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University of Michigan has returned to a test-optional policy but requires test scores for certain scholarship programs. Out-of-state admissions are highly competitive.
A study of 292 admissions officers reveals that prospective engineering applicants who lacked high school calculus were 16.4% less likely to be recommended for admission, even when their schools did not offer the course.
The U.S. Department of Education officially opened the 2027–28 FAFSA form to the general public on September 23, marking the earliest release in program history and enabling applicants to submit federal aid documents well before November 1 early application deadlines.
College students face a lot of pressure, especially around exam season, but a few minutes with a friendly dog can offer a world of reassurance. At the University of Michigan, therapy dogs have become popular visitors around campus, often popping up in libraries during exam season and hospitals to
University of Michigan students and community members gathered in the Ford School of Public Policy Wednesday afternoon to engage in a conversation about the United States’ involvement in the Middle East.
A new multi-state study examines how universities are institutionalizing emergency retention grants of $500 to $1,000 to prevent sudden living expense shocks from derailing college degree completion.
While mindlessly scrolling on TikTok, a familiar scene suddenly appears on the screen. Yellow-golden light spills off the bricks of a West Hall, the same building that hosts hundreds of students for 8 a.m. lectures.
Editor’s note: Panelist Michelle Liao serves as a contributor and columnist for The Michigan Daily’s News section and The Statement magazine, respectively.
More than 40 University of Michigan staff, students and Ypsilanti community members gathered in the Trotter Multicultural Center Monday evening for a data center teach-in by Stop the Data Center, an advocacy organization against the the University’s planned Ypsilanti Township data center in
Admissions leadership from Rice University and the University of Michigan debated supplemental essay strategies in the AI era at NACAC, highlighting how institutions balance deep holistic fit against applicant fatigue.
After the Michigan football team’s crushing loss to Minnesota, Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham and sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood both expressed a need to reevaluate in the upcoming bye week.  “We’re certainly going to analyze every single possibility,” Whittingham said Oct. 3.
The University of Michigan’s three childcare centers are often viewed as one of the most prominent resources for student caregivers — but lengthy enrollment waitlists leave many without care, and students caring for adults aren’t served at all.
More than 100 people chanted “Regents, regents, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide” throughout the University of Michigan campus Wednesday afternoon in a walkout marking three years since Hamas’s Oct.
About 100 University of Michigan students, faculty and community members gathered in the Ross School of Business Thursday evening for OUTx, a presentation event featuring five Queer business-affiliated speakers sharing their experiences navigating coming out and how their lives changed as a
She only wore it once, but cultural memory has preserved it for all time. On June 29, 1994, the same day that then-Prince Charles admitted their marriage collapsed due to his affair with socialite Camilla Bowles, Princess Diana attended a Vanity Fair dinner wearing one of the most iconic outfits in
The Law School Admission Council can no longer provide any products or services — including the Law School Admission Test — to Iranian citizens or residents after the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced sanctions in late August, which went into effect Sept.
“What is the worst thing you have ever done?” is a question that has been rattling around in my brain ever since one of my friends asked me it over lunch one day.
The University of Michigan dropped 61 spots in the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s annual College Free Speech Rankings. The University was ranked No. 105 last year and dropped to No. 166 in the 2027 rankings list.
Slauson Middle School and Ann Arbor Open School both received bomb threats over the phone Monday afternoon. Although classes at Slauson had already ended for the day, the school evacuated the remaining students.
Key filing deadlines for University of Michigan undergraduate applicants for the 2026-2027 cycle, highlighting the November 1 cutoff for both Early Decision and Early Action tracks, along with February 1 Regular Decision and portfolio submission requirements.
Comprehensive notification date timeline for University of Michigan Class of 2031 candidates, detailing the debut of binding Early Decision releases in mid-December, Early Action notifications by late January, and rolling Regular Decision decisions through early April.
Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan Legislature for students at the University of Michigan to know about. The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan Legislature or Gov.
