At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, you are considered a freshman if you are still a high school student (even if you have college credit through programs like PSEO or AP) or if you have not enrolled in any college courses after graduating from high school. Freshmen can apply and learn more at z.umn.edu/apply. No essays, letters of recommendation, or official transcripts are required to apply. All students with complete applications by the January 1 Regular Deadline are automatically considered for scholarships and the University Honors Program. We also offer a November 1 Early Action Deadline or a December 1 Early Action II Deadline.

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, you are considered a transfer student if you are a high school graduate who has registered or enrolled at a college, university, or any other school after graduating from high school. (If you are currently a high school student with college credit through programs like PSEO or AP, you are still considered a freshman.) Transfer students can apply using the University of Minnesota's application at z.umn.edu/apply (we do not accept transfer applications via Common App at this time). Visit z.umn.edu/TransferTimeline to learn more.