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Cross-campus Transfer Application

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This form must be filled out in ONE SESSION ONLY. Before you begin, please review the requirements for your School or College. You will be asked to enter any required essay responses directly into this form.

*Indicates a required question.

Plan of Study

*In which U-M school or college are you currently enrolled?

*Which U-M School or College are you applying to?

*Program

*Plan

*Instrument/Concentration

Cross-campus applications for Spring/Summer/Fall 2026 are now closed, so no terms are currently available for selection.

*Which Term are you applying for?

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - DO NOT LEAVE BLANK

Note:

All elementary applicants must transfer from their current school/unit into the School of Education.
All elementary applicants begin the program in the fall term.
All secondary applicants begin the program in the fall or winter terms.

*Select one (1) certification program:

Endorsement Area:

Secondary applicants: Select at least one endorsement area. (Additional endorsement areas are optional.)
Applicants should make these decisions based on their own previously completed coursework. Additional information can be found at:
https://marsal.umich.edu/academics-admissions/degrees/certification-bachelors/undergraduate-secondary-teacher-education#tab2

*Indicate your anticipated INITIAL (primary) endorsement: (required)

Indicate your anticipated ADDITIONAL endorsement: (optional)

All architecture cross campus transfer students (except preferred admits) are required to submit a portfolio by February 1 in addition to the application. Please visit taubmancollege.slideroom.com to see the portfolio requirements and submit your portfolio. If you have questions, please feel free to contact taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu.

(Urban Technology does not require a portfolio for admission.)

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Essay related to the unique qualities that attract you to the College of Engineering
(Optional) Resume

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Artistic profile. Please visit the SMTD website for more information and a link to get started.

Winter term deadline: Oct 1
Fall term deadline: Dec. 1

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Essay related to how you will contribute to the University of Michigan's vision
Essay related to the unique qualities that attract you to the College of Pharmacy
Resume or CV
A letter of recommendation emailed directly from the recommender to ecredentials@umich.edu

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Essay related to how you will contribute to the University of Michigan's vision
Essay related to the unique qualities that attract you to the School of Nursing
Resume or CV
Sophomore transfer supplemental form showing a full plan to complete all prerequisite coursework. Please see detailed instructions regarding this requirement on the Michigan Nursing Sophomore Transfer Steps to Success webpage.

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Essay related to the unique qualities that attract you to the School of Kinesiology

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Essay related to the unique qualities that attract you to Taubman College
This recommendation form from a non-architecture U-M instructor (professor, lecturer, or a graduate student instructor) emailed directly from the recommender to ecredentials@umich.edu

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Essay related to the unique qualities that attract you to Taubman College
This recommendation form from a U-M instructor (professor, lecturer or a graduate student instructor) emailed directly from the recommender to ecredentials@umich.edu

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Essay related to the unique qualities that attract you to the Dental Hygiene Program

This application must be completed in one session. The following additional requirements are necessary:

Essay related to how you will contribute to the Educator Preparation Program mission and vision
Essay describing your experiences engaging with youth
A letter of recommendation from a professor or post-secondary instructor from the content area in which you are seeking certification emailed directly from the recommender to ecredentials@umich.edu
A teaching potential recommendation from a professional reference familiar with your experiences working with youth emailed directly from the recommender to ecredentials@umich.edu

*I am ready to complete my application

*I am ready to complete my application

*I am ready to complete my application

*I am ready to complete my application

*I am ready to complete my application

*I am ready to complete my application

*I am ready to complete my application

*I am ready to complete my application

Do not fill out this form.. Students interested in cross-campus transferring to Interarts can visit the Stamps School website for more details, including information about the required portfolio and application deadlines.

For Computer Science (CS), you may need to fill out an Enrolled Discover application instead if you were admitted to U-M in fall 2023 or later and did not request consideration for the CS major at the time of application to U-M. Please view the CS for Current U-M Students webpage for details.

Do not fill out this form. Instead, cross-campus transfers to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business use the form on their website.

Do not fill out this form. Instead, cross campus transfers to the Ford School should visit their website for an appointment to speak with an advisor.

Do not fill out this form. Instead, cross campus transfers to LSA are required to meet with an academic advisor in the Newnan Academic Advising Center, 1255 Angell Hall.

Students interested in cross-campus transfer to LSA can visit the Newnan Advising Center website to review eligibility criteria and the application process.

Do not fill out this form. Students interested in cross-campus transferring to the Stamps School can visit the Stamps School website for more details, including information about the required portfolio and application deadlines.

Do not fill out this form. Please visit the School of Information's website for more information.

Do not fill out this form. Please visit the School of Public Health's website for more information.

Do not fill out this form. Applicants to the RC must also either be enrolled in LSA or in the process of applying to LSA. Applicants should apply using the form on the Residential College Transfer Students webpage.

Do not fill out this form. Applicants should apply using the form on the Residential College Transfer Students webpage.

More About You

Personal Information

*First Name

*Last Name

*Email Address:

*U-M ID Number:

Please enter numbers only in this field

Note: To process your application, we must have a valid U-M ID Number. If you are unsure what your U-M ID Number is, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 734-764-7433.

*Date of Birth

*Date of Birth

US Military Service (if applicable)

Indicate your anticipated status at the time you enroll:

Indicate your branch of service:

Scholarship Authorization

*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. (Please note that your answer to this question will have no bearing on your admissions decision).

