Architecture
Non-Degree
Application Deadline:
At least two weeks prior to the beginning of a term
/ Non-Degree Seeking Student Information
Applicants interested in taking a course at Taubman College without pursuing a degree are able to apply as a non-degree student. Non-degree seeking students may only enroll for two terms and are limited to two seminar courses total. Design studios and core courses may not be elected. Permission from the instructor of each course is required to register. Because of visa regulations, international students are not eligible to apply as a non-degree seeking student.
Courses elected by non-degree seeking students may not be counted toward a Taubman College degree program unless the student receives regular admission and the Chair of the Architecture Program determines that the courses are acceptable. Regular admission is not guaranteed. To be considered for regular admission, application materials must be submitted and evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Rackham Non-Candidate for Degree Student Information. (Ph.D., MURP, MS)
Students are typically notified of their decision 2-4 weeks after receipt of the application and required documentation. Applications submitted after this time period are not guaranteed to be reviewed prior to the beginning of the semester. Please see the University of Michigan academic calendar.
Application Materials
- Send an email to TaubmanCollegeadmissions@umich.edu requesting to apply as a non-degree seeking student with a subject line of: non-degree
- Non-degree seeking student application form
- Non-refundable application fee: $75 USD check made payable to University of Michigan
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
- Resume; submit an up-to-date resume with your application materials
- TOEFL/IELTS/MELAB test scores (required non-native English speakers)
- Submit all materials to taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu
Non-refundable Application Fee
The fee for United States Citizens and those with permanent resident visa status is $75 (U.S. funds). The application fee is paid via check made payable to The University of Michigan. Applications received without fees will not be processed.
Tuition and Fee Information
Non-degree seeking students pay the same tuition as degree-seeking students. Merit and need-based financial assistance is not provided for non-degree seeking students. For tuition information, visit the Registrar’s Office website.
/ International Student Information
TOEFL Examination
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Internet Based Toefl (IBT) is one of the approved English proficiency tests required of all non-native English speakers. Information about the TOEFL/IBT, including test dates and locations, can be found at ets.org/toefl. Please contact ETS (ets.org) and have an official score report sent to the University of Michigan (Institution code 1839, department code 12) TOEFL/IBT scores must be no older than two years old to be valid. The minimum requirement for the TOEFL test is 250 computer based or 600 paper based. The minimum requirement for the IBT test is 100. If you have taken the TOEFL exam and not achieved the minimum score you must continue to take the test until you achieve the minimum score to be considered for admission. Taubman College does not admit students that have not met the minimum score.
IELTS Examination
The International English Language Testing System exam is another English proficiency tool required of all non-native English speakers. Information about the IELTS including test dates and locations can be found at ielts.org. Please have IELTS send an official score report to the University of Michigan.
IELTS scores must be no older than 2 years to be valid. The minimum requirement for the IELTS test is 7.0. If you have taken the IELTS exam and have not achieved the minimum score, you must continue to take the test until you reach 7.0 to be considered for admission. Taubman College does not admit students that have not met the minimum score.
MELAB Examination
Learn more about the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) Examination. The minimum score for the MELAB is 84.
/ Questions
Contact Admissions at TaubmanCollegeAdmissions@umich.edu.