Transfer - Office of Admissions - University of Minnesota

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 

2012-2013 

Transfer 

STUDENT GUIDE 

Twin Cities 

Apply online at 

http://admissions.tc.umn.edu

2012-2013 Transfer Admission 

Welcome to the University 

of Minnesota! 

Thank you for your interest in the University of 

Minnesota-Twin Cities. The U of M offers world-class 

degrees in over 135 majors. The U of M experience is all 

about learning new things, making lifelong connections, 

and preparing for a successful future. That’s why we 

provide our students with outstanding resources and 

unlimited opportunities for hands-on experience, 

involvement, and personal growth. Student organizations, 

internships, undergraduate research, and study abroad 

are just of the few of the great opportunities you will 

discover as a student at one of nation’s top public research 

universities. 

At the U of M, we believe transfer students are a vital 

part of the University community. In fact, about half of 

our graduating classes entered the University as transfer 

students. This means that you and your academic and 

personal success are very important to us! 

We hope that this transfer guide will be useful to you as 

you explore the transfer application process and your 

future as a U of M student. Please don’t hesitate to let 

us know how we can assist you in making this exciting 

transition as smooth as possible. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Wayne Sigler 

Director of Admissions 

Have questions? Get answers! 

Get answers to frequently asked questions about 

admissions, academics, student life, and more at 

http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/answers. 

Choose a major and a college 1 

Admissions overview 3 

Transfer information by college 4 

Biological Sciences 4 

Continuing Education 4 

Design 5 

Education & Human Development 6 

Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science 7 

Liberal Arts 7 

Management (Carlson School of) 8 

Science & Engineering 9 

Undergraduate Health Science Programs 10 

Transferring credit 13 

After you apply 14 

Directory 15 

Campus visit options 17 

Am I a transfer student? 

You are considered a transfer student if you are a high 

school graduate and have registered or enrolled for at a 

post-secondary institution after high school. If you are 

a high school student and are enrolled in PSEO, College 

in the Schools, or have earned AP credit, you are still 

considered a freshman. For more detailed information, visit 

http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/trans.html. 

Applying for admission 

Start your U of M journey today by applying for admission! 

Use our fast and easy online application, or download a paper 

application on our website at http://admissions.tc.umn.edu. 

Note for University of Minnesota system transfers: 

Please note that 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 coordinate campuses of Crookston, Duluth, 

or Morris, you must complete a Change of College form. This form 

is available from the Office of the Registrar, either on the Twin Cities 

campus or at your home campus. You may also download a copy 

of the form at www.onestop.umn.edu/onestop/forms.html (choose 

Undergraduate Change of College (transferring within the U of M 

system)). This form must be turned in to the Office of the Registrar at the 

address given on the Change of College instruction sheet. If you have 

completed coursework from a school outside the University system, 

you must also submit an official transcript to the Office of Admissions.

COLLEGE ABBREVIATION KEY 

CBS College of Biological 

Sciences 

CDes College of Design 

CEHD College of Education & 

Human Development 

CFANS College of Food, 

Agricultural and Natural 

Resource Sciences 

CLA College of Liberal Arts 

CSOM Carlson School of 

Management 

CSE College of Science 

& Engineering 

Upper division colleges (1-2 years 

completed college coursework required 

for admission) 

CAHP Center for Allied Health 

Programs 

CCE College of Continuing 

Education 

DENT* School of Dentistry 

MED* Medical School 

NURS School of Nursing 

* The Medical School offers one undergraduate 

program. The School of Dentistry offers two 

undergraduate programs. 

Choose a Major and a College 

Over 130 undergraduate majors 

The University of Minnesota is a world-class research university, offering over 130 

majors. These majors and areas of study are divided into several colleges. As a transfer 

student, you may be admitted to one of the colleges listed below: 

Accounting (CSOM) 

Acting 1 (CLA) 

Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (CSE) 

African American & African Studies* (CLA) 

Agricultural Education* (CFANS) 

Agricultural and Food Business Management* 

(joint program CFANS & CSOM) 

Agricultural Industries & Marketing* (CFANS) 

American Indian Studies (CLA) 

American Studies (CLA) 

Animal Science* (CFANS) 

Anthropology (CLA) 

Apparel Design (CDes) 

Applied Economics* (CFANS) 

Applied Plant Science* (CFANS) 

