Requirements for Specific Schools and Colleges

Each School and College has specific admission requirements and prerequisites.

 

A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning

Portfolio Required

Letters of Recommendation for new transfers (new students transferring from outside the University of Michigan): Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter should be from a college professor. Please complete the following recommendation form and attach a letter on department letterhead.

Letters of Recommendation for cross campus transfers (students transferring from within the University of Michigan): One from a non-architecture professor. The letter may come from either a professor or a graduate student instructor. Please complete the following recommendation form and attach a letter on department letterhead.

2008 Architecture Recommendation Form (PDF)

Important: Please see the Taubman College website at www.tcaup.umich.edu/arch/bsci_apchecklist.html for specific information about applying.

Applicants must complete a minimum of 60 hours of specified liberal arts course work by the end of June, preceding the fall term for which admission is requested. In order to qualify for the B.S. degree, a student must earn a grade of D or better (at U of M) or C or better (at another school) in each of the required pre-professional courses (art, English, mathematics, and physics) and in each of the courses used to satisfy liberal arts distribution requirements (computers, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences). These pre-professional courses must be elected for a letter grade; pass/fail election is not permitted.

Bachelor of Science in Architecture Prerequisite Courses:

A student must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours in the freshman and sophomore years including the following courses.

2008 Supplemental Application (PDF)

Required Courses
Pre-Architecture/Art
Two studio courses (6 credit hours) in basic freehand drawing and design which provide students with drawing and visual design skills primarily used in architecture and related fields. Students without technical drawing experience should elect one course that includes orthographic, axonometric, and perspective drawing. Studio courses UM Arch 201, Arch 202, and Arch 218.

English
One course (4 credit hours) in English composition. UM Eng 124, 125, His 195, Gt Bks 191, Comp Lit 122, RC Core 100, LHSP 125.

Mathematics
One course (4 credit hours) in analytic geometry and calculus-functions and graphs, limits, derivatives, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions. UM Math 115.

Physics
Two terms of physics, lecture plus lab, (8 credit hours minimum)-laws of motion, force, energy and power, gas laws, heat, wave motion, sound, electricity and magnetism, and light and optics. UM Physics 125/127 and 126/128, or 140/141 and 240/241.

Highly Recommended Courses
In addition to the courses required for admission to the junior year, a student must complete the following liberal arts distribution requirements in order to receive the B.S. degree. Each student is strongly encouraged to complete as much of this work as possible in the freshman and sophomore years. Classification of a course as Humanities, Natural Science, or Social Science is consistent with LSA policy, except that foreign language courses are considered as humanities and mathematics courses are considered as natural science.

Architectural History
A two course sequence (UM Arch 313 and 323) that surveys the history of architecture from antiquity to the present. Arch 313 is only offered in Fall term and 323 only in Winter term. Sophomore standing is required for these two courses.

Digital Media Arts
One course (3 credit hours) in geometric modeling, programming, or interactive media. Arch 211, Arch 421, and Arch 551.

Humanities
Two courses (6 credit hours) usually selected from archaeology, English, foreign language, history of art, linguistics, musicology, philosophy, religion or speech.

Natural Sciences
One course (3 credit hours) usually selected from biological anthropology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ecology, geography, geology, mathematics (beyond Math 115), or physiology. Students who have not taken a chemistry course in high school must elect chemistry.

Social Sciences
Two courses (6 credit hours) usually selected from cultural anthropology, communication, economics, geography, history, linguistics, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Courses taken to fulfill junior year admissions and Bachelor of Science degree requirements may not be taken pass/fail.

Beyond the course and distribution requirements specified above, a student may take other courses as open electives to earn a total of at least 60 credit hours. Since emphasis in the freshman and sophomore years is on liberal arts, not more than 7 credits in non-academic or technical areas can be applied toward the 60 credit hour requirement.

Application Deadline/Admissions Timeline

February 1st - All paperwork application materials due at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
March 10th - Portfolio due at the Taubman College of Architecture
Mid April - Admissions Decisions reached and applicants are notified
May 1st - Applicant response form due at Taubman College. All admitted students who are new to the University must pay an enrollment deposit fee to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

For questions about the Architecture Program or Advising for Pre-Architecture contact:
Anne Schoen
Admissions Counselor
Phone (734) 615-0431
Email: aburghdo@umich.edu
Web: www.tcaup.umich.edu/arch

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science (4 years) – Preprofessional

 

School of Art & Design

Portfolio Required
Applicants must complete a combination of studio art and academic courses with a GPA of 3.0 before transfer. One semester of English composition should be included. The first two years of the curriculum in Art & Design require a structure of specific studio and academic courses. Students who have not completed a comparable curriculum before transfer must satisfy the requisite courses before they begin advanced-level course work.

