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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS-All MSE PhD Students

The following requirements are departmental; they are meant to provide details beyond those given by the Rackham Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures.  Where the following requirements conflict Rackham’s Policies and Procedures, the Rackham requirements will take precedence. 

All students must take two courses (cognates) outside the MSE dept.  These cognate courses (each of two credit hours minimum) must be in a technical area, and are usually satisfied at the graduate level (400 level courses can also satisfy cognate requirements).

All graduate students receiving financial support from the MSE dept., from the University, or from a National Fellowship must enroll in MSE 690, 990, or 995 during the term(s) they are supported.  The faculty research advisor will work closely with the student to establish a research program and officially evaluate the student’s research progress through the grading of MSE 690, 990, or 995.  Students must register for at least a  total  (coursework and research credits) of 8 credit hours at the Master’s and Candidate level, and at least 6 credit hours at the Pre-Candidate level, each term to maintain full time status.

DEPARTMENT SEMINAR SERIES

All Ph.D. students and all M.S. students who are enrolled in research and are supported by a fellowship or grant must register for 1 credit of MSE 890 (MSE Colloquium) for 4 semesters and attend at least 70% of the colloquium each semester to receive a satisfactory passing grade. All Ph.D. Candidates and Research Master’s students who are enrolled in research and  no t supported by a grant or fellowship are still required to attend the Colloquium series, but need not enroll in MSE 890.  Coursework Master’s students who are not enrolled in research are not required to enroll in MSE 890, but may take up to 2 credits of MSE 890.

COURSE SELECTION

All course selections must be approved by the faculty research advisor or the graduate advisor.  

Ph.D. CANDIDACY REQUIREMENTS

• Students must show a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent awarded by an accredited institution.
• Students must complete at least 18 credit hours (not including 990 research, including the grade of S - Satisfactory) of graded graduate coursework on the Ann Arbor campus.
• Students must take at least 2 cognate courses, at least 2 credits each in a technical area and obtain a B- or better in each course.
• Pre-candidates must enroll in 3 credits of MSE 990 research credits each fall and winter semester until Candidacy.  Candidates must enroll in 8 credits of MSE 995 research credits each fall and winter semester until graduation.
• Successful completion of College of Engineering Responsible Conduct of Research & Scholarship/RCRS training.
• A cumulative minimum GPA of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) is required for all graduate work taken for credit.  
• Successfully pass the Prelim Exam for Candidacy.
• Successfully pass the Qualification Exam Core courses.
• The department expects that students will achieve candidacy within 2 years, although some students may be able to do it sooner. According to Rackham’s policies, a student who does not achieve candidacy within three calendar years after the first enrollment in the Rackham doctoral program will be placed on academic probation. 
• A candidate may elect either one course per term, or more than one course for a total of no more than four credits, without paying additional tuition. Courses may be taken for credit or as a visit (audit). A candidate who does not elect a course during a term of 995 enrollment may, in the next term, either register for courses for no more than 8 credits or register for no more than two courses that total more than 8 credits without paying additional tuition. An additional course may not be taken in anticipation of taking none in a future term of 995 enrollment. A candidate who takes courses beyond this limit will be assessed tuition.

Ph.D. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1) core courses and qualification.

The PhD qualification process in MSE requires the incoming graduate students to take and pass the following core courses,  each  with at least B+ grade, in their first year:

• Thermodynamics (MSE 532), offered in the Fall term 
• Kinetics (MSE 535), offered in the Winter term
•  Fundamentals of MS&E (MSE 550), offered in the Fall term* 

* The core course MSE550 is targeted at students entering the MSE graduate program with a non-MSE undergraduate major such as Physics, Chemistry, etc.  The students with non-MSE undergraduate degrees may petition the graduate committee to opt out of 550. The petition should provide evidence, through copy of undergraduate transcript, that the student has taken the  equivalent  of the following required courses in MSE undergraduate curriculum at University of Michigan, and passed  each  with B+ or higher grade: 

MSE 220 or 250 (Intro MS&E); MSE 242 (Solid State / Materials Physics); 

MSE 350 (Structures of Materials); MSE 420 (Mechanical Behavior of Materials).