Architecture (CDes) 

Art* (CLA) 

Art History (CLA) 

Asian Languages and Literatures* (CLA) 

Astrophysics (CSE, CLA) 

Biochemistry (CBS) 

Biology (CBS) 

Biology, Society & Environment (CLA) 

Biomedical Engineering (CSE) 

Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering* 

(CSE & CFANS) 

Bioproducts Marketing & Management* (CFANS) 

Business: 

–Accounting (CSOM) 

–Agricultural and Food Business 

Management* (joint program CFANS & CSOM) 

–Agricultural Industries & Marketing* (CFANS) 

–Applied Economics* (CFANS) 

–Bioproducts Marketing & Management* 

(CFANS) 

–Business and Marketing Education (CEHD) 

–Entrepreneurial Management (CSOM) 

–Finance (CSOM) 

–Finance and Risk Management Insurance 

(CSOM) 

–Housing Studies* (CDes) 

–Human Resource Development (CEHD) 

–Human Resources & Industrial Relations 

(CSOM) 

–International Business (CSOM) 

–Management Information Systems (CSOM) 

–Marketing (CSOM) 

–Public/Nonprofit Management (CSOM) 

–Retail Merchandising* (CDes) 

–Supply Chain and Operations Management 

(CSOM) 

Business and Marketing Education (CEHD) 

Chemical Engineering* (CSE) 

Chemistry* (CSE, CLA) 

Chicano Studies (CLA) 

Child Psychology (CLA) 

Cinema & Media Culture, Studies in (CLA) 

Civil Engineering (CSE) 

Classical Civilization (CLA) 

Clinical Laboratory Sciences 2 - formerly 

Medical Technology (CAHP) 

Clothing Design (see Apparel Design) 

Communication Studies (CLA) 

Computer Engineering (CSE) 

Computer Science (CSE, CLA) 

Construction Management 2 (CCE) 

Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature* 

(CLA) 

Dance 3 (CLA) 

Dental Hygiene 2 (DENT) 

Dental Therapy 2 (DENT) 

Early Childhood Education Foundations 

(CEHD) 

Earth Sciences (CSE) 

Ecology, Evolution & Behavior (CBS) 

Economics* (CLA) 

Education: 

–Agricultural Education* (CFANS) 

–Early Childhood Education Foundations 

(CEHD) 

–Elementary Education Foundations 

(CEHD) 

Electrical Engineering* (CSE) 

Elementary Education Foundations (CEHD) 

Engineering 

–Aerospace Engineering (CSE) 

–Biomedical Engineering (CSE) 

–Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering* 

(CSE & CFANS) 

–Chemical Engineering* (CSE) 

–Civil Engineering (CSE) 

–Computer Engineering (CSE) 

–Electrical Engineering (CSE) 

–Geological Engineering (CSE) 

–Materials Science & Engineering (CSE) 

–Mechanical Engineering (CSE) 

English (CLA) 

Entrepreneurial Management (CSOM) 

Environmental Sciences, Policy and 

Management* (CFANS) 

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Choose a Major and a College 

Family Social Science (CEHD) 

Finance (CSOM) 

Finance and Risk Management Insurance (CSOM) 

Fisheries & Wildlife* (CFANS) 

Food Science (CFANS) 

Forest Resources* (CFANS) 

French and Italian Studies (CLA) 

French Studies (CLA) 

Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies (CLA) 

Genetics, Cell Biology & Development (CBS) 

Geography* (CLA) 

Geoengineering* (CSE) 

Geology (CLA) 

German Studies* (CLA) 

Global Studies (CLA) 

Graphic Design (CDes) 

Greek (CLA) 

Hebrew (CLA) 

History (CLA) 

Horticulture (CFANS) 

Housing Studies* (CDes) 

Human Resource Development (CEHD) 

Human Resources & Industrial Relations (CSOM) 

Individualized Studies, Bachelor of (CLA) 

Individually Designed Interdepartmental Major (CLA) 

Information Technology Infrastructure* 2 (CCE) 

Inter-College Program 2 (CCE) 

Interior Design (CDes) 

International Business (CSOM) 

Italian Studies (CLA) 

Jewish Studies (CLA) 

Journalism & Mass Communication* (CLA) 

Kinesiology* (CEHD) 

Landscape Design & Planning* (CDes) 

Latin (CLA) 

Linguistics (CLA) 

Management Information Systems (CSOM) 

Manufacturing Technology 2 (CCE) 

Marketing (CSOM) 

Materials Science & Engineering (CSE) 

Mathematics* (CSE, CLA) 

Mechanical Engineering* (CSE) 

Microbiology (CBS) 

Mortuary Science 2 (MED) 

Multidisciplinary Studies 2 (CCE) 

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Music 4 (CLA) 

Music Education 4 (CLA) 

Music Performance 4 (CLA) 

Music Therapy 4 (CLA) 

Neuroscience (CBS) 

Nursing 2 (NURS) 

Nutrition* (CFANS) 

Philosophy (CLA) 

Physics* (CSE, CLA) 

Physiology (CLA) 

Plant Biology (CBS) 

Political Science* (CLA) 

Psychology (CLA) 

Public/Nonprofit Management (CSOM) 

Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies (CEHD) 

Recreation Resource Management* (CFANS) 

Religious Studies (CLA) 

Retail Merchandising* (CDes) 

Russian (CLA) 

Scandinavian Languages & Finnish* (CLA) 

Scientific & Technical Communication (CLA) 

Sociology* (CLA) 

Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance (CLA) 

Spanish Studies (CLA) 

Spanish and Portuguese Studies (CLA) 

Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (CLA) 

Sport Management (CEHD) 

Statistics (CSE, CLA) 

Supply Chain and Operations Management (CSOM) 

Theatre Arts (CLA) 

Urban Studies (CLA) 

Youth Studies (CEHD) 

* Areas of concentration are offered within the major. For additional information consult the Undergraduate Catalog. 

1 Audition required. Call the Dept. of Theatre Arts at 612-625-6699 for details. 

2 Upper division major (1-2 years completed college coursework required for admission). 

3 Audition required. Call the Dance Program at 612-624-5060 for details. 

4 Audition and/or interview required. Email the School of Music at mus-adm@umn.edu or call 612-624-5740 for details. 

Note: Majors and programs may change, merge, or move to different U of M colleges. Consult the Undergraduate Catalog at http://www.catalogs.umn.edu/ug/index.html 

for up-to-date information.

Transfer Admission Overview 

Transfer students are admitted to a particular college or 

program, each of which has its own admissions requirements. 

All applicants, however, need to have successfully completed 

our high school course requirements. Details are available at 

http://admissions.tc.umn.edu. 

Note: 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 coordinate campuses of 

Crookston, Duluth, Morris, or Rochester, you must complete a 

Change of College form. If you are returning to a degree program 

from an absence of one year or longer, you must complete an 

Application for Readmission. Both forms are available online 

at http://onestop.umn.edu/forms/index.html. 

University of Minnesota transfer 

admission criteria 

Applicants may be admitted if they meet the entrance 

requirements of the college or program to which they have 

applied, and of the major they wish to enter. 

All students are considered for admission based on an 

individual, overall assessment of their application. 

Individual college and programs review each application 

using the primary and secondary review factors listed below. 

In addition, these colleges and programs utilize certain 

criteria that are unique to their programs. These criteria 

are described in the following pages. To review specific 

admissions requirements, prerequisite coursework, transfer 

credit guidelines, and more, visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/ 

admissioninfo/trans_requirements.html. Academic profiles of 

admitted transfer applicants for fall 2011 are available on the 

following pages. 

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Transfer Information by College 

College of Biological Sciences 

229 Snyder Hall (St. Paul campus) 

612-624-9717 

www.cbs.umn.edu 

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of students, faculty, staff who are working together to impact 

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biological sciences or professional programs including 

medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, and many 

others; the rest pursue employment in the molecular/cellular 

sciences; plant, animal, or environmental sciences; and 

health sciences in settings as varied as research laboratories, 

biotechnology companies, educational institutions, and 

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20 Ruttan Hall (St. Paul campus) 

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CBS Transfer Student Profile 

Number of Admitted Students for 

Fall 2011 

150 

Fall 2011 Average Transfer GPA 3.46 

Transfer GPA Range Distribution 

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3.49-3.0 37% 

2.99-2.5 7% 

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Spring semester 2013 (all majors) 


Final: Rolling 

Priority: October 1 

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CCE Transfer Student Profile 


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coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please visit 

http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cce.html. 

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College of Design 

107 Rapson Hall (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) 

612-626-3690 

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community, home to architecture and landscape architecture 

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4.0-3.5 36% 

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College of Education and Human 

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360 Ed Sciences Building (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) 

612-625-3339 

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teaching and human development programs that rank among 

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College of Food, Agricultural and 

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190 Coffey Hall (St. Paul campus) 

612-624-6768 or 1-800-752-1000 

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http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cfans.html 

CFANS is currently in the process of curriculum revisions and 

restructuring. If you plan to transfer fall 2013 or later, please 

contact a CFANS admissions counselor. All up-to-date information 

regarding majors can be found on the major website. 

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College of Liberal Arts 

240 Williamson Hall (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) 

612-625-2008 or 1-800-752-1000 

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such as law, medicine, government, business, education, public 

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Fall 2011 



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Carlson School of Management 

2-190 Hanson Hall (West Bank, Minneapolis Campus) 

612-624-3313 

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The Carlson School of Management requires a minimum 

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College of Science and Engineering 

128 Lind Hall (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) 

612-625-6403 

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Undergraduate Health Science 

Programs 

The five health science programs that grant undergraduate 

degrees are Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Dental Hygiene, 

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program are encouraged to fulfill health science immunization 

requirements at the time of application. A signed health 

clearance form with proof of immunizations will be a condition 

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Dental Hygiene (School of Dentistry) 

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Fall 2011 



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4.0-3.5 31% 

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Dental Therapy (School of Dentistry) 

15-163 Moos Tower (East Bank, Minneapolis Campus) 

612-625-7477 

www.dentistry.umn.edu 

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rigorous didactic and clinical education alongside the dental 

and dental hygiene students with whom they will work after 

graduation. This collegial approach to education ensure a 

solid educational and clinical preparation, collaboration 

between professional, a single standard or care for patients, 

and a smooth transition from education into professional 

employment after graduation. 

Dental Therapy admitted two transfer students for fall 2011. 

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Mortuary Science (Medical School) 

A275 Mayo (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) 

612-624-6464 

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only program of its kind to offer a bachelor of science degree 

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students also pursue this degree as a starting point for graduate 

work in fields including medicine, psychology, sociology, 

theology, education, and forensic science. 


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Priority: February 1 

Final: August 15 


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4.0-3.5 23% 

3.49-3.0 42% 

2.99-2.5 35% 

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Nursing (School of Nursing) 

5-160 Weaver-Densford Hall 

(East Bank, Minneapolis campus) 

612-625-7980 

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completing the prerequisites. Admission is once a year for 

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coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, 

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4.0-3.5 66% 

3.49-3.0 34% 

2.99-2.5 0% 

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Transferring credit to the 

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Web-based Course Transfer System (u.Select) 

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course equivalency guides, planning guides and student 

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to complete the writing intensive portion of the writing skills 

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community college or community and technical college, 

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transfer credit and the liberal education requirements, please 

see http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/trans_ 

requirements.html 

Note: B.A.S. degrees earned through the College of Continuing 

Education do not follow the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. For more 

information, call CCE Student Support Services at 612-624-4000. 


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After You Apply 

Housing Options 

Deciding where you want to live is an important step, and 

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of nearby vacancies as well as a roommate search tool, visit 

www.housing.umn.edu/offcampus. 

Family options 

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Apply for University Housing online at 

www.housing.umn.edu. You must apply for admission 

to the University before you can apply for housing. 

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admitted to the University. 


Financial Aid 

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financial need, you will receive a financial aid package 

that covers 100 percent of that need. Apply online at 

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2011-12 tuition and fees for new students 

(based on two semesters of full-time enrollment) 

Minnesota residents $13,060 

North Dakota, South Dakota, 

Manitoba, Wisconsin residents 

$13,060 

Nonresidents $18,060 

The tuition and fee figures above include a $696 student service 

fee, $1,200 University fee, $410 combined technology/course fee 

(may vary based on your college), and $115 in miscellaneous fees. 

Average expenses that the Office of Student Finance (OSF) uses to 

determine award packages are somewhat higher that noted above. 

