You're loving Wolverine life and rocking the college scene. But, you've realized your heart lies in business. Luckily, there is an amazing business school right here at U-M. Check out the details below to put together a killer app that shows you're ready for Ross. Please note that this information is only for students who have not applied to Ross before and are on the Ann Arbor campus.
1. Learn the academic requirements.
You must complete the following courses with a C- or better by the end of the winter term in the year you apply.
We evaluate your U-M transcript after winter-term grades are posted. Spring/summer courses are not considered.
The passing grade of P will count for the three admission prerequisites, and any enrolled course. The admissions team has access to the actual letter grade posted by the faculty member when the official grade designation is Pass/Fail. We will view the actual letter grade in accordance with our holistic admission review process.
Any course in Calculus I, II, or III. This includes AP credit for MATH 120 or 121, as well as IB, A-level, or transfer credit for an exact U-M course equivalent (not departmental credit, e.g., MATH 101X).
ECON 101. This includes IB, A-level, or transfer credit for the exact U-M course equivalent (not departmental credit, e.g., ECON 101X).
Any course approved as First-Year Writing in LSA, as approved through the U-M LSA Sweetland Center for Writing. This includes transfer credit for any course approved as First-Year Writing at U-M (not departmental credit, e.g., ENG 101X or ENGCMPTC 101X). ENGR 100 does not count as LSA First-Year Writing credit.
You must enroll full-time in your most recent year of college enrollment, fall and winter terms, regardless of previous credits earned.
2. Check the deadline.
Your application is due by March 31 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
The U-M Transfer Application will be available at the end of December.
3. Complete the essays.
We want to get to know you and let your best qualities shine through — this is our chance to learn more about the person behind the numbers.
1. Describe why you want to pursue a BBA degree at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and how the Ross experience will support your personal and professional goals. (500-word maximum)
2. Reflect on your current or ongoing involvement in a specific organization outside of the classroom. Why did you join this organization? How did you make this organization or the community better? What did you learn? (500-word maximum)
Optional Essay Prompt
Briefly describe any unique personal circumstances, such as a major illness or personal tragedy, that have had a significant effect on your application credentials. Additionally, please describe any gaps in your academic record (e.g., lower course grade, taking a gap year between high school and college). If these circumstances are on-going, how will you manage them if admitted to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business?
4. Submit your application by March 31 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Once the application is available, you can save your work and return to it as often as you like. Make sure you have uploaded the correct essays, and submit only your completed application. Once you submit your application, you may not alter or add to it in any way.
Application Deadline: 11:59 P.M. EDT March 31
You may submit your application as early as February 15. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. EDT on March 31. There are no exceptions. We strongly recommend you submit the application several days before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems. You will receive a confirmation email when we receive your application.
You will receive our admission decision via email by late June.
If admitted, you will have one week to accept your offer via Wolverine Access. Be sure to check your email (including spam filters and inboxes) throughout the month of June.
Important Dates
Late December: Application opens
February 15: Application submissions accepted
March 31: Application due
Late June: Decisions released
Must-Attend Events
Michigan Ross:
- You'll take BA 102 Business Foundations one week prior to the start of classes.
- Attend the Gear Up welcome event, which will take place one week before fall classes begin. You will receive more information about Gear Up after you accept admission.
Our BBA program attracts the leaders and best from all over campus. As a U-M transfer student, you will join fellow high-achievers for three years of full-time fall-winter enrollment at Ross.
ADMITTED STUDENT COMPOSITION
3.77 | Average College GPA |
887 | Number of Applicants |
127 | Number of Admitted |
42% | Women |
10% | International |
21% | First Generation in College |
48% | In-State Attending |
RACE/ETHNICITY
20% | Asian American |
7% | Black or African American |
0% | Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
20% | Hispanic or Latinx |
0% | Native American |
2% | Two or More Races |
46% | White |
3% | Not Indicated |
Reflects admitted transfer students for the incoming class in Fall 2024
*Race and ethnicity data is based on United States Department of Education federal reporting guidelines