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PREPARE TO BE A GOLDEN GOPHER
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: AZ HOLD
If you have not yet provided official documentation meeting our English proficiency requirement, you will have an AZ hold placed on your student account. This will prevent you from registering for classes.
There are a few options to have the AZ hold cleared:
• Take an English proficiency test and submit an official test score report. Both the total score and writing subscore must meet or exceed the minimum required scores. Information on English proficiency tests and minimum required scores is available at z.umn.edu/englishreq.
• Take an English proficiency test administered by the University’s Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) upon arrival to campus. Depending on your test results, you may be required to take one or two English language courses in your major area of study during your first year, in addition to academic courses. Contact MELP at esl@umn.edu for more information.
• If you do not wish to take an English proficiency test, enroll in one or two English language courses in your major area of study during your first year, in addition to academic courses. At orientation, your academic advisor will assist you with selecting English language courses.
For more information, visit English Proficiency Information for International Students at z.umn.edu/englishreq.
TRANSFER COURSE AWARDS
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards credit for qualifying scores on Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and GCE A-Level exams. Submit your official exam results to the Office of Admissions as soon as they are released. If you have completed any university or postsecondary courses, have an official final transcript in the original language with a certified true English translation sent directly to the Office of Admissions from each university you have attended. Detailed information is available at z.umn.edu/InternationalTransferCredit.
For more information about arrival preparation
Contact the Office of Admissions with questions and concerns. Email: z.umn.edu/contactadmissions
Call: 1-612-625-2008 or 1-800-752-1000
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