Is it too late to apply to the MSC?
The MSC application deadline coincides with the freshman housing application deadline. The application is linked within the Michigan Housing application and is also available here. Click here for the general first year Housing application information.
When do students find out if they are admitted to the program?
Incoming students who apply by the priority deadline will be notified of their application status at the end of May.
Are all majors welcome to join the program?
Yes! MSC is open to incoming freshman in any school or college at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Are Oxford Houses and MSC just for freshman?
Oxford is a First Year Experience residence hall. This means that it is primarily a space for first year undergraduates and student staff with MSC and Housing. Current and previous cohorts of MSC students can apply to continue to build the MSC community and develop their leadership skills as MSC Peers.
What type of rooms are at Oxford?
Oxford Houses have several different room types. The halls where MSC is typically located include doubles, economy doubles, large doubles and quads.
Can I request a non-MSC roommate?
Since MSC has designated floors, MSC students will be assigned to room with other MSC students whenever possible. If the roommate you request also applies and is admitted to MSC you may be placed together.
How many students are in MSC?
MSC is comprised of about 25 students in residence, and an additional dozen non-resident Peer Mentors. Much of MSC programming is open to all Oxford residents, even if they were not assigned to SLE-designated halls.
Will being in MSC conflict with my other extracurricular activities?
Participants in MSC are required to live at Oxford, attend MSC Orientation and take the MSC seminar during Fall and Winter (1-2 credits each semester). These minimum commitments do not require much time, however there are also co-curricular activities that MSC students can choose to take advantage of such as service learning trips, sustainability projects, and other leadership opportunities.
How frequent are the buses to central and north campus and how far of a walk is it to central?
MSC is located on Central Campus in the "Hill Neighborhood." The Central Campus Transit Center is about a 5 minute bus or bike ride from MSC, and approximately a 12 minute walk. Information about the regular U-M bus schedules is available online here. Oxford is on the Diag-to-Diag Express, Oxford Shuttle, and Northwood Express routes, which each run about every 10-15 minutes on weekdays. The Oxford Shuttle also runs every 15 minutes on weekends. The UM bus system provides access to different areas of both Central and North Campus.
Will I need to reschedule my orientation to match a specific date for the MSC program?
MSC students can attend any orientation session. Whichever session they participate in, MSC students should be sure to register for the MSC Seminar (ENVIRON 155) .
What happens at MSC during Welcome Week?
MSC holds orientation for all participants during welcome week, as well as a host of other social programs and events so that participants can get to know each other and start off the year with MSC. Information about MSC Welcome Week events will be emailed to admitted students in August.
What if I live at Oxford Houses, but am not in the MSC specific hall?
All Oxford residents are welcome to participate in MSC activities and events! Information about activities and events will be posted on this website and on bulletin boards at Oxford. Be sure to let MSC staff know that you are interested and get on the MSC mailing list to stay posted.
How have things changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
In order to allow for admitted MSC students to participate in the community in ways that are best for them, MSC offers a range of in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs. The format of seminar has also adjusted as needed to meet public health and campus guidelines. The MSC program will continue to adapt to public health guidance.
