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Freshman Application Deadlines
We have provided this timeline to assist you in the application process. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
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Fall semester 2009
ACT and SAT Registration
September 9, 2008
SAT registration deadline
Last day to register for the SAT and meet the admission application priority deadline for fall 2009. The test date is October 4, 2008.
Last day to register for the SAT and meet the admission application priority deadline for fall 2009. The test date is October 4, 2008.
September 19, 2008
ACT registration deadline
Last day to register for the ACT plus Writing Test and meet the admission application priority deadline for fall 2009. The test date is October 25, 2008.
Last day to register for the ACT plus Writing Test and meet the admission application priority deadline for fall 2009. The test date is October 25, 2008.
Application for Admission, Honors & Scholarships
The fall 2009 freshman application is available now. Application review begins September 15, 2008.
December 15, 2008
Priority deadline for fall 2009 admission applications
Complete applications postmarked by December 15, 2008, receive priority consideration for admission. Applications that are postmarked or become complete after December 15 are considered on a space-available basis. Space is generally very limited for most programs and admission is more competitive.
Honors and scholarship consideration: Admitted freshmen are considered for admission to the University Honors Program and for most of the University's competitive academic scholarships based on an overall assessment of their admission application. After December 15, students are considered for honors on a space-available basis. It is unlikely that scholarship funds will be available after December 15.
Complete applications postmarked by December 15, 2008, receive priority consideration for admission. Applications that are postmarked or become complete after December 15 are considered on a space-available basis. Space is generally very limited for most programs and admission is more competitive.
Honors and scholarship consideration: Admitted freshmen are considered for admission to the University Honors Program and for most of the University's competitive academic scholarships based on an overall assessment of their admission application. After December 15, students are considered for honors on a space-available basis. It is unlikely that scholarship funds will be available after December 15.
Financial Aid Application
March 1, 2009
Financial aid application (FAFSA) priority deadline
To apply for need-based grants, scholarships, loans, work-study; and non-need-based student and parent loans, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA (available January 1, 2009) is used to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and University aid. Even if you think you may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to submit the FAFSA. For more information about the FAFSA, visit the Costs, Aid, and Scholarships section of our Web site.
To apply for need-based grants, scholarships, loans, work-study; and non-need-based student and parent loans, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA (available January 1, 2009) is used to determine your eligibility for federal, state, and University aid. Even if you think you may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to submit the FAFSA. For more information about the FAFSA, visit the Costs, Aid, and Scholarships section of our Web site.
Guaranteed Housing
March 1, 2009
Housing Living Learning Community priority deadline
Students who are interested in one of the Living Learning Communities are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no later than March 1, 2009. Assignments in Living Learning Communities are based on the date the completed housing application-contract is received, space availability, and whether students meet program requirements.
Students who are interested in one of the Living Learning Communities are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no later than March 1, 2009. Assignments in Living Learning Communities are based on the date the completed housing application-contract is received, space availability, and whether students meet program requirements.
May 1, 2009
Freshman Housing Guarantee deadline
The University of Minnesota guarantees housing to all admitted first-year freshmen who are willing to accept assignment to any space designated, and who:
The University of Minnesota guarantees housing to all admitted first-year freshmen who are willing to accept assignment to any space designated, and who:
- Submit the housing application-contract and $25 non-refundable housing application fee to Housing & Residential Life no later than May 1, 2009; and
- Confirm your enrollment with the Office of Admissions no later than May 1, 2009.
Admitted freshmen who apply for housing after May 1 are placed in housing on a space-available basis.
Enrollment Confirmations
May 1, 2009
Enrollment confirmation deadline
The deadline to confirm your enrollment for fall 2009 is May 1, 2009. When you confirm your enrollment, you are declaring your intent to enroll at the University of Minnesota, and we will reserve a place for you in the incoming class.
The deadline to confirm your enrollment for fall 2009 is May 1, 2009. When you confirm your enrollment, you are declaring your intent to enroll at the University of Minnesota, and we will reserve a place for you in the incoming class.
Simply return the enrollment confirmation form (which was included with your admission letter) and your $160 confirmation fee to the Office of Admissions by May 1, 2009. Confirmation forms and fees received after the May 1, 2009, postmark priority deadline, are accepted on a space-available basis.
