Who Can Join the RC?
The LSA Residential College is a self-selected four-year Michigan Learning Community open to LSA students from all disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences. Around 250 students join the incoming cohort each fall with admission granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any prospective student who has been admitted to the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) is eligible to join the Residential College.
There's still time to join for Fall 2026!
Fall 2026 Admission
There are two ways to join the RC for Fall 2026:
Complete a short interest form to join the Residential College after admission to LSA.
Apply to LSA on the Common App and select “LSA Residential College First Year” when submitting your application.
Check out the detailed steps below!
RC Admissions Timeline - Joining the RC After LSA Admission (post-common app)
RC Admissions Timeline - Join the RC on the Common Application
Get to Know the RC
Take some time to navigate these topics and learn more about the RC. Here in the RC, we connect you to the resources of a large research university while maintaining a small-college feel.
