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  • BFA/BA in Art & Design

    Early Action deadline : November 1
    Regular Decision deadline : February 1

    1. Submit a completed Common Application.

      Keep in mind:
      • College Search: University of Michigan
      • U-M College or School to which you are applying: Stamps School of Art & Design OR Stamps School of Art & Design Dual Applicant
      • Program of Study: Art and Design BFA
      • Recommenders: 1 School Report and 1 Academic Teacher. Optionally, you can also submit 1 Art/Design Teacher.
    2. Follow the portfolio instructions provided in your application to be redirected to SlideRoom, our portfolio submission portal. Your Common Application should redirect you to the correct SlideRoom program, but if you access SlideRoom in another way be sure to select the correct program:
      • If you are a graduating or recently-graduated high school senior who has not attended any college or university after getting your diploma, you'll select "BFA/BA First Year Undergraduate Applicants" in Slideroom.
      • If you have attended any college, university, or institution of higher education (on any basis, for any length of time) following graduation from high school, you'll select "BFA/BA Transfer Undergraduate Applicants" in Slideroom; see the instructions for Transfer Students further down on this page.
      In SlideRoom, you'll be asked to submit 12-15 pieces, including descriptions that answer the question "Why did I create this?"
    3. Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school or GED exam results.

    4. Test scores can be sent directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:
      • Please note: the Stamps School does not use SAT or ACT scores in our evaluation process. In addition, the University of Michigan is test-optional, which means you can indicate if you want your application to be reviewed without submitting test scores. If you are applying as a dual degree student, you may want to consider submitting your test scores for the other program’s evaluation.
      • ACT (U-M code: 2062) and/or SAT (U-M code: 1839)
      • English language proficiency scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language
  • BFA in Interarts Performance

    Early Action deadline : November 1
    Regular Decision deadline : February 1

    1. Submit a completed Common Application.

      Keep in mind:
      • College Search: University of Michigan
      • U-M College or School to which you are applying: Interarts Performance
      • Portfolio: Answer "Yes" and follow prompts
      • Program of Study: Interarts Performance BFA
      • Recommenders: 1 School Report and 1 Academic Teacher. Optionally, you can also submit 1 Art/Design Teacher.
    2. Follow the portfolio instructions provided in your application to be redirected to SlideRoom, our portfolio submission portal. Your Common Application should redirect you to the correct SlideRoom program, but if you access SlideRoom in another way be sure to select the correct program:
    • If you are a graduating or recently-graduated high school senior who has not attended any college or university after getting your diploma, you'll select "BFA/BA First Year Undergraduate Applicants" in Slideroom.
    • If you have attended any college, university, or institution of higher education (on any basis, for any length of time) following graduation from high school, you'll select "BFA/BA Transfer Undergraduate Applicants" in Slideroom; see the instructions for Transfer Students further down on this page.

    In SlideRoom, you'll be asked to submit 12-15 pieces, including descriptions that answer the question "Why did I create this?"

    Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school or GED exam results.

    Test scores can be sent directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:

    • Please note: the Stamps School does not use SAT or ACT scores in our evaluation process. In addition, the University of Michigan is test-optional, which means you can indicate if you want your application to be reviewed without submitting test scores.
    • ACT (U-M code: 2062) and/or SAT (U-M code: 1839)
    • English language proficiency scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language
  • Dual Degrees

    Early Action deadline : November 1
    Regular Decision deadline : February 1

    1. Submit a completed Common Application. To find information regarding application requirements and deadlines for your other degree, please click on the applicable school:

      Keep in mind:

      • College Search: University of Michigan
      • U-M College or School to which you are applying: Stamps School of Art & Design Dual Applicant
      • Portfolio: Answer "Yes" and follow prompts
      • Program of Study: Art and Design BFA
      • Recommenders: 1 School Report and 1 Academic Teacher. Optionally, you can also submit 1 Art/Design Teacher.
    2. Follow the portfolio instructions provided in your application to be redirected to SlideRoom, our portfolio submission portal. Your Common Application should redirect you to the correct SlideRoom program, but if you access SlideRoom in another way be sure to select the correct program:
    • If you are a graduating or recently-graduated high school senior who has not attended any college or university after getting your diploma, you'll select "BFA/BA First Year Undergraduate Applicants" in Slideroom.
    • If you have attended any college, university, or institution of higher education (on any basis, for any length of time) following graduation from high school, you'll select "BFA/BA Transfer Undergraduate Applicants" in Slideroom; see the instructions for Transfer Students further down on this page.

