All About Michigan

Why Choose Michigan?

You already know some things about the University of Michigan:

  • we are a world-class institution, and regularly top the field in research, teaching, and community service learning;
  • we’ve been a college football powerhouse ever since we won the very first Rose Bowl, in 1902;
  • we’re located in beautiful Ann Arbor—only an hour away from Detroit and Lansing—a college town with great entertainment, restaurants, sports, and a wide variety of places to live.

But did you know that:

the U-M is actively seeking highly qualified transfer students from Michigan’s community and tribal colleges?

It’s true: We want to talk to you about coming to Michigan!

  • There are 10 different undergraduate schools and colleges to choose from.
  • There are over 1,000 student organizations you can join—everything from religious groups to sports clubs to professional associations, and of course fraternities and sororities. Check out the list here.
  • There are more than 80 study-abroad programs in countries from Italy to Tibet to South Africa.
  • The U-M alumni body numbers over 473,000 people—one of the nation’s largest and strongest alumni networks; and as a Michigan alum yourself you will have a built-in resource to help support your job search.