Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan

What Graduate and Non-Degree Graduate Programs are available?

What Graduate Programs Are Available?

The Admissions Office of the Rackham Graduate School (Rackham) works in conjunction with 17 schools and colleges to administer the application and admissions process for more than 130 different graduate programs. Graduate programs recommend admission and communicate their decision to Rackham. Rackham monitors requirements and procedures and certifies the admission recommendation as appropriate.

Information on graduate programs can be obtained by accessing our Programs of Study section. This section will give you access to information on Master's and Doctoral degrees offered by Rackham graduate programs. You will also find information on Interdisciplinary opportunities, graduate course requirements, Non-Rackham graduate programs, dual degree graduate programs, and graduate programs offered at the University of Michigan Dearborn and Flint campuses. You may locate a graduate program by using the search option or using the A-Z listing provided.

Click here to register as a prospective Rackham applicant (you must click the 'Continue' button on the next page, and then enter your information).

What Non-Degree Graduate Programs Are Available?

The Rackham Graduate School offers several opportunities for non-degree graduate study. Please review the following links for information on specific requirements and instructions for submission of these applications.

• Rackham Visiting Scholar Application
  For individuals who have earned the Ph.D. and/or have a professorial appointment at another institution.
• Spring or Summer Guest Application (PDF)
  To apply for admission as a spring or summer semester guest student to one of only three program choices.
• Ann Arbor Guest Application (PDF)
  For students currently enrolled in the Rackham Graduate School on the Dearborn or Flint campuses to apply to enroll in graduate courses on the Ann Arbor campus.
• Dearborn Guest Application (PDF)
  For students enrolled in the Rackham Graduate School on the Ann Arbor or Flint campuses to apply for enrollment in graduate courses on the Dearborn campus.
• CIC (Committee on Institutional Cooperation) Traveling Scholar
  To apply for permission to take courses at a Big 10 university or the University of Chicago.
• MIGS (Michigan Intercollegiate Graduate Studies) Program (PDF)
  To apply for permission to take graduate courses at another participating university in the State of Michigan.
• Unclassified Non-Candidate for Degree (PDF)
  To apply for permission to take one or two courses as a non-candidate for degree in order to enhance overall academic and professional capabilities.

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Created On: 14 May 2009 12:01 PM

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