    In SlideRoom, you'll be asked to submit 12-15 pieces, including descriptions that answer the question "Why did I create this?"

    Note: If you are applying to the Taubman College of Architecture as your other degree program, you may also need to submit a separate portfolio according to Taubman’s requirements.

    Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school or GED exam results.

    Test scores can be sent directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:

    • Please note: the Stamps School does not use SAT or ACT scores in our evaluation process. In addition, the University of Michigan is test-optional, which means you can indicate if you want your application to be reviewed without submitting test scores. If you are applying as a dual degree student, you may want to consider submitting your test scores for the other program’s evaluation.
    • ACT (U-M code: 2062) and/or SAT (U-M code: 1839)
    • English language proficiency scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language

    If you are a current U-M Ann Arbor student wishing to pursue a dual degree with Stamps, please see the cross-campus transfer application instructions.

  • Transfer Students

    Deadline for Winter 2026 Admission: October 1, 2025
    Deadline for Fall 2026 Admission:     February 1, 2026

    1. Submit a completed Common Application.

      Keep in mind:
      • College Search: University of Michigan
      • U-M College or School to which you are applying: Stamps School of Art & Design
      • Portfolio: Answer "Yes" and follow prompts
      • Program of Study: Art and Design BFA
      • Recommenders: OPTIONAL - 1 Art/Design Teacher
    2. Follow the portfolio instructions provided in your application to be redirected to SlideRoom, our portfolio submission portal. Your Common Application should redirect you to the correct Slideroom program, but if you access SlideRoom in another way be sure to select the correct program:
      • If you have attended any college, university, or institution of higher education (on any basis, for any length of time) following graduation from high school, you'll select "BFA/BA Transfer Undergraduate Applicants" in Slideroom. Transfer students also choose the semester they apply for: The deadline for Winter admission is October 1, and the deadline for Fall admission is February 1.
      • If you are a graduating or recently-graduated high school senior who has not attended any college or university after getting your diploma, you'll select "BFA/BA First Year Undergraduate Applicants" in Slideroom; see the instructions for BFA/BA in Art & Design at the top of this page.
    3. Provide proof of high school completion: Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school (including 9th-12th grades and graduation date) or GED exam results.

    4. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.

    5. Test scores can be sent directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:
      • Please note: the Stamps School does not use SAT or ACT scores in our evaluation process. In addition, the University of Michigan is test-optional, which means you can indicate if you want your application to be reviewed without submitting test scores
      • ACT (U-M code: 2062) and/or SAT (U-M code: 1839)
      • English language proficiency scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language

    Track your progress: Download our Stamps Transfer Checklist here.

    Questions about credit transfers? Visit our Transfer How-To!

  • Cross Campus Transfers

    Winter 2026 Application window: September 1 - October 1
    Fall 2026 Application window: January 1 - February 1

    These instructions are for applicants who are already U-M Ann Arbor students, but wish to transfer to Stamps.

    1. Download and fill out the Cross Campus Transfer Form (PDF).
    2. Download a copy of your current U-M transcript from Wolverine Access.
    3. During the application window, visit Slideroom to submit the form and transcript from steps 1 and 2, along with a portfolio of 10-12 pieces of your creative work.
    4. Winter applicants will receive a decision by mid-October. Fall applicants will receive a decision by mid-February. Upon acceptance of your admission offer and participation in an orientation, you will then be eligible to register for Stamps courses.

