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Admission Decisions and Timeline
INDIVIDUAL, HOLISTIC REVIEW
At the University of Minnesota we conduct a holistic review of each student’s application. Everything that a student submits is carefully and individually considered to ensure that each student receives a fair and consistent admission review. Automatic criteria, formulas, or cut-offs are not used.
In our holistic review, we assess each application based on primary and secondary factors. Because student success is of the utmost importance, the strongest consideration is given to the student’s academic record.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
Minimum course requirements are listed below. Admission to the U of M
is competitive, and most admitted students exceed these requirements. If you have any questions about your high school course planning, please contact a U of M admissions counselor. Find your counselor at z.umn.edu/mycounselor.
No single factor is the deciding factor in our admission decision.
Primary Factors:
• Coursework through high school graduation
• Grades in academic coursework
• Class rank/Grade Point Average
• ACT or SAT scores
Secondary Factors:
• Outstanding talent, achievement, or aptitude in a particular area
• An exceptionally rigorous academic curriculum (enrollment in honors,
AP, IB, or college-level courses)
• Strong commitment to community service and leadership
• Military service
• Contribution to the cultural, gender, age, economic, racial, or
geographic diversity of the student body
• Evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical barriers
to educational achievement
• First-generation college student
• Significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity
• Family employment or attendance at the University of Minnesota
• Personal or extenuating circumstances
• Information received in open-ended questions
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Minimum High School Course Requirements
• Four years of English
• Four years of mathematics
• Three years of science*
• Three years of social studies
• Two years of a single
second language
• One year of visual and/or
performing arts
*Chemistry, Biology, and Physics required for CBS and CSE.
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS
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August: Application Opens
November 1: Early Application Deadline
May 1: Confirm Your Enrollment & Housing Application Deadline
January 1: Regular Deadline
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Take the ACT or SAT!
October: FAFSA Opens
November: Housing Application Opens
Apply online at z.umn.edu/apply