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Admissions Visits and Events

We are excited to meet you! We offer virtual and in-person ways to connect with us to learn more about Taubman College degrees.

Learn more about Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning by exploring these upcoming virtual and in-person visit and event options. Click on a degree program below to learn more.

VIRTUAL

Information Sessions and Meet & Greet sessions include a brief overview of the degree and a time for Q&A with a Taubman College admissions representative. These small group sessions last 30-45 minutes and are offered via Zoom.

IN-PERSON

Information Session with Building Tours include a brief overview of the degree, time for Q&A with a Taubman College admissions representative and a walking tour of the Art & Architecture Building. These small group sessions last 60-75 minutes and take place in person.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the fall semester, Taubman College Admissions will host special events like open houses and workshops. These special events will be listed by degree below. Explore the Taubman College Events Calendar, which includes events for prospective students.

COLLEGE FAIRS

Join Taubman College admissions team members at these virtual events throughout the U.S.

B.S. in ARCHITECTURE

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

Virtual Information Session
Mondays at 4 P.M. (ET)
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In-Person Information Session & Building Tour
Fridays at 2 P.M. (ET)
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Virtual Portfolio Workshops
Architecture faculty will share tips and techniques for assembling the best possible portfolio for your admission application.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
4 – 5 P.M. (ET)

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
8 – 9 P.M. (ET)

NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS

One-on-one transfer appointments are available -- either virtual or in-person.

To request a transfer appointment, email us at taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu.

Virtual Portfolio Workshops
The virtual Taubman College Portfolio Workshops are designed for students who would like direction on how to create their portfolio. Faculty members will provide tips on portfolio design, organization, and presentation. Architecture faculty will share tips and techniques for assembling the best possible portfolio for your admission application.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
4 – 5 P.M. (ET)

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
8 – 9 P.M. (ET)

Virtual Transfer Student Architecture Workshop
A day in the life of an architecture undergrad at the University of Michigan.

The Prospective Transfer Student Architecture Workshop is designed to engage undergraduate students who are interested in architecture and the creative arts, but have yet to declare architecture as their major. The event will include conversations with current students and alumni, a faculty talk and meetings with admissions counselors, as well as direction on how to create or improve your portfolio. U-M accepts transfer students into the undergraduate architecture program in their junior year. This event is free to qualified applicants.

Saturday, November 13, 2021
11 A.M. – 1 P.M. (ET)
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CROSS CAMPUS TRANSFER STUDENTS

Virtual Portfolio Workshops
Architecture faculty will share tips and techniques for assembling the best possible portfolio for your admission application.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
4 – 5 P.M. (ET)

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
8 – 9 P.M. (ET)

One-on-One Advising/Admissions Appointments
Virtual advising appointments for cross-campus transfers interested in architecture are available most Thursdays from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. (ET).

To schedule an appointment, call the LSA Newnan Advising Center at 734-764-0332.

B.S. in URBAN TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Information Session (every 2 weeks)
Wednesdays at 4 P.M. (ET)
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In-Person Information Session & Building Tour
Fridays at 3:30 P.M. (ET)
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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (M.ARCH)

Virtual Information Session
Mondays at 3 P.M. (ET)
Fridays at 8 A.M. (ET)
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In-Person Information Session & Building Tour
Fridays at 10 A.M. (ET)
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Master of Architecture Perspectives Series

Faculty Presentations & Student Panels
Join us for a virtual series of faculty presentations and student panels to gain perspective on the Master of Architecture degree experience at Taubman College. Each event in the series will feature different faculty presentations or current students fielding your questions. Attend all five events in the series, or pick and choose as your schedule allows.

