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JULY 29 HOURS: Our Freshman Welcome Center in Jones Hall will close at noon on Monday, July 29, so admissions staff can support our Sneak Preview event. We are happy to assist you by phone or email during business hours.
Students are admitted to the University of Minnesota based on the information they self-report in their admission application. This page describes the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Office of Admissions policy and procedures for verifying information submitted in the Self-Reported Academic Record (Academic Record).
It is the policy of the University of Minnesota that students must meet the following conditions before they are eligible to enroll:
*Only for students who chose to self-report an ACT or SAT score as part of their application. Please note, freshman applicants through the fall 2025 term are not required to submit an ACT or SAT score.
In order to verify that students have met these enrollment requirements, they must have their final high school transcript, including date of graduation, submitted to the Office of Admissions by the July 1 deadline. If students chose to have an ACT or SAT score reviewed as part of their application, they must submit an official test score from the testing agency by the July 1 deadline.
Related information:
These official documents are carefully reviewed against the Self-Reported Academic Record. If the Academic Record is deemed inaccurate, the University of Minnesota may change the college of admission or cancel admission, regardless of whether the inaccuracy was intentional or accidental. Admission to the University Honors Program and merit-based scholarships may also be affected.
When a student submits a University of Minnesota Twin Cities application for admission, they are required to acknowledge and sign the following statement:
"My submission indicates that this Academic Record is complete, factually correct, and honestly prepared. I have not omitted or modified information. I understand that withholding information requested on this application, or providing false information, can result in a change in my admission decision. I understand this change could include a change in my college of admission, cancellation of my admission or registration, or dismissal from the U of M if I have already enrolled. I understand that if I am admitted and I confirm my enrollment to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, I will be required to submit my official high school transcript with graduation date, and my official test score(s) sent directly from the testing agency. I agree to notify the Office of Admissions if there are any changes to the information provided in my application."
Prior to enrolling at the U of M, admitted students are required to submit a final, official high school transcript with graduation date directly from the high school.
Students should report their highest composite or total scores and the associated subscores from the same testing agency and test date on the Self-Reported Academic Record. However, students will be given the opportunity to list any or all of their tests taken.
Do not "superscore" your tests. The form will ask you to indicate your overall score and subscores from a single testing date. Prior to enrollment, admitted students are required to submit official test scores directly from the testing agency. Official results, including composite (or total) scores and subscores, must match the information provided in the applicant's Academic Record. If an applicant has self-reported more than one test score, the highest overall composite (or total) and associated subscores must be verified by the appropriate testing agency.
Note for international applicants who are non-native English speakers: Students who report multiple English proficiency exam scores will also need to report the highest score from each exam type. (See our frequently asked questions for examples and further details.)
When making an admission decision, the Office of Admissions reviews the highest overall score that was self-reported. Students must submit the official score from the agency for the highest composite or total score and associated subscores. The University of Minnesota may request additional official scores during the score verification process; if additional self-reported scores need to be verified, the student will be notified.
We ask that students reference a printed unofficial transcript to minimize any typos or errors. Misrepresentation or inaccurate entry of information in the Academic Record may be grounds for a change in the admission decision. These situations may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Typos determined to be unintentional may still be grounds for a change in the admission decision. For example, a student who inadvertently reports a high school rank of 10/100 but is actually 100/100 will need to be re-reviewed and the admission decision may be changed. Applicants whose admission is changed or rescinded will be notified in writing prior to enrollment.
An applicant may appeal the cancellation of admission or a change in the college of admission by submitting an appeal to the Appeals Committee within seven calendar days of the date of notice of cancellation. The appeal must include relevant information as to why the cancellation or change in college of admission is inappropriate. Any supporting documentation that has direct bearing on the matter must be included. The Appeals Committee will review and determine the outcome of the appeal.
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