Military/Veteran Student
Fall Application & Enrollment Checklist
This checklist is only a guide and does not include every contingency that a student may face when applying to
UM-Ann Arbor. Students applying to UM-Ann Arbor should follow instructions and guidelines from the Admissions
website (admissions.umich.edu) and the college or school they wish to major in.
The fall, spring, and summer term admissions deadline for most programs is Feb. 1. All application materials must
be received by Admissions for consideration by this date.
1)
Research If Michigan Is Right for You
Learn more about what life is like at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor: admissions.umich.edu/
explore-visit
Explore our 280+ undergraduate degree programs located in our 14 schools and colleges: admissions.
umich.edu/academics-majors/majors-degrees
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Be sure to go to the website for the school or college you are considering — there may be
additional requirements for admission and even different application procedures.
2)
Examine If Michigan Is Right for You – Right Now
The University of Michigan is a highly ranked national university. We are ranked consistently as one of the
best public universities nationally by U.S. News and World Report and one of the best public universities
in the world by QS World University Rankings.
We lead the world in areas of business, engineering, research, medicine, mental health care, and many
other elds. Admission to the university is a competitive process, and our students, once here, need to
be very well prepared academically to succeed.
We suggest that if you have been out of high school for more than two years, consider taking some
college-level courses prior to applying. Preferably those classes would be taught in a classroom at a
community college, public university, or regionally accredited school.
Some military training such as the Defense Language Institute and military academies would be
acceptable as well. Most of our students who have served in the military or who are now serving took
college-level classes before they applied to U-M.
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Learn more about transfer credits:
admissions.umich.edu/apply/transfer-applicants/transfer-credit
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VETERAN & MILITARY SERVICES
2011 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-764-6413
vets.umich.edu
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3)
Schedule a Visit
We understand that not everyone can visit our campus – but if you can, please do. We would love to have
you attend one of our Transfer Information Sessions and get a walking tour of the university campus.
Campus Visit Resources:
Campus visits:
admissions.umich.edu/explore-visit/visit-campus
College of Engineering visits:
engin.umich.edu/college/admissions/visit
Virtual tour:
tour.umich.edu
4)
Prepare Your Application
1. Collect your ofcial high school records or GED information.
2. Request all post-secondary institutional transcripts including all coursework outside of high school
or accredited military colleges.
3. Request transcripts from all military training and colleges:
Joint Services Transcript:
jst.doded.mil/jst
Air University (formally Community College of the Air Force):
auservicedesk.af.edu/education?id=au_landing
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U-M is very conservative in awarding credits for classes or programs that were taken at
other institutions. It is the discretion of the school or college within the university to what
credits will transfer. Learn more at admissions.umich.edu/apply/transfer-applicants/
transfer-credit.
5)
Send or Self-report Your Test Scores
Submitting ACT or SAT scores is optional. If you took either test as a high school student, you can send
those scores to the university so they can be evaluated as part of your transfer application; please have
the scores sent directly to the Ofce of Undergraduate Admissions from the testing agency. If you have
not yet had your scores reported to the University of Michigan, you may request to have them sent online
using these links:
ACT (U-M code is 2062):
act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores.html
SAT (U-M code is 1839):
sat.collegeboard.org/scores
Please Note: Rush paper scores are not accepted.
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Visit admissions.umich.edu/appchanges for more information on the most current
admissions requirements.
Remember:
If you did not take the ACT or SAT as a high school student, you
should NOT sit for the exams as a college student. Standardized test
scores are not required for your application.
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6)
Submit Application
All transfer students are required to submit the following prior to the deadline date.
If you are applying to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) or Engineering, you will use
the Common App (commonapp.org).
The application fee is waived for current and former military members for the Common App.
Application Checklist:
Completed application (The Common Application)
U-M Essay Questions and Writing Supplement:
admissions.umich.edu/apply/transfer-applicants/essay-
questions
Final ofcial secondary school record, including 9th-12th grades,
test data, and graduation date
GED results (if applicable)
Ofcial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
Academic evaluator/instructor recommendation (recommended
but not required); if this is not available, a letter from a
commanding ofcer or NCO
Application fee (if applicable)
Required test scores (MET, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), if applicable,
for non-native speakers of English
Application Resources:
Application tips:
admissions.umich.edu/apply
Information on the application process:
admissions.umich.edu/apply/first-year-applicants/selection-process
Requirements and deadlines:
admissions.umich.edu/apply/transfer-applicants/
requirements-deadlines
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6. Submit application (continued)
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Schools and colleges with special prerequisites
The schools or colleges listed below also use the Common App but have special requirements
and prerequisites. Please nd out more information on their websites.
→ Marsal Family School of Education
Deadline: Feb. 1
marsal.umich.edu/prospective-students
→ College of Engineering
Deadline: Feb. 1
engin.umich.edu/admissions-aid/
undergraduate/apply
→ School of Kinesiology
Deadline: Feb. 1
kines.umich.edu/admissions-aid/
undergraduate/transfer
→ School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Deadline: Dec. 1
smtd.umich.edu/admissions/
undergraduate-admissions/apply
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Schools and colleges with no winter admission
The following schools do not have a winter semester admission. You would need to apply for
fall term admission. However, many offer cross-campus transfer so you can apply for winter
semester through our College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, and apply for transfer later to
one of the schools below.
