Apply to the B.S. in Urban Technology (First-Year)
November 1 (Early Action)
February 1 (Regular Decision)
May 1 (Early Action)
May 1 (Regular Decision)
Admissions Application Options
Students applying to the B.S. in Urban Technology have three application options: Early Action, Early Decision, or Regular decision (see chart below).
| Early Decision | Early Action | Regular Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status of plan | Binding | Non-Binding | Non-Binding |
| Application Deadline | November 1 | November 1 | February 1 |
| Portfolio Deadline | No portfolio submission | No portfolio submission | No portfolio submission |
| Financial Aid Applications | November 15 | December 15 (suggested) March 1 (required) | December 15 (suggested) March 1 (required) |
| Taubman College Decision | By end of December | By end of January | By early April |
| Dual Degree Application | Not possible at time of application | Not possible at time of application | Not possible at time of application |
| Enrollment Confirmation Deadline | Early/Mid January | May 1 | May 1 |
Early Decision (ED)
Early Decision (ED) is a binding plan. Students who participate in the Early Decision plan will apply by November 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 November 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 decision. Students postponed to Early Action will no longer have a binding commitment if admitted.
Early Action (EA)
The Early Action (EA) application allows you to receive an earlier decision and is a nonbinding application plan. Early Action applicants will receive a decision of admit, postpone decision, or deny.
Financial aid packages for students who submitted their CSS Profile and FAFSA by the December 15 suggested filing date or the March 1 financial aid deadline will follow closely after decision release.
Students who participate in Early Action could receive these possible outcomes: admit, deny, or postpone decision. Students postponed to Regular Decision 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 December 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
The Urban Technology program is designed for recent high school graduates who will be first-year students at the University of Michigan.
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
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.
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