High school preparation requirements for IT

English

Four years, with emphasis on writing, including instruction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation

If you are not a native speaker of English and if you have ACT English and/or reading scores of 17 or lower (or SAT verbal score of 420 or lower), you may be asked to submit scores from the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Math

Four years, including one year each of elementary algebra, geometry of two and three dimensions, intermediate algebra, and trigonometry

Science

Three years, including one year each of biological sciences, chemistry, and physics

Social studies

Three years, including one year each of U.S. history and geography (or a combination of courses incorporating geographic studies, e.g., world history, western civilization, Latin American studies, etc.)

Applicants who are missing one year of geography will not be denied admission if they are otherwise admissible.

Second language

Two years of a single second language

Arts

One year in the visual or performing arts, including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form (e.g., theater arts, music, band, chorus, orchestra, visual arts, photography, graphic design, etc.)

Applicants who are missing this requirement will not be denied admission if they are otherwise admissible.

If you graduated from high school before 1987, you are not required to meet the University's course requirements.