Congratulations! We are excited to welcome you to our Golden Gopher community. This guide details the mandatory enrollment steps, transcript submission guidelines, financial aid reciprocity rules, and orientation preparation for newly admitted transfer students.
Next Steps Checklist for Admitted Transfers
Completing these actions in sequence ensures timely course registration and account access:
- Confirm Enrollment: Accept and confirm your admission offer through the official UMN Admissions Portal.
- Activate UMN Email: Claim your @umn.edu Internet ID. After activation you’ll receive important information about your upcoming Transfer Orientation experience, campus welcome events, and other ‘need-to-know’ information. All official UMN communications send exclusively to this address.
- Check Financial Aid: Log into OneStop Student Services to view your aid package.
- Apply for Reciprocity: Mandatory for residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba. Apply for reciprocity prior to term start.
- Secure Housing: To live on campus as a new transfer student you should Apply Today. New transfers have options to apply to be part of a specific Living & Learning Community for transfer students or to live on campus near other new transfers. You can also explore off-campus UMN-approved housing.
- Submit Final Transcripts: Send final official transcripts with completed grades.
- Complete Orientation: Complete your U Card photo upload, online Prep Course, placement tests, and advisor registration.
How to Submit Official Final Transcripts
Official transcripts containing final grades for all previous college coursework are required prior to course registration.
Electronic Submission (Preferred): Email official transcripts to: [email protected].
Physical Mail Submission:
Office of Admissions
240 Williamson Hall
231 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Mandatory Transfer Orientation Process
UMN Transfer Orientation is a required two-part process managed by Orientation & Transition Experiences (OTE) in partnership with your admitting college:
- On-Campus Orientation Day: Covers campus navigation, academic expectations, resources, and peer networking.
- Remote Advising & Class Registration: A dedicated 1-on-1 session with an academic advisor from your specific UMN college (e.g., CLA, CSE, Carlson) to register for classes.
Check out information for incoming transfer students to learn more about the orientation process and get started on your New Student Checklist.
Orientation Prerequisites
Before your registration appointment, you must complete:
- Placement Testing: Math and Second Language assessments (if required by degree).
- U Card Setup: Upload your official photo online.
- Orientation Prep Course: Mandatory online module accessible via Canvas.
Student Support & Transfer Programs
UMN provides dedicated onboarding programs to help transfer students transition academically and socially:
- Transfer Student Network (TSN): Peer-mentorship program offering 1-on-1 Coffee Chats and social events with experienced transfer students ("Transfer Insiders").
- Welcome Week: Fall-semester campus traditions and onboarding activities.
- National Transfer Student Week: Held every year during the third week of October.
- Official Social Media: Follow @oteumn on Instagram for transfer updates and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the deadline for tuition reciprocity?
Application deadlines vary by state/province (ND, SD, WI, Manitoba), but applications should be submitted prior to the start of your initial enrolled semester at UMN to ensure correct tuition billing.
Are transfer students guaranteed on-campus housing?
No. On-campus housing is limited for transfer students. Applicants should submit housing requests immediately upon confirming enrollment or explore off-campus options through UMN Housing & Residential Life.