1. Submit a completed Common Application. The Common Application will require the following:

• Common Application
• University of Michigan Supplement
• Counselor Recommendation
• Academic Teacher Recommendation
• Art Teacher Recommendation
• Common Application Essay
• Two University of Michigan Essays (essay details)
• MELAB, TOEFL, or IELTS test scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language. Please click here for minimum score requirements.
• Nonrefundable application fee

2. Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school.

Unless submitted electronically, transcripts should be sent in sealed envelopes directly from the secondary school to the following address and must arrive by the application deadline:

University of Michigan
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
515 E. Jefferson St., 1220 SAB
Ann Arbor, MI
48105-1316

3. Send your ACT or SAT scores directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:

• ACT (U-M code is 2062)
• SAT (U-M code is 1839)

4. Upload a portfolio of your work online at http://um.slideroom.com.

Applicants should upload a total of 15-20 images (jpg), videos (mov, wmv, flv), music (mp3) or PDF documents. Read our Preparing your Portfolio section for guidelines.

1. Submit a completed Common Application. The Common Application will require the following:

• Common Application
• University of Michigan Supplement
• Counselor Recommendation
• Academic Teacher Recommendation
• Art Teacher Recommendation
• Common Application Essay
• Two University of Michigan Essays (essay details)
• MELAB, TOEFL, or IELTS test scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language. Please click here for minimum score requirements.
• Nonrefundable application fee

2. Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school.

Unless submitted electronically, transcripts should be sent in sealed envelopes directly from the secondary school to the following address and must arrive by the application deadline:

University of Michigan
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
515 E. Jefferson St., 1220 SAB
Ann Arbor, MI
48105-1316

3. Send your ACT or SAT scores directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:

• ACT (U-M code is 2062)
• SAT (U-M code is 1839)

4. Upload a portfolio of your work online at http://um.slideroom.com.

Applicants should upload a total of 15-20 images (jpg), videos (mov, wmv, flv), music (mp3) or PDF documents. Read our Preparing your Portfolio section for guidelines.

5. Schedule an audition with the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.

2012 Interarts Performance dates for portfolio reviews/auditions/interviews are:

• January 20, 2012
• February 17, 2012
• February 24, 2012
• March 9, 2012

You should be prepared with the following items on your scheduled audition date:

• Résumé: a typed résumé that includes your previous art and theatre experience and training. Include any dance or music background in addition to roles performed.
• Bring a photo (black and white or color) 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.

At your audition, you will be asked to present a short (2-4 minutes) performance piece that demonstrates your own area of performance skill or interest, (puppetry, dance, animal impersonations, martial art, etc…). You may also be asked to improvise a short biographical monologue, e.g., "What I like/dislike about riding bicycles." 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.

For each Dual Admission applicant, two separate admission evaluations are carried out, one for the School of Art & Design and one for the other academic unit. Depending upon qualifications, applicants may be admitted to both academic units or only one. Dual admission applicants will receive two admission decisions from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

1. Submit a completed Common Application. The Common Application will require the following:

• Common Application
• University of Michigan Supplement: Dual Admission applicants must choose "School of Art & Design Dual Applicant" under Plan of Study
• Counselor Recommendation
• Academic Teacher Recommendation
• Art Teacher Recommendation
• Common Application Essay
• Two University of Michigan Essays (essay details)
• MELAB, TOEFL, or IELTS test scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language. Please click here for minimum score requirements.
• Nonrefundable application fee

2. Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school.

Unless submitted electronically, transcripts should be sent in sealed envelopes directly from the secondary school to the following address and must arrive by the application deadline:

University of Michigan
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
515 E. Jefferson St., 1220 SAB
Ann Arbor, MI
48105-1316

3. Send your ACT or SAT scores directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:

• ACT (U-M code is 2062)
• SAT (U-M code is 1839)

4. Upload a portfolio of your work online at http://um.slideroom.com.

Applicants should upload a total of 15-20 images (jpg), videos (mov, wmv, flv), music (mp3) or PDF documents. Read our Preparing your Portfoio section for guidelines.

