Sessions For: School of Information

This is an information session for current students at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor campus who are graduating in Winter 2026. This is an opportunity to pursue a masters degree in a shortened 1.5 year timeline.
The University of Michigan’s Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (AMDP) in Information lets high-achieving undergraduates earn a Master of Science in Information (MSI) faster than usual. Students can enter either as Information majors—adding one extra year—or from other majors, completing the degree in about three academic terms.
The program focuses on advanced technical skills with a human-centered approach and maintains strong academic rigor, hands-on learning, and career preparation. It’s open to students from any major and offers four specialization pathways: Big Data Analytics, Libraries/Archives, User-Centered Agile Development, and User Experience Research and Design.
Key benefits include saving money on tuition and entering the workforce sooner with a master’s-level salary. To qualify, students must be on track to graduate from U-M and have at least a 3.2 GPA at the time of application.

The 2026 Student Leadership Showcase will celebrate student leaders from UMSI for a variety of accomplishments.

At the ceremony, enjoy dinner while connecting with others, watch student organizations receive awards and listen to student leaders give lightning talks on challenges and successes they encountered this year. We will also have time to recognize students who completed the Inclusive Leaders in Information (ILI) and Leading Innovative Forward-thinking Teams (LIFT) programs.

Student Organization Award nominations will be open from March 9th through April 5th.

We encourage every student interested in or contemplating an undergraduate degree at the School of Information to attend an information session. You will receive an engaging and comprehensive overview of the program, as well as guidance for the application process. Sessions are hosted on different days to accommodate as many students as possible, and you only need to attend one session before you apply. If you are unable to attend an information session, we highly recommend emailing our team (umsi,.undergrad@umich.edu) to make sure you have all of the necessary details or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with a student ambassador or admissions advisor.
These information sessions are for students interested in transferring to UMSI from outside of the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus.

Join the MHI Academic Advising team for a virtual academic onboarding designed to set you up for success from day one. Before the live session, you’ll complete the required asynchronous pre-learning to ensure you’re prepared to engage fully. During the session, you’ll meet your advisors, learn what to expect from graduate-level coursework, review degree requirements, and walk through key registration procedures. You’ll also begin building a personalized academic plan to support your timely and confident completion of the MSI program.

Join the MSI advising team to learn more about course planning, registration, etc.