Future Gopher Admitted Day

Discover the heart of our bustling Minneapolis campus! Our tour guides will lead you on a tour of the Minneapolis East Bank campus, home to world-class programs and facilities where you can picture yourself as a Golden Gopher — connecting with classmates in our tech-forward learning labs at Bruininks Hall, studying in the green grass of Northrop Mall, and marveling at the Minneapolis skyline. Ideal for students interested in liberal arts, education, nursing, and engineering. This tour is generalized for all students and will showcase key areas on campus.

A residence hall tour is included in the Minneapolis East Bank and West Bank Campus tour options. Getting a glimpse of your new home is important, however, we have current Gophers living in all ResHalls so our visit will be limited based on availability. You can take a virtual tour of ResHall rooms anytime! We have 360-degree photos of different room types and video walkthroughs of our buildings. These are available under the "Room Types" option on any building webpage. Check out all of the student housing buildings for more information!

Join our tour guides as they escort you across the Mississippi River to discover the unique personality of the Minneapolis West Bank Campus, home to our renowned professional schools and vibrant arts district. You’ll explore a global community where you can visualize your future — collaborating in the atrium of the Carlson School of Management, immersing yourself with the arts in the West Bank Arts District, and taking in stunning views of the river and natural parks surrounding campus from the Washington Avenue Bridge. Ideal for students interested in fine arts, business, and social sciences. This tour is generalized for all students and will showcase key areas on campus.

A residence hall tour is included in the Minneapolis East Bank and West Bank Campus tour options. Getting a glimpse of your new home is important, however, we have current Gophers living in all ResHalls so our visit will be limited based on availability. You can take a virtual tour of ResHall rooms anytime! We have 360-degree photos of different room types and video walkthroughs of our buildings. These are available under the "Room Types" option on any building webpage. Check out all of the student housing buildings for more information!

Visit the Weisman Art Museum (WAM), UMN's campus art museum for a self-guided tour of our exhibitions. WAM has a collection of more than 30,000 works of art and presents new exhibitions every semester. Experience this vital node of cultural life on campus, connecting students and community.

The main visitor entrance is located on the North side of the building, off Washington Avenue pedestrian bridge (East Bank).

We recommend that you walk to Weisman Art Museum (333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55455) from the Northrop Plaza. Parking at WAM is extremely limited with only 120 total spaces. If you would like to park near WAM, we recommend the East River Road Garage. Once parked at East River Road, you may access Coffman Memorial Union and walk through to Northrop for the day's programming.

If you plan to park in the Weisman Art Museum parking garage, take the elevators up to level 1. Rates for parking are $3 an hour and a $13 daily maximum. 
Accessible Parking: The museum’s ramp is open 24/7 and includes five designated disability parking spaces in close proximity to the museum elevator. Parking is free for up to three hours if a state disability permit or license plate is properly displayed.

Explore the origins of the universe, the diversity of life on earth, and take a walk through the state of Minnesota, featuring our world famous wildlife dioramas. Engage all your senses in our Touch & See Lab with 10,000-year-old fossils, living plants and animals, and more. Future Gophers and their guests will receive free museum admission! 

The Bell Museum is Minnesota’s official natural history museum, open Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Check out the Bell’s website to see what exhibits are currently on display.

Note: the Bell Museum is on our St. Paul campus. We recommend ending your day here to account for travel time and to enjoy the open house. You may drive yourself or hop on a campus shuttle. To learn more about shuttle options, check out the Campus Connector schedule.

The Bell Museum is located on our St. Paul Campus at 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113. We recommend driving and parking at the Bell Museum Lot at the end of the day, or you may take a Campus Connector bus via Route 121. 

The main entrance is fully accessible from the parking lot. A drop off and pick up area is available near the building entrance, before entering through the pay stations. 

The Bell is fully committed to creating an inclusive environment; free wheelchairs and walkers are available for use, as are bathrooms with accessible stalls, audio tours, access to quiet spaces, and more. For additional information or to request an accommodation, please contact the accessibility office at 612-625-4511 or [email protected].

Want to learn even more about your college of admission? Select colleges will be offering special facilities tours as part of their morning program to help students immerse themselves in academic spaces. 

Note: the College of Science and Engineering and Minnesota Carlson tours will take place after lunch: 

• The College of Science and Engineering will meet at the front of Coffman Memorial Union
• Minnesota Carlson will meet at Hanson Hall

Check out this map for details on all campus buildings featured during Future Gopher Admitted Day. 

Our campus tours will be dismissed on a rolling basis. However, we may need to have you join the next tour time due to staffing limitations. We will work with you on the best option. 

For college-specific tours, the scheduled time is the only offering. We will attempt to catch you up to the tour groups. 

You may visit the Weisman Art Museum and Bell Museum at any time during your allotted time window. 

Yes! You may participate in up to three of our one-hour tour offerings. Options will be available at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. 

While we would love to have you join us, we understand that things may come up! You are welcome to depart at any time. 

Yes, however, tour offerings are subject to availability. Please connect with the Event Desk in Northrop to make adjustments. 

Yes! We have a variety of tour options available Monday through Friday and select Saturdays. Visit our campus visit page to learn more. 

The event help desk is located in the Northrop building, where Admissions staff will be placed throughout the day to support attendees with any questions. You may also check out this Future Gopher Admitted Day campus map for buildings and places of interest during your day.

The Office of Admissions recommends event attendees park at the 4th Street Ramp  or the Washington Avenue Ramp.

