Overview of the Application Process

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