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Spring Propositions

Travel Studios

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Spring 2026

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Background

OPEN STUDIO MODEL

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The Model:

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  • M.Arch students are required to take two rigorous design studios in their final year: Propositions (6 credits) and Thesis (6 credits)

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  • The Open Studio Model introduces the option to complete the Propositions studio as an international travel studio in the Spring of students’ penultimate year

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  • Participants retroactively enroll in the preceding Winter term; no additional tuition costs are incurred for Spring

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  • Participants commit to full-time enrollment during the Fall and Winter terms of their final year by signing a formal agreement

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Why Travel?

OPEN STUDIO MODEL

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  • Exceptional, interactive, and project-based learning experiences
  • Unique access to professionals, institutions, and projects typically beyond reach
  • Immersive experience that is unparalleled in intensity, with faculty able to introduce advanced skills through action-based learning
  • Opportunity to take courses across the college’s diverse programs and throughout the university in final year, enriching independent thesis research

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Enrollment Methodology

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M.Arch Curriculum Diagram: Standard

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M.Arch Curriculum Diagram: Spring Propositions Studio

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Student Costs

SPRING PROPOSITIONS

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  • A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your position in a course. It will be applied toward your future travel costs.

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  • Students are responsible for all travel costs:
    • Airfare, lodging, transportation, visa and vaccinations, meals, admission fees

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  • Depending on course design, students may be responsible for identifying and securing their own arrangements, such as airfare, accommodations, and transportation

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  • Taubman College Travel Scholarships
    • $1500 per student
    • Disbursement depends on course design
    • Only applied toward travel costs: airfare, transportation, lodging, admission fees
    • International Students: Travel funding is taxable at 14%. This rate could be further reduced under an income tax treaty agreement between the United States and your home country. For questions regarding potential tax implications, contact the U-M Payroll Office.

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Travel Visas

SPRING PROPOSITIONS

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  • Taubman College cannot assist with the visa application process.

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  • Requirements are highly variable based on individual citizenship status and destination

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  • We encourage you to research visa requirements prior to balloting and to apply for your visa as far in advance as possible

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  • CIBT Visas can provide an estimate of visa requirements

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  • In most instances, a short-term tourist visa is the most appropriate selection.

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  • Visa and passport costs are the responsibility of the student

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Insurance,

Travel Registration

& Resources

SPRING PROPOSITIONS

  • Travel Health Insurance:
    • Taubman College purchases Travel Health Insurance on your behalf for dates of travel + departure/return
    • If you are extending your stay, we encourage you to extend your coverage with individual travel health insurance as it is a very affordable resource

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  • Travel Registration:
    • Taubman College will register your travel with U-M per university requirements
    • You will receive an email from M-Compass prompting you to complete required information – students who do not complete this requirement are not eligible to participate

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  • Resources:
    • Global Michigan Student Travel Preparation
      • Visa and passport considerations
      • Selecting safe housing abroad
      • Identities abroad
      • Emergency planning
      • Mental health considerations

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Balloting, Registration

& Next Steps

SPRING PROPOSITIONS

  • Ballots Issued
    • Thursday, Jan. 15

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  • Ballots Due
    • Thursday, Jan. 22 / 5 p.m.

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  • Registration Permissions and Participation Agreements Issued
    • Tuesday, Jan. 27

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  • Registration, Non-Refundable Deposits & Participation Agreements Due
    • Friday, Jan. 30 / 4 p.m.

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  • Spring Term Begins
    • Tuesday, May 5

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  • Spring Term Ends
    • Thursday, Jun. 25

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FAQs

Spring Propositions

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Spring 2026