Accepting Admission
After Receiving Decision
Accept or decline the offer of admission using Wolverine Access to access your New & Prospective Student Business page. Choosing the link “Application Status”
After Accepting Admission
- 2 to 3 days after you accept the offer of admission you will receive an e-mail that will help you to set-up your Uniqname and Basic Computing Package. Follows the steps to create a Uniqname and establish Computer Access. Completing this step will make it possible for you to register for classes in the future.
- University of Michigan Information and Technology Services (ITS) will send you an e-mail giving you a “one-time identifier.” You will also be given the internet address of a web page where you will use your one-time identifier, U-M ID number, and date of birth to get your Uniqname and password. At this point, the Basic Computing Package (BCP) is set up for you.
- Visit the New Student Welcome section of Rackham’s website.
- Register for classes based on graduate program instructions.
- Attend orientation sessions as appropriate and required by the graduate program, Rackham, the International Center, and other University of Michigan offices.
Non-U.S. Citizens Who Have Accepted the Offer of Admission
- You will be notified by Rackham to submit the Affidavit of Financial Support for International Students along with the required financial documentation (for example, bank statements).
- The admission notification will provide you with the link to obtain the Affidavit of Financial Support. Financial documents submitted at the time of application will not be accepted.
- Tips for Planning Travel Arrangements for F1 or J1 Visa Holders
Helpful Information for Applicants Who Have Been Offered Admission
- What do I need to know when Rackham Graduate School notifies me of my admission?
- By what date do I need to matriculate (accept/decline my admission)?
- I have been offered admission and a graduate scholarship, fellowship, traineeship, or assistantship. By what date do I need to accept/decline my admission?
- How can I defer my admission?
- When will I receive my immigration documents?
- What if I have been offered Conditional Admission?
- What graduate student life programs and services are available?
- How can students order season football tickets?