Applied & admitted students

Admissions

Next Steps

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Michigan-Flint. You’re now part of a thriving community of scholars, leaders, educators, and learners who are making a meaningful difference across their communities and the world. To help you prepare for your first semester at UM-Flint, here are the next important steps most first-time freshman and transfer students need to take. Each step puts you closer to a recognized and respected University of Michigan degree.

Please note: These steps vary for international students, graduate students, veteran students, non-candidate for degree students, guest students, returning students, and other nontraditional students. For more information, visit the appropriate admissions web pages for the type of student you’re applying as.

1. Activate your ‘My UM-Flint’ student portal
   Your login information was included in your letter of admission. This is your student portal for important notices and information. Log in and check it often.
2. Sign up for and attend orientation
   Required for incoming first-year and transfer students, and available for all other students, orientation is a fun way to:
   • Familiarize yourself with our campus and academic programs
   • Learn about student services
   • Meet with an academic advisor
   • Get your books
   • Register for and find your classes
   • Make connections with fellow students
   • Meet faculty and staff here to support your success

Online orientations are available for transfer students. View orientation dates.

3. Take your placement exams
   All incoming first-year and most transfer students are required to take placement exams. Transfer students with English 111-112 and Math 111 credits do not need to take placement exams. Placement exams are taken online at the UM-Flint Canvas webpage at least two weeks before you attend orientation. Your placement exams will help determine which courses to register for during orientation.
4. Understand transfer credit processes (transfer students only)
   A detailed explanation of transfer credit processes can be found under the Transfer Student Information in the Admissions section of the University’s catalog.
5. Set up your UM-Flint Gmail account
   Your username and password can be found in the next-step instructions included with your letter of admission. Be sure to check your UM-Flint Gmail often for important messages from the university.  
6. Complete your online College Student Inventory
   This first-year student online survey is your chance to tell us your hopes, goals, concerns, interests, questions, and expectations about college life. It will help us make sure you’re getting the most from your university experience. Instructions on completing your CSI will be emailed to your UM-Flint Gmail account, so be on the lookout for it.
7. Apply for housing
   Live on campus, steps away from your classes and instructors. We offer two attractive, affordable, and safe residence halls for students looking for the convenience of university housing and a community of fellow students. Learn more about your housing options and apply online. We have a February 1 priority deadline for incoming students. Meeting this deadline will help ensure your space in housing.
8. Apply for financial aid
   We strongly encourage all eligible students to apply for financial aid, regardless of economic or academic background. The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is scheduled to become available on December 1. Use our school code 002327 to have your completed FAFSA sent to UM-Flint.