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We have provided this timeline to assist you in the application process. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
December 15, 2011
Priority deadline for fall 2012 admission applications
We are no longer accepting applications for fall semester 2012. If you have any questions about fall 2012, please contact us.
Honors and scholarship consideration: Admitted freshmen are considered for admission to the University Honors Program and for most of the University's competitive academic scholarships based on an overall assessment of their admission application. After December 15, students are considered for honors on a space-available basis. It is unlikely that scholarship funds will be available after December 15.
March 1, 2012
Financial aid application (FAFSA) priority deadline
To apply for need-based grants, scholarships, loans, work-study; and non-need-based student and parent loans, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA (available January 1, 2012) is used to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and University aid. Even if you think you may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to submit the FAFSA. For more information about the FAFSA, visit the Costs, Aid, and Scholarships section of our website.
March 1, 2012
Housing Living Learning Community priority deadline
Students who are interested in one of the Living Learning Communities are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no later than March 1, 2012. The housing application will become available in November. Assignments in Living Learning Communities are based on the date the completed housing application-contract is received, space availability, and whether students meet program requirements.
May 1, 2012
Freshman Housing Guarantee deadline
The University of Minnesota guarantees housing to all admitted first-year freshmen who are willing to accept assignment to any space designated, and who:
Admitted freshmen who apply for housing after May 1 are placed in housing on a space-available basis.
May 1, 2012
Enrollment confirmation deadline
The deadline for admitted students to confirm their enrollment for fall 2012 was May 1, 2012.
When students confirm their enrollment, they are declaring their intent to attend the University of Minnesota, and we will reserve a place for them in the incoming class.
Confirmation forms and fees received after the May 1, 2012, postmark priority deadline, are accepted on a space-available basis.
Important deadline note: At this time, we are still accepting confirmations for most colleges for fall 2012. Please note that because confirmation fees submitted after the May 1 deadline are accepted on a space-available basis, we will assess the space situation in your college at the time that your confirmation is received. We will let you know as quickly as possible, but no later than two weeks after your confirmation is received, if space remains available. If we determine that space is no longer available, your $250 enrollment confirmation fee will be refunded.
Important note for students admitted April 18, 2012, or later: Your enrollment confirmation deadline is specified in your letter of admission. Please refer to your letter of admission for your deadline date.