The written qualifying exam option as a substitute for taking the core courses will no longer be offered, i.e., all incoming students will be required to take and pass the 2 or 3 (as applicable) core courses. However, a student who takes a core course but fails to get a grade of B+ or higher, may petition the graduate committee to take a ‘make up’ written test in that core course as a second attempt towards qualification. Although the student’s grade on the transcript will not change, the score in the ‘make up’ written test will be used by the graduate committee to determine if the student has met the qualification requirement in that core topic. 

A score below B+ in the core course  and  failure in the following ‘make up’ written test will result in disqualification from the PhD program.

Students who do not complete all of the above PhD qualification core courses in year 1 may be asked to discontinue from the PhD program.

2) COURSEWORK (Graded)

• 12 credit hours from MSE courses (generally, 4 courses, including core courses)
• 9 additional credit hours from MSE or other courses (generally, 3 courses) at least 6 credit hours must be from a technical area.  Students may count no more than 1 non-engineering, professionally related (e.g. business, entrepreneurship, public policy, patent law, TechCom, engineering education) course toward their coursework degree requirement, which must be approved by the student’s advisor (Ph.D.) or Master’s Chair (M.S.) This course cannot be used as a cognate.

*Incoming students holding an M.S.E. degree (or equivalent) from another institution must complete 18 credit hours of formal coursework (12 MSE credit hours and 2 cognate courses from a technical area) to fulfill the residency and cognate requirements set forth by the Rackham Graduate School.

3) MSE COLLOQUIUM

Students must enroll in MSE 890 (1 credit) for four semesters and attend 70% of the seminars each semester. 

4) PRELIM (THESIS PROPOSAL) EXAM 

Students seeking Ph.D. candidacy must successfully pass the Prelim Exam within two years of their initial enrollment in the MSE department. The Prelim Exam will consist of an oral defense of the thesis proposal based on student’s research performed as a pre-candidate or, if approved by the faculty research advisor, prior work towards the Master's degree.

A thesis proposal document should be submitted to your committee members 10 working days in advance of the prelim examination; and should provide the motivation for the proposed research based on a critical review of the background and relevant literature, a statement of the objective, a description of the proposed research approach, including new proof-of-concept research results, a thorough analysis of the results, a plan for future research, and a list of references.  The document should be less than 20 pages (single-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins), including figures, but not including references.  Successful completion of the prelim exam is a requirement for advancing to candidacy.

 The examination is conducted by a committee (selected according to Rackham dissertation committee selection requirements), which is expected to become the doctoral thesis committee if the student becomes a Ph.D. candidate. The committee will report to the Graduate Committee whether the student has passed; and, if not, whether a rescheduled exam is recommended.

5) TEACHING REQUIREMENT

Each student is required to complete one teaching assignment prior to the completion of the Ph.D. degree.  Normally this requirement is met after achieving candidacy.

6) DATA MEETING

At least one data meeting is required, no later than 4 years after initial enrollment.  Final defense is expected within 1 year after the data meeting.

7) ANNUAL PHD STUDENT EVALUATION FORM 

Each Ph.D. student is required to complete an annual student evaluation form with their advisor by May 31 st  every year.  Failure to do so may result in cancellation of GSRA/fellowship support.

8) THESIS AND THESIS DEFENSE

A thesis and its public defense are required for the Ph.D. degree as set forth by the Rackham Graduate School.

PhD Programs

Doctor of philosophy.

The research-based doctoral program has two primary tracks: Resource Ecology Management (natural science focus) and Resource Policy and Behavior (social science focus). Students may choose between a highly specialized course of study or one that broadly addresses complex, interdisciplinary issues. Each student's course of study is tailored to their scholarly interests and guided by their faculty chair and committee. Broad areas of specialization reflect the expertise and research interests of faculty. The doctoral program's goal is to develop the creative abilities of exceptional students, thereby training them for independent work that contributes to original research and scholarship at the forefront of their chosen fields. Students will become leaders in research, teaching and training others, and developing the scientific knowledge base needed to formulate policies and practices that help sustain natural resources. Program Milestones

• Upon admission, you are assigned an advisor and faculty member(s) to serve on your interim Guidance Committee.
• In your first year, you prepare a "course of study" document that will guide your coursework and scholarly development.
• By the end of your second year, you will complete your qualifying exam and advance to doctoral candidacy.
• By the end of your fifth semester, you will submit your full dissertation proposal.
• By the end of your fifth year, you will defend your dissertation.  

