Undergraduate Application Options

for Spring 2018 transfer students and Fall 2018 freshmen

The Common Application is now open for freshmen applying for fall 2018. When you click the "Apply Now" button, you'll create an account with Common Application and proceed to the application.

2018 transfer students should apply using either the Common Application or this fillable PDF application* before October 1!
*Please note this PDF application will be unavailable during annual maintenance from 6:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23 through noon on Sunday, September 24.

We have provided this timeline to assist you in the application process. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

Freshman and transfer definition:

• You are a freshman applicant if you will graduate from high school in 2018. (Even if you will complete college credits while in high school.) You are also a freshman if you have graduated from high school, but have NOT enrolled at a college, university, or any other school after high school.
• You are a transfer applicant if you are a high school graduate who has registered or enrolled at a college, university, or any other school after graduating from high school.

Other application links:

• The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a member of the Common Application. Please note that the essay and letters of recommendation are not required. See our Common Application frequently asked questions.
• Are you currently a University of Minnesota student? If you are transferring from one degree program to another on the Twin Cities campus, or if you are transferring from the University of Minnesota system campuses of Crookston, Duluth, or Morris, you must complete a Change of College form.
• Are you a former University of Minnesota student? If you are returning to a degree program from an absence of one year or longer, you must complete an Application for Readmission.
• Graduate applicants should contact the Graduate School Office of Admissions

Application Checklists

We look at several pieces of information to make an admission decision. Be sure to use these application checklists to ensure your application is complete by the deadline!

• Freshman Application Checklist & Admission Decision Timeline
• Transfer Application Checklist
• International Application Checklist

Application Deadlines

Be sure to meet these important deadlines! Applications received or completed after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

• Freshman Application Deadlines
• Transfer Application Deadlines

Application Tracker

You can use this tool to determine which application materials have been received, and whether a decision has been made on your application.

• Application Tracker

Admission Decisions

• Freshman Admission Decision Overview
• Frequently Asked Questions about Fall 2018 Freshman Admission Decisions
• Transfer Admission Decision Overview