The University of Michigan enrolled a record 54,000-plus students for the fall 2026 term, according to the university's own news record. The milestone extends several years of enrollment growth at Ann Arbor and comes as U-M continues to weigh out-of-state and international enrollment as a revenue
Students affiliated with the College Republicans at the University of Michigan are being offered $200 each to travel to an Abdul El-Sayed town hall in Flint Saturday and target the Democratic U.S.
Students affiliated with the College Republicans at the University of Michigan are being offered $200 each to travel to an Abdul El-Sayed town hall in Flint Saturday and target the Democratic U.S.
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met Tuesday evening in the Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning to elect new Communications Committee leadership and discuss executive meetings with University of Michigan leadership.
Federal lawmakers and regulators have formally requested public documentation from institutions including Michigan, Yale, and Vanderbilt regarding admissions scoring rubrics, campus speech protections, and artificial intelligence usage.
Today, it’s fairly commonplace for professors to encourage students to ask for help and prioritize their mental well-being during syllabus week. But when students feel they must prioritize these difficult courses and other responsibilities over their health, there is something to be desired beyond
The Michigan Daily reports that the University of Michigan will no longer require a separate application to its computer science program as undergraduate demand steadies. The change simplifies the path for students who want to study CS.
Dozens of University of Michigan students and community members gathered in Angell Hall Tuesday evening for a live, statewide mobilization meeting featuring Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed a policy on Sept. 3 to outlaw private universities, K-12 schools and trade schools from administering race-based initiatives.
One year after the premiere of his film “The Ugly” at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival — which received minimal critical praise and a 56% on Rotten Tomatoes — director and screenwriter Yeon Sang-ho had the chance to redeem himself with the premiere of his new film at TIFF 2026.
The University of Michigan ended the special admissions process for the computer science major in spring 2026, opening the major to any interested student who completes the program prerequisites.
LSA announced a pause to its first-semester grade-covering pilot program in a Sept. 28 update. First announced in August 2026, the program was intended to help incoming students transition onto campus and “curb the mental health crisis” among college students.
In 2023, The University of Michigan became the first university worldwide to provide a custom set of generative artificial intelligence tools to its campus community.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide.  More than 100 University of Michigan students and community members gathered in the Wolverine Room of the Michigan Union Thursday evening for a healthcare town hall featuring U.S. Reps.
Several major public university systems reported steep declines in international student enrollments for fall 2026 amid heightened federal visa scrutiny and regulatory instability.
More than 100 University of Michigan students and community members gathered at the Michigan Theater Wednesday afternoon for the “Students vs. Billionaires” town hall featuring Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met in the Wolverine Room of the Michigan Union Tuesday evening to discuss reforms to the community concerns submission process and internal divisions within the Assembly.
It can be hard to get back into the “academic weapon” mindset, especially after four months of summer break. When students arrived back to Ann Arbor for the first day of classes on Aug.
The University of Michigan placed No. 25 overall and No. 3 among public universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings, as faculty and enrollment officers analyze how the newly implemented post-graduation earnings metric impacts large state flagships.
What do you want? Does that question make you uncomfortable? For me, it does: The idea of admitting my genuine desires to people I know, not to mention strangers on the internet, seems a little too vulnerable.
As the seasons shift and students settle into the fall semester, thousands of birds that spend their summers in northern U.S. and Canada are migrating through Michigan in search of warmer southern climates.
The conditions were near-perfect for the Wolverines to show off their pass game against Texas El Paso Saturday. Sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood took his time working through progressions, he had trusted receivers to go to and the offensive line provided extensive protection.
For the first time in its 99-year history, Michigan Stadium is displaying advertisements this season.  The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced the change Aug. 19.
University of Michigan students, faculty and community members gathered in the Ford School of Public Policy Wednesday morning for “Michigan elections: Local control, national scrutiny, and public trust,” a bipartisan conversation about protecting elections, maintaining public trust and expanding
Earlier this year, Michigan passed House Bill 4285, which established a model program of firearm safety instruction for students in Grades 6 through 12. The bill’s sponsor, state Rep.
An analysis of 2026 admissions cycles examines the uneven impact of the demographic cliff, highlighting how migration toward the Sun Belt and selective flagships is creating sharp regional divergences in college demand.
