Apply to the
B.S. in Urban Technology (First-Year)
February 1 (Regular Decision)
May 1 (Regular Decision)
Admissions Application Options
Students applying to the B.S. in Urban Technology have two application options: Early Decision or Regular decision (see chart below).
| Early Decision | Regular Decision | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual degree option | No | No |
| Application Deadline | November 1 | February 1 |
| Portfolio | No portfolio requirement | No portfolio requirement |
| Decision Expected | By end of December | By early April |
| Deadline to Confirm | Mid-January | May 1 |
Note: Early Action is not available for B.S. in Urban Technology applicants.
Early Decision (ED)
Early Decision (ED) is a binding plan. Students who participate in the Early Decision plan will apply by Nov. 1 and can expect a decision notification by the end of December. The introduction of this new plan allows highly qualified students, who know that the University of Michigan is their top choice institution, to affirm their commitment to the university earlier in the annual application cycle.
Financial aid packages for students who submitted their CSS Profile and FAFSA by Nov. 15 will follow closely after decision release.
Early Decision is appropriate for students who are committed to attending U-M if they are admitted. The applicant, a parent or guardian, and the high school counselor must sign the Early Decision Agreement, indicating the student’s commitment to attend U-M if offered admission. If the student is admitted to U-M through Early Decision, they must immediately withdraw applications to all other colleges and universities.
Students who participate in Early Decision could receive these possible outcomes: admit, deny, or postpone to Regular Decision. Students postponed to Early Action will no longer have a binding commitment if admitted.
Regular Decision (RD)
The Regular Decision (RD) deadline is the standard nonbinding application plan. Applying as a Regular Decision applicant provides students more time to complete their application and collect the required materials. It also provides time for students to consider their college options and financial aid packages before committing.
Financial aid packages for students who submitted their CSS Profile and FAFSA by the Dec. 15 suggested filing date or the March 1 financial aid deadline will follow closely after decision release.
Students who participate in Regular Decision could receive these possible outcomes: admit, deny, or waitlist.
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 by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in consultation with Taubman College. 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.
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.
- 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.
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
For Early Decision applicants, admissions decisions for Urban Technology are expected to be sent by the end of December. If you are offered admission, you have until mid January to accept it.
For Regular Decision applicants, admissions decisions for Urban Technology are expected to be sent by 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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