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Use this link to let us know of your interest in transferring to the University of Michigan and to request application materials.
FAQs
Can I receive financial assistance?
International students on temporary visas are not eligible for need-based aid. Check the Financial Aid website for current figures on the estimated student budget.
International students on temporary visas are not eligible for need-based aid. Check the Financial Aid website for current figures on the estimated student budget.
May I send my financial documents after admission?
No, those documents are required for admission. We will then be able to send your I-20 with your admission documents.
No, those documents are required for admission. We will then be able to send your I-20 with your admission documents.
What if I do not meet the English Language requirement?
We are not flexible on this requirement. You may update your application for a future term and retake the test, though a student cannot transfer past the middle of their junior year. You may also try the MELAB http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/melab.htm test as an alternative. It is given in a number of locations and the scores are quickly received.
We are not flexible on this requirement. You may update your application for a future term and retake the test, though a student cannot transfer past the middle of their junior year. You may also try the MELAB http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/melab.htm test as an alternative. It is given in a number of locations and the scores are quickly received.
I have been studying in the US; does this exempt me from the TOEFL requirement?
No, our requirements for English language proficiency may be greater then they were to attend your previous school so scores are still required.
No, our requirements for English language proficiency may be greater then they were to attend your previous school so scores are still required.
I have had my TOEFL (http://www.toefl.org/) scores sent from the testing agency, am I still required to submit a photocopy of the score?
Yes, the score data is only entered periodically, waiting for the score to show up in our system could delay your admission.
Yes, the score data is only entered periodically, waiting for the score to show up in our system could delay your admission.
I am short a prerequisite course. May I complete it once I am there?
These courses are required for admission. You need to have them completed before you begin courses on our campus. This may mean taking a spring or summer term at your previous institution.
These courses are required for admission. You need to have them completed before you begin courses on our campus. This may mean taking a spring or summer term at your previous institution.
My school does not figure a GPA. How will you know that I am a competitive applicant?
We use the World Education Services ‘International Grade Conversions’ booklet. It will give a US grade equivalent for every country and education system in the world.
We use the World Education Services ‘International Grade Conversions’ booklet. It will give a US grade equivalent for every country and education system in the world.
Is my application reviewed differently than other students'?
No, we use the same requirements for all students. Though international students have the additional requirements of providing a passing TOEFL or MELAB and their proof of financial resources.
No, we use the same requirements for all students. Though international students have the additional requirements of providing a passing TOEFL or MELAB and their proof of financial resources.
Admitted Student Information
What if I am unable to attend orientation?
Orientation is required for all students. You must be here to attend the session.
Orientation is required for all students. You must be here to attend the session.
Will I be able to live on campus?
There is no guaranteed housing for transfer students. However many international transfer student enjoy living in our North Campus housing community called Baits. You should check the U-M housing page (http://www.housing.umich.edu/) for more information.
There is no guaranteed housing for transfer students. However many international transfer student enjoy living in our North Campus housing community called Baits. You should check the U-M housing page (http://www.housing.umich.edu/) for more information.
I am transferring from another school in the US, what do I do about my I20?
That depends on whether or not you will be leaving the US between terms.
That depends on whether or not you will be leaving the US between terms.
- Staying in the United States -- Once you arrive on campus, take your new I-20, your previous I-20, and a copy of your previous school’s transcript to the international center. There they will process your transfer.
- Leaving the United States -- Offer your new I-20 at the border point, and they will take their copy for your record.
What kind of help is available for an international student far from home?
The University of Michigan has a comprehensive International Center Please check out their web page for more information.
The University of Michigan has a comprehensive International Center Please check out their web page for more information.
