Undergraduate English Language Proficiency
If you are not a native speaker of English, you must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency, even if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and regardless of how long you have resided or been educated in the U.S.
You must fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the ways described below before admission will be granted.
- completing two full years of general track English courses in a U.S. high school with grades of "C" or better, or
- by achieving an acceptable score on the verbal section of the SAT or ACT which will be reviewed in conjunction with other factors
- completing two full years of general track English courses in a U.S. high school with grades of "C" or better, or
- by achieving an acceptable score on the verbal section of the SAT or ACT which will be reviewed in conjunction with other factors, or
- completing two semesters of transferable English composition courses, equivalent to UM-Dearborn's Composition 105 and 106, with grades of "C" or better in both courses. If you are enrolled in the second semester of English composition while applying, conditional admission may be possible.
- Anguila
- Antigua
- Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada (except Quebec)
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- England
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Monserrat
- New Zealand
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Seychelles
- Shetland Islands
- St. Kitts-Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States (other than Puerto Rico)
- US Virgin Islands
- Wales
Students educated in American based, British based, and IB based curriculums will be evaluated individually to determine whether an English Language Proficiency Exam is required.
For all internationally educated students, SAT Reading/Writing sub-score or ACT English score will be taken into consideration. The University of Michigan-Dearborn reserves the right to request an English Language Proficiency Exam after reviewing the SAT/ACT sub-score.
Applicants whose language of instruction was exclusively in English may be granted a waiver. Verification from the school is required. Some institutions post a designation directly on the transcript or related academic record. In cases where there is not a designation on the transcript, a supplemental letter from the institution will likely be required. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for further details regarding verification for your case.
Testing Information
Accepted English language proficiency exams are the Duolingo English Test, International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Michigan Language Assessment (MET), and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants only need to take one of these test options. You may take any of the exams more than once, but only your most recent score will be considered. Scores must be no more than 2 years old You should complete an assessment well in advance of your intended starting term. Test scores may take 2-8 weeks to arrive at UM-Dearborn depending on the location and test-taking method.
You should complete an assessment well in advance of your intended starting term. Test scores may take 2-8 weeks to arrive at UM-Dearborn depending on the location and test-taking method.
Proficiency Test
| Admission | Computer-Based TOEFL | DuoLingo | IELTS | Internet-Based TOEFL | MET | Paper-Based TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Score for Full Academic Admission | 213 | 105 | 6.5 | 79 | 57 | 550 |
For testing information and registration materials, please contact:
DuoLingo
5900 Penn Ave, Second FL
Pittsburgh, PA 15206, U.S.A.
Telephone: 412-567-6602
duolingo.com
IELTS
100 East Corson Street, Suite 200
Pasadena, CA, 91103, U.S.A.
Telephone: 626-564-2954
[email protected]
MET
Argus 1 Building
535 West William St., Suite 310
Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, U.S.A.
Telephone: 734-615-9629
my.michiganassessment.org
TOEFL
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ, 08541, U.S.A.
Telephone: 609-771-7600
[email protected]