*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. (Please note that your answer to this question will have no bearing on your admissions decision).

Yes

No

Conduct

*Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution.

*Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution.

Yes

No

*Please explain.

*Have you ever been adjudicated guilty of a felony as an adult, or adjudicated responsible for any offense as a juvenile, involving violent or assaultive behavior, weapon possession, property destruction or sexually-related offenses? (Note: You may answer "no" to this question if the adjudication was withheld, or has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise required by law or order of a court to be kept confidential.)

*Have you ever been adjudicated guilty of a felony as an adult, or adjudicated responsible for any offense as a juvenile, involving violent or assaultive behavior, weapon possession, property destruction or sexually-related offenses? (Note: You may answer "no" to this question if the adjudication was withheld, or has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise required by law or order of a court to be kept confidential.)

Yes

No

* Please explain.

*Is any felony charge involving violent or assaultive behavior, weapon possession, property destruction or sexually-related offenses pending against you?

*Is any felony charge involving violent or assaultive behavior, weapon possession, property destruction or sexually-related offenses pending against you?

Yes

No

*Please explain.

*Is any allegation of academic or disciplinary misconduct at any secondary school, college or university currently pending against you?

*Is any allegation of academic or disciplinary misconduct at any secondary school, college or university currently pending against you?

Yes

No

*Please explain.

Criminal History:

*At the time of application, have you ever:
Been convicted of a misdemeanor?

*At the time of application, have you ever:
Been convicted of a misdemeanor?

Yes

No

*Been convicted of a felony?

*Been convicted of a felony?

Yes

No

*If you answered YES to any of the Criminal History questions above, please use the box to explain.

Residency

*The information provided in this section does not affect your potential for admission, but it will determine your tuition rate. It is the applicant’s responsibility to read the university’s Guidelines for Qualifying for In-state Tuition, and to apply for admission and register under the proper tuition classification.

Are you now a Michigan Resident as defined by the university's Guidelines for Qualifying for In-state Tuition?

Are you now a Michigan Resident as defined by the university's Guidelines for Qualifying for In-state Tuition?

Yes

No

Course Work

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 the minimum required coursework for admission.)

Marsal Family School of Education Supplementary Application

Read the information below carefully before completing this application:
*indicates a required question

Application Deadline
Fall admissions deadline: February 1 (Applications received between February 1 and May 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
Winter admissions deadline: October 1

Information for elementary applicants:
Elementary applicants begin the program in the fall term.

Information for secondary applicants:
Secondary applicants may apply during either admissions cycle. Secondary applicants who are ready to begin the program immediately have the option of applying by October 1 to begin the program in the winter term.

Transcripts
Make arrangements to forward any non-UM official transcripts directly from the issuing institution to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at transcripts@umich.edu. If you have attended any post-secondary institutions outside of the U.S., you are required to obtain external professional evaluation of your credit.

2nd Bachelors
If you already have an undergraduate or graduate degree and are interested in pursuing a second undergraduate degree in Education, please make arrangements to talk to a School of Education academic advisor (1228 SEB: 734-615-1528).

*Do you have an undergraduate degree or will you have one prior to starting the teacher certification program?

*Do you have an undergraduate degree or will you have one prior to starting the teacher certification program?

Yes

No

*If so, are you interested in applying for a second bachelor's in Education?

*If so, are you interested in applying for a second bachelor's in Education?

Yes

No

Letters of Recommendation:

To review guidelines for letters of recommendation, please visit the elementary or secondary websites.

The School of Education requires two letters of recommendation:

(1) Academic Letter (typically from a professor or instructor) This letter should speak to your intellectual curiosity, preparedness for university study, receptivity to feedback, and/or perseverance.

(2) Teaching Potential Letter This letter should comment specifically on your potential to become a successful teacher. This may include personal characteristics; work ability; and capacity to work with people, especially youth.

Recommenders should submit letters of recommendation to: ecredentials@umich.edu

Name

Relationship:

Name

Relationship:

Note: Applicants should be aware that if admitted to the program, fingerprinting and completion of two criminal background affidavits will be required during tenure in the program.

Essay Submission

*At the University of Michigan, we are focused on developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. In your essay, share with us how you are prepared to contribute to these goals. This could include the people, places, experiences or aspirations that have shaped your journey and future plans. (100 word minimum; 300 word maximum)

*Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School to which you are applying. How would that curriculum support your interests? (500 words maximum)

Please review the Educator Preparation Program Mission and Vision Statements and address the following in your essay (4000 characters or ~500 words) maximum):

How does your experience prepare you to engage in a program with these commitments?
What goals do you have for your own career in light of these commitments?

*Describe your experiences (work and/or volunteer) engaging with youth. (2000 characters or ~250 words maximum).

Materials Upload

*Please upload a copy of your resume.

Optional - Please upload a copy of your resume.

Final Confirmation

Applicant's Statement:
I certify that all the answers I have provided on this application are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the falsification, omission, or fraudulent obtaining of any information or credential may result in revocation of admission or other penalty.

This application must be filled out completely and accurately before admissions consideration.

*I acknowledge that I have completed my application and included all required materials and information

*Signature:

*Date

*Date

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