Join the RC!

Who Can Join the RC?

Admission to the Residential College is available to any prospective student who as been accepted to the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA).

Future RC students self-select their interest in the Residential College. Your interest and passion for an invigorating liberal arts experience is your ticket in!

What's New this Year! (August 2025)

RC Admissions is no longer first-come, first-served.

We're moving to a rolling admissions process based on:

When you're admitted to LSA
How well your goals align with the RC experience

Students are able to apply on the Common Application and after they have submitted their Common Application. Check out the steps below!

RC Admissions Timeline - 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 confirmation 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. We are looking for students who are genuinely interested in the RC experience for their full undergraduate career.
RC Admissions Decision
- 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 - Post-Common Application Interest

Apply to U-M LSA
- After you are admitted to LSA, reach out to the RC indicating that you are interested in joining the RC and want more information!
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 confirmation 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. We are looking for students who are genuinely interested in the RC experience for their full undergraduate career.
RC Admissions Decision
- 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.

Please note that this information is subject to change before the application deadline. As such, we recommend rechecking this page before submitting your application.

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