Freshman Admission

Am I a freshman?

You are considered a freshman if you are still a high school student or if you have not enrolled in any college courses after graduating from high school.

Apply

Use our online application, or download a paper application. No matter how you choose to apply, we encourage you to apply early in the fall of your senior year. The fall 2010 online application is now available--click here to apply today!

Important deadline alert: The priority deadline for fall 2010 freshman applications is December 15, 2009.

Waiting for an Admission Decision? Application Checklist and Timeline

Don't forget! We cannot review your application until we've received every required item. Use this list to ensure your application is complete. Information about a decision timeline and descriptions of admission decisions are also provided here.

Missing Materials? How to Complete Your Application

See this guide for helpful instructions on how to submit missing application materials such as transcripts or test scores.

College Planning Tips

Wondering what courses to take in high school? Whether you're an eighth-grader or a senior, this information is essential in helping you prepare for admission and university-level study.

Meet Your Counselor

Working one-on-one with an admissions counselor is an excellent way to learn more about the application, academics, student life and more. Search for your admissions counselor by high school, college, or ethnicity: it's your choice!

Majors

Did you know the University of Minnesota offers more than 135 majors? From neuroscience to journalism to Spanish, there's something for everyone here. Here you'll find a list of our majors and descriptions of our freshman-admitting colleges. The possibilities are endless!

What Do You Want To Study?

If you're exploring career paths, this is the perfect tool for you! These pages go into depth about majors, internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, mentor programs and student groups in your area of interest.

Admission Decision Overview

We do not have automatic admissions criteria. Instead, our committee will make an "overall assessment" of your application materials. Learn what factors will be considered in an overall assessment of your application.

Application Tracker

Track the status of your application, anytime!

ACT and SAT

We require the SAT or the ACT with Writing as part of your complete University of Minnesota application. See inside for details on registration and school codes.

Deadlines

Check here for important deadlines.

Guarantees

When we say, "great value," we mean it. As a University of Minnesota freshman, we will guarantee you:

  • on-campus housing,
  • a student job, and
  • a degree in four years

Learn more about these freshman guarantees.

English Proficiency

Is English your second language? If you are an English language learner, click here for important information regarding English proficiency tests, course requirements, and campus services.

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> The University of Minnesota has more than 300 study abroad opportunities in 67 countries.

> About 37 percent of U of M students volunteer at least once per month.

> There are more than 600 student organizations on campus.

> The Department of Recreational Sports offers more than 20 intramural sports each year. Over 9,000 students (2,000 teams) participate in volleyball, basketball, softball, and more.