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met in the Wolverine Room of the Michigan Union Tuesday evening to discuss concerns about the Ethics Committee chair and a high-stress culture in the Student Assembly.
About 150 University of Michigan students and community members gathered in the Rogel Ballroom of the Michigan Union Wednesday to kick off Latine Heritage Month with an opening ceremony hosted by the Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs’ Latine Heritage Month planning committee.  The University’s
University of Michigan students and Ann Arbor residents gathered in the Ford School of Public Policy Tuesday evening for “Decolonizing imagination: Narratives, memory and political possibility in the U.S.
In a letter sent to the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Jazz Parks on Monday, The U.S. Department of Justice accused AAPS’ Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students policy of preventing parents of transgender students from accessing their children’s records. 
About 100 University of Michigan students and community members gathered in Weill Hall for “Democracy in global-historical perspective,” an event hosted by the Ford School of Public Policy as part of the University’s Democracy Week.
University of Michigan students and Ann Arbor residents gathered in Rackham Auditorium Monday for “How to disagree better: A forum with governors Spencer Cox and Lujan Grisham,” a moderated conversation between Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The U.S. Department of Justice expanded its legal challenge against state-level in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students to 25 jurisdictions, escalating institutional pricing and residency classification scrutiny across public universities.
The University of Michigan's High-Achieving Involved Leader (HAIL) Scholarship program increased on-time bachelor's degree attainment rates by 4%, according to a study co-authored by researchers from U-M, Harvard University and elsewhere.
Christopher W. Tremblay Executive Director of Enrollment Management University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning What drew you to the world of college admission counseling?
UMich received a record-breaking 115,125 applications for fall 2026 admission. The university historically declines to publish round-specific admit rates.
The Ann Arbor Board of Education unanimously approved the tentative agreement between Ann Arbor Public Schools and the Ann Arbor Education Association Wednesday. The new contract, which was approved by 58% of teachers who voted last week, is set to run through 2027.
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met Tuesday evening in the Wolverine Room of the Michigan Union to discuss the fall 2026 budget and status of the executive board following recent resignations from Business junior Stephen Asante, who was CSG treasurer, and Public Policy
J Street at the University of Michigan has disaffiliated from Michigan Hillel after receiving an ultimatum to cut off ties with its national parent organization, J Street.
Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of some of the most relevant bills in the Michigan Legislature for students. The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan Legislature or Gov.
One second was all it took to change the complexion of a season. Swarmed by thousands of students donning maize and blue, the No. 16 Michigan football team stood at midfield, the spotlight raining down as the Wolverines’ newest drama began to brew. It isn’t how they expected their first week to go.
With just a 0.1% win probability, in the waning seconds of its season opener, the No. 16 Michigan football team converted an incredible Hail Mary to steal a victory from the jaws of defeat.  But the story doesn’t end there.
Students gathered at the Michigan Union Thursday evening to meet Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, Michigan secretary of state candidate, and other local political officials.
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met Tuesday evening in the Wolverine Room of the Michigan Union to discuss Judicial Appointments Commission elections and address community concerns.
More than 900 student organizations, community vendors and departments on campus gathered for the University of Michigan’s annual Festifall Tuesday and Wednesday to advertise to students.  Along with these organizations, politicians including U.S.
There are many spaces for writers and creatives to flourish at the University of Michigan, and one such space is the Writer to Writer Literary Journal. Sponsored by the Sweetland Center for Writing, Writer to Writer is a completely student-run literary magazine on campus that publishes a virtual
The Women’s Glee Club has been on campus since 1893 as a Soprano Alto choir. The WGC is both a class through the School of Music, Theatre & Dance and a club for other students outside of SMTD.
It’s no secret that Michigan has a data center problem. Developments are emerging across the state, thanks to tax breaks spearheaded by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that exempted data center projects from the 6% sales tax from now until at least 2050.
On Aug. 10, The University of Michigan School of Literature Science and the Arts announced that it will begin hiding  first-semester grades for freshmen.