Tuesday, October 26, 8 – 9 P.M. (ET) Student Panel
Thursday, November 4, 9 – 10 A.M. (ET) Faculty: Perry Kulper
Wednesday, November 17, 8 – 9 P.M. (ET) Student Panel
Thursday, December 2, 9 – 10 A.M. (ET) Faculty: Kathy Velikov & Jonathan Rule

Virtual Portfolio Workshops
Architecture faculty will share tips and techniques for assembling the best possible portfolio for your admission application.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
4 – 5 P.M. (ET)

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
8 – 9 P.M. (ET)

Interested in a dual degree with the Master of Architecture?

Click on the Dual Degrees section below for an upcoming virtual event to learn more.

MASTER OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING (MURP)

Virtual Information Session
Mondays at 10:30 A.M. (ET)
Thursdays at 2 P.M. (ET)
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In-Person Information Session & Building Tour
Fridays at 9 A.M. (ET)
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Transformative Food Systems Fellowship Webinar
This webinar will showcase this two-year fellowship to study food systems as a Master of Urban and Regional Planning graduate student. The fellowship is available to U.S. citizens who are underrepresented in food systems studies and careers.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
6 – 7:30 P.M. (ET)
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Master of Urban Regional Planning Open House
Please join us for the Master of Urban and Regional Planning Open House. This virtual event is open to all students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in urban and regional planning at the University of Michigan. The open house will be an opportunity to learn more about the college, hear from the award-winning faculty, speak with admissions and career advisers, and meet current students.
Friday, November 12, 2021
6 – 8 P.M. (ET)
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Interested in a dual degree with the Master of Urban and Regional Planning?
Click on the Dual Degrees section below for an upcoming virtual event to learn more.

MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN (MUD)

In-Person Information Session & Building Tour
Monthly on Wednesdays at 1 P.M. (ET)
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Meet & Greet Virtual Sessions

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
8 – 9 A.M. (ET)

Interested in a dual degree with the Master of Urban Design?

Click on the Dual Degrees section below for an upcoming virtual event to learn more.

MASTER OF SCIENCE: DIGITAL AND MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES (MS_DMT)

In-Person Information Session & Building Tour
Monthly on Tuesdays at 10 A.M. (ET)
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Meet & Greet Virtual Sessions

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

8 – 9 A.M. (ET)

Interested in a dual degree with the Master of Science?

Click on the Dual Degrees section below for an upcoming virtual event to learn more.

DOCTORAL DEGREES

Architecture Ph.D. Information Sessions
Interested in learning more about the Ph.D. in Architecture degree here at Taubman College? Join Ph.D. in Director, Joy Knoblauch, current students and admission staff for a virtual information session. This session will give you the chance to ask questions about ways to expand your creative work, what our alumni do after graduating, and how to connect with other university units at the University of Michigan.

Thursday, November 4 2021
12 P.M. (ET)

Urban Planning Ph.D. Information Session
Interested in learning more about the Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning degree here at Taubman College? Join Ph.D.Director, Leslie Hoey, current students and admission staff for a virtual information session. This session will give you the chance to ask questions about ways to expand your creative work, what our alumni do after graduating, and how to connect with other university units at the University of Michigan.

Monday, November 8, 2021
11 A.M. – 12 P.M. (ET)
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CERTIFICATES

If you are interested in these graduate certificates:

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development
Graduate Certificate in Healthy Cities
Graduate Certificate in Urban Informatics

One-on-one, virtual appointments are available on select Fridays.

To request an appointment, email us at taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu.

Dual Degree & Certificate Virtual Information Session
Taubman College Admissions invites you to learn more about our graduate dual degrees and certificate options. Leverage a dual degree or certificate to get the most out of your world-class University of Michigan graduate education. Dual degree programs lead to two different degree citations and two separate diplomas, and allows a student to combine two graduate or graduate-professional programs.

You’ll also hear from current students about their dual degree and certificate experiences. Please join us!

Monday, December 6, 2021
5 – 6 P.M. (ET)
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DUAL DEGREES

This information session will provide a broad overview paying specific attention to course sequencing, schedule coordination and application requirements for the following Taubman College degrees or certificates: