Application Preparation
Which applicants are required to submit an essay about their college choice?
Nursing
What application platforms do you use?
Common App and Golden Gopher
Which admission decision is not final?
Defer
I have additional materials I want to add. How do I add this to the application?
Email the materials to admissions@umn.edu including your Name, DOB, and street address. Or you can email your admissions counselor directly!
Where are you located?
We are located in Minnesota within the Twin Cities, which is made up of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Do you recommend I share my ACT/SAT score?
We cannot advise students if they should or shouldn’t submit their test scores; students should work with their staff at their high school to make this decision.
"If you believe that your test score supports your academic abilities, feel free to submit, however if you think your grades do a good job of showing your abilities then do not feel like you have to submit it."
Additional talking points:
- Cite the admitted student profile (middle 50%)
- Include the fact the score can be a small plus. . . or a small minus
I don’t know how to submit the SRAR. Can I just send a transcript instead?
No, but we can work together to get your SRAR submitted.
What’s the School of Nursing deadline?
November 1st
I completed my application. How do I apply for merit scholarships?
No action needed! Your application is good for three things: It's your application for admission, scholarships, and UHP.
How many students applied last year?
About 41,000.
How do homeschooled students apply?
They will utilize the grades they have received and the transcript can be an excel sheet that the homeschool teacher created.
Who needs to submit an English language proficiency test score?
Students who have lived in the U.S. for less than 8 years (except those from an exempt country)
INTL students (except those from an exempt country)
What are the "hear by" dates for each application deadline?
EA I (November 1): hear by January 31
EA II (December 1): hear by February 15
RD (January 1): hear by March 31
I already applied, but just dropped a class. How do I update this and will this affect my decision?
Update your SRAR to reflect your new course schedule. As there has not been a decision rendered, this will not affect your decision.
Additional talking points:
- This could affect your odds of admission
- Depending on the course, request a statement
Who is automatically reviewed for PES and TRIO?
Minnesota students
I am interested in CBS and I haven't taken Physics yet, however I am currently registered for Anatomy next year which better aligns with my interests. Do you suggest that I try to take Physics?
This is going to be dependent per student, however we are going to be looking for rigorous STEM coursework to be taken for CBS admission. So if they took AP Bio and are now taking Anatomy go ahead with Anatomy or if the Anatomy course is College level that should be okay too.
However lean into Holistic Review as well.
Will putting an alternate-choice college decrease my odds of getting into my first-choice college?
No.
By what date will SON applicants receive an admission decision?
December 15th
I’m applying with Common App and want to share my test scores. But when I preview the application, the test score page is blank. How can I fix this?
Everything is correct, and this is on purpose. Please note that the test score is loaded into our system as long as you checked that you wanted a test score to be considered.
When will I hear about scholarships and honors decisions?
The decisions for scholarships and honors will come separately from the admission decision. Students can hear about scholarships and/or honors through March 31st.
I am interested in CSE, but I am not able to take a physics course at my high school. Am I still eligible to apply?
Yes! It's true that CSE likes to see Physics and Calc as these provide a strong foundation for its STEM majors. However, as we conduct a holistic review, there is no one factor will determine your admission decision.
Can my application fee be waived? If so, how? (Name three ways a student can qualify for a waived application fee.)
There are ways that your application fee can be waived, and this is done through the application itself. In order to qualify, you would have to be able to check one or multiple of these options:
I am enrolled in or am eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL)
My annual family income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service
I am enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., College Possible, St. Paul MEP, TRIO programs such as Upward Bound)
My family receives public assistance
I am homeless or I live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home
I am a ward or orphan
I can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid officer, or community leader
If you don’t really require anything for the application, how do you make admission decisions?
We conduct a holistic review process, which means...
Is it harder to get into the U as an out-of-state student? Bonus points: What percent of students come from NRNR states?
Out-of-state students are looked at the same way as in-state students.
Among matriculants to the university, 63% are considered Minnesota residents and 37% are considered out-of-state residents.
What is the acceptance rate?
This is different every year and varies by college.
About 41,000 students apply each year for an incoming class of around 6,800 students.
(Fun fact: overall, it's about 73%.)