Metal Frat, a fraternity in North Burns Park known as an influential cornerstone of Michigan’s alternative music scene, was recently shut down as part of a controversy relating to it’s admittance of women and non-binary people into its ranks — a practice it began in 2016.  According to
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is approximately 17 percent, though that figure masks significant variation between in-state and out-of-state applicants and across individual schools and programs.
2026-27 University of Michigan Supplemental Essays – Prompts and Tips
Michigan's new MI College Match sends direct admission offers from 21 colleges to seniors who submit a profile by Sept. 21. No essays, fees, or rejections. The post Michigan Seniors Can Now Get Into 21 Colleges Without A Traditional College Application appeared first on The College Investor.
As Ann Arbor Public Schools students prepare to return to school Monday, the Ann Arbor Education Association — the city’s public school teachers and staff members’ union — reached a tentative contract agreement with the district earlier this week.
Hundreds of students and Ann Arbor residents filled the Michigan Theater Wednesday afternoon to see U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed campaign with U.S. Reps.
General move-in at Wolverine Village began Wednesday, with students traveling from across the country with their families to move into the University of Michigan’s newest residence hall.  The $649 million residence hall, which is located on the former Elbel Field site on Hill Street, is split
Through MI College Match, students will be able to get automatic acceptance offers by uploading their transcripts to a free online portal.
Israel has become a pariah in American politics due to the  atrocities occurring during its military campaign in the Gaza Strip. In response, American political activism in support of the Palestinian people has erupted on college campuses as students watch a very public brutal military
Through MI College Match, students can get automatic college acceptance offers by uploading their transcripts to a free online portal.
First-year defensive coordinator Jay Hill’s defense is complicated. Even he admits it. “I would say we run the most complicated scheme in the country,” Hill said Feb 11.  And come the start of fall camp, the Michigan football team’s defense still wasn’t where it needed to be.
In recent years, studies have found that young adults are dating less than they used to. In 2025, 31% of young adults were in active relationships. Multiple factors are contributing to this phenomenon, including society’s general deemphasis of marriage and romance, increased fear of vulnerability
Attending college is more expensive than ever before, with significant financial burdens arriving at a time in a student’s life when they are first learning how to maintain academics while adapting to an independent lifestyle.
2026-27 University of Michigan Supplemental Essays – Prompts and Tips
In forming its most recent class, the University of Michigan received a record 108,666 first-year applications, part of a record 115,125 total including transfer candidates. For historical comparison, there...
The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and the Arts announced a pilot program Aug. 5 which, beginning fall 2027, will designate first-semester grades for first-year LSA students’ transcripts as either Pass or No Credit.
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met over Zoom Tuesday evening to discuss the CSG code of conduct, as well as various resolutions for the upcoming school year.
The state of Michigan introduced the Healthy Michigan Plan in 2014, becoming one of 40 states to expand Medicaid coverage. Funded by the Affordable Care Act, this program expanded coverage to include all low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
The state of Michigan introduced the Healthy Michigan Plan in 2014, becoming one of 40 states to expand Medicaid coverage. Funded by the Affordable Care Act, this program expanded coverage to include all low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
The University of Michigan received 115,125 applications for fall 2026, breaking its record for the fifth consecutive year (a 29% jump from five years ago). U-M added a new binding Early Decision option and new undergraduate programs in engineering, business, and education.
Junior offensive lineman Andrew Sprague called it ‘mental warfare.’ It’s what new Michigan football strength and conditioning coach Doug Elisaia emphasizes the most during practice, besides lifting heavy things, of course.
Some prospective residents of the University of Michigan’s newest residence hall, Wolverine Village, may find themselves temporarily living elsewhere on campus, pending uncertain construction schedules.
Long before Abdul El-Sayed won the U.S. Senate Democratic primary nomination in Michigan, he was a student at the University of Michigan — an undergraduate between 2003 and 2007, until he began his two year tenure as a master’s student the following year.
Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan Legislature for students at the University of Michigan to know about. The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan Legislature or Gov.
Abdul El-Sayed, former Wayne County health director, won the Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary Wednesday, Aug. 5, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham. With 99% of precincts reporting as of 9:54 a.m. on Aug.
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, secured the Democratic gubernatorial primary nomination, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson Tuesday. The Associated Press declared Benson the winner at 9 p.m. on Aug.4.
