Why major in English?
The career possibilities for English concentrators are as numerous as they are varied—from lawyers and doctors to teachers and artists. Find out how our alumni are using their English degrees to pursue their passions.
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Undergraduate
Introduction
Welcome to the University of Michigan Department of English Undergraduate Programs page. The following program information is intended as only a summary. For complete information on requirements and procedures, please schedule an appointment to speak with a concentration advisor.
If you are interested in attending the University of Michigan, please visit the admissions site for information on admissions, transfer students, etc..
For information about English as a Second Language, please contact the English Language Institute at http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/
Overview of the general program for students looking to pursue a concentration in English.
The English Department Writing Program is dedicated to the teaching of writing, particularly at the 100- and 200-level. Over the course of the academic year, we teach approximately 6700 students from across the university. You'll find a wide range of information concerning the study of writing in this section of our website.
Information for students interested in the department's offerings in creative writing and the Undergraduate Creative Writing Program.
Information for students interested in acheiving Honors in English.
- LSA Course Guide
- Academic Calendar
- Schedule of Classes
- LSA Course Bulletin
- CTools
- Wolverine Access
- LSA Academic Advising Resources
- Sweetland Writing Center
- Office of International Programs (OIP)
- Study Abroad Information for English Concentrators (PDF)
- The Career Center
- Undergraduate English Association (UEA)