Your PhD will be granted by the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies . The school's Doctoral Handbook provides key information, such as a timeline and outline of expectations and requirements. For more information, contact [email protected] .

PhD Applications

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• Graduate Application Mentoring Program (GAMP)
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• Previous degrees required
• Course prerequisites/deficiencies
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Letters of recommendation
• Additional information

Deadlines To Submit Applications

Application deadline for Fall 2024 PhD: December 10, 2023.

PhD applicants are only accepted for entry in the Fall semester.

PhD Application Step-by-Step

1. Fill out the application

Applying to U-M Ann Arbor (Rackham Graduate School Link)

2. Statement of purpose

Must include areas of interest in the top corner

3. Personal statement Some suggested topics for your personal statement are:

• Volunteer and/or community service;
• Extra-curricular activities;
• Leadership activities;
• Educational, cultural, geographic or socio-economic background underrepresented in your discipline of graduate study;
• Financial hardship;
• First generation U.S. citizen or first generation in family to graduate from a four-year college.

4. GRE scores

A GRE score is not required for applicants who apply for Fall 2024 PhD

5. Three letters of recommendation

If you apply online, we encourage you to submit your letters electronically. At least TWO of your letters should be from faculty.

6. Transcripts

Submit a transcript for each Bachelor’s, Master’s, Professional or Doctoral degree earned or in progress. For instructions on submitting transcripts, please see the  Rackham Graduate School website . Applicants will upload a copy of the official transcript and enter a “self-reported” GPA when applying online. Official paper transcripts/documents are only required if a student is admitted, and these must be submitted by the end of the first term of enrollment.

All credentials submitted for admission consideration become the property of the University of Michigan and will not be returned in original or copy form.

7. International applicants must also send

Include one set of: Official transcripts, certificates, and diplomas in the original language, in addition to an English translation.

TOEFL scores sent from ETS (institution code 1839)

8. Application fee

There is a $90.00 application fee for international applicants.  

Domestic and Permanent Resident applicants are eligible for an application fee waiver. This will automatically apply to your application.  

Undocumented or DACA Applicants are also eligible for application fee waivers here.

While very limited, in certain circumstances, International applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver administered by the Rackham Graduate School. For information about eligibility criteria and instructions for various fee waiver programs, visit this page.

9. Decision notification

All applicants who are offered admission are notified via e-mail as soon as a decision is reached. PhD admission/financial aid offers will be sent via e-mail mostly during the months of February and March. Notification to applicants who do not receive admission are sent in early-April. The Graduate Admission Committee is working very hard to finish reviewing your application. Once an admission decision has been made by the committee, we will notify you by e-mail. Thank you for your patience.

Previous Degrees Required

Admission to the PhD program does not require a Master’s degree. Qualified students who hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or mathematics may apply directly to the PhD program.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Most of our classes require and assume that the students are knowledgeable in one or more of the following subjects: linear algebra, calculus-based probability, calculus-based statistics, and computer programming. If you are admitted to the Master’s or PhD programs, the department will provide a list of descriptions of University of Michigan courses frequently used to satisfy these prerequisites to help you ascertain your knowledge of the above topics, and, if needed, attain the necessary background. We will provide an opportunity to review the highlights of these subjects together with your fellow entering students before the fall semester begins. We will also recommend classes at the University of Michigan if you prefer to take them during your graduate studies.

Test Of English As A Foreign Language – (TOEFL)

• take the verbal and written English tests given by ELI (English Language Institute);
• report the results to the IOE graduate program advisor, and
• abide by any recommendation made by his or her counselor or the Graduate Program Advisor for remedial coursework.

Letters Of Recommendation

• Letters of recommendation should be submitted online, but hard copies may be submitted if that is not possible. Remember to add sufficient time for hard copies to reach us by the application deadlines.

