Going on to Graduate or Professional School after UMN Morris
UMN Morris graduates are uniquely prepared to carry their research forward in graduate or professional school. That's why many gain acceptance into some of the best graduate programs in the country, including Harvard University, Cornell University, the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Vanderbilt University, and Yale University. A UMN Morris degree prepares you to apply to almost any graduate program you choose.
In addition, the University of Minnesota Morris has established pathways and agreements with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities to help students clearly plan for their future study. Whether you plan to follow an established pathway or to apply to another program, it's important to work with your adviser to make sure you take the right classes to prepare yourself for the program of your choice.
Pathways and Agreements with Graduate and Professional Schools
Applied Economics: University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
The integrated Morris BA in economics/APEC MS in applied economics program allows you to earn both a BA and an MS in just five years. You can choose between two options: Plan A, which balances coursework and research development, or Plan B, which places greater emphasis on coursework.
Nursing: University of Minnesota Twin Cities School of Nursing
As a UMN Morris student, you can apply for early admission to the University of Minnesota School of Nursing's master of nursing program. After completing the master of nursing program, you will be prepared to take the national licensure exam to become a registered nurse and will be eligible for certification in public health nursing in Minnesota.
Pharmacy: University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Pharmacy
This early assurance program provides an opportunity for you to receive conditional admission to the PharmD program at the top ranked University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. You may apply for the program when you apply for admission to the Morris campus OR after you are enrolled at Morris.
Veterinary Medicine: University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Veterinary Medicine
The VetFAST early admission program provides an opportunity for you to receive early admission to the doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) program at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of Minnesota Twin Cities Medical School
This early assurance program provides an opportunity for you to receive an early assurance commitment for the doctor of physical therapy program at the University of Minnesota Medical School following your graduation from the Morris campus.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy: University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Pharmacy
This early assurance program gives you the opportunity to receive conditional admission to the occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program at the top-ranked University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy.