Accept Your Admission Offer

Once you receive notification of admission from the Rackham Graduate School, you will be directed to the Web Application Status page to state your intention to enroll.

Respond to the Offer

Deadline to Accept or Decline Deadline dates vary by graduate program; contact the program to determine the date. You will find program information contact information and deadline dates in our…

Provide Evidence of Financial Support

Please do not submit financial information at the time of application. If you will need an F-1 or J-1 visa, the University of Michigan is required by U.S. government regulations…

Immigration Documents

Step 1: Select Shipping Method Your immigration document will be sent by U.S. Airmail unless you request express mail delivery through eShip and have provided the necessary information on your…

Using eShip Global

It can take up to 6 weeks to receive admissions and immigration documents via U.S. Mail, we encourage you to set up an eShip Global account for receiving documents and…

Travel Tips

Make your travel arrangements after you have been informed of the reporting date. The reporting date will appear on the immigration document. In addition, the reporting date will appear in…

Accepting an Offer of Financial Support

We abide by the Council of Graduate Schools Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants. Acceptance of an offer of financial support (such as a graduate scholarship, fellowship, traineeship,…

Request Deferral of Admission

Graduate programs may grant deferred admission for up to one year following the original term of application. Send your deferral request to the graduate program. You must include the reason…

Conditional Admission

Final Transcripts If you have received a conditional offer of admission from the Rackham Graduate School you must submit one official transcript/academic record from the institution where you have earned…

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Help While Applying

First, read the Read the Frequently Asked Questions While Applying. If you don't find the answer to your question contact us.

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Rackham Admissions

If you have questions regarding the admissions process please search our website or ask a question. We are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Include the following information: intended program, full name, and your birth date or UMID.