Graduate Program Preview Visit
Explore your future in Chemistry at the University of Michigan
2025 Dates: Monday, November 3rd to Wednesday, November 5th 2025.
Applications due by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.
MCORE Application
What is MCORE?
The Michigan Chemistry Opportunities for Research and Education (MCORE) program invites highly qualified prospective students to the University of Michigan Chemistry Department to explore the Chemistry graduate program.
Why apply to MCORE?
During the MCORE preview, you will have the opportunity to explore the Michigan Chemistry graduate program. You will not only get to interact with faculty, staff, and current graduate students, you also have an opportunity to explore the chemistry building, labs, and Ann Arbor area.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or undocumented students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) who are recent college graduates or who will graduate no later than spring 2026. Selection for MCORE will follow the eligibility guidelines for the Rackham Merit Fellowship program.
All applicants must intend to apply for admission to the Michigan Chemistry doctoral program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
What to expect during the MCORE preview
Through M|CORE, you will get a great sense of what it's like to be a Michigan Chemistry graduate student. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to:
- Take tours of the research facilities in the Chemistry Department and across campus
- Meet with the research faculty and current Chemistry graduate students
- Get an overview of the Chemistry graduate program
- Ask questions about how to prepare a competitive graduate school application
Cost to attend
No cost to attend for students selected to participate in MCORE.
Timeline for application and participant selection
Applications are due 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025.
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Questions?
Contact us at: mcore.chem@umich.edu
