Can I use AP credit for distribution?
No, AP credit gives you general credits toward graduation and sometimes fulfills prerequisites for other courses but can not be used for distribution.

How do I try out for Marching Band?
Marching Band auditions are held on the third day of Orientation. For more information, contact Maggie St. Clair: mstclair@umich.edu; 734-764-0582.

Can I take an art class or a music class?
Yes you can. Some classes in the School of Art or the School of Music are actually set aside for non-art or non-music students. You can look these classes up at:
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg/non-lsa/

What is an average course load for first-year students?
12-18 credits is considered full-time and costs the same amount of money. Most first-year students take 12-15 credits. Don’t be afraid to take fewer credits first semester as you make the transition to college.

Can I take back-to-back classes?
Yes you can. At Michigan, classes finish on the hour and begin at ten minutes past the hour so you have a ten minute passing time. Classroom buildings that are on central campus are all within this walking distance. If you are going to a class on north campus then you need to leave more room in your schedule.

What are the advantages of a First-Year Seminar?
First-Year Seminars are small (about 20 students per class) classes that are discussion based and are taught by professors. This is a chance to get to know a faculty member well and to study something in depth from the very beginning of your college education.

Do I have to take Math?
You do not necessarily have to take a math class. Some majors require it or you might want to. Our Quantitative Reasoning requirement can be fulfilled with other types of classes, economics, astronomy or statistics for example.

What is the difference between English 124 and 125
The biggest difference is that English 124 is literature based and English 125 is non-fiction based. Both are writing courses but if you enjoy writing about literature you should pick 124. Some other course options for your first-year writing class are History 195 (The Writing of History), Classical Civilization 101 (The Ancient Greek World – honors section only), and Comparative Literature 122 ( The Writing of World Literature).

What is the Writing Practicum?
The Writing Practicum (SWC100) is a 2-credit course that is not graded. It is offered for credit or no-credit. It is a very small class with a lot of one-on-one time with an instructor. You will do a lot of revising of your writing. If you elect SWC 100 you still need to take a First-Year Writing course the following semester.

Does my AP English credit meet the First-Year Writing requirement?
No, AP credit does not meet this requirement.

What if I can’t take First-Year Writing during the Fall semester?
If you can’t take your writing class during the fall then you will register for the class during the Winter term.

What are language retro-credits?
You might be eligible to receive retroactive credits in French, German, Hebrew, Latin or Spanish if you place into the fourth term of that language or higher. You must take the appropriate language course and receive a B or better to be eligible for the credits. You might receive up to 8 credits. Talk with you advisor for more details.

Can I take language pass/fail?
You may take all but the fourth term of the language you are studying for proficiency pass/fail. You must receive a C- or better to pass a class that is taken pass/fail. Because you must take the fourth term for a grade, be careful about taking earlier terms pass/fail. Language is cumulative so you need to make sure that you learn as much as possible in order to go on and be successful in the subsequent class.

Do I have to take the General Chemistry Lab (Chem 125/126) with the General Chemistry class (Chem 130)?
You do not have to take these classes together although it is preferable to do so. You may split them up and take the lab in a subsequent term. If you are a pre-med student, then you are required to take the lab at some point.

What should I take if I am pre-med?
Most pre-med students start the fall term with General Chemistry (Chem 130) and the General Chem Lab (Chem 125/126). You do need to take the lab for Medical School. If you have AP credit for General Chemistry or test out on the placement exam, then you might take an introductory Biology course (Bio 171 which focuses on Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or Biology 172 which focuses on Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology) or Organic Chemistry (Chem 210/211). Another science you could consider would be Physics. Try out our pre-health web site for more details http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/students/resources/academics/advising/preprof/prehealth/
And be sure to discuss your options with your advisor at orientation.

What are the pre-reqs for transferring to the Business School?
There are three required classes for the Business School:

• First-Year Writing (English 124 or 125 or other FYW class)
• Math 115 (AP credits count here)
• Econ 101 (AP credits count here)

Typical first semester classes would be writing and math. We also have a pre-business advisor to talk with you.

What are the pre-reqs for transferring to the School of Engineering?
The School of Engineering requires a First-Year Writing course, two completed semesters of calculus at UM, Physics 140/141, Chem 130/125/126 or Chem 210/211 and Engineering 101. Engin 101 requires an override for non-engin students. You will probably not be able to take it first semester. An Engineering advisor holds office hours in our office weekly.

What are the pre-law requirements?
There are none. You may take whatever you like and still apply to Law School.