet all requirements will receive the diploma or the certificate approximately 12 weeks after degrees and certificates are conferred.

Visit the Office of the Registrar website for further information regarding diplomas.

Rackham Doctoral Students

Rackham Graduate doctoral students who meet eligibility criteria can participate in:

Rackham Master’s and Certificate Students

Rackham Graduate master’s and certificate students who meet eligibility criteria can participate in:

Academic Attire and Preparing for Commencement

Academic attire, cap and gown, is required for all graduates who participate in Rackham Graduate Exercises. Visit the Commencement website for more information on how to prepare.

Questions?

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