Will I receive a letter after submitting my application to the University of Michigan?

I submitted my application to the University of Michigan recently. Do they send out any confirmation or status update letters after submission? What should I be expecting next?

Once you submit your application to the University of Michigan, you should receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted. This email will typically arrive soon after you submit your application. However, keep in mind that exact timing may vary, for example if lots of other applicants were submitting at the same time as you.

After this initial confirmation, you'll receive another notification with instructions on how to set up your application portal, where you can keep track of your application status, including when all required items have been received and when admissions decisions have been made.

Please remember that it may take some time for your materials to be processed and updated on the portal, especially during peak application times. Be sure to check this portal regularly for any updates regarding your application, and keep an eye out to make sure supplemental materials like letters of recommendation have been received.

After decisions are made, most colleges, including the University of Michigan, will again contact you with your decision through an email or a direct notification through their online portal. Some universities may follow up with a mailed letter as well, at least for accepted applicants, and in some cases, this might arrive before the online notification.

As you wait, be sure to save any emails you receive and to keep your login information for the portal handy, so that you don't miss any important deadlines or information about your application. It's also helpful to regularly check your email (including your spam folder), just in case any communications end up there. Fingers crossed you receive good news soon!