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8 Steps to
Becoming a
Golden Gopher
Are you digging the University of
Minnesota Twin Cities? Burrow through
our gopher tunnel* for your chance to
strike gold (er, maroon and gold).
4. Apply to the U of M
Complete and submit your online
application at z.umn.edu/apply with all
required documents by our deadlines:
FRESHMAN
Nov. 1
Dec. 1
Jan. 1
SPRING TRANSFER
Oct. 1 and Dec. 1
FALL TRANSFER
Feb. 1 and June 1
5. Complete Your FAFSA
Your Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) will help determine your
eligibility for federal, state, and University
aid programs, making your U of M
degree manageable for your family.
z.umn.edu/FinancialAidUMN
8. Become a Golden Gopher
Welcome to the Golden Gopher
family. We can9t wait to see what you9ll
achieve! Attend Summer Orientation
and Welcome Week so you can hit the
ground running when classes start.
1. Explore Majors
With 150 majors and minors to choose
from, you9re sure to ond the oeld you9re
looking for4or perhaps something
delightfully unexpected.
majors.umn.edu
2. Visit Campus
Visit our Minneapolis and St. Paul
campuses to experience their distinct
vibes. Schedule a tour to explore facilities,
meet current students, and ond your
perfect ot. z.umn.edu/ExploreCampus
3. Review Admission
Requirements
Get to know what it takes to become
a Gopher! Our holistic review process
considers more than just GPA and test
scores.
Freshman: z.umn.edu/review
Transfer: z.umn.edu/TransferReqs
6. Sign Up For Housing
On-campus housing is more than just
a roof over your head. It9s a supportive
community! Early application
increases your chances of scoring
your preferred location.
housing.umn.edu
7. Conorm Your Enrollment
Make it oocial: Conorm your enrollment
and pay the deposit! This step secures
your place at the U of M and marks the
beginning of your journey as a Golden
Gopher. z.umn.edu/conorm
*FUN FACT: In the peak of winter, students
head to the Gopher Way4a series of
tunnels beneath campus4to get to class.
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