Degree offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts

 

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Business Prerequisites

There are three courses needed, including one semester each of English composition, differential and integral calculus and micro-economics

Distribution requirements

Prior to graduation, students must complete THREE of the following four distribution areas:

  • Fourth semester proficiency in foreign language (proficiency may be demonstrated by examination).
  • Nine credit hours in Humanities
  • Nine credit hours in Social Science (other than Introduction to Microeconomics and Introduction to Macroeconomics courses)
  • Nine credit hours in Natural Science (NS) and/or Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (MSA). Please note: Any math course numbered 200 and above may be used for MSA. No 100-level math course can be used to fulfill this requirement.

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business does not accept courses in introductory accounting from community colleges in any state, including Michigan. In addition, accounting courses taken at community colleges will not count as general business transfer credit. We do not accept A-levels in introductory accounting from British educational systems, nor will those courses count as general business transfer credit. Accounting is not required for entrance to the 3-year Ross BBA program. We also do not accept business credits form other colleges or universitites. Please review the BBA Bulletin for the most up-to-date information.

Degree offered

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

To apply online and for more information, visit www.bus.umich.edu.
Email your questions to RossBBA@umich.edu.
Application deadline: March 31.

 

Dental Hygiene Program

Students enter the Dental Hygiene program as sophomores. All candidates must have completed at least one year of college. The equivalent of thirty semester hours of college level work in liberal arts is a prerequisite to the three year curriculum in dental hygiene. Applicants are encouraged to arrange an interview. Email hygiene-info@umich.edu for more information or to make an appointment.

Prerequisites:

  • one semester (3 cr. hrs.) of English composition
  • one semester (3 cr. hrs.) of speech
  • one semester (3-4 cr. hrs.) of introductory psychology
  • one semester (3-4 cr. hrs.) of introductory sociology
  • one semester (3-4 cr. hrs.) of chemistry (with lab)
  • one semester (4 cr. hrs.) of biology (highly recommended)
  • Additional suggested electives -- English or American literature

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

 

School of Education

Students must have completed 54 semester hours by the term in which they plan to begin course work in the School of Education. Submit application online through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students are encouraged to work toward the completion of the following requirements prior to admission.

Secondary Education:

  • one course (3-4 semester credits) in English composition
  • one course (3-4 semester credits) in introductory psychology
  • eight to twelve semester credits of humanities
  • eight to twelve semester credits of social science
  • eight to twelve semester credits of natural science
  • a minimum of nine semester credits of pre-requisite or required coursework in the field chosen for their teaching major

Elementary Education:

  • nine semester hours in creative arts (including two of the three methods courses: art-Ed 427, music-Ed D408, and physical education-PE 336 or PE 354)
  • nine semester hours in humanities (English composition, philosophy, and one elective)
  • nine semester hours in mathematics (Math 385, 489, and one elective)
  • nine semester hours in natural science (three hours in each of the following: biological science, earth science and physical science)
  • nine semester hours in social science (U.S. history, introductory psychology, and one elective)

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

 

College of Engineering

Students from accredited colleges and universities, community colleges, and other degree programs at the University of Michigan are welcome as undergraduate transfer students. Admission to the College of Engineering as a transfer student is to a specific degree program. To be considered, you must submit an application directly to the College of Engineering, successfully complete the prerequisite courses, and meet the grade point average requirements of the engineering program to which you apply. Credit from other colleges will generally transfer if a grade of "C" or better is earned in courses equivalent in content to ones offered at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor campus.

Prerequisites include:

  • one semester of English composition
  • two years of math including Calculus I, II, III
  • linear algebra and differential equations
  • general physics I and II (calculus-based) with labs
  • one semester of general/inorganic chemistry or higher and lab (Chemical Engineering will also require organic chemistry)
  • one semester of a computer language course preferably in "C", "C++" or Java.
  • three or four courses taken in the humanities and social science areas are recommended

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Engineering

 

Kinesiology

Transfer students to the Division of Kinesiology select an undergraduate program in one of the following areas: Movement Science, Physical Education, Athletic Training or Sport Management. A minimum of 25 semester hours of transferable academic credit is required. Some of the suggested coursework includes: English composition, introductory psychology, and a speech course. Students in Kinesiology must complete a minimum hours in courses designated as Humanities, Natural Science, and Social Science. The professional requirements for each major comprise approximately one-third of the total degree requirements. Students can transfer up to 70 hours from a four-year school and up to 60 hours from a two-year school. In addition, 24 of the last 30 hours must be taken on our campus in order to meet the senior residency requirement.

