Join the RC!

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.

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)

Apply to U-M LSA and Receive Admission to LSA
- UM's Office of Undergraduate Admissions reviews your application.
Indicate RC Interest
- Submit the “Post-Common Application Interest Form” to let us know you’d like to join our amazing community!
RC Review
- The RC Admissions team reviews your interest form for alignment with the goals and values of our program. We are looking for students who are genuinely interested in the RC experience for their full undergraduate career.
RC Follow-up
- We'll contact you with a welcome message and next steps. If it's a good fit, you'll receive confirmation of your spot in the RC Class of 2030!
NOTE: This becomes official after your enrollment deposit is paid.

RC Admissions Timeline - Join the RC on the Common Application

Apply to U-M LSA
- On the Common Application, choose the "College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)."
- Under Program of Study, select "LSA Residential College First Year."
LSA Admissions Decision
- UM's Office of Undergraduate Admissions reviews your application. If admitted to LSA, your information is sent to the RC Admissions Office.
RC Follow-Up
- We'll contact you with a welcome message and next steps, including an interest verification form for the RC Class of 2030.
RC Review
- The RC Admissions team reviews your interest form for alignment with the goals and values of our program.
Confirmation of RC Admission
- Within 10 business days of submitting your verification form, you'll receive confirmation of your spot in the RC Class of 2030!
NOTE: This becomes official after your enrollment deposit is paid.

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.