Students are allowed to apply to up to three U-M study abroad programs through M-Compass. Applying to multiple non-UM programs, which often means paying multiple application fees, is usually not necessary. You might want to apply to several different programs if you are still considering several options, if you might not meet all program requirements (such as the minimum GPA), or if you are applying very close to the application deadlines, since programs stop accepting students once they have filled up.