    Cross-Campus Transfer requirements:

    • You must complete a minimum of 24 credits on the U-M Ann Arbor campus by the end of the winter semester in which you are applying in order to apply for a cross campus transfer.
    • The cumulative grade point average for this work must be at least 2.5.
    • If you believe you will come close to, but fall short of, the 24 credit minimum requirement, please talk to a Stamps admissions counselor at [email protected].
  • Multiple Dependent Degree Program (MDDP)

    Winter 2026 Application window: September 1 - October 1
    Fall 2026 Application window: January 1 - February 1

    The Multiple Dependent Degree Program (MDDP) allows students to earn two separate undergraduate degrees from two different U-M Ann Arbor schools or colleges at the same time.

    These instructions are for applicants who are already U-M Ann Arbor students, but wish to pursue a dual degree with Stamps.

    1. Discuss your plans with both program/major advisors, carefully review the requirements and policies of both units, and plan a dual degree program which meets the criteria for both. You must be eligible to declare a major in your current unit before applying for a dual degree.
    2. Download and complete the Undergraduate Dual Degree Approval Form (PDF), including all required signatures of approval from your current school (see a list of authorized signers/unit here). Students currently enrolled in LSA must obtain signatures from both their LSA General Advisor and LSA Major Advisor.
    3. Download a copy of your current U-M transcript from Wolverine Access.
    4. During the application window, visit Slideroom to submit the form and transcript from steps 2 and 3, along with a portfolio of 10-12 pieces of your creative work.
    5. Winter applicants will receive a decision by mid-October. Fall applicants will receive a decision by mid-February. Upon acceptance of your admission offer and participation in an orientation, you will then be eligible to register for Stamps courses.

    MDDP (dual-degree) requirements:

    • You must complete a minimum of 30 credits on the U-M Ann Arbor campus by the end of the semester in which you are applying in order to apply for the dual degree program, and the cumulative grade point average for this work must be at least 3.0. If you believe you will come close to, but fall short of, the 30 credit minimum requirement, please talk to a Stamps admissions counselor at [email protected].
    • You must select one school to be your “home unit” on the dual degree approval form. This choice is important, as you will be governed by the academic rules, policies, and deadlines of your home unit, register for classes under your home unit, and pay the home unit’s tuition rate. Consult with your advisors as you make this decision.
  • International Applicants

    Early Action deadline : November 1
    Regular Decision deadline : February 1

    1. Submit a completed Common Application.

      Keep in mind:
      • College Search: University of Michigan
      • U-M College or School to which you are applying: Stamps School of Art & Design OR Stamps School of Art & Design Dual Applicant
      • Portfolio: Answer "Yes" and follow prompts
      • Program of Study: Art and Design BFA
      • Recommenders: 1 School Report and 1 Academic Teacher. Optionally, you can also submit 1 Art/Design Teacher.
    2. Follow the portfolio instructions provided in your application to be redirected to SlideRoom, our portfolio submission portal.
      • Submit 12-15 pieces, including descriptions that answer the question "Why did I create this?"
    3. Request an official copy of your transcript from your high school.

    4. Test scores can be sent directly to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor:
      • Please note: the Stamps School does not use SAT or ACT scores in our evaluation process. In addition, the University of Michigan is test-optional, which means you can indicate if you want your application to be reviewed without submitting test scores. If you are applying as a dual degree student, you may want to consider submitting your test scores for the other program’s evaluation.
      • ACT (U-M code: 2062) and/or SAT (U-M code: 1839)
      • English language proficiency scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language
    5. Review U-M's list of Education Requirements by country and information on Exams and Visas.
  • International Exchange Students

    Fall term application deadline: March 1
    Winter term application deadline: August 15

    Students selected by our partner institutions should submit the following materials via email to [email protected]:

    1. U-M Non-Degree application
    2. Financial Resources Statement

      Keep in Mind:
      • Choose the F-1 Visa option
      • Use “Living Expenses” only to estimate your total cost
    3. Portfolio

    4. Artist statement

    5. Statement of Purpose: Why do you want to study at Stamps?

    6. Official transcript (in English) from home institution. Certified English translations of transcripts will also be accepted.
    7. English language proficiency scores are required of all speakers of English as a second language.

    Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received your official University of Michigan admit letter and I-20 and have signed up to attend International Orientation.

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Questions?

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