Additional Information

Please send requests to:  [email protected]

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Preceptor of the Year Awards 23-24

Submitted on May 29, 2024

The University of Michigan School of Nursing Office of Professional Graduate Studies is excited to share the winners of the 2023-2024 Preceptor of the Year Awards! These awards are given annually to honor preceptors who have gone above and beyond in supporting our students' learning and professional development.

This year we are awarding six preceptors, each in their own category for their remarkable performance. The winners were selected after considering student nominations and faculty reviews, which are provided below.

Aubree Blumer, CNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program

About Aubree:

Aubree is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Primary Care from the University of Michigan School of Nursing in 2017. Aubree has clinical interests in adolescent care and mental health. She lives with her husband and two children in Ann Arbor and enjoys gardening, solving word puzzles, and adventuring around town with her family. Aubree has precepted several students in recent years totaling over 700 hours.

Nomination from one of Aubree’s students:

“Aubree is an amazing preceptor. She is the embodiment of a kind, competent and empowering educator. All her patients and families love her, and from the first day of starting my clinical with her, I could see why. She is incredibly knowledgeable in clinical diagnoses, reasoning, and pharmacological therapeutics. More than that though, she has been such a good example of how to care for the emotional well-being of her patients. I feel that this is a skill that is difficult to teach, but time and time again she has demonstrated how to provide compassionate care to all her patients, going above and beyond with her time and providing extra resources to those who need it (beyond just referrals.) I know the lessons I have learned from her will help me immeasurably in my future career.”

Renee Bremer, MSN, RN, ACM, CENP

Leadership, Analytics, and Innovation MSN Program

About Renee:

Renee is the associate director for care management at the University of Michigan Health, and adjunct clinical faculty at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Renee obtained her Master of Nursing from Eastern Michigan University and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from American Sentinel University. She was previously an adjunct faculty in the nursing lab at Henry Ford Community College and has presented at multiple national conferences across the United States. She is passionate about education and has been a preceptor/mentor at the University of Michigan for the past nine years.

Nomination from one of Renee’s students:

“Renee has been an amazing preceptor and nurse role model. Early on she took the time to connect with me and welcomed me to her department. She guided and equipped me with the knowledge to develop my immersion project. I consider myself to be very lucky to have worked with her.”

Elizabeth Haberk orn, DNP, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner/Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program

About Dr. Haberkorn:

Dr. Haberkorn serves as the director of Judson Family Health, an integrated primary care clinic in Warren, MI, and as associate medical director at Medical Network One. In this role, she advises on primary care best practices. Haberkorn and team initiated the Substance Use Disorder Program at Judson Health Clinic, addressing the complex needs of this population. Previously, she practiced in internal medicine and occupational health as an NP and served as an emergency nurse in Metro Detroit. She has a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Madonna University, and a BA in Kinesiology from Albion College. She precepts FNP students and contributes to lectures and mentoring opportunities. She is driven by a passion for service, leadership, and advocacy. Recently, Liz has precepted 10 students for nearly 1700 hours.

Nominations from Dr. Haberkorn’s students:

• “Elizabeth always went above and beyond in ensuring I was working at my full potential. She was knowledgeable and caring in the way she instructed me. She always answered all my questions and took the time to instruct me while being patient when things were difficult. She is an asset to our program and should be celebrated with this award.”
• “Elizabeth is professional and easy to learn from. She has a vast amount of knowledge in her field of work. She is always willing to teach and is a great preceptor to learn from.”
• “Liz is a truly exceptional NP and preceptor. She is genuinely one of the most influential preceptors/instructors I have had throughout the program. She is a wealth of knowledge, has an incredibly positive attitude, is a highly respected part of her team and is truly passionate about her patients. She is a leader in her specialty, and I predict seeing her at an even higher level advocating for her patients. I am lucky to have been placed with her.”
• “I feel lucky to have had Liz as my first clinical preceptor. She is extremely knowledgeable about various treatment plans and diagnoses. She helped me utilize the resources available to me to formulate a safe treatment plan for each of our patients. She utilizes respectful, appropriate, culturally competent care for every patient. She actively worked with our patient's various providers to optimize their care from every aspect. She provided specific feedback about patient encounters that helped to strengthen my interview and assessment skills. She is a great Nurse Practitioner role model, and any future student would be lucky to learn from her.”

