Apply for Admission as a First-Year Student

Are you ready to become a Difference Maker?  You’ll work closely with professors who know your name and will provide you the hands-on experiences that are possible at a top-ranked regional university. It’s time to turn your plans into action. 

Incoming first-year students are welcome to apply online using our free applications:

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First year admission to University of Michigan-Dearborn is based on a combination of criteria:

• Cumulative high school grade point averages of 3.0 or above are guaranteed admission
• Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below a 3.0 will be considered based on the quality of academic preparation: 
  • Number and types of college preparatory courses
  • Positive trend of grades
• Submission of SAT or ACT scores are optional for the incoming class of 2025
• Upon review of a submitted application, letters of recommendation or essays may be requested
• Non-Native Speakers may have additional requirements

Please note: All applicants must graduate from an approved and/or accredited secondary school or home school, or present a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Students with at least a 600 GED score (Battery Average Score) will be considered for prospective degree admission. Students who take college coursework while in high school (i.e. dual enrollment) are considered first-year students.

1. Transcripts

First year student applicants must provide official high School transcripts in order to complete their admissions application. Emailed photo copies by students are not accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

• Official high school transcripts* 
• College coursework while in high school (e.g. dual enrollment) 

* If your school utilizes the Parchment service for transcript requests, you can have your official transcripts sent directly to our office. Please also arrange to have your final, official transcript (including date of graduation) sent to Undergraduate Admissions upon graduation.

Students may submit transcripts through the following methods:

• Mail an official transcript in a sealed envelope to the following address:
  • University of Michigan-Dearborn Undergraduate Admissions
    1145 University Center
    4901 Evergreen Road
    Dearborn, MI 48128
• Email a copy from counselor to [email protected]
• Sent via a service:
  • Submit through Parchment
  • Submit through the Common App
  • Submit through SCOIR
  • Submit through National Student Clearinghouse

2. Test Scores (Optional)

University of Michigan-Dearborn’s test-optional admissions policy allows students to choose at the point of application whether to have SAT or ACT test scores considered as part of the application.

• UM-Dearborn is test-optional through at least 2026
• Students can indicate on their application if they want to submit test scores for consideration
• If students choose to submit scores, the following are the codes for UM-Dearborn:
  • SAT — school code 1861
  • ACT — school code 2074

Fall 2025 Dates

^{*The recommended deadlines are encouraged to ensure students have every opportunity to engage with campus through the summer with important orientation and advisement sessions to be successful.}

The primary purpose of the Statement of Student Rights and Code of Student Conduct is to assist the University in providing an environment which supports the educational process and the well-being of the campus community. The responsibility for maintaining such an environment is shared by all members of the campus community including faculty, staff, current and prospective students. Therefore, any person expressing interest in enrolling at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with the Code of Conduct. Behaviors inconsistent with the Code of Student Conduct will not be tolerated. The University seeks applicants that demonstrate the potential to be contributing members of the campus community and reserves the right to deny admission based upon violation(s) of the Code of Student Conduct.