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B.S. in Urban Technology (First-Year)
Application Eligibility and Requirements
Eligibility
The Urban Technology program is designed for recent high school graduates who will be first-year students at the University of Michigan.
Requirements
Your application will be reviewed both by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the faculty of the Urban Technology degree. We are seeking problem solvers with an interest in people-driven solutions that address urban challenges such as climate change, equitable housing, transportation efficiency, and more. We want to enroll students who are entrepreneurial and view technology from a variety of perspectives.
- Understand U-M’s undergraduate admissions process (and preview the essay questions!) requirements and deadlines.
- Review the selection process.
- Be prepared to pay the $75 application fee or request a fee waiver.
No portfolio is required to apply to the Urban Technology degree.
How to Apply
All first-year applicants submit their applications using the Common Application.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions processes all undergraduate applications and can answer all inquiries about application requirements and submission. You can use the “Ask Blue” Admissions Chatbot for questions you have.
Application Status and Decisions
Enrollment Connect is U-M’s one-stop shop for all your application needs: track your checklist and application status, receive important messages from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, view your application decision, and more. Your login credentials will be included in the email from michigan.admissions@umich.edu that confirmed your successful application submission. Didn’t receive your login credentials? Request a verification communication.
Admissions Decisions
Admission decisions for Urban Technology are typically sent out in early April. If you are offered admission, you have until May 1 to accept it.
Degree Requirements
You will complete a total of 120 credits as an Urban Technology student. Required courses focus on cities, technology, and design. You also will choose electives from Taubman College courses focusing on a specific area of policy or technology. General education course requirements and a required minor complement your primary studies.
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