Some undergraduate programs in Kinesiology require a secondary admission application prior to sophomore or junior year. (Sport Management, Athletic Training and Physical Education) Visit the Kinesiology website at www.kines.umich.edu for more information.

Transfer students are encouraged to make an appointment early in their academic career with a counselor in the Office of Student Services, Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Observatory Lodge, 1402 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2013, (734) 764-4472.

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts (sport management only)

 

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Admission Criteria:

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions considers the following academic factors in determining the admission for transfer students to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Admission is highly selective.

  • Number of credit hours completed in transferable course work by proposed term of entry
  • Level of achievement in college course work.
  • Progress towards completion of general degree requirements, including transferable course work in natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and foreign language.
  • Progress towards completion of prerequisites for major area of study. Students applying to the LSA Computer Science program or the Screen Arts and Cultures program, in particular, must complete prerequisite courses to be considered for admission.
  • Level of academic achievement in high school.

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of General Studies

 

School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Audition and/or Interview Required for Admission
Transfer students who are admitted will take proficiency examinations in music theory and piano. Musicology proficiency and course equivalencies will be determined by consultation with the appropriate departments.

Academic Programs:

choral music education; composition; dance; instrumental music education; jazz and contemplative studies; jazz and contemporary improvisation; jazz studies; musicology; music and technology; music theory; musical theatre; performing arts technology; sound engineering; theatre design and production; theatre performance; theatre studies; and performance and performance with teacher certification (bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and voice).

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Dance Arts
Bachelor of Musical Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Theatre Arts

 

School of Nursing

Students interested in transferring to the School of Nursing should first contact the School at (734) 763-5985 or email umnursing@umich.edu to obtain updated information regarding prerequisite coursework and admission requirements.

Sophomore Transfer

Community college transfer students may apply for admission to the second year of the classic 4-year BSN program. To be considered for acceptance at the sophomore level, students must complete the following transferable college-level prerequisites:

  • English Composition
  • Normal Nutrition
  • Family Concepts
  • Lifespan Growth & Development
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Organic Biochemistry
  • Electives (10 credits)
  • Two Social Sciences courses (a basic and an advanced course in one of the following fields: Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology)

Additional information regarding sophomore transfer is available at:
www.nursing.umich.edu/admissions/bsn/transfer/index.html

RN-BSN and RN-BSN/MS

The School of Nursing offers two part-time BSN completion options specifically for working registered nurses. To be considered for acceptance into the RN-BSN or RN-BSN/MS program, students must complete the following transferable college-level prerequisites:

  • English Composition
  • Two Social Sciences courses (a basic and an advanced course in one of the following fields: Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology)
  • Two of the following courses: Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology or Genetics, Pharmacology, Organic Biochemistry, Lifespan Growth & Development, Nutrition, Statistics, Electives

Other admission requirements for the RN-BSN and RN-BSN/MS program include:

  • Graduation from a state-approved associate’s degree nursing (ADN) or diploma program
  • Current licensure to practice as an RN in the State of Michigan
  • Employment as an RN for a minimum of six months or plans to practice concurrently with coursework
  • Nursing clinical performance evaluation

The RN-BSN program is offered at three locations: Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Traverse City. Additional program information about the BSN Completion program is available at: www.nursing.umich.edu/admissions/rn_complete/index.html

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 

College of Pharmacy

Prerequisites for the College of Pharmacy include:

  • one semester of biology or zoology (including lab)
  • two semesters of general chemistry (including labs)
  • two semesters of organic chemistry (including labs)
  • two semesters of general physics (including labs)
  • one semester of calculus; one semester of English composition
  • two semesters of humanities (or foreign language)
  • two semesters of social sciences
  • one semester of human anatomy
  • one semester of medical microbiology (including lab)
    or immunology (including lab)
  • one semester of genetics

Two letters of recommendation are required (one from an employer) for application review. Experience in a health care setting is also required.

Degrees offered

Doctor of Pharmacy (requires four years of study after transfer)
Bachelor of Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences)