Transfer Admissions Requirements: College of Science and Engineering

Priority deadlines: The College of Science and Engineering will give full consideration to all applications received and completed by the priority application deadline. Applications received or completed after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis. Some programs may close their admissions before the final deadline.

Prerequisite coursework and review criteria:

The following criteria are required for all College of Science and Engineering transfer applicants:

1. Prior to submitting an application, a minimum of three technical courses in at least two different subject areas must be completed with grades posted on a transcript. Advanced Placement scores, International Baccalaureate scores, and/or test credits do not count toward fulfilling this criterion.

2. The course prerequisites for a student's intended major (listed below) or equivalent courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to the fall term of enrollment. Advanced Placement credit, International Baccalaureate credit, test credits and courses in progress are considered to fulfill this criterion.

Prerequisite Courses & Requirements by major:

Many colleges and universities offer courses that are equivalent to the required technical courses. You can explore the U of M's Course Equivalencies via Transferology and the Transfer Course Plans for individual colleges. Technical courses that receive a grade of D do not transfer to meet College of Science and Engineering degree requirements.

Although your college or university may offer many courses beyond those listed above, it is important to review the four year graduation plan for your intended major to better understand the sequencing and offering of required courses and determine the best time to transfer. View four year graduation plans for CSE majors.

Technical GPA: Most successful applicants to the College of Science and Engineering have a 3.2 or higher technical grade point average (technical GPA).

Technical courses are all math and science-based courses beginning with the required prerequisite courses. These courses include, but are not limited to, calculus, calculus-based physics, general chemistry principles, higher-level math and science, engineering, and computer science courses.

For the purposes of admission, an applicant's technical GPA is calculated using all grades of technical courses including original and repeated attempts (referred to as an unbracketed technical GPA).

Schedule changes: The University expects that students will successfully complete the coursework they list on their admission application. Schedule changes of academic coursework and/or the unsuccessful completion of coursework may result in the cancellation of admission or delay your expected graduation date. Students considering making schedule changes, or those who are concerned about their academic progress in any of their courses, should consult with their U of M admissions counselor (1-800-752-1000 or 612-625-2008).