U.S. Rep. John James, R-Mich., won the Republican gubernatorial nomination against businessman Perry Johnson Tuesday. James received 50.1% of the vote to Johnson’s 36%, with 27% of precincts reporting as of 10:24 p.m. on Aug. 4.
The University of Michigan received a record 115,125 applications for Fall 2026. The overall acceptance rate is approximately 17%, though there are significant differences between in-state and out-of-state applicants. UMich continues to see year-over-year increases in application volume.
Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi, D-District 8, is projected to defeat incumbent Christopher Taylor in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election for mayor of Ann Arbor. Taylor has conceded the race and Rabhi has claimed victory, but votes are still being counted.
Three years ago, University of Michigan doctoral students were forced to survive on a minimum salary of just $21,779 during skyrocketing inflation and rent.
A study done by the University of Michigan’s Food and Addiction Science & Treatment Lab found roughly one in seven adults —  or 14% — in the United States are addicted to food.
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government held a special meeting over Zoom Monday evening to discuss member conduct and introduce an amendment to the CSG constitution. The proposed amendment, CA 16-005, was the primary focus of the meeting.
Summer workouts are ramping up for the Michigan men’s basketball team, and like the last few seasons, there’s a handful of new faces. Four scholarship players return from last season’s championship-winning squad, along with three transfers and six incoming freshmen.
In an age of overconsumption, microtrends and social media pressure, it can be very difficult to make fashion choices that feel right for you, especially if you want to shop green.
UMich received 115,125 applications for Fall 2026, setting a new record. The Class of 2029 acceptance rate was 16.42% from 109,112 applicants. Projected Class of 2030 rate near 12.5%.
The University of Michigan received a record 115,125 total applications for the Class of 2030, with an expected overall acceptance rate near 12.5%. This continues a sharp decline from 26.11% for the Class of 2024.
The University of Michigan received a record 115,125 applications for Fall 2026. U-M is adding new admissions options allowing students to secure their place earlier, plus new undergraduate programs in engineering, business, and education.
Housed in the Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services department lies the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports & Fitness program, which aims to increase awareness about and participation in adaptive sports for those with and without disabilities.
Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan Legislature for students at the University of Michigan to know about. The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan Legislature or Gov.
UMich's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is approximately 17%, with significant variation between in-state and out-of-state applicants. For Class of 2029, UMich accepted 17,915 of 109,112 applicants (16.42%).
The University of Michigan received a record-breaking 115,125 applications for Fall 2026 admission. UMich's overall acceptance rate is projected near 12.5% for the Class of 2030. The university continues to see significant variation between in-state and out-of-state acceptance rates.
I cried when I checked my final grades on Wolverine Access at the end of my sophomore year. I earned a B+ in a required business communications class for the Ross School of Business major, which was my first B in college.
UMich received 115,125 undergraduate applications for fall 2026, breaking its own record for the fifth consecutive year (29% jump from five years ago). Overall acceptance rate projected near 12.5%, down sharply from 26.11% for Class of 2024.
University of Michigan received a record-breaking 115,125 applications for Fall 2026 admission, continuing its trend of increasing selectivity at the Ann Arbor flagship campus.
Taubman graduate student Philippe Kame continues to face challenges since the termination of his employment as a graduate student instructor and subsequent detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in April.
UMich's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is approximately 17%, with significant variation between in-state and out-of-state applicants. The university remains one of the premier public universities worldwide.
During her time at the University of Michigan, recent LSA graduate Taylor Lane founded the free mobile application Spivvy, an online market app exclusively for university students.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is adding an eighth location in Ann Arbor at Pierpont Commons, the University of Michigan’s North Campus student union. While an exact opening date is yet to be announced, the company plans to open its doors before the beginning of the fall semester in late August.
Michigan is the public flagship that has watched its admissions operation change under unusually heavy weather over the past five years.
University of Michigan: Inside the Numbers
Michigan's 15% acceptance rate means roughly 46,000 applicants compete for ~6,800 first-year spots. Middle 50% SAT 1450-1580, ACT 33-35.