Dear Colleague,
Our admissions team can’t wait to meet your students as they explore the U of M and apply to be a part of the Golden Gopher Class of 2029!
Our counselors are scheduling high school visits and crafting inspiring event agendas, our student tour guides are brushing up on their campus facts and backwards walks, and our entire team is coming together to assist you and your students through every step of the college search process.
It was great to see many of you at our counselor events this fall. If you weren't able to join us, you can view the video recordings and presentations:
- Admissions Across Minnesota: Video recording and presentation slides
- Twin Cities Admissions Update: Presentation slides
- Golden Gopher Show High School Counselor Edition: Video recording
Following the changes to the FAFSA last year, the U.S. Department of Education will continue efforts to make the application’s instructions clear and easy-to-use for students and contributors. They will likely release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions in October. The application is expected to be available to all students in early December. We will continue to monitor the FAFSA and as more information comes we will work with you and your students to navigate these changes.
Thank you for being an important partner in the college search process. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with high school and community organization professionals like you, and we look forward to sharing our maroon and gold spirit over the coming year!
Sincerely,
Keri Risic (she/her)
Executive Director
Office of Admissions
