Colleges University of Michigan—Ann Arbor

University of Michigan www.umich.edu

University of Michigan—Ann Arbor is a public institution that was founded in 1817. It’s set on a 3,207-acre campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, known as one of the best college towns in the country, and located only 45 minutes from the city of Detroit. The Ann Arbor campus is divided into four main areas: the North, Central, Medical, and South campuses. Freshmen are guaranteed housing but are not required to live on campus. Students can join one of the school’s more than 1,500 student organizations or 62 Greek chapters. The University offers more than 100 majors and programs of study. At Michigan, students don’t apply to the University, but instead apply to one of the 14 undergraduate schools and colleges, depending on whether you are a freshman or transfer student.

Academics

The University of Michigan is one of the earliest American research universities and is a founding member of the Association of American Universities. The University is classified among R1 Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activities. There are more than 275 degree programs in 19 schools and colleges offering a tremendous academic breadth and opportunity for discovery. Michigan also offers highly ranked graduate programs, including the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, College of Engineering, Law School and Medical School, in addition to the School of Dentistry and Taubman College for Architecture and Urban Planning. The student-faculty ratio at University of Michigan is 15:1, and the school has 56% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. Popular majors include Information Science, Business, and Research, and Experimental Psychology.

Special Highlights

Pathways to Business. You don’t have to be a business major to be a part of the Ross community. Our business electives are open to all students on campus, so whether you’re pursuing a career in chemistry, the creative arts, engineering, or political science, a Ross business course can complement your undergraduate degree and give you a competitive edge. You might be surprised by how many Ross electives can support your career path.

Theme Communities. Theme Communities offer residents a scaffold of new learning opportunities and collaborative activities. They allow students to pursue passions, explore new interests in a co-curricular setting, and ready themselves to apply their learning in the world. A Theme Community may encompass a floor or an entire residence hall and focuses on a shared interest or common experience. Here you can experience U-M with other students who share your interests.

School Mission & Unique Qualities

The University of Michigan was the first public university in the Northwest Territories. The University’s Institute for Social Research is the nation’s longest-standing laboratory for interdisciplinary research in the social sciences. Undergraduate students are able to participate in various research projects through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). The University’s 13,000-acre biological station in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan is one of only 47 Biosphere Reserves in the United States. U-M features more than 200 study abroad programs that can connect students to countries everywhere to live and learn. International opportunities include study, internships, projects, volunteering, and research.

Student Reviews…

“The university exceeded all of my expectations. Everyone is motivated to do their best. Although a large school, the administration truly cares about every student, and there are countless numbers of resources available to help with anything one may need.”