Renee Havey, DNP, RN, CCRN, ACNS-BC, CEN

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

About Dr. Havey:

Dr. Havey graduated from the University of Michigan School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a master’s in Medical-Surgical Nursing – CNS program. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership from Case Western Reserve University. Renee has been a nurse for 17 years and a clinical nurse specialist for 12 years specializing in emergency and critical care nursing at the University of Michigan in adult emergency services and emergency critical care center.

Nomination from one of Dr. Havey’s students:

“Renee has been a wonderful mentor through my DNP quality improvement project. Not only has she provided me with many opportunities for my project, but she made me feel important within the adult emergency department. Renee answered all my questions and supported my thoughts on my project. She has also given me career advice outside of our DNP project work and I know she will continue being my lifelong mentor.”

Leah Ijere, N P

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

About Leah:

Leah is an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner at the University of Michigan Health – Sparrow campus in the Medical and Cardiovascular ICU units and Rapid Response Team. Leah graduated with her Licensed Practical Nurse in 2006 and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Lansing Community College in 2007. She worked as an RN for 10 years before graduating with her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2017. Since then, she has continued to work in the critical care setting. Leah is certified through AACN and has Fundamentals of Critical Care (FCCS) and Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS). She recently accepted a volunteer position for AACN’s practice exam and Question Development Committee. Leah has precepted eight students totaling over 1900 hours.

Nominations from Leah’s students:

• “From the very beginning of the clinical semester, Leah voiced her goals to help me grow and to succeed. She said she would work with me to get me where I needed to be, as I was not quite where I should be entering into my final clinical rotation. Leah continued to push me to improve and has helped to guide me along the way. She is very knowledgeable and very skilled in her work as a critical care nurse practitioner. I feel blessed to have had such a caring, compassionate, kind, and yet challenging preceptor. I have no doubt that I have grown a lot this semester and this was made possible by both Leah and me. Thank you for being an incredible preceptor to me and other students—you make a huge difference!”
• “Leah was a pleasure to work with. She is a wealth of knowledge and can recite guidelines and rationales as to why we implement the interventions that we do. She is always very patient and never seems put off by taking longer to accomplish a task with a student. When we have downtime, she would allow me to practice with the Doppler and we would discuss anatomy, finding and potential interventions.”
• “Leah She was extremely patient and a fabulous preceptor. She was very respectful and kept things organized and focused in a very busy time of health care. She was also very respectful to me, the staff and her colleagues.”
• “Leah played a vital role in my transition from an instructor-dependent provider to an independent practitioner. She is a strong student advocate, very approachable and readily available to help with procedures or to answer questions. She always wants to teach, has a lot of experience in this field and has become a role model for me. Thank you very much for allowing me to be your student this semester.”

Jodi Spiegelberg, NP-C

Nurse-Midwifery Program

About Jodi:

Jodi is a dedicated women’s health nurse practitioner with almost 20 years of experience in health care. She began her career as a labor and delivery nurse for seven years, before transitioning to a nurse practitioner role in 2012. With her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, Jodi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her current position at the University of Michigan Brighton Health Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys music, crocheting, and spending time with her active family. Jodi has precepted 12 students in recent years totaling over 1500 hours.

Nominations from Jodi’s students:

• “I had the pleasure of having Jodi as my preceptor for my gynecology/antepartum semester of midwifery school. She always prioritized my learning, providing excellent opportunities, and feedback that motivated me to keep improving. She made clinical an enjoyable experience every day. The tidbits of knowledge she left me with every day will stick with me throughout my career. Any student who gets to have her as their preceptor is lucky.”
• “Jodi was such an amazing preceptor. She has taught me so much over this past semester and encouraged my learning with every single patient. She taught me numerous valuable skills within the women's health world.”
• “Jodi was an excellent preceptor and was personable with me and the patients to help make a plan of care. Overall, patients were frequently happy to see her so that they could update her on their lives. She provided good teaching/patient education resources that I can use in future practice.”

