Apply to the
B.S. in Urban Technology (Cross Campus Transfers)
Fall (2026 and later)
How to Apply
Students applying to transfer from a different U-M Ann Arbor school/college should complete a minimum of 37 credit hours and a maximum of 70 credit hours during their first two years on campus, including all of the prerequisite coursework outlined below.
If accepted to the Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology program, students will begin their Taubman coursework as follows:
Students entering in 2025 will start in Spring.
Students entering in 2026 and beyond will start in Fall.
This program is not currently available to transfer students outside of the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Prerequisite Courses
Download the Prerequisite Course Worksheet.
Cross-campus transfer students will be eligible to participate in the Cities Intensive (UT 102 and UT 103) in the Spring term after they have been admitted into and transferred into the Urban Technology degree.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1 English Composition/First Year Writing Course Options: ENG 124, ENG 125, ENG 126, History 195, Great Books 191, Comp. Lit 122, RCore 100, Slavic 151, ClCiv 101, ClCiv 121, or LHSP 125 | 4 |
| 2 LSA Social Science distribution requirement courses Consult LSA Course Guide for options | 3-4 each 6-8 credits |
| 2 LSA Humanities distribution requirement courses Consult LSA Course Guide for options | 3-4 each 6-8 credits |
| 1 LSA Race & Ethnicity distribution requirement course Consult LSA Course Guide for options | 3-4 |
1 of the following courses:
| 3 |
| Prerequisite options for SI 206 SI 106 or waiver; or EECS 182; or EECS 183; or ENGR 101; (C- or better) | 4 |
| SI 206: Data-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| Urban Tech Core Studio: UT 230 Design and Urban Inquiries | 4 |
1 of the following courses:
| 2-4 |
| Total Credits | 37-43 |
Required Information
Admissions Prerequisite Appointments
Prospective cross-campus transfers are highly encouraged to meet with a Taubman College Admissions Counselor as they prepare to transfer. Students may request an appointment at Taubman College by emailing TaubmanCollegeAdmissions@umich.edu.
Statement of Purpose
Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the Urban Technology program at Taubman College. Tell us about a pressing urban issue that is meaningful to you and how the curriculum would help you address it? (500 words)
Submit via the University of Michigan Online Application.
One Recommendation Form
One recommendation form is required from a U-M instructor (professor, lecturer or a graduate student instructor).
Applicants should instruct their recommender to send the Recommendation Form to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at ecredentials@umich.edu.
Transcripts
U-M transcripts and transcripts from other institutions where you have earned college credit (if applicable) will be supplied by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
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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