Sending transcripts & GPA
A scanned/electronic copy of the official transcript will be used for initial review by our admissions committee. This transcript should be uploaded with your application.
Where to send official transcripts after admission
You will be required to have your official, final transcript sent to the Rackham Graduate School only if you are recommended for admission. They can be sent, either electronically or by mail, to the Rackham Graduate School.
Electronic submission
Request your Registrar to send an electronic transcript and Transcripts/Academic Records Submission Form to racketranscripts@umich.edu. The transcripts cannot be an email attachment or forwarded email.
Postal mail submission
If an e-transcript option is not available, submit a paper transcript and the Transcripts/Academic Records Submission Form, in the envelope sealed by the institution, directly to:
Rackham Graduate School
Attn: Transcripts/U-M ID# or Transcripts/Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
915 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1070
USA
Grade Point Average (GPA)
All applicants should report their Grade Point Average (GPA) on page 5 of the online application. The GPA should be reported using a standard U.S. four point scale. Applicants who attended an institution outside the United States should follow the instructions to convert their international average grade point to a U.S. four point GPA.
While our admissions committee does not require a minimum GPA, they review overall academic performance amongst all application materials such as your letters of recommendation, research experience, essay responses, etc.