Prospective Student Info

Everyone is a big fish here

Our professors and advisors know you by name.

You have resources of a major research university in a small, close-knit department that feels like family. NAME classes feature a faculty/student ratio of about 1:20 or smaller.

Learn about your future department

• • • Undergraduate Program – Learn about our undergraduate program, admissions, requirements, dual major’s, and a lot more information about the NAME Undergraduate program.
    • Graduate Program – Learn about our graduate program, degree programs, degree requirements, admissions, academic focus areas, and a lot more information about the NAME Graduate program.
    • Contact Information – Have more questions? Ask us.

   
  

  Explore some of our student societies and teams

  • Quarterdeck Society
  • Human Powered Submarine Team
  • UM Sailing Team
  • UM:: Autonomy

  Don’t worry, We help new students get started

  • Office of New Student Programs (ONSP) at U-M – Welcome to Michigan programs and orientations, helping incoming students get ready to start their journey here.
  • Orientation to Computing at U-M – Introduction to IT services and resources, U-M online directory (MCommunity), Wolverine Access, and the U-M Computer Showcase.
  • Engineering Advising Center – Get ready for academic success.
  • Engineering Career Resource Center – It’s never too early to plan your career.

  Getting around Ann Arbor is a breeze

  • Campus Information Centers
  • Ticket Office
  • UM Housing
  • Registrar
  • International Center
  • Transportation and Directions to Ann Arbor
  • UM Bus Routes
  • Ann Arbor Bus Service
  • Directions and Map to NAME Department on Our Visit Us Page
  • Parking Options on North Campus

  Ready to apply?

  HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

  • UM Prospective Students – information on how to apply to U-M, transfer credits, and estimated costs
  • Engineering Admissions  – information for prospective Michigan Engineers
  • Scholarships – information about financial aid and scholarships
  • Support Services – information about wellness programs here at the College
  • International Programs in Engineering office – information on international education through the integration of international coursework, academic programs abroad and international industrial internships
  • Horace H. Rackham Graduate School – for graduate studies
  • University of Michigan Academic Calendar – Academic Calendar, Student Registration Deadlines, Textbook Calendar

  Ask a Naval Architect

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Information for Current High School Students

  What Do NAME Graduates Do?

  Michigan NAME graduates work in almost every field that touches water, including:

  • Offshore energy – wind, oil and gas exploration
  • Watercraft design – military, competitive, commercial and recreational
  • Great Lakes and ocean shipping
  • Coastal erosion prediction
  • America’s Cup racing teams
  • Policy and consulting

  Like all Michigan engineers, NAME graduates skills and knowledge of engineering principles means they can also take jobs in automotive, transportation, robotics, …the opportunities are endless.