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U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I C H I G A N  application for freshman michigan undergraduate admission the leaders and best THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1220 Student Activities Building 515 East Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 734.764.7433 fax 734.936.0740  application for freshman undergraduate admission www.admissions.umich.edu STEP 1: Make sure you are a freshman! This application form is the right one to use if you want to enroll in the 2009 academic year as a freshman. If you are applying for any other year, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Applications for transfer, re-admit, and crosscampus transfer students can be found online at www.admissions.umich.edu. Early Response and Rolling Admission At Michigan, we have two admissions systems— Early Response and Rolling Admission. For Early Response, if your application is postmarked by November 1st, we guarantee a decision will be made on your application by December 24th. To be eligible for Early Response, you must be applying for fall term to either LSA, Engineering, Kinesiology, or Nursing, and your entire application—including essay and short answers, official transcripts, official test scores, recommendations, and the appropriate application fee—must be postmarked by November 1st. For more information, see www.admissions.umich.edu/early. If your application isn’t postmarked by November 1st, you have until February 1st to complete your application (January 15th for applications to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance) and you will fall under our Rolling Admissions program. If you would like to be considered for preferred admission for any of the programs listed, specify your program of choice in question . Please note that a supplemental essay relating to your program of choice is also required. Please see STEP 4 for essay text. TRANSFER You are a “Transfer” if you have attended any institution of higher education (on any basis, for any length of time) following your high school graduation. Transfer applicants must apply online at www.admissions.umich.edu. FRESHMAN You are a “Freshman” if you have never attended any institution of higher education following your high school graduation. Here are the materials we need from all freshman applicants: Test scores: Arrange for official SAT and/or ACT test scores to be sent to us, and other test scores if applicable, from the testing agency. We require the ACT/SAT writing component scores. Rush scores will not be processed on an expedited basis. If you are not a native speaker of English, arrange for your official TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS scores to be sent to us from the testing agency. Transcripts: Arrange for official copies of your transcript to be sent to us from every school you have attended starting with ninth grade. If you are a home-schooled student or you attend an unaccredited high school, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before September of your senior year to find out if you should submit additional credentials. Recommendations: Request recommendations from your high school counselor and one of your teachers in a core academic subject (math, science, history or social sciences, English, foreign language, or computer programming, but not fine arts, athletics, religion, or business unless you are applying to Interarts Performance; the School of Art & Design; or the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. A separate arts recommendation form is required for these units). Fill out the top part of each form and give them to your counselor and teacher. You should also give your completed application to your high school counselor who will send it in to us. Your teacher can either return the completed teacher recommendation to you and you can send it in to us, or your teacher can send it in to us directly. CROSS-CAMPUS TRANSFER You are a “Cross-campus transfer” if you are a current student at U-M Ann Arbor and you want to transfer from one School or College to another. Cross-campus transfer applicants must apply online at www.admissions.umich.edu. Students interested in transferring to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts or the School of Art & Design should contact their school of interest directly. Preferred Admission Programs Admission to one of the following U-M professional or graduate programs is guaranteed to a limited number of highly qualified freshmen who maintain a specified level of academic achievement during their undergraduate years. Available Preferred Admission Programs: Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning—available only for applicants to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; and the School of Art & Design Stephen M. Ross School of Business— available only for applicants to the College of Literature, Science, and Arts; the College of Engineering; and the School of Music, Theatre & Dance School of Education—available only for applicants to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; and the School of Art & Design School of Information College of Pharmacy—available only for applicants to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts School of Social Work—available only for applicants to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts For more details about the program, see www.admissions.umich.edu/prospective/ prospectivefreshmen/choosing.html or call 734.764.7433. RE-ADMIT You are a “Re-Admit” applicant if you have ever attended the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor as a degree-seeking student. To apply for re-admission, please contact the School or College of previous enrollment. questions? Our Knowledge Base probably has the answer: go to www.admissions.umich.edu, and click on the “Ask Us” link. Or call 734.764.7433. Check your status online NO earlier than two weeks after receiving your verification email. Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1220 Student Activities Building 515 East Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 734.764.7433 fax 734.936.0740  application for freshman undergraduate admission www.admissions.umich.edu STEP 2: Decide which School or College you would like to attend SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN (including Dual Unit Applicants) www.art-design.umich.edu 734.764.0397 Freshman application deadline: February 1, 2009 Portfolio deadline: February 1, 2009 Start by completing the Request for Portfolio Review form at the end of this application. In addition to the letters of recommendation from an academic teacher and your school counselor that are required of all freshman applicants, School of Art & Design applicants are also required to provide one letter of recommendation from an art teacher or art professional. Mail the Request for Portfolio Review form and your art teacher or art professional recommendation directly to: School of Art & Design, Art & Architecture Building, 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069. Send the rest of your application materials to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The Dual Unit option allows you to select dual admission in Art & Design and one other unit, which may be the College of Engineering; the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; the Division of Kinesiology; the School of Music, Theatre, & Dance; and the School of Nursing. Students admitted to the School of Art & Design are required to purchase a designated computer. Four years of English Four years of science, including chemistry (required) and physics (strongly recommended) Four years of mathematics (calculus is strongly recommended) Three years of social science One unit of a pre-engineering subject, such as CAD, drafting, or computer-related technology (recommended) Two years of foreign language (recommended) One unit of computer science (recommended) If you are unable to complete these requirements, you must explain why in the space provided in question . Mail the Request for Portfolio Review/Audition/ Interview form and your professional teacher recommendation directly to: School of Art & Design, Art & Architecture Building, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069. Send the rest of your application materials to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. KINESIOLOGY www.kines.umich.edu 734.764.4472 Freshman application deadline: February 1, 2009 Admission is available for Fall and Winter terms only. The Athletic Training, Physical Education, and Sport Management programs require a secondary admission application prior to your sophomore or junior year. Areas of interest: Aerospace engineering Biomedical engineering Chemical engineering Civil engineering Computer engineering Computer science Earth system science and engineering (atmospheric, oceanic, and space sciences) Electrical engineering Engineering physics Industrial and operations engineering Interdisciplinary engineering Materials science and engineering Mechanical engineering Naval architecture and marine engineering Nuclear engineering and radiological sciences Undecided Areas of interest: Athletic training Movement science Physical education with teacher certification Sport management COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS www.lsa.umich.edu Freshman application deadlines: For Fall 2009, Spring 2009, and Summer 2009: February 1, 2009 For Winter 2009: October 1, 2008 LSA students admitted via Early Response will receive priority consideration for LSA scholarships. Scholarships still available after January will be awarded on an ongoing basis. For more information on LSA scholarships, please see www.lsa.umich.edu/students/scholarships. INTERARTS PERFORMANCE www.art-design.umich.edu www.music.umich.edu 734.764.0397 Freshman application deadline: December 1, 2008 Start by completing the Request for Portfolio Review/Audition/Interview form at the end of this application. Interarts Performance application deadlines are dependent upon your portfolio review/audition date. In addition to the letters of recommendation from an academic teacher and your school counselor that are required of all freshman applicants, Interarts Performance applicants are also required to provide one letter of recommendation from a professional (theatre or art) teacher. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING www.engin.umich.edu 734.647.7000 Freshman application deadline: February 1, 2009 Admission is available for fall term only. Minimum requirements To be considered for admission into the College of Engineering, you should complete these classes by the end of your senior year in high school: Minimum requirements To be considered for freshman admission into LSA, you must complete these classes by the end of your senior year in high school: Four years of English Three years of science, including biology Three years of mathematics Three years of history and/or social science Two years of the same foreign language Three years of other academic subjects Each School or College has different application requirements! Read the instructions carefully for the school or college you are applying to. Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1220 Student Activities Building 515 East Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 734.764.7433 fax 734.936.0740  application for freshman Pre-education Pre-health Pre-law Pre-medicine Pre-pharmacy Pre-public policy Psychology Romance languages and literature Russian Russian and East European studies Screen arts and cultures Social anthropology Sociology Spanish Statistics Theatre and drama Women’s studies Undecided undergraduate admission www.admissions.umich.edu If you are unable to complete these requirements, you must explain why in the space provided in question . Areas of interest: Actuarial and Financial Mathematics Afroamerican and African studies American culture Ancient civilizations and biblical studies Ancient Greek language and literature Anthropology Anthropology-zoology Arabic, Armenian, Persian, Turkish, and Islamic studies Asian studies Astronomy and astrophysics Biochemistry Biology Biophysics Brain, behavior, and cognitive sciences Cell and molecular biology Cell and molecular biology and biomedical engineering Chemistry Classical archaeology Classical civilization Classical languages and literatures Communication studies Comparative literature Computer science Earth sciences Earth systems science Ecology and evolutionary biology Economics English language and literature Environment Environmental geosciences French and francophone studies General biology General studies Geological sciences German Hebrew and Jewish cultural studies History History of art Individual concentration program Informatics Interdisciplinary physics Italian Judaic studies Latin language and literature Latin American and Caribbean studies Latino/Latina or Hispanic-American studies Linguistics Mathematics Mathematical Sciences Medieval and early modern studies Microbiology Middle Eastern and North African studies Modern Greek studies Music Near Eastern civilizations Neuroscience Oceanography Organizational studies Philosophy Physics Plant biology Polish Political science Pre-architecture Pre-business Pre-dental Mail the Request for Audition/Interview form, your résumé, your professional teacher recommendation, and your repertoire list directly to: School of Music, Theatre & Dance, 2290 Moore Building, 1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085. Send the rest of your application materials to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The Dual Unit option allows you to select dual admission in Music, Theatre & Dance and one other unit, which may be the College of Engineering; the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; or the Residential College. Programs of study: Choral music education (BM) Composition Dance (BFA) Instrumental music education (BM) Jazz and contemplative studies (BFA) Jazz and contemporary improvisation (BFA) Jazz studies (BFA) Musicology Music theory Musical theatre (BFA) Performing arts technology Music and technology (BM) Music concentration (BFA) Media arts concentration (BFA) Sound engineering (BS) RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (LSA) www.lsa.umich.edu/rc 734.763.0176 The RC is a small, four-year liberal arts program within the LSA. RC application procedures and deadlines are the same as LSA. Features of the RC include small class size; intensive, semi-immersion language study; grades with evaluations; and visual and performing arts classes. Interested students must visit the website before choosing the RC. Areas of interest: Any of the areas of interest in LSA (above) Arts and ideas in the humanities Creative writing and literature Drama Social science RC individual concentration program Performance Performance with teacher certification (BM) Theatre design and production (BFA) Theatre performance (acting/directing) (BFA) Theatre arts (BTA) School of Music, Theatre & Dance degree choices: (Choose your degree program by reading the School of Music, Theatre & Dance brochure or visiting the website. If you choose a degree program that does not correspond to your academic program, your application will be delayed.) BM: Bachelor of Music BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts BMA: Bachelor of Musical Arts BS: Bachelor of Science BTA: Bachelor of Theatre Arts SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE (including Dual Unit applicants) www.music.umich.edu 734.764.0593 Start by completing the Request for Audition/ Interview form at the end of this application. School of Music, Theatre & Dance application deadlines are dependent on your audition date. The application fee for the School of Music, Theatre & Dance and for Dual Unit applicants is $75, whether you have a U.S. or international address. In addition to the letters of recommendation from an academic teacher and your school counselor that are required of all freshman applicants, School of Music, Theatre & Dance applicants are also required to provide one letter of recommendation from a professional (music, dance, or theatre) teacher. Instrument or concentration: (Dance, Musical Theatre, and Sound Engineering applicants should leave this section blank) Acting Bassoon Cello Clarinet Directing (theatre performance only) Double bass Euphonium Flute French horn Harp Jazz guitar Oboe Organ Percussion Piano Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1220 Student Activities Building 515 East Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 734.764.7433 fax 734.936.0740  application for freshman Economics English Environmental studies French German Health (minor only) History Integrated science (comprehensive major or major only) Italian Latin Mathematics Music (K-12 certification with School of Music, Theatre & Dance—major only) Physical education (K-12 certification with Division of Kinesiology, K-12 major, 6-12 minor) Physics Political science Psychology (minor only) Social studies (major only) Sociology (minor only) Spanish undergraduate admission www.admissions.umich.edu Saxophone Trombone Trumpet Tuba Viola Violin Voice SCHOOL OF NURSING www.nursing.umich.edu/admissions 734.763.5985 or 800.458.8689 Fall term admission only. 1. You must apply to the College of LSA, the College of Engineering, or the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. The Ross School of Business will not accept applications for Preferred Admission from any other college within the University of Michigan. Thus, in STEP 3 under Plan of Study (question of the application), you must indicate either LSA, Engineering, or Music, Theatre & Dance. 2. In STEP 3 under Plan of Study (question of the application), you must indicate your desire to be considered for the Ross School of Business Preferred Admission Program. 3. You must submit an additional, separate essay answering the given question for the Ross School of Business Preferred Admission. Your objective in this essay should be to describe how your accomplishments, experiences, and goals separate you from other applicants. Application deadline: February 1, 2009 Degree offered: BS Nursing Sophomore transfer, Second Career Program, and RN Completion Program applicants must apply online at www.admissions.umich.edu. COLLEGE OF PHARMACY www.umich.edu/~pharmacy 734.764.7312 Degree offered: BS Pharmaceutical Sciences Preferred Admission Programs Decisions regarding preferred admission will not be released with your initial letter of admission. Please contact the School or College of interest to determine when decisions are released. If you choose not to apply at this time, you may apply directly to the Ross School of Business near the end of your freshman year. For details on this separate application process, please visit our website at www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/ Bba/AdmissionsCriteria.htm. Note: Decisions for the Ross School of Business Preferred Admission Program will be sent via email to the email address provided in your application. *Any applications submitted via hardcopy for this program may experience a delay in processing and/or decision notification from the Ross School of Business. Upper Level Programs Students are not able to begin in these programs as freshman. TAUBMAN COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE + URBAN PLANNING www.tcaup.umich.edu 734.615.0431 Degree offered: BS Architecture DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM www.dent.umich.edu/depts/pom/hygiene 734.763.3392 Degree offered: BS Dental Hygiene (sophomore transfers) Dental Hygiene Four-Year Degree Degree Completion Program (for RDH holders only) Degree Completion E-Learning (online) Degree Completion On-Campus STEPHEN M. ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS www.bus.umich.edu/admissions/bba 734.763.5796 Preferred admit freshman application deadline: January 5, 2009 The Stephen M. Ross School of Business very strongly encourages all freshman applying for preferred admission to complete the application online at www.admissions.umich.edu. Applications will only be accepted for fall term admission. Students admitted to U-M in Spring, Summer or Winter term will not be considered for Preferred Admission. There are three steps to complete in order to apply for Preferred Admission for the Ross School of Business. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION www.soe.umich.edu 734.764.7563 Degree offered: BA Education BS Education Dental Hygiene applicants must apply online at www.admissions.umich.edu. Programs of study: Elementary Language arts Mathematics Integrated science Social studies Fine arts (minor only) Secondary Arabic (major only) Biology Chemistry Computer science (minor only) Earth/Space science GERALD R. FORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY www.fordschool.umich.edu 734.764.0453 Degree offered: BA Public Policy (junior transfers) Public Policy applicants must apply online at www.admissions.umich.edu. Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1220 Student Activities Building 515 East Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 734.764.7433 fax 734.936.0740  application for freshman undergraduate admission www.admissions.umich.edu application form instructions Full legal name: This is your name as it appears on your birth certificate or passport. Use this name on all your correspondence and documents. Other names: List any other versions of your name that may appear on your academic records, test scores, or other documents, so that we can be sure your file is complete. plan to obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa, you must put a non-U.S. address in this section. Current U.S. street address: If you are a U.S. student currently living elsewhere than your permanent address, put that address here. If you are an international student holding or planning to obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa, and you are currently in the U.S., put that address here. Do not put P.O. Box addresses in this space! U.S. Social Security Number: Please include at this time to expedite receipt of financial aid. Current foreign address or U.S. P.O. Box: Use this space only for international mailing addresses that are different from your permanent address, or for U.S. P.O. Boxes. English proficiency: If you are not a native speaker of English, we require the following score ranges: 88–106 on the internet-based TOEFL (ibT) with section scores of at least 23 in listening, speaking, and reading, and in the 21 range in writing; 570–610 on the paperbased TOEFL with each section score of at least 57; 230–250 on the computer-based TOEFL with each section score of at least 23; 80–85 on the MELAB with each section score of at least 80; or 6.5–7.0 on the IELTS with each section score of at least 6.5. Note: The TSE is required with the computeror paper-based TOEFL for preferred admission Pharmacy applicants. Academic record: Your explanation of any irregularities in your academic record will help us view your achievements in the appropriate context. and This year’s courses: These sections are required for all applicants. and Conduct questions: All applicants must answer these questions. U-M ID: If you have received mailings from us, you will find your eight-digit U-M ID number printed on the address label above your name. If you did not receive this number, just leave this section blank. School or College: For information, see STEP 2 of the application instructions. Permanent email: We communicate frequently with our applicants through email. If you haven’t done so already, we recommend that you set up a separate email account for your college applications, and check it at least twice a week until you leave for college. Preferred Admission Program: For information, see STEP 1 and STEP 2 of the application instructions. A supplemental essay is required. Standardized exams: Put the month and year when you took or will take the exams—and then be sure to have your official scores sent to us directly from the testing agency. Rush scores are not processed on an expedited basis. Sign your application! We can’t process your application until you do! Permanent street address: Required for all students, both U.S. and international. If you are an international student and you hold or application completion checklist STEP 1: STEP 2: make sure you are a freshman! decide which school or college you would like to attend, and read carefully the instructions for applying fill out the application completely write your two short answers and one essay complete your application and sign your name! pay your application fee obtain your counselor recommendation obtain your core academic teacher recommendation STEP 3: STEP 4: STEP 5: STEP 6: STEP 7: STEP 8: ART & DESIGN APPLICANTS: In addition to Steps 1–8, fill out the School of Art & Design Request for Portfolio Review form obtain your arts professional or teacher recommendation INTERARTS PERFORMANCE APPLICANTS: fill out the Interarts Performance Request for Portfolio Review/Audition/Interview form obtain your arts professional recommendation MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE APPLICANTS: In addition to Steps 1–8, fill out completely the appropriate side of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Request for Audition/Interview form obtain your professional/teacher recommendation include your resume and repertoire list (if required) Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1220 Student Activities Building 515 East Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 734.764.7433 www.admissions.umich.edu  application for freshman undergraduate admission STEP 3: Fill out the application ABOUT YOU Full legal name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ last (family) first middle Other names (such as maiden names or English names): ________________________________________________________________________________________________ last first middle U.S. Social Security number: __________________________________________ Country of citizenship: ________________________________________ If you are a U.S. Permanent Resident: Alien Reg. Number: __________________________________________________ date issued: __________________________________________________ If you are not a U.S. Citizen, which U.S. visa type will you have while you are a student? ________________________________________________ U-M ID number (if known): ____________________________________________ Birth date: ____________________________________________________________ month/day/year Birth place: __________________________________________________________ city, state, country Gender: Female Male High school graduation date: __________________________________________ month/year ADDRESSES Permanent email: ____________________________________________________ Cell phone number: __________________________________________________ Permanent street address: (no foreign P.O. Boxes) ______________________________________________________________________ number city street Current U.S. street address: (if different from permanent address) ______________________________________________________________________ number city street ______________________________________________________________________ state zip __________________________ phone number ______________________________________________________________________ state zip valid from: ____________________ to: ____________________ month/year month/year __________________________ country ______________________________________ phone number valid since: __________________________ month/year Current foreign address or U.S. P.O. Box: (if different from permanent address) Please do not use abbreviations for foreign addresses. ______________________________________________________________________ number city street ______________________________________________________________________ state zip or postal code __________________________ country ______________________________________ phone number valid from: ____________________ to: ____________________ month/year month/year PLAN OF STUDY You are a: freshman Remember: all prospective transfer, re-admit, and cross-campus transfer students must apply online at www.admissions.umich.edu. U-M school or college: ______________________________ Area(s) of interest/program of study: ____________________________________________________________ When do you want to start? winter 2009 (Jan.–May) spring 2009 (May–June) summer 2009 (June–Aug.) fall 2009 (Sept.–Dec.) School of Music, Theatre & Dance and Dual Unit applicants only Degree program: BM BFA BMA BS BTA Instrument or concentration: __________________________________ Have you applied to U-M before? yes no If yes, what school or college? ________________________________ Term and year: ______________________________________________ Campus: residence hall Ann Arbor Dearborn Flint none Dual Unit applicants only Music/Engineering Music/LSA Music/RC Art/Engineering Art/Kinesiology Art/LSA Art/Music Art/Nursing Art/RC University housing preference: student-family housing Freshmen Preferred Admission applicants only Which program? ________________________________________________ For office use only: CNS ____________ GPA ____________ HSPR ____________ AP ______________ TS ______________ TT ______________ ALUM ______________  RESIDENCY Are you a Michigan Resident? yes, since______________ no application for freshman undergraduate admission • Your spouse, partner, or parent is in Michigan as a nonresident student, medical resident, fellow, or for military assignment or other temporary employment. • You are 24 years of age or younger and a parent lives outside the state of Michigan. • You are 24 years of age or younger and have attended or graduated from a high school outside the state of Michigan. • You have attended or graduated from an out-of-state high school and have been involved in educational pursuits for the majority of time since high school graduation. • You previously attended any U-M campus (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, or Flint) as a nonresident. Other circumstances may also require you to file a residency application. For residency questions, call the Residency Office at 734.764.1400. Filing deadlines for residency applications are September 30 for Fall term, January 31 for Winter term, and July 31 for Spring, Spring/Summer, and Summer terms. For residency guidelines and application forms, go to www.umich.edu/~regoff/resreg.html. If you answered “yes” and any of the following circumstances apply, you must file an Application for Resident Classification and be approved in order to qualify for in-state tuition: • You currently live outside the state of Michigan for any purpose, including, but not limited to, education, volunteer activities, military service, travel, employment. • You have attended or graduated from a college outside the state of Michigan. • You have been employed or domiciled outside the state of Michigan within the last 3 years. • You are not a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Alien (if you’re a Permanent Resident Alien, you must have a Permanent Resident Alien card). FAMILY INFORMATION Parent/Guardian ______________________________________________________ last name first name middle Alumni relations Immediate family members who attended the University of Michigan: ______________________________ name name Relationship to you: ____________________________________________________ High school graduate? Any college? yes yes no no Highest degree: __________________ ______________ relationship relationship ______________________ approximate dates attended approximate dates attended Employer: ____________________________________________________________ Occupation: __________________________________________________________ Michigan resident? yes last name ______________________________ ______________ ______________________ no first name middle Parent/Guardian ______________________________________________________ Relationship to you: ____________________________________________________ High school graduate? Any college? yes yes no no Highest degree: __________________ Note: We make admissions decisions separately from financial aid or scholarship decisions. Answering the following questions will not affect your consideration for financial aid or scholarships. Please estimate your family’s gross income for 2008 (optional): less than $25,000 $25,000–$49,999 $50,000–$74,999 $75,000–$99,999 more than $100,000 don’t know Employer: ____________________________________________________________ Occupation: __________________________________________________________ Michigan resident? yes no How many people depend on your family’s income (optional): ____________ Do you live in a single-parent home? yes no yes no don’t know Siblings name name name name Did any of your grandparents attend college? ____ age ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ____________________________ school attending or occupation (if any) ____ age ____________________________ school attending or occupation (if any) If applicable, please tell us about anything you regularly do to provide significant support for your family, either by working, by providing care for family members, or through other work that you do at home. