MI
College
Match
A New Approach to College Admissions for all michigan students
What is it?
Michigan high school seniors can now receive direct admission offers from participating Michigan colleges and universities through the Match platform — no application required! As part of the statewide College Bound Michigan campaign, this initiative connects students to real college offers at no cost to the students or schools.
Instead of hoping students apply, colleges proactively offer admission to students based on academic record and program fit, helping more students see themselves as college-bound.
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No applications or fees required
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No rejections, only admission offers
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No essays or letters of recommendation required
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Accessible pathways to participating Michigan colleges
Sound good? Click the button below to start creating your Match profile!
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page for more details.
Timeline
Aug. 26, 2026: Student Profiles Open
Students can create profiles at any time, starting on Aug. 26, 2026.
Sept. 21, 2026: First Profile Deadline
Submit your completed Match profile by Sept. 21 to be included in the first offer release.
Oct. 5, 2026: First College Direct Admission Offer Release
Log in beginning Oct. 5 to explore personalized offers from participating colleges.
Oct. 9, 2026: Scholarship Sweepstakes Deadline
Submit your complete profile by Oct. 9 to be entered to win a $5,000 scholarship from Match.
October-June: Admission Offers
Students who submit a completed profile on the first of the month will receive offers approximately two weeks later. For example, students who create a new profile by Nov. 1 will get offers on Nov. 16. Students then review incoming admission offers and respond "interested" or "not interested" by the offer's expiration date.
June 1, 2027: Final Deadline for Students
The final set of admissions offers will be sent in June; students must create a profile before June 1 to be included. Some institutions may stop sending offers earlier than that if they hit their admissions goals, so it's best to create a profile earlier in the school year.