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On May 16, 2024, the Regents of the University of Michigan promoted Melanie Pearson, Ph.D., to Associate Professor on the Research Track, effective September 1, 2024. 

Dr. Pearson's research focuses on the bacterial pathogen Proteus mirabilis , a major contributor to complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) worldwide.

As a postdoctoral fellow in the University of Michigan M&I Mobley Lab, Dr. Pearson led the analysis of the first genome sequence of P. mirabilis , which resulted in the discovery of several disease-relevant features, including a type III secretion system, fimbrial operons, and MrpJ-type transcriptional regulators. She demonstrated that both adherence and urease activity are necessary for P. mirabilis onset of infection, providing the first concrete studies into the initial steps of infection.

Pearson received a K22 from NIAID and was an assistant professor at New York University where she continued to study P. mirabilis . Her group produced several primary papers on the regulation of Proteus flagellar expression by the MrpJ network and the transcriptional regulator AtfJ, as well as on the nucleation of Proteus -infected stones in the urinary bladder.

After returning to the University of Michigan in 2016, she tailored new genetic methods for studying P. mirabilis, allowing for faster and more reliable mutagenesis. She adapted a programmable intron technique to make specific insertions into the P. mirabilis chromosome, including several mutations and deletions. She further built a custom P. mirabilis microarray for transcription analysis, and she has contributed to collaborations in bladder cell biology, crystallography and protein modeling to explore additional P. mirabilis pathogenesis questions from different perspectives. This body of work has been foundational for an R01 grant for which she is Co-PI with Dr. Mobley . 

Pearson's protocols are being used widely. Several lines of investigation at multiple institutions use Pearson’s principles to expand on P. mirabilis research about its interactions with its environment.

In M&I, Pearson also serves as a small group leader for Principles of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, a core course for medical students. She has been a thoughtful and careful reviewer of student seminars (M&I required Microbio 812 course for Master's and doctoral students), and she has served as instructor for the M&I Microbial Pathogenesis graduate level course. She has mentored eight postdoctoral fellows as well as several undergraduate and graduate students.

Congratulations, Dr. Pearson!

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Michigan colleges see 2nd straight semester of enrollment growth

• Published: May. 24, 2024, 1:38 p.m.

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For the second straight semester, Michigan colleges and universities are seeing enrollment increases after multiple years of decreases.

A May 22 report from the National Student Clearinghouse showed a 1.8% increase overall for the state’s higher education institutions from spring 2023 to this spring.

There were 427,103 students reported in spring 2023, while this spring saw 434,595 students. The current numbers are still a 14% decrease from spring 2019′s totals.

The sector with the most percentage growth was public two-year colleges, or community colleges, which surged nearly 5% to 117,639 students in total. Public four-year universities ticked up nearly 1% to about 242,000.

Private four-year colleges still saw a decrease of 1.2% to under 50,000 students. The remaining enrollment figures came from Public Accreditation Boards, which saw about 3% growth by only about 25,000 total students.

Spring 2024′s uptick comes after the fall 2023 enrollment numbers improved under 1%, which represented the first increases since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more : 1st enrollment gains since COVID-19 confirmed at Michigan colleges

Enrollment had dropped at least 2% each fall semester other than this fall and fall 2021, the National Student Clearinghouse data shows. The fall 2020 semester semester during the COVID-19 pandemic saw the biggest enrollment drop at 10%, while the spring 2021 semester also plummeted 7.2%.

Most of the nearby Midwest states fared well in spring 2024 enrollment. The only state that did not see growth was Iowa, which remained stagnant. Michigan and Minnesota both almost reached 2% bumps, while states such as North Dakota, South Dakota and Kansas exceeded 2%.

National trends in higher education enrollment showed 2.6% growth when accounting for all sectors, as well as 2.5% and 3% increases in undergraduate and graduate studies, respectively.

Read more : No state university is bigger than the University of Michigan, data shows

A November 2022 report showed many Michigan universities and colleges are accepting more and more students from the shrinking pool of applicants.

A May 2024 report from MLive also showed that almost every public university in Michigan gives a majority of “A” or “A-minus” grades for its undergraduate students.

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