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____ age ____________________________ school attending or occupation (if any) ____ age ____________________________ school attending or occupation (if any) MORE ABOUT YOU Race/ethnicity (optional) This information is being collected for the purposes of State and Federal reporting requirements as well as for statistical purposes. It is not used in the admissions process and will have no bearing on your admissions status. What is your native language? English Another language, please specify: ____________________________________ Two different languages (you are bilingual), please specify: ____________________________________________________________________ Which best describes you: African-American/Black (not of Hispanic origin) Asian/Pacific Islander (including the Indian subcontinent) Caucasian/White (not of Hispanic origin, but having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East) Hispanic/Latino (Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race) Native American/ Alaskan Tribe you are enrolled in: ____________________________________________ Race not included above Please specify: ____________________________________________________ If you selected “another language” or “two different languages” and you have attended school in an English speaking country, please provide details below. Include country, dates schooled there, and any related comments. __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Are you a U.S. veteran? yes no Are you multi-racial or multi-ethnic? Please specify: ______________________________________________________________________ I authorize the release of my academic, demographic, and financial information on file with the University to alumni clubs and other organizations that may consider me for scholarships. yes no  SCHOOL INFORMATION What high schools, colleges, and universities have you attended starting with 9th grade? (If more than one, put current first. Please provide transcripts from all of these schools.) ____________________________________ name of school name of school name of school name of school application for freshman undergraduate admission ______________________________________________________ complete address complete address ______________ month/year entered month/year entered ______________ ______________ ______________ month/year departed month/year departed ________ __________ grade level grade level ACT/SAT code ACT/SAT code ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ complete address complete address ______________ ______________ month/year entered month/year entered ________ __________ ________ __________ grade level grade level ACT/SAT code ACT/SAT code month/year departed month/year departed ______________________________________________________ ______________ ______________ ________ __________ Name and email of teacher providing recommendation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ name name email email Name and email of counselor providing recommendation: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ TESTING When did you or will you take the standardized exams? List all dates. with writing with writing Subject Tests ACT SAT ____________ month/year ____________ month/year ____________ month/year ____________ month/year IB ____________________________ subject subject level month/year ____________________________ subject level month/year ____________ month/year ____________ month/year ____________ month/year ____________ month/year ____________________________ level month/year ____________________________ subject level month/year SAT ____________________________ subject month/year ____________________________ subject month/year ____________________________ subject level month/year ____________________________ subject level month/year ____________________________ subject month/year ____________________________ subject month/year English Proficiency (required for non-native speakers of English) TOEFL MELAB IELTS ____________________________ month/year month/year month/year AP ____________________________ subject subject month/year month/year ____________________________ subject subject month/year month/year ____________________________ month/year month/year month/year ____________________________ A-Level ____________________________ subject subject month/year ____________________________ ____________________________ subject month/year ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ TSE (for preferred admission Pharmacy applicants) ____________________________ month/year ____________________________ month/year ____________________________ subject month/year ____________________________ month/year COURSEWORK Summary of academic courses you have taken in grades 9–12. total number of courses taken number of honors courses number of AP/IB courses Does your school have block scheduling? What courses are you taking this term?* Term begin date ________________ month/year yes no Term end date ______________________ month/year English Mathematics Natural Science ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ School English Mathematics Natural Science Foreign Language ______________________________________________________________ course credit hours __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ History/Social Science ____________ Foreign Language ____________ Computer Programming ____________ Fine Arts ____________ History/Social Science __________________________________ Other __________________________________ Is there anything in your academic record you should explain? (For example, periods of time spent out of school, a failing grade, or not completing yes no the minimum required coursework for admission) What courses are you taking next term(s)?* Term begin date ________________ month/year If yes, please explain: __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Term end date ______________________ month/year School English ______________________________________________________________ course credit hours __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Mathematics Natural Science Foreign Language History/Social Science __________________________________ Other __________________________________ Which schedule does your school use? Semesters Trimesters Quarters Please attach a separate sheet if needed. * You must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if your schedule changes.  ACTIVITIES What do you do when you’re not in class? application for freshman undergraduate admission Tell us about your activities: clubs, internships, lessons, volunteering, summer work, hobbies. . . . Rank them in order of the time you spend on the activity. Activity Circle grade/years of participation Approximate hours per week Approximate weeks per year Position held or honors won 1. ______________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________________ 4. ______________________________________________________ 5. ______________________________________________________ 6. ______________________________________________________ 7. ______________________________________________________ 8. ______________________________________________________ 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ If you could only do one of the activities above, which one would you keep doing? Why? AWARDS List, in order of importance to you, any awards and honors you have achieved in the last three years. Date received (month/year) *Please choose from the following categories: Award category* Award title and description Leadership/Honors Music/Fine Arts Foreign Language English/Writing Mathematics Other History/Social Science Natural Science Athletics Business Community Service ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Job during the school year: ____________________________________ Dates employed: ____________________________________________ Place of employment: __________________________________________ Hours per week: ______________________________________________  STEP 4: Write your two short answers and one essay SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS PART 1 ALL APPLICANTS must answer the following question. application for freshman undergraduate admission Type or print your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure your name and the question text are on each sheet of paper you include. (approximately 250 words) [A] “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. PART 2 ALL APPLICANTS must answer one of the following questions. Please answer only the question for the school or college to which you are applying. Type or print your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure your name and the question text are on each sheet of paper you include. (approximately 250 words) DUAL UNIT APPLICANTS must answer two of the following questions. Please answer only the questions for the schools or colleges to which you are applying. Type or print your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure your name and the question text are on each sheet of paper you include. (approximately 250 words each) [E] College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) What led you to choose the area(s) of academic interest that you have listed in your application to the University of Michigan? If you are undecided, what areas are you most interested in, and why? - [A] School of Art & Design What experiences and aspirations have influenced your decision to apply to the University of Michigan School of Art & Design? Discuss the attributes of this particular BFA program which make it the best choice for you. [B] College of Engineering Please describe your interests and aspirations in engineering. What experiences have influenced you? [F] School of Music, Theatre & Dance As you prepare to pursue a career in music, theatre or dance, what are your thoughts on the relationship between the arts and today’s society? How relevant has your art been to your community and to you? [C] Interarts Performance What experiences and aspirations have influenced your decision to apply to the University of Michigan's Interarts Performance program? Discuss the attributes of this interdisciplinary program which make it the best choice for you. [G] School of Nursing Describe why you want to be a nurse. Include your specific experiences and abilities related to health care that will make you a good candidate for the nursing profession. Also describe your understanding of nursing's role in health care and how you see yourself embodying these roles. [D] Kinesiology Why is kinesiology the right choice for you? What do you plan to study and how does that tie in with your career aspirations? ESSAY ALL APPLICANTS must answer one of the following questions, either [A], [B], or [C]. Type or print your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure your name and the question text are on each sheet of paper you include. (approximately 500 words) [A] Describe a setback that you have faced.How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react? [B] Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed? [C] Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you. PREFERRED ADMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY ONLY FOR APPLICANTS who have applied for a PREFERRED ADMISSION PROGRAM In addition to the essay above, please answer only the question for the school or college to which you are applying. Type or print your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure your name and the question text are on each sheet of paper you include. (approximately 500 words) For more information on Preferred Admission Programs, please see STEP 1. [A] Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, School of Education, School of Information, College of Pharmacy, and School of Social Work For what reasons do you wish to be considered for Preferred Admission to your school or college of interest? What are your career goals and how will Preferred Admission to your school or college help you achieve these goals? [B] Stephen M. Ross School of Business Based on your accomplishments, experiences, and goals, tell us why you want to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at the Ross School of Business and how all that you describe will contribute to your success in the program.  application for freshman undergraduate admission STEP 5: Complete the application and sign your name Have you ever been expelled, suspended, or placed on probation by any secondary school or college you have attended, for reasons of academic dishonesty or because of an offense that harmed or had the potential to harm others? yes no Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, or found to be delinquent by a juvenile court, or are there any such charges pending against you yes no at this time? If you answered yes to either of the above two questions you must submit a detailed statement of explanation on a separate sheet of paper. By my signature, I certify that all the answers I have given on this application are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that the essays represent my own work. I understand that falsification or omission of information or credentials may result in the revocation of admission. Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Regents of the University Julia Donovan Darlow, Ann Arbor Laurence B. Deitch, Bingham Farms Olivia P. Maynard, Goodrich Rebecca McGowan, Ann Arbor Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park S. Martin Taylor, Grosse Pointe Farms Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor Mary Sue Coleman, ex officio Nondiscrimination Policy Statement The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 481091432, 734-763-0235, TTY 734-647-1388. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817. Campus Safety Each year, the University of Michigan prepares an “Annual Security Report.” The report includes detailed information on campus safety and security policies, procedures, and programs, including information on: emergency services, security telephone numbers, sexual assault policy, stalking laws, handling obscene phone calls, sexual harassment policy, dealing with workplace violence and threats, police agencies, health services, counseling services, safe transportation after dark, safety tips, and alcohol and drug policies and programs. The report also includes statistics concerning crimes on campus. If you would like to receive a complete copy, please call the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety at 734.763.3434. Temporary visa holders will be required to purchase the mandatory University Health Insurance Policy at the International Center upon arrival.  STEP 6: Pay your application fee APPLICATION FEE UNITED STATES: INTERNATIONAL: Payment of the application fee is required for your application to be processed. The application fee is non-refundable. $40.00 $55.00 If your current mailing address is within the United States. last (family) first application for freshman undergraduate admission Student name: ________________________________________________________________________________________ middle Social Security #: ______________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________________ U-M ID # (if known): ________________________________ Application fee method of payment: Credit card Visa MasterCard Discover Check Staple your check here. Domestic applicants only Made payable to University of Michigan If your current mailing address is outside the United States. We are unable to accept checks from international applicants. Please include a credit card number with this card. SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE: Fee waiver (U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents only) ACT/SAT Waiver form Official letter from high school counselor Other: ______________________________ Date: ________________ Batch # ______________ Phase 1 entered by: __________ Fee clerk: __________________ $75.00 If you are applying to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, regardless of address. Card #:______________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________________________ DUAL UNIT: $75.00 If you are applying to Music/Art; Music/LSA; Music/RC; or Music/Engineering, regardless of address. DUAL UNIT: $40.00 For office use only If you are applying to Art/LSA, Art/Engineering, Art/Nursing, Art/Kinesiology, Art/RC or Interarts Performance, regardless of address. Freshman Dual International Music, Theatre & Dance If you have questions concerning fee waivers and/or application fees, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 734.764.6159, prior to submitting your application. DO NOT REMOVE THIS CARD FROM BOOKLET Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1220 Student Activities Building 515 East Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 734.764.7433 fax 734.936.0740 freshman  application for admission undergraduate www.admissions.umich.edu STEP 7: Obtain your counselor recommendation COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION Instructions for the student—Complete PART 1, and submit this form to your guidance counselor or principal to complete the remaining sections. Provide the counselor with a stamped envelope addressed to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 1220 Student Activities Building, 515 East Jefferson St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316. The counselor may either return the recommendation to you in the sealed envelope, or mail it in to us separately. PART 1 To be filled out by the student Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ last first middle Social Security number: __________________________ Gender: ______________________ Zip code:____________ U-M ID number (if known): ________________________________________________ Birth date: __________________________ month/day/year High school name: __________________________________________________ City:__________________________________ State: ____________ University of Michigan school or college you are applying to: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Instructions for the counselor—Complete PARTS 2, 3, and 4. After completion, sign and return with this student’s high school transcript, a copy of his/her senior schedule, and a high school profile (if available). You may fill out the recommendation form and/or include a separate letter of recommendation. PART 2 To be filled out by the counselor CLASS RANK AND GPA This student’s graduation date: ________________ month/year I support the need for an application fee waiver. How rigorous has this student’s academic program been, within the context of opportunities available at your school? outstanding in all areas rigorous in some areas (comment below) above average in all areas above average in some areas (comment below) average in all areas average in some areas (comment below) below average This student ranks ________ in a class of __________ We do not rank. If precise rank is unavailable, indicate decile or percentile rank from the top __________ Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ How many other students share this rank? __________ How many rank above this student? What is this student’s GPA? __________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain your grading scale: ______________________________________________________________________________________ weighted: ____ / ____ unweighted: ____ / ____ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Has the student ever been placed on probation or dismissed from school for academic or disciplinary reasons or incurred other formal disciplinary action? Yes No What is the highest GPA in the class? ____ / ____ Rank and GPA cover a period from ________________ month/year month/year to ________________ CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY Please assess the personal qualities of this student by checking the most appropriate box for each item listed below. insufficient basis for judgement exceptional (one of the top few ever encountered) outstanding (top 5% this year) excellent (top 10% this year) good (above average) average below average How long have you known this student? ______________________________________________ Do you know of any socio-economic, personal, or educational circumstance that may have affected this student’s academic achievement, either positively or negatively? Yes No Please comment: ______________________________________ Academic motivation Academic potential Extracurricular involvement Commitment to service Leadership ability Ability to interact w/different groups Positive impact on others Respect accorded by faculty Respect accorded by peers Independence and initiative Character and academic integrity Sense of responsibility Overall ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Is the applicant’s academic record a true reflection of his/her ability? Yes No Please comment: ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________  PART 3 To be filled out by the counselor application for freshman undergraduate admission HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION If more than one student from your high school is applying to the University of Michigan, please feel free to copy this side of the form so that you don’t have to rewrite the high school information for each student. Only the information in Parts 1 and 2 will vary by student. High school name: ______________________________________________ Public School website: ______________________________________________ Private How does your high school designate the following courses on your transcript? Advanced Placement: ____________ International Baccalaureate: Honors: ____________ ____________ Last year’s school average ACT score: Composite: __________ Last year’s school average SAT score: Critical Reading: ________ Math:________________ Writing: ____________ Total: ________________ Total number of courses offered: Advanced Placement: ____________ International Baccalaureate: ____________ Of this student’s graduating class approximately __________ % plan to attend a four-year college Accredited by: __________________________________ ACT/SAT H.S. code: ______________________ Number of honors courses offered (other than AP/IB Courses): ____________ Does your school have a community service requirement? Yes No __________ % plan to attend a two-year college Grade required for passing: ______________________ Does your school use a block schedule? Yes No If yes, what type? __________________________ If yes, what is the requirement and has this student met or surpassed it? ________________________________________________________________________________________________ PART 4 To be filled out by the counselor COUNSELOR INFORMATION Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Fax: __________________________________________ Full Mailing Address of High School: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ School Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature:__________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________ Please attach your high school profile, if available. If you are not writing a letter of recommendation, please consider giving us a few bullet points of information regarding the student’s potential for academic success: his/her involvement in school and community activities; a description of his/her personal qualities such as level of academic maturity, appreciation for diversity, and leadership qualities; or any other information that you believe might give us a favorable impression of your student. If the applicant uses our online application, you may complete this recommendation online. Please direct your student to www.admissions.umich.edu/applying to get started! Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1220 Student Activities Building 515 East Jefferson Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 734.764.7433 fax 734.936.0740  application for freshman undergraduate admission www.admissions.umich.edu STEP 8: Obtain your core academic teacher recommendation CORE ACADEMIC TEACHER RECOMMENDATION Instructions for the student—Complete PART 1, and submit this form to one of your teachers in a core academic subject (English, math, science, history or social science, foreign language, or computer programming, but NOT fine arts, athletics, religion, or business). Students applying to the School of Art & Design, Interarts Performance, or the School of Music, Theatre & Dance must submit an additional arts teacher or professional recommendation. If possible, choose a teacher who knows you well. Provide the teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 1220 Student Activities Building, 515 East Jefferson St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316. The teacher may either return the recommendation to you in the sealed envelope, or mail it in to us separately. PART 1 To be filled out by the student Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ last first middle Social Security number: __________________________ Gender: ______________________ Zip code:____________ U-M ID number (if known): ________________________________________________ Birth date: __________________________ month/day/year High school name: __________________________________________________ City:__________________________________ State: ____________ University of Michigan school or college you are applying to: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Subject taught by recommending teacher: English math science history/social science foreign language computer programming Instructions for the teacher—Complete PARTS 2, 3 and 4. Your evaluation of the applicant’s academic performance and potential and of his/her personal qualities will help us select a well-rounded freshman class for next year. Please complete the chart below, and either write your comments in the space provided or enclose a separate letter of reference. Please enclose this form and any separate sheets in a sealed envelope, and write your signature over the sealed flap. You may then either return the sealed envelope to the student, or mail it to us at: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 1220 Student Activities Building, 515 East Jefferson St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316. PART 2 To be filled out by the teacher Teacher’s name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________________ How long have you been teaching? __________________________________________ How long have you known this student? ______________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________ In what core academic subject(s) have you taught this student? __________________________________________________________________________ PART 3 To be filled out by the teacher CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY Please assess the personal qualities of this student by checking the most appropriate box for each item listed below. insufficient basis for judgement exceptional (one of the top few ever encountered) outstanding (top 5% this year) excellent (top 10% this year) good (above average) average below average Academic motivation Academic potential Creativity and original thinking Writing skills Discussion skills Work ethic Leadership ability Ability to interact w/different groups Positive impact on others Respect accorded by faculty Respect accorded by peers Independence and initiative Character and integrity Reaction to criticism Reaction to setback Sense of responsibility Overall  PART 4 To be filled out by the teacher. You may use the space below or enclose a separate letter. application for freshman undergraduate admission LETTER OF REFERENCE Please tell us about this student and his or her work. Feel free to address any qualities you wish, but you may also consider discussing some of the qualities listed in the previous section in more detail. We would like your views on this student’s intellectual and academic abilities, and we would also like to know about any personal circumstances, unusual accomplishments, or obstacles overcome that make this student exceptional. If the applicant uses our online application, you may complete this recommendation online. Please direct your student to www.admissions.umich.edu/applying to get started!  SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE APPLICANTS ONLY Dance, Musical Theatre and Theatre Programs Request for Audition/Interview Fill out this form if you are applying to one of the following programs: Dance Musical Theatre Theatre Design and Production Theatre Performance (acting/directing) Theatre Arts application for freshman undergraduate admission 2290 Moore Building 1100 Baits Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085 School of Music, Theatre & Dance application materials are received and processed by two different University offices and must be submitted to the appropriate office by the deadlines listed below. Errors in submission of your materials will significantly delay the processing and review of your application. A live audition/interview is required for each of these programs with the exception of the Bachelor of Theatre Arts, which only requires a writing sample. Refer to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance brochures or website for details regarding requirements for your specific degree program. After your application is processed and academic reviews are completed by both offices, you will receive an email/written confirmation of your audition/interview date. An approval to audition will be made approximately six weeks after submission and upon favorable review of the following materials: Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Michigan application short answers and essay test scores transcripts high school counselor form academic teacher recommendation form Music applicants: complete the reverse side of this form only. School of Music, Theatre & Dance Office of Admissions request for audition/interview form professional résumé music/arts-related teacher recommendation letter repertoire list (Musical Theatre applicants only) writing sample (Bachelor of Theatre Arts applicants only) PART A GENERAL INFORMATION Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ last first middle U-M ID number: __________________________ Social Security number: ____________________ Gender: Female Male Address (September–May): __________________________________________ number city street Term of Entrance/Year: ________________ Degree Level: Freshman Re-Admit Transfer Cross-campus transfer List the works you will perform for your audition. Audition requirements are listed in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance brochures and on the website. Dance applicants should indicate their two-minute solo, if known. Submit with this form a résumé (including names of private teachers) using the guidelines found in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance brochures and on the website. Musical Theatre applicants specify repertoire as “voice, monologue.” Current School of Music, Theatre & Dance student __________________________________________ state zip Degree: __________________________________ Program of Study: ________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Birth date: __________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Cell phone: ________________________________ Email (confirmations will be sent): __________________________________________ Alt. Email: __________________________________ Concentration (Theatre applicants only): __________________________________ Voice Type (Musical Theatre applicants only)—SATB: __________________________________________ Name of performing arts teacher who will submit a recommendation on your behalf: __________________________________________ DEADLINES The deadline for receipt of your application materials depends on your audition/interview date: Audition/interview date Deadline Merit scholarship deadline: application materials submitted by December 1, audition completed by March 6. All students who meet these deadlines are considered for School of Music, Theatre & Dance merit scholarships; notification letters will be mailed in early April. Musical Theatre: Please submit application materials using the deadline dates listed to the left, and select first and second choice of dates from the list below. Transfer applicants must audition in Ann Arbor. Theatre: Please submit application materials using the deadline dates listed to the left. All Theatre applicants, except applicants for the Bachelor of Theatre Arts, must have a live audition and/or interview. Dance: Please submit application materials using the deadlines listed to the left. All Dance applicants must have a live audition and/or interview. Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Dance applicants applying to more than one of these programs: Due to the extensive nature of these auditions, it is not possible to audition in Ann Arbor for more than one program on any single date. Please indicate different dates for each program. Exception: Musical Theatre and Voice Performance. November audition/interview January audition/interview February audition/interview Early March audition/interview March 27 audition/interview September 15 November 1 December 1 December 1 January 15 (December 1 for Musical Theatre) PART B AUDITION/INTERVIEW Please rank your 1st and 2nd choice of dates (If your choices include both an Ann Arbor and a regional date, please include both in your ranking.) Musical Theatre Ann Arbor Auditions November 21, 2008 January 9, 2009 January 23, 2009 January 30, 2009 February 6, 2009 March 6, 2009 March 27, 2009 Regional Auditions Chicago: February 2, 2009 Chicago: February 3, 2009 New York: February 28, 2009 Theatre Design and Production Ann Arbor Auditions/Interviews December 5, 2008 January 16, 2009 February 6, 2009 March 6, 2009 March 27, 2009 Theatre Performance Please check one: Dance Ann Arbor Auditions November 21, 2008 January 16, 2009 January 30, 2009 March 6, 2009 Acting Directing Ann Arbor Auditions/Interviews December 5, 2008 January 16, 2009 February 13, 2009 March 13, 2009 Regional Auditions/Interviews New York: January 31, 2009 New York: February 1, 2009 Chicago: February 3, 2009 Chicago: February 4, 2009 Los Angeles: February 7, 2009 Los Angeles: February 8, 2009 Interarts Performance Ann Arbor Auditions/Interviews December 5, 2008 January 16, 2009  SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE APPLICANTS ONLY Music Programs