Transferring to Michigan

rushhour5
Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:38:42 +0000

Sure, I would be happy to. I’d share more but I’m not really sure what kind of information you would like to know, if you want to know about the application process or what it’s like as a transfer student at UM so I’ll just say a few basic things about both.

I transferred in from the University of Pittsburgh for the Winter 2012 semester after 3 semesters. I had a 3.71 GPA and 46 credits. One thing to know is that GPA and credits are by far the most important thing the admissions people look at. Essays, extracurriculars, high school transcript, etc are just secondary. From what I’ve seen, applicants averaging 15 credits/semester and at least a 3.6 GPA generally get in. After sending in my application, the thing I remember most about the wait is stress and worry. I was freaking out and obsessed with checking my email and Wolverine Access. But the wait makes getting the acceptance letter that much better.

As a transfer at UM, I really don’t feel much of a difference from the people who enrolled as freshmen. There isn’t anything like 2nd class students. I would also strongly advise you live in a dorm your first year as it is a great way to make new friends, my current best friends here are my old North Quad roommates. Finally, UM is generally a lot more difficult academically than your school, assuming you came from a less academically rigorous school. I have had to try a lot harder here and I still haven’t gotten the grades that I did at Pitt. If you would like to know something else, feel free to ask.