Apply as a First Year Student

Applications

1. Application

Choose the application type and application platform that work best for you. We have no preference.

Important: Only submit one application; submitting more than one will delay your admission decision.

2. Application fee

Pay the non-refundable application fee:

  • $30 if applying online
  • $35 if applying by paper application

3. Academic documents

Upload an unofficial high school transcript through your application portal, or email it to [email protected].

Optional: You may include additional materials to help us get to know you better. These can include a written statement, letters of recommendation, resumes, or portfolios. We especially encourage written statements if you have any extenuating circumstances that you would like us to consider when reviewing your application.

Application Deadlines

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September 15
We begin to review applications on a rolling basis.

December 15
Priority application deadline for maximum scholarship consideration.

Applications received after December 15 will be considered for admissions and automatic academic scholarships only.

August 1
Final application deadline.

After You Submit Your Application

1. Receive an admission decision

After you submit the items above, you will receive an admission decision in approximately two weeks. The notification will be sent to the email address you listed on your application.

2. Submit the FAFSA.

Use our federal school code 002389.

After You’ve Been Admitted: 

1. Celebrate!

2. Visit the Admitted Students page

Learn more about your next steps as an admitted student, such as submitting the FAFSA, paying your confirmation fee and attending New Student Orientation. 

First Year Academic Recommendations

For prospective first-year students at UMN Morris, we recommend your high school transcript include the following:

  • 4 years of English
  • 4 years of math, including:
    • 1 year of elementary algebra
    • 1 year of intermediate algebra
    • 1 year of geometry
  • 3 years of science, including:
    • 1 year of biological science
    • 1 year of physical science
  • 3 years of social studies, including United States history*
  • 2 years of a single second language*

*Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be denied admission if they are otherwise qualified.

We welcome college and advanced placement credits.

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At Morris, you can choose to complete your degree in three years, join the workforce or attend graduate school, and save on average $20,000.

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Contact Admissions

   Phone: 320-589-6035

   Toll-Free: 888-866-3382

   Email: [email protected]