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Advising appointments are available online through the LSA Advising Appointment System.

Important registration information regarding QMSS 451 for Fall 2023 or Winter 2024:

If you plan to take QMSS 451 next year (Fall 2023 or Winter 2024), please complete this form!
- If you are a senior that needs to take QMSS 451 in order to graduate, you must fill out the form to guarantee a seat.
Registration for QMSS 451 is restricted for declared QMSS minors and done by departmental permission only. This means you will not be able to register for 451 during your registration appointment yourself -- you will need to be issued a course permission by the QMSS Program Manager, Caitlin Posillico. If you still need to declare your minor, sign up for an advising appointment ASAP (link at the top of the page).
We are offering 2 sections of QMSS 451 for Fall 2023:
- Monday/Wednesday 1-2:30pm
- Tuesday/Thursday 11:30am-1pm (this was recently changed!)
- The form will ask that you rank your preference for the sections we are offering.
- We cannot guarantee students will be able to get your first choice. Please make sure to include any notes about other required time conflicts to be taken into account when permissions are assigned.
Reach out to Caitlin Posillico at qmss.program@umich.edu for questions about QMSS 451.

For other questions, please email qmss.program@umich.edu. Below are a list of commonly asked questions that may be of assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am not a social science major. Can I declare a minor in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences?
- Yes! The minor in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences is open to all undergraduate students.
How can I get involved with QMSS before declaring my minor?
- Read our student-run blog, Putting Methods to the Madness.
- Join the "QMSS.Fans" group in MCommunity to receive our QMSS Newsletter via email.
- Watch our homepage for events that are open to all students.
- Follow us on Twitter.
I am a transfer student. How can I find out more about the minor and see if it is a good fit for me?
- QMSS is a great minor for transfer students because it is possible to complete the program within 2 years! Transfer students are encouraged to make an appointment with a QMSS advisor to discuss the minor. You can also check out the QMSS Curriculum Guide for Transfer Students at the bottom of this page.
When should I declare my minor?
- Students are encouraged to declare as early as they have interest in QMSS since declaring allows students to plan and track progress in the minor.
- Students are required to declare their minor before enrolling in the senior capstone course, QMSS 451. Per LSA requirements, students must first declare a major before declaring a minor.
What if I have not decided on a major yet or cannot declare my major because I still need to finish prerequisites? Does that mean I have to wait to take QMSS classes?
- Not necessarily! QMSS 201, QMSS 301, and QMSS electives can all be taken without declaring the minor. Only QMSS 451 is restricted to declared minors only. If you wish to minor in QMSS but do not yet have a major, you are welcome to meet with an advisor to talk about your future plans for the minor, but you will not be able to formally declare.
- Students in other schools at UM should consult with their advisor regarding rules for LSA minors.
How do I declare the minor in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences?
- Students can make an appointment with a QMSS advisor if they are ready to declare.
I took QMSS 251 during WN21 or F21. What should I know?
- These students will need to take QMSS 201, QMSS 251 and QMSS 451, plus two additional approved electives (6 credits) to earn the QMSS minor.
- Students cannot take CMPLXSYS 251 or QMSS 301 as an elective towards the minor.
- LSA students can still choose to take QMSS 301, but will not receive credit for the course towards graduation or towards the minor.
- Students majoring outside of LSA should speak with their major advisor prior to enrolling in the course.
I did not take QMSS 251 during WN21 or F21. What should I know?
- These students will need to take QMSS 201, QMSS 301 and QMSS 451, plus two additional approved electives (6 credits) to earn the QMSS minor.
- Students can take CMPLXSYS 251 as a pre-approved elective towards the minor.
I am a rising senior. I have room in my schedule next year, and I have already taken courses that can count as both of my electives. Can I take all three QMSS courses next year?
- In a limited set of circumstances, this may be possible. Please make an appointment with a QMSS advisor to discuss the minor and see if declaring the minor is an option for you.
What careers should I pursue with a minor in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences?
- This is a very versatile minor, and there are many ways you can apply this minor during everyday life and in your career!
- Possible careers include: Research, Business Analyst, Public Policy, Data Scientist, Public Health, Social Media Analytics, Opinion Pollster, Marketing Analyst, Consulting, Activism, Sports Analytics, Grad School, etc.
How many courses can count towards both a major and minor?
- A maximum of one course may be shared between the requirements of a minor and a major.
- Click here to learn more about policies for LSA minors.
I'm preparing to graduate. What should I do?
- You will need to make two advising appoinments: one with your major advisor and one with your QMSS advisor. Students usually schedule these during the fall of their senior year. At the end of the meeting with your QMSS advisor, you will receive a "minor release” that officially tells you and the auditing office what requirements you must meet to graduate with the minor.
- Click here for more information about graduation.
Can I take QMSS courses for graduate credit?
- No, QMSS courses are not approved for graduate credit.
What are some policies that I should know about?
- QMSS students need to take all QMSS courses and QMSS electives for a letter grade.
- If you have previously taken STATS 250, you cannot count SOC 210 as a QMSS elective.
- Click here to learn more about policies for LSA minors.
- Students outside of LSA should check with their home program to determine policies that apply to them regarding LSA minors including QMSS.

Click Here to view the QMSS minor flyer!

Click Here to view the Curriculum Guide for Transfer Students!

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Important registration information regarding QMSS 451 for Fall 2023 or Winter 2024:

Frequently Asked Questions