1. Submit a completed Common Application. The Common Application will require the following:

• Common Application
• University of Michigan Supplement
• Transfer Supplement
• Counselor Recommendation
• Academic Teacher Recommendation
• Art Teacher Recommendation
• Common Application Essay
• Two University of Michigan Essays (essay details)
• MELAB, TOEFL, or IELTS test scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language. Please click here for minimum score requirements.
• Nonrefundable application fee

2. Request official copies of your transcript from your high school, and from all post-secondary institutions.

Unless submitted electronically, transcripts should be sent in sealed envelopes directly from the secondary/post-secondary school(s) to the following address and must arrive by the application deadline:

University of Michigan
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
515 E. Jefferson St., 1220 SAB
Ann Arbor, MI
48105-1316

3. Send your ACT or SAT scores directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:

• ACT (U-M code is 2062)
• SAT (U-M code is 1839)

4. Upload a portfolio of your work online at http://um.slideroom.com.

Applicants should upload a total of 15-20 images (jpg), videos (mov, wmv, flv), music (mp3) or PDF documents. Read our Preparing your Portfolio section for guidelines.

1. Submit a completed Common Application. The Common Application will require the following:

• Common Application
• University of Michigan Supplement
• Counselor Recommendation
• Academic Teacher Recommendation
• Art Teacher Recommendation
• Common Application Essay
• Two University of Michigan Essays (essay details)
• MELAB, TOEFL, or IELTS test scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language. Please click here for more information.
• Nonrefundable application fee

2. Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school.

Unless submitted electronically, transcripts should be sent in sealed envelopes directly from the secondary school to the following address and must arrive by the application deadline:

University of Michigan
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
515 E. Jefferson St., 1220 SAB
Ann Arbor, MI
48105-1316

3. Submit appropriate test scores or documents according to the Education Requirements for your country.

Click here to view a list of Education Requirements by country.

4. Upload a portfolio of your work online at http://um.slideroom.com.

Applicants should upload a total of 15-20 images (jpg), videos (mov, wmv, flv), music (mp3) or PDF documents. Read our Preparing your Portfolio section for guidelines.

5. Demonstrate ability to provide full Financial Support.

Visa Information

The University of Michigan Office of Undergraduate Admissions will send the student a letter of admission with necessary documents for securing a visa and planning study at the School of Art & Design. For more information, see: Visa Information

The exchange partner institution identifies a student for exchange and notifies A&D's Undergraduate Admissions office. After A&D's admissions officers send approval for application via email, the student submits the following materials:

1.   Portfolio and artist’s statement.

May be a URL for an online portfolio, a cd/dvd, or hard-copy photos. Slides are not accepted.

2.   Statement of Purpose.

A statement that addresses the student's reason for wanting to study at U-M School of Art & Design.

3.   University of Michigan Non-Degree application.

All admissions go through the U-M Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Visit University of Michigan Office of Admissions: Non-Degree Applicants for more information about the process and the form.

4.   English language proficiency scores.

MELAB, TOEFL, or IELTS test scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language. The score report should be sent directly to the University of Michigan from the testing service. Please see University of Michigan Office of Admissions: Exams & Visas for detailed information about these tests.

5.   Official transcript (in English) from the student's home institution.

Certified English translations of transcripts will also be accepted.

6.  Financial Resource Statement form.

Completion of this form is required before students can obtain a visa. Information about the form and visas is available at University of Michigan Office of Admissions: Exams & Visas. Requirements include an original, official bank statement (in English) specifying the exact amount currently on deposit or an employer’s letter (in English) specifying the sponsor’s annual salary, or other guaranteed funding the student will receive. Deduct the listed tuition, and consider 1/2 the living expenses for one term.

Visa Information

Students must obtain an F-1 visa. Once all materials are submitted and students are officially admitted, students will receive an I-20 Form along with the official admit letter, two documents that are required to apply for a visa. For more information, see University of Michigan Office of Admissions: Exams & Visas.

Application Deadlines

Fall term: March 1
Winter Term: September 1

Academic Calendar

Fall Term 2012: September 4 through December 20.
Winter Term 2013: January 9 through May 2
Fall Term 2013: September 3 through December 20

Please submit all the above materials to:
Karina Galvan Moore, Admissions Director
University of Michigan School of Art & Design
2000 Bonisteel Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069
kgmoore@umich.edu