Are you wondering what the real transfer student experience at U-M is like?  Looking for advice on the best way to prepare for the academic rigor at U-M?  Wondering what the most difficult part is to transferring to LSA? Wondering about the best places to eat, drink, exercise, and relax in Ann Arbor?

The Transfer Student Ambassadors can tell you what it’s really like to transfer to LSA. Read about their experiences in their own words and if you have questions for them about the transfer student experience join them for informal conversations to learn from their experiences, get your questions answered, and pick up some great advice. 

The Ambassadors offer three ways for you to connect.

Online Student Panels

Join a panel of LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors to learn more about the transfer student experience. The Ambassadors will be chatting about the academic transition to U-M, how to get involved on campus, housing, all the amazing programs and support for transfer students, and any other questions that you have. Join us even if you don't have specific questions.

The TSAs will be picking back up with Panels in a few weeks. Check the events page for the schedule. Registration is required.

Join the Transfer Mentorship Program

The LSA Transfer Mentorship Program helps prospective LSA transfer students by pairing them with a Transfer Student Ambassador mentor. The ambassadors are excited to share their experiences and help you navigate the transfer process through goal setting, navigating the application process, and connecting to valuable University of Michigan resources.

For Michigan Community College Students

If possible, you will be matched with a mentor who also transferred from your community college. They will help guide throughout the transfer process to make sure you successfully submit your application. When you sign up, the only expectation is to meet with your Mentor once each month and respect the guidelines that they establish.

Your first step is to either sign up for Transfer Bridges or attend an online transfer information session. After you do one of those, you will receive details on signing up for mentorship.

For Students from 4-Year Schools and Community Colleges outside Michigan

If you are transferring from an out-of-state community college, you will be matched with a mentor who transferred from a community college.

If you are transferring from another 4-year college or university, you will be matched with a mentor who transferred from a 4-year school. Due to capacity constraints, we are typically not able to offer ongoing mentorship for 4-year transfer but your mentor will meet with you one time to make sure you understand the application process and timeline, give you tips, and answer any questions that you have about the transfer student experience.  

Your first step is to attend an online transfer information session to learn all of the basics about the transfer process. After attending an info session, we will provide you with details on how to sign up for mentorship.

Chat with an Ambassador

There are a couple of ways that you can connect with the Ambassadors one-on-one. 

• Email the Transfer Student Center at LSATransferCenter@umich.edu with your questions for the Ambassadors and an Ambassador will get back to you right away.
• Call the Transfer Student Center at anytime 8am-7pm Monday thru Friday and an Ambassador will be happy to chat with you.