STELLAR

What Is STELLAR?

Summer Transition for English Language and Liberal Arts Readiness (STELLAR) allows incoming UMN Morris international students to earn credits before the fall semester, improve their English skills, prepare them for the liberal arts curriculum, and connect them to resources on campus.

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We want you here at Morris! STELLAR 2024 will be in-person and on the beautiful UMN Morris campus for the fullest and best experience.

Benefits of STELLAR

  • Earn college credits.
  • Improve your English skills.
  • Learn about American campus life and academic culture.
  • Gain a better understanding of a liberal arts education.
  • Get to know faculty, staff, students, and all your resources a full month before classes start, so you can be more confident going into the fall semester.
  • Enjoy fun team-building activities with new American students you will meet during the program.

Why STELLAR?

Through STELLAR, you will be enrolled in a credit-bearing, intensive English curriculum that not only counts toward your University of Minnesota degree, but also provides you with the tools for a successful academic experience. UMN Morris classes are taught by dedicated instructors who use their creativity, knowledge, and experience to maximize your learning potential. You will be exposed to a variety of academic disciplines so that you get a taste of the liberal arts, and you will start the fall semester confidently and successfully.

Currently, the STELLAR program is on hiatus.