Using this Booklet

As a transfer student, you have already mastered the rules, regulations, and requirements of your current college. As you transfer to the University of Michigan, you will have to learn the variations of those rules; the information that governs you as a student in LS&A. This booklet has been assembled to give you a basic overview of the rules and requirements of your new academic home and to help you prepare for your transition to the University of Michigan.

First, you need to read through this material carefully. Note especially the information about degree requirements and how credits transfer and are used toward your LS&A degree. In that section we ask you to do some "homework" in advance of your orientation, if at all possible. The more you learn about your new College and what it expects of you, the faster and more complete your transition will be.

Pay special attention to the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. We've included information that relates to common mistakes made by transfer students as well as general assumptions and myths that many students make about LS&A.

Finally, add this booklet to your file of information about the University of Michigan and bring it with you when you come to campus. The basic advice and referral information will be items you will use frequently, especially during your first term or two at the U of M.