Financial aid award packages are based on a cost of attendance 

budget, so OSF includes $3,194 in miscellaneous expense 

allowances in the budget ($1,000 for books and supplies and 

$2,194 for personal/miscellaneous expenses such as transportation, 

clothing, entertainment, and recreation). Fees and charges are 

subject to change without notice as necessitated by University or 

legislative action. Tuition for the 2012-13 academic year will be 

finalized in July 2012.

Resources for 

getting started 

Admissions Information and 

Links for Veterans 

http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/ 

admissioninfo/veterans.html 

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Boynton Health Service 

(on-campus healthcare) 

www.bhs.umn.edu 

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Disability Services 

http://ds.umn.edu 

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Office of the Registrar 

(registration and course information) 

http://onestop.umn.edu 

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One Stop Student Services Center 

(for financial aid information) 

http://onestop.umn.edu/onestop/ 

financialaid.html 

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Orientation & First Year Programs 

www.ofyp.umn.edu 

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University of Minnesota Job Center 

(on-campus student jobs) 

http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/ 

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Academic and student 

life resources 

Academic Health Center 

www.ahc.umn.edu 

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Career & Lifework Center 

www.lifework.umn.edu 

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Commuter Connection 

www.tc.umn.edu/~commuter/ 

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Equity & Diversity 

http://www.academic.umn.edu/equity/ 

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, 

Ally (GLBTA) Programs Office 

www.umn.edu/glbta 

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Graduate School 

www.grad.umn.edu 

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Health Careers Center 

www.healthcareers.umn.edu 

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Law School 

www.law.umn.edu 

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Learning Abroad Center 

www.umabroad.umn.edu 

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Multicultural Center for 

Academic Excellence 

www.mcae.umn.edu 

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Office for University Women 

www.umn.edu/women 

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Directory 

Panhellenic/Interfraternity Office 

(sororities & fraternities) 

www.begreek.org 

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Parking Services 

www.umn.edu/pts 

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Recreational Sports 

www.recsports.umn.edu 

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Student Parent HELP Center 

http://www.sphc.umn.edu/ 

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Summer Session 

www.cce.umn.edu/summer/ 

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Transit Service (campus bus service) 

http://www1.umn.edu/pts/bus/ 

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Undergraduate course catalog 

www.catalogs.umn.edu/ug/ 

University Honors Program 

www.honors.umn.edu 

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University Libraries 

www.lib.umn.edu 

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Veterans Certification Office 

http://onestop.umn.edu/veterans/ 

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Meet us in person! 

On a campus visit, you can tour our historic campus, 

meet with a transfer admissions specialist, and learn 

more about your programs of interest. Campus tours 

are available to prospective transfer students and 

their families and friends on both the Minneapolis and 

St. Paul campuses. To register for a campus tour 

and/or information session, go to http://admissions. 

tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000 

or 1-800-752-1000. 

To register for the following information sessions 

or tours, go to http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit 

or call 612-625-0000. 

Minneapolis Campus Tour for 

Transfer Students 

St. Paul Campus Tour for 

Transfer Students 

Health Careers Center 

Information Session 

College of Liberal Arts (CLA) 

Information Session 

Campus Visit Options 

Monday – Friday 

3:10 p.m. 


10:45 a.m. 

Monday and Friday 

11:30-12:15 p.m. 


2:30-3:00 p.m. 

If you are interested in the College of Liberal Arts and unable to attend a session, 

please contact the Office of Admissions and ask to speak with a transfer counselor. 

They will answer your questions or arrange for another time to meet with you. 

The following colleges also offer information sessions and/or 

individual advising appointments for prospective transfer students. 

You may contact them directly to make arrangements. 

Carlson School of Management 612-624-3313 

Clinical Laboratory Sciences 612-625-9490 

College of Biological Sciences 612-624-9717 

College of Continuing Education 612-624-4000 

College of Design 612-626-3690, cdesinfo@umn.edu 

College of Education & Human 

Development 

College of Food, Agricultural and 

Natural Resource Sciences 

612-625-3339, cehdinfo@umn.edu, or 

www.cehd.umn.edu/future/transfer/ 

612-624-6768 

College of Science and Engineering 612-625-2008 

Dental Hygiene 612-625-9121 

Mortuary Science 612-624-6464 

Nursing 612-625-7980

office of admissions 

240 williamson hall 

231 pillsbury drive se 

minneapolis, mn 55455-0213 

be part of 

something great! 

http://admissions.tc.umn.edu

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