Request for Audition/Interview Fill out this form if you are applying to one of the following programs: Choral Music Education Composition Instrumental Music Education Jazz and Contemplative Studies Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation Jazz Studies Musicology Music Theory Performing Arts Technology Sound Engineering (BS) Performance Performance with Teacher Certification application for freshman undergraduate admission 2290 Moore Building 1100 Baits Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085 School of Music, Theatre & Dance application materials are received and processed by two different University offices and must be submitted to the appropriate office by the deadline listed below. Errors in submission of your materials will significantly delay the processing and review of your application. Each applicant to a School of Music, Theatre & Dance program must complete an audition and/or interview, either in person or by recording; several programs require additional materials such as a portfolio or writing sample. Refer to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance brochures or website for details regarding requirements for your specific degree program and instrument. Once your application is processed and academic reviews are completed by both offices, you will receive an email/written confirmation of your audition/interview date. An approval to audition will be made approximately six weeks after submission and upon favorable review of the following materials: Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Michigan application short answers and essay test scores transcripts high school counselor form academic teacher recommendation form School of Music, Theatre & Dance Office of Admissions request for audition/interview form music résumé and repertoire list music teacher recommendation letter composition portfolio (composition applicants only) portfolio/writing sample (music theory and musicology applicants only) technology portfolio (performing arts technology applicants only) audition recording (if applicable) Musical Theatre, Theatre and Dance applicants: complete the reverse side of this form only. PART A GENERAL INFORMATION Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ last first middle U-M ID number: __________________________ Social Security number: ____________________ Gender: Female Male Address (September–May): __________________________________________ number city street Degree Level: Freshman Re-admit Transfer Cross-campus transfer List the works you will perform for your audition. Audition requirements are listed in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance brochures and on the website. Submit with this form a résumé (including names of private teachers) and repertoire list using the guidelines found in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance brochures and on the website. Current School of Music, Theatre & Dance student Degree: __________________________________ Program of Study: ________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ state zip Birth date: __________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Cell phone: ________________________________ Email (confirmations will be sent): __________________________________________ Alt. email: __________________________________ Principal Instrument/Voice Type (SATB): __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Voice applicants check one: Please provide an accompanist for my Ann Arbor audition. I will provide my own accompanist. Accompanist’s name: ________________________ Years of private study:______________________ Name of music teacher (current teacher preferred) who will submit a recommendation: __________________________________________ Term of Entrance/Year: ________________ DEADLINES The deadline for receipt of your application materials depends on your audition/interview date: Audition/interview date Deadline Merit scholarship deadline: application materials submitted by December 1, audition completed by March 6 or tape submitted by January 15. (All students who meet these deadlines are considered for School of Music, Theatre & Dance merit scholarships; notification letters will be mailed in early April.) Final application deadline: all materials submitted by January 15, audition/interview completed by March 27 or recording submitted by March 1 (no scholarship consideration) Composition: composition portfolio submitted by December 1. Performing Arts Technology: portfolio submitted by December 1. Music Theory/Musicology: writing sample/portfolio submitted at least six weeks prior to interview/audition November/December audition/interview January audition/interview February audition/interview March 6 audition/interview March 27 audition/interview September 15 November 1 December 1 December 1 January 15 PART B AUDITION/INTERVIEW Please rank your 1st and 2nd choice of dates (If your choices include both an Ann Arbor and a regional date, please include both in your ranking.) Ann Arbor Auditions/Interviews: Applicants to Regional auditions: If you are unable to come to Ann Arbor Recorded Auditions: Applicants living 300 miles or more composition, all jazz programs, music education, musicology, music theory, performing arts technology (PAT), performance, and performance with teacher certification should request an audition date from the list below. for an audition, you may audition at one of three regional sites. Organ, percussion, and jazz auditions cannot be accommodated at regional sites. Faculty members are not present at regional auditions. Accompanists, which are required for voice auditions, are not provided at regional sites. from Ann Arbor, and unable to perform a live audition in Ann Arbor or at one of the regional sites, can submit an unedited recorded audition. While a live audition is highly preferred, especially for merit-based scholarship consideration, we understand that this is not always possible. The percussion and piano departments require a DVD or VHS videotape; all other music departments will accept a CD or DVD. The audition repertoire requirements are the same as those listed in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance brochures and on the website. Read this information carefully and prepare the highest quality recording possible. Mark the recording and its cover with your name, U-M ID number, degree level, program, instrument, and recorded selections. I will apply by December 1 and submit my recording by January 15. I will apply by February 1 and submit my recording by March 1. November 21, 2008 (no flute, oboe, percussion) January 9, 2009 (only voice, including music education) January 16, 2009 (no bassoon, clarinet, oboe, percussion) January 30, 2009 (only clarinet, oboe, piano, strings, and voice, including music education) Los Angeles: February 1, 2009 New York: February 7, 2009 Houston: February 9, 2009 February 6, 2009 (only jazz, percussion, piano, strings, and voice, including music education) February 13, 2009 (no jazz) February 19, 2009 (only percussion) March 6, 2009 (no percussion) March 27, 2009 (no euphonium, horn, percussion, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba) Office of Undergraduate Admissions www.admissions.umich.edu  application for freshman 734.764.7433 | fax 734.936.0740 undergraduate admission ARTS RECOMMENDATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION Instructions for the student – Detach form, complete Part 1, and submit this form to one of your teachers who knows you well in an arts-related capacity. For applicants to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, provide the teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to: Office of Admissions, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, 1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085. For applicants to the School of Art & Design or Interarts Performance, provide the teacher with a stamped envelope addressed to: Undergraduate Admissions, School of Art & Design, 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069. PART 1 To be filled out by the applicant Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ last first middle UMID: ___________________________________________________________________ Date of birth: ______________________________________________________________ Social Security Number: __________________________________________________ Gender: ____________________________________________________________________ Proposed Program of Study: ______________________________________________ Instrument/Voice Type (SATB): ______________________________________________ I waive I do not waive my right to review my teacher’s recommendation Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PART 2 To be filled out by the recommender The person named above is applying for undergraduate study in music, theatre, musical theatre, or dance; art and design; or the interdisciplinary program in interarts performace and has requested that your evaluation be included as part of the information on which our admission decision will be made. Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this applicant (if admitted and enrolled) will have access to the information provided unless he or she has waived the right to access by signing the statement above. Teacher’s name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________________ Position/Title: ______________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Capacity in which you have known the applicant? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PART 3 To be filled out by the recommender. You may use the space below or enclose a separate letter. LETTER OF REFERENCE Please indicate the undergraduate unit for which you are recommending this student: Interarts Performance School of Art & Design School of Music, Theatre & Dance Please use the space provided to describe the applicant’s artistic ability and potential, personal character, and capacity to achieve in the academic and professional environment at the University of Michigan. Please include any information you feel would be relevant.  Arts Teacher Recommendation (continued) application for freshman undergraduate admission Teacher Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________ Please print this form, place it in an envelope, and sign your name across the seal. For applicants to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, send it to: Office of Admissions, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, 1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085. For applicants to the School of Art & Design or Interarts Performance, send it to: Undergraduate Admissions, School of Art & Design, 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069. This recommendation is due December 1st for applicants to the School of Music, Theatre & Dance and Interarts Performance. This recommendation is due February 1st for applicants to the School of Art & Design.  SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN APPLICANTS ONLY Request for Portfolio Review Form DEADLINES: The deadline for all application materials is February 1, 2009. application for freshman undergraduate admission 2038 Art & Architecture Building 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069 Undergraduate application to the University of Michigan School of Art & Design is a two-part process. Prospective students submit an application to the University Office of Undergraduate Admissions and submit a portfolio to the School of Art & Design for review. Errors in the submission of your materials may delay the processing and review of your application. After the Office of Undergraduate Admissions reviews academic performance and the School of Art & Design reviews the portfolio, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions notifies students regarding the admissions decision. Prospective students who have questions may call 734.764.0397, email undergrad-artdesign@umich.edu, or refer to the A&D website at www.art-design.umich.edu/ admissions/ugrad. Prospective students are also encouraged to visit our North Campus facilities. Please call 734.764.0397 for an appointment. Submit the following materials to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Michigan application short answers and essays test scores transcript(s) high school counselor form academic teacher recommendation form Submit the following materials to the School of Art & Design Admission Office request for portfolio review form art teacher recommendation PART A GENERAL INFORMATION Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ last first middle U-M ID number: __________________________ Social Security number: ____________________ Gender: Female Male Address (September–May): __________________________________________ number city street Phone: ____________________________________ Cell phone: ________________________________ Email (confirmations will be sent): __________________________________________ Alt. Email: __________________________________ Term/year of entrance: ____________________ Degree Level: Freshman Re-admit Transfer Cross-campus transfer Name of art teacher who will submit a recommendation on your behalf: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ state zip Degree: __________________________________ Program of Study: ________________________ __________________________________________ Birth date: __________________________ PART B SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN PORTFOLIO REVIEW POLICY AND PROCEDURE The deadline for portfolio reviews is February 1, 2009. Applicants may submit portfolios in one of four ways. Please indicate how you plan to submit your portfolio: On Campus Attend a Portfolio Day in Ann Arbor. Portfolio Days include an information session, tours of the A&D facilities, and a personal interview and portfolio review with faculty. Call 734.764.0397 to schedule your review. · Sunday, September 28, 2008 · Sunday, October 12, 2008 · Saturday, October 18, 2008 · Saturday, October 25, 2008 · Saturday, November 8, 2008 · Saturday, November 22, 2008 · Saturday, December 6, 2008 · Saturday, December 13, 2008 · Saturday, January 10, 2009 · Saturday, January 17, 2009 · Saturday, January 24, 2009 · Saturday, January 31, 2009 Off Campus Attend a National Portfolio Day event in the U.S. No reservation necessary. See the National Portfolio Day Association website for details at www.portfolioday.net · October 11, 2008, Austin, TX · October 12, 2008, Dallas, TX · October 26, 2008, Chicago, IL · November 1, 2008, Grand Rapids, MI · November 9, 2008, Boston, MA · November 15, 2008, New York, NY · November 23, 2008, Philadelphia, PA · December 6, 2008, Washington, D.C. · December 7, 2008, Baltimore, MD · January 18, 2009, Laguna Beach, CA · January 24, 2009, Miami, FL · January 25, 2009, Sarasota, FL By website Email the url for your website to a&d@umich.edu. By mail Send slides, photographs, and/or electronic media. Send a mail portfolio to Undergraduate Admissions Committee, School of Art & Design Academic Services Office, 2038 Art & Architecture Building, 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069. For a mail portfolio of digital images, follow these requirements: Format images as jpeg (.jpg) files. Save no larger than 1000 pixels wide x 800 pixels high. Larger images will not be reviewed. Save images on a regular CD-ROM (not CD-RW, VCD, mixed media, Audio CD, or DVD). Include a typed, numbered list that identifies each image by title, date, medium, size, and other appropriate information. General portfolio guidelines: Include 15 to 20 items representing work completed both in and outside of art classes. For a portfolio review by mail, include a reference sheet with your name, address, and social security number. Include media, size, and date. Number your entries to correspond to the reference sheet. Work in a digital format must be stand-alone work that does not require installation of your software on a School of Art & Design computer. Video work must be original video work or documentation of performance art, not documentation of static work such as painting and sculpture. Include a self-addressed mailer with postage if you want your portfolio returned. For transfer students, advanced standing will be dependent upon evaluation of your collegelevel studio courses. What type of work should I submit for a portfolio review? Include representative work in a variety of media to indicate your range of experiences. Include only your best work—work that demonstrates media skills as well as evidence of creativity, imagination, and risktaking. Every portfolio varies, however the following are expected in a competitive portfolio: Drawings from direct observation. If you have in the past copied from photographs or other flat copy, you can improve your portfolio with drawings from observation. Include a sketchbook or individual sketches along with finished drawings. Include works that convey your strengths and interests in other 2-D media (for example: fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, and mixed media); 3-D media (for example: ceramics, metalwork, sculpture, and installations); electronic media (for example: computer, video, sound, and audio), and performance, conceptual, or other work not easy to categorize.  application for freshman undergraduate admission  INTERARTS PERFORMANCE APPLICANTS ONLY Request for Portfolio Review/Audition/Interview application for freshman undergraduate admission 2038 Art & Architecture Building 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069 Undergraduate application to the University of Michigan Interarts Performance program is a three-part process. Prospective students 1) submit an application to the University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions and spend two days on campus for 2) a portfolio review in the School of Art & Design and 3) an audition in the Department of Theatre and Drama in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Applicants also interview with Interarts Performance faculty and must be prepared to discuss their experience in both fields and their reasons for choosing this degree. Only two dates are available for reviews and auditions as indicated below. Errors in the submission of materials may delay the processing and review of an application. After the Admissions Office reviews academic performance and the portfolio review and audition are completed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions notifies the student regarding the admission decision. Prospective students who have questions may call 734.764.0397, email undergrad-artdesign@umich.edu, or refer to the A&D website at www.art-design.umich.edu/admissions/ugrad. Submit the following materials to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Michigan application short answers and essays test scores transcript(s) high school counselor form academic teacher recommendation form Submit the following materials to the School of Art & Design Admission Office request for portfolio review/audition/interview form art/acting teacher recommendation PART A GENERAL INFORMATION Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ last first middle U-M ID number: __________________________ Social Security number: ____________________ Gender: Female Male Address (September–May): __________________________________________ number city street Phone: ____________________________________ Cell phone: ________________________________ Email (confirmations will be sent): __________________________________________ Alt. Email: __________________________________ Term/year of entrance: ____________________ Name of art teacher who will submit a recommendation on your behalf: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ state zip Degree: __________________________________ Program of Study: ________________________ __________________________________________ Birth date: __________________________ PART B INTERARTS PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO REVIEW AND AUDITION POLICY AND PROCEDURE There are only two Interarts Performance two-day events for portfolio reviews/auditions; each carries its own deadline for submission of application materials as indicated below: Application deadline: · October 15, 2008 · December 1, 2008 Corresponding portfolio review/audition: · Friday and Saturday, December 5-6, 2008 · Friday and Saturday, January 16-17, 2009 General portfolio guidelines: Include 15 to 20 items representing work completed both in and outside of art classes. Work in a digital format must be stand-alone work that does not require installation of your software on a School of Art & Design computer. Video work must be original video work or documentation of performance art, not documentation of static work such as painting and sculpture. What type of work should I submit for a portfolio review? Include representative work in a variety of media to indicate your range of experiences. Include only your best work—work that demonstrates media skills as well as evidence of creativity, imagination, and risktaking. Every portfolio varies, however the following are expected in a competitive portfolio: Drawings from direct observation. If you have in the past copied from photographs or other flat copy, you can improve your portfolio with drawings from observation. Include a sketchbook or individual sketches along with finished drawings. Include works that convey your strengths and interests in other 2-D media (for example: fibers, painting, photography, printmaking, and mixed media); 3-D media (for example: ceramics, metalwork, sculpture, and installations); electronic media (for example: computer, video, sound, and audio), and performance, conceptual, or other work not easy to categorize. General audition guidelines: Applicants will be asked to present a short (2-4 minutes) performance piece which demonstrates their own area of performance skill or interest (puppetry, dance, animal impersonations, martial art, etc.), and may be asked improvise a short biographical monologue, e.g., “What I like/dislike about riding bicycles.” Resume and photo Bring to the audition/interview a typed resume that includes your previous art and theatre experience and training. Include any dance or music background in addition to roles performed. Bring a photo with a good likeness. Brief personal statement Bring to the audition/interview a short essay (no longer than two double-spaced pages) describing reasons for choosing the Interarts Performance program. This may include goals, professional ambitions, and ideas about the field itself.  application for freshman undergraduate admission