→ Ross School of Business
Deadline: March 31
michiganross.umich.edu/undergraduate/
bba/admissions/transfer-applicants
→ Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Deadline: Feb. 1
Bachelor of Science in Information ONLY
open to cross-campus transfers – if you are
interested in the program, please contact
the school directly and consider applying
through LSA.
fordschool.umich.edu/admissions/ba
→ School of Information
Deadline: Feb. 1
si.umich.edu/programs/bachelor-
science-information/how-do-i-apply/
new-transfer-students-bsi
→ Taubman College of Architecture and
Urban Planning
Deadline: Feb. 1
taubmancollege.umich.edu/
architecture/admissions/apply
→ Stamps School of Art & Design
Deadline: Feb. 1
stamps.umich.edu/undergraduate-
admissions
→ School of Nursing
Deadline: March 1
nursing.umich.edu/admissions/
application-information
→ College of Pharmacy
Deadline: March 1
pharmacy.umich.edu/prospective-
students/admissions
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7)
Apply for Financial Aid by March 31 (Or Sooner)
Even if you are using your VA benets to pay for your education, we highly encourage you to apply for and
ll out all nancial aid paperwork. Federal aid is not connected with your VA benets and can be used for
other college expenses beyond tuition.
Financial Aid Checklist:
Begin here: finaid.umich.edu/apply-aid/veterans-military-
affiliated-students
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Fill out the CSS Prole if you are a dependent student (U-M Code
is 1839):
cssprofile.collegeboard.org
Once admitted, go to My Scholarship Prole to ensure you apply
for all scholarships for which you are eligible:
finaid.umich.edu/types-aid/scholarships/undergraduate
Contact your academic unit’s nancial aid ofce for specic
scholarships by academic unit:
finaid.umich.edu/types-aid/scholarships/undergraduate
Look for private military scholarships:
vets.umich.edu/education-benefits-aid/scholarships
Explore state of Michigan scholarships:
michigan.gov/mistudentaid
Browse private scholarships:
finaid.umich.edu/types-aid/scholarships/undergraduate/ofa-
scholarship-listing
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University of Michigan offers the Go Blue Guarantee. If your family income is below $75K
and you have less than $75K in assets, you may qualify for up to four years of free tuition
at Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus, allowing you to save your veteran’s benefits for graduate
school or a family member. Learn more at goblueguarantee.umich.edu.
8)
Admissions Decision
You will receive your admissions decision through Enrollment Connect
(enrollmentconnect.umich.edu/account/login).
If you are not admitted, please call the Admissions ofce or your targeted school or college to nd out
how to improve your admissions candidacy – many students who are currently at the university applied
more than once.
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Many students who were initially not accepted need more college experience at a
community college or other institution or need to improve their GPA. Please also contact us
so we can talk to you about this.
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9)
Pay Your Enrollment Deposit by May 1
To secure your place at the University of Michigan, you must pay your $300 enrollment deposit via
Enrollment Connect. Go to teamdynamix.umich.edu/TDClient/154/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=7464 for
detailed instructions on how to pay.
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If you cannot pay your enrollment deposit, you may apply for a waiver on Enrollment
Connect. However, your deposit will be due when tuition is due.
Remember:
Your enrollment deposit is part of your tuition and will be refunded to
you if you are using your Post 9/11 GI Bill.
10)
Get Your Uniqname and U-M Email Address
Once you have paid your enrollment deposit, you will receive an email with instructions on how to set up
your uniqname and your umich.edu email address. You should immediately start to regularly check that
email address for all your campus messages.
its.umich.edu/accounts-access/getting-access/uniqnames-accounts
11)
Look at Your Housing Options
You will get instructions on how to access your University Housing application when your enrollment
deposit has been paid or waived.
While there is no requirement to live on campus, many of our students enjoy the convenience of being
close to campus, their classes, and all the excitement that is U-M.
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Undergraduate housing options are on Central Campus and North Campus, and Northwood
Community Apartments welcome families. Transfer students who are veterans can request
graduate or family housing if there is space available.
Housing Resources:
For undergraduate, graduate, and family housing: housing.umich.edu
For recommended off-campus housing: offcampushousing.umich.edu
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12)
Attend Transfer Orientation
Transfer Orientation is required. Watch for notication and instructions by email.
13)
Update Emergency Contact Information
Enter your emergency contact information and sign up to receive U-M emergency alerts using the
“Student Business” section of Wolverine Access: wolverineaccess.umich.edu
14)
Apply for VA Educational Benefits
Go to: vets.umich.edu/paying-for-college/veteran-benefits to learn how to use your VA Educational
Benets at U-M. If you are using Chapter 33 benets, we will need a Certicate of Eligibility and a
Veteran Certication Request form AFTER you register for classes.
vets.umich.edu/education-benefits-aid/certification-process
If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Veteran and Military Services Program:
Philip Larson
Program Director, Veteran and Military Services
2011 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-764-6413
vets.umich.edu
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