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How to applyYou will need to submit an online application. Please read the instructions carefully and make sure that the right materials are sent to the right office (Rackham or the department of choice). If you have any questions about these procedures, please contact Lu Ann Custer by email at stat-admiss-ques@umich.edu or by phone at 734-763-3520. GRE The
department expects the GRE Aptitude Tests for admission to any of its
graduate programs. We receive applications from students from a great many
institutions in the
Transcripts Your
transcripts are important to the admissions committee; your choice of courses
indicate your interests and your performance is reflected in your grades. We
look most carefully at the range of depth of courses that you have taken, and
at your grades in these courses. If you wish to explain any anomalies in your
transcripts you should do so in your Statement of Purpose.
You must provide 2 sets of official final undergraduate and/or graduate academic records/transcripts, with your degree posted. Official documents must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic records certified by notary publics are not official. One set must be submitted to us (Statistics Department) and the second set must be sent to Rackham Graduate School Admissions Office. It is your responsibility to request the release of any such records from the institutions involved. Submit your online application before mailing your academic records/transcripts to us and Rackham. This will allow your documents to be processed in a timely manner. Where to Mail Your Transcripts: The University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School Admissions *If you do not have a U-M ID# you can obtain one by Registering as a Future Grad Student. *What is the Benefit of Registering for a U-M ID#? Indicating your University of Michigan ID number on your application and application documents allows your records to be matched and processed more quickly. For your convenience, there is a Transcript Upload Page within the online application that allows you to expedite the processing of your application. This transcript will be considered unofficial but will allow our Statistics Admissions Committee to make a decision based upon your submission of an electronic transcript rather than waiting for the official transcript to arrive via the mail system. Please note: when submitting transcripts online you need to upload the front and back of the transcript(s). English Test Applicants
who have earned a degree from an institution where the language of study was exclusively English or have earned a degree from a
Letters of recommendation (3 required) The admissions committee puts great weight on concrete letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to judge your potential for successfully completing graduate studies in statistics. Often these letters reveal strengths and interests that might not be reflected in grades and GRE scores. To write the letters you should select people who can tell us about your training and abilities, and about any special talents you might have. You should arrange for people to write letters for you at or before the time you submit your application. The paper copies of the letters should be sent directly to the us (Statistics Department). We prefer to have your recommenders send their letters on-line as part of your online application packet. In doing this, it assures that your letters will arrive in a timely manner in order to meet our application deadline. Statement of Purpose The
Statement of Purpose gives you an opportunity to tell us about yourself and
your reasons for wishing to pursue a graduate degree in statistics at
If you are currently enrolled in a graduate program elsewhere, you should tell us why you wish to change institutions or degree programs. Personal Statement 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 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. Note: Who will read this statement? All the parts of your application, including this statement, will be read by members of the Admission Committee in our department. The Admissions Committee always include program faculty, but some committees also include program staff and advanced graduate students. Curriculum Vitae/Resume You will need to submit your curriculum vitae or resume that describes your education, work experience, research and teaching experience, professional affiliations, volunteer activity and community engagements, honors and awards. Application Fee The fee is $60 for domestic (e.g.,US citizens and individuals on permanent resident visa status) and $75 for international (e.g., non-US citizens). You may start sending materials before you pay the fee but we cannot consider you for admission until the fee is paid. We are sorry but we cannot waive the fee. Deadlines The
department prefers to have completed applications by January 15 (for
all International applicants) or January 31 (for
Your completed online application and supporting documents (including academic records/transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation, etc.) should be submitted early enough to arrive two to three weeks prior to the deadline. The deadline is the date by which all application materials must be received by both our department and by Rackham. Early submission may avoid unnecessary delays. 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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