Uploading Transcripts and Other Supporting Documents Using the Online Application Process
What Documents to Submit Electronically Through the Online Application
Note
Dial-up connections are not the best method for working on the online application. Uploading required documents may be difficult.
Submit the online application early. Preferably 2-3 weeks before the graduate program's deadline date. Early submission may help you avoid unnecessary delays.
Transcripts
The transcript policies and deadlines vary by program. Use the Department Information Guide to link to the graduate program's website to find the deadline date, the specific instructions for what materials to send, what method to use (online application versus mail), and to obtain the mailing address and contact information.
- To expedite the processing of your online application, you are encouraged to include a scanned image of your academic record/transcript(s) with the online application. The graduate program admissions committee is able to make a decision based upon your submission of a scanned transcript.
- A scanned copy of an official student copy, provided to you by the Registrar's Office, is acceptable. Unofficial transcripts printed from your institutions student portal (a screen print of a transcript) are not acceptable.
- Scanned images of official transcripts that are uploaded into the online application will be considered unofficial.
- To determine whether official transcripts should be mailed to the graduate program after the scanned images are submitted through the online application, refer to instructions on their website.
What transcripts are required?
Bachelor's, Master's, Professional and Doctoral degree academic records/transcripts are required. Specific types of academic records/transcripts are required based upon the country where the degree was received.
If you attended an institution in one of these countries click on the following links to see your specific requirements.
Note
In addition to uploading academic records/transcripts using the online process, click here to obtain instructions for mailing academic records/transcripts to the Rackham Graduate School.
Academic Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.
Note
Some graduate program's have Statements of Purpose that should be submitted in place of this one. Please consult with the graduate program for specific details.
Personal Statement (500 word limit)
How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan?
For example, if you grew up in a community where educational, cultural, or other opportunities were either especially plentiful or especially lacking, you might discuss the impact this had on your development and interests. This should be a discussion of the journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree.
Please do not repeat your Academic Statement of Purpose.
Who Will Read This Statement?
All the parts of your application, including this statement, will be read by members of the Admissions Committee in the graduate program. The Admissions Committee always includes program faculty, but some committees also include program staff and advanced graduate students.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume (4 page limit)
Please upload your curriculum vitae or resume that describes your education, work experience, research and teaching experience, professional affiliations, volunteer activity and community engagement, honors and awards.
Admissions Conduct Code
The Admissions Conduct Code is part of the online application process. You will be prompted to provide the necessary information and your response will be submitted electronically. There is no need to follow-up with paper copies.
Letters of Recommendation
Most programs prefer electronic submission of letters of recommendation. Below we provide various options for your evaluators to submit their recommendations.
Options to Submit Letters of Recommendation - Select Only One Option
1. Electronic Submission Options
Option A: Use the Rackham Online Recommendation System
Recommenders will complete the recommendation form online and submit it electronically to the graduate program. Applicants must register your recommenders to use this service when filling out the Rackham online application.
or
Option B: Use the U-M Reference Letter Service (RLS) - For U-M Students & Alumni/ae
Letters of recommendation can be submitted through The Career Center's Reference Letter Service (RLS). For more information visit The Career Center's Reference Letter Service web page.
or
Option C: Use ETS My Credentials Vault Service
Applicants collect letters of recommendation through their My Credentials Vault account and electronically submit recommendations directly to the graduate program using the Rackham Graduate School - Recommendations option. Recommenders mail or upload recommendations directly into your My Credentials Vault account for you to submit at your convenience.
2. Paper Submission Option
Option D: Use the Postal Service and Recommendation for Admission Form
The letters of recommendation must be sent directly to the graduate program. Please use the Recommendation for Admission form. Do not send them to Rackham Graduate School Admissions. You will need to provide the recommender with an envelope addressed to your graduate program.
Note
All credentials submitted for admission consideration become the property of the University of Michigan and will not be returned in original or copy form.
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Article ID: 167
Created On: 18 May 2009 9:37 AM
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