Transfer Applicant
Transfer Application Checklist
You are a transfer applicant if you are a high school graduate who has registered or enrolled at a postsecondary institution, such as college, university, vocational college or trade school, after graduating from high school. Apply via the Common App link above, and add University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Spring or Fall program) under the 'Add a Program' tab.
- If you are transferring from:
- An external postsecondary institution, such as college, university, vocational college or trade school you must submit an application through Common App for transfer students. In the Common App, add University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Spring or Fall program) under the 'Add a Program' tab.)
- A University of Minnesota system campus (Crookston, Duluth or Morris): you must complete a Change of UMN Campus application.
- One degree program to another within the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus or the Rochester campus: you must complete the Change of College form.
Other Applicant Types
Current UMN Student
You are a current University of Minnesota student if you have confirmed or are enrolled in classes.
- If you are transferring from one degree program to another within the U of M Twin Cities campus or the Rochester campus, you must complete the Change of College form.
- If you are transferring from one University of Minnesota system campus to another (such as transferring to Twin Cities/Rochester from Crookston, Duluth, or Morris), you must complete a Change of UMN Campus application.
Former UMN Student
You are a former University of Minnesota student if you are returning to a degree program at the U of M after an absence of one year or longer. You must complete an:
Graduate Applicant
You are a graduate student if you have completed your Bachelor’s degree and are looking to continue your education with the goal of achieving a post-graduate degree.
How to Apply
Review what you need to apply.
Freshman Application Checklist
Transfer Application Checklist
International Freshman Application Checklist
International Transfer Application Checklist
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Admissions Decision Process
Learn how admissions decisions are made.
Freshman Admission Decision Overview
FAQ about Freshman Admissions Decisions
Transfer Admissions Decision Overview
Note about Civic Engagement
The University of Minnesota welcomes free speech. A student applying for admission to the University, who has been suspended for participation in a protest, would not be required to report such activities. In the application for admission, we do provide students with space to share more information about themselves and their particular beliefs and the activities in which they have engaged and feel are important.