Those traveling to campus from I-35: 

1. Take University Avenue SE exit and head south east
2. Turn left onto Church Street/17th Avenue SE
3. Park at the 4th Street Ramp

Those traveling to campus from I-94: 

1. Exit onto Huron Boulevard and head north
2. Turn left onto Fulton Street SE
3. Turn right onto Harvard Street SE
4. Turn left onto Beacon Street SE
5. Park at the Washington Avenue Ramp. 

• Once you have arrived, follow staff and signs to the Northrop building.
• Please note that all University parking rates are reduced to $1 per hour on weekends.
• For parking facilities in event mode, please inform the parking attendant (or press the "HELP" button on the automated machine) that you are here for Future Gopher Admitted Day. The event rate will be reduced to a flat $7.00 rate in event mode.

Please Note:

We want to make sure we're able to support everyone who needs special parking to accommodate physical needs. Please indicate your support needs on your registration or reach out to us prior to arrival at 612-625-0000 so we can plan accordingly. We have accessible drop-off areas and select parking spots available for those who would benefit. 

Following check-in, there will be various breakfast items available including:

• Croissants
• Assorted danish, donuts, and muffins
• Gluten Free Blueberry Muffin
• Fruit-infused Water
• Coffee
• Tea

Please be aware that these goods may have come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. For more information, please visit Sky Lakes Catering's website.

Lunch options will vary based on your personalized itinerary. We encourage you to explore campus for lunch or dinner and find a new favorite restaurant! There are dozens of restaurants across Dinkytown and Stadium Village that our students love to explore. 

If you submitted an accommodation request during the registration process, then we have it covered! If you'd like to request an accommodation separately, please call us at 1-800-752-1000 or reach out to us using our contact page. For same-day requests, please visit us at the info desk in Northrop or call 612-625-0000, and we will do our best to support your needs.

Please Note:

We want to make sure we're able to support everyone who needs special parking to accommodate physical needs. Please indicate your support needs on your registration or reach out to us prior to arrival at 612-625-0000 so we can plan accordingly. We have accessible drop-off areas and select parking spots available for those who would benefit. 

Walking distance and duration will largely depend on your college of admission and your lunch plans for the day. Here is what all students and guests should plan for:

• During the beginning of the day, you will be walking from your parking location to Northrop.
• There is a resource fair at Northrop prior to the seated programming.
• Many students will have a free lunch hour; some programs will bring students to a designated lunch location. We strongly encourage students to check out our neighborhood to get a feel for campus life.
• Some collegiate sessions will include tours of the most commonly-used buildings and facilities for your program.  

The Office of Admissions is dedicated to making Future Gopher Admitted Day an accessible and valuable experience for all of our attendees. If you have an accommodation request or concern about walking or standing limitations, please indicate so on your registration form, or call us at 612-625-0000 for support. 

Please Note:

We want to make sure we're able to support everyone who needs special parking to accommodate physical needs. Please indicate your support needs on your registration or reach out to us prior to arrival at 612-625-0000 so we can plan accordingly. We have accessible drop-off areas and select parking spots available for those who would benefit. 

We will have a staffed information and lost & found table in Northrop labeled “Event Support” that will be open from check-in until 4:00 p.m. You may also call for more information at 612-625-0000.

If you have a question or concern during the event, there is sure to be a staff member close by!

Staff or volunteers will also be stationed across campus, helping to direct you to Northrop. Look for staff holding “Future Gopher Admitted Day” signs as you leave the parking ramps noted above. We will have a staffed information and lost & found table at check-in that will be open until 4 p.m.

Following the morning event, staff will be present to direct you to tours, lunch, and your selected collegiate programming. If you need to reach out quickly, don't hesitate to call 612-625-0000 or visit us at the info desk in Northrop and we will do our best to support your needs.

One Stop Student Services will be available at Northrop throughout the day! Drop by their booth with your questions about:

• Financial aid and awards
• APAS and transcripts
• Cost of attendance and tuition
• Academic calendars
• Work-study opportunities
• And more!

Great news! A large portion of Future Gopher Admitted Day will be spent dedicated to your college of admission. 

• 8:30-9:15 a.m. — Check In, Info Fair and Refreshments
• 9:15-10 a.m. — Admissions Welcome Program
• 10:15-4:30 p.m.  — College Programming, Tours, and Lunch

We understand that getting a glimpse of your new home is important, however, we have current Gophers living in all Residence Halls (ResHalls), so our visit will be limited based on availability. A residence hall tour is included in the Minneapolis East Bank and West Bank Campus Tour options. At this time, there are no vacant rooms available for the St. Paul campus. 

That said, you can explore residence hall rooms anytime through our virtual tours. Every residence building on the East Bank, West Bank, and St. Paul campuses is represented, with 360-degree photos and video walkthroughs of each space. You’ll find a full range of room types for every building, from shared dorms to split-level townhomes. 

These tours are available under the “Room Types” section on each building’s webpage. Check out all of the student housing buildings for more information!

We're so excited that you're interested in becoming a Golden Gopher! Depending on where you're at in your college exploration journey, you can refer to our Admitted Student page or this handy Future Gopher Admitted Day Info Sheet that highlights next steps and important dates to consider over the coming months. As always, if you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to reach out to our office. 

We have a special spot just for you! Join us throughout the day at the Meet Minnesota Lounge in the Founder's Room on the second floor of Northrop. Chill out with peers from all over the world, grab some snacks and refreshments, and chat with friendly counselors and student ambassadors about their experience. From the arts to sports, there's something in the Twin Cities for everyone.