Prospective students may apply on-line from the Admissions Home Page, obtain one from their high school principal or counselor or by writing to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, University of Minnesota, Morris, Morris, MN 56267. Each application submitted must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $25 payable by check or money order to the University of Minnesota, Morris (please do not send cash through the mail).
Because of the nature of the curriculum, the standards of academic performance required, and the need to maintain the small size of the college, a selective admission policy is necessary. About half of the qualified applicants can be admitted. UMM currently admits 550 freshmen to its fall quarter class. More than 70 percent are from the top 20 percent of their high school class. The current students represent 26 states and 10 foreign countries; large and small, public and private high schools; and a variety of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. The pattern of required high school preparatory courses, high school class rank, ACT test scores, educational objectives, and any other relevant information is all taken into consideration in the admission decision.
Students applying to the entering class may apply under one of three admissions options:
Applicants follow the same procedures, submit the same supporting materials, and are evaluated by the same criteria under each option.
The Decision I and II plans are for candidates who have thoroughly and thoughtfully investigated the University of Minnesota, Morris and other colleges and found UMM to be their first choice. The Decision I and II options differ only in recognizing that some applicants may arrive at a final choice of college later than others.
The Decision III option is for those applicants who wish to keep open several different options for their undergraduate education throughout the admissions process. Applications for this option are accepted any time before the March 15 deadline.
All admitted applicants are required to confirm their acceptance with a $100 nonrefundable confirmation deposit due on or before the deposit deadline for their chosen admission option. The deposit reserves space in the class. Please note that failure to submit the deposit by the due dates specified under the terms of Decision I, II, III, or transfer deadlines will result in cancellation of UMM's offer of admission.
In recent years, UMM has received an increasing number of inquiries from students interested in taking a year off to travel or work before entering college. To seek deferred admission, students complete all admissions procedures; once admitted, they request deferred status and, after deferment has been granted, the $100 nonrefundable confirmation deposit will reserve space for up to one year.
High School Preparation Requirements
UMM policy requires that students beginning as freshmen fall 1991 or later, or as transfer students fall 1993 or later, must have completed the following courses in high school.
Students are strongly urged to include visual and performing arts and computer skills courses in their college preparation program. For more information on specific courses that fulfill University requirements, contact the UMM Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Applicants fully meeting these high school preparation requirements will be given admission preference. Applicants with some deficiencies may be admitted if other factors in their applications warrant an exception, but if admitted they will be required to make up any deficiencies within the first two years of enrollment.
| Deadline Date | Notification Date | Deposit Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision I
(early) |
December 1 | December 20 | January 30 |
| Decision II | February 1 | February 15 | March 15 |
| Decision III | March 15 | April 1 | May 1 |
| Transfer
Students |
May 1 | Upon receipt of
final transcript |
Within 14 days
of notification |
Freshmen must submit scores from the American College Testing Program (ACT) Assessment. As a basis for admission, applicants' ACT scores should clearly indicate strength in their aptitude and preparation. Applicants should complete the ACT Assessment during one of the national testing periods (preferably before January 1) and have their assessment report sent to UMM (code 2155). In certain instances in which the ACT is not readily available, scores from other aptitude tests will be accepted for admission. Nevertheless, the ACT Assessment, which provides the basic information used in the freshman advising program, must be taken before registering for classes.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT - Entering freshmen may receive recognition for advanced scholastic achievement demonstrated on the Advanced Placement Examinations. Recognition and credits are granted for scores of 3 and above. Credit granted may be applied toward college degree requirements. Contact the UMM Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for more information on specific credits granted.
FORMER PSEOA (POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT) - Students who have acquired college credits from regionally accredited institutions through Minnesota's Post-secondary Enrollment Options Act must provide the UMM Registrar's Office with an official transcript of courses taken at a college or university during their junior and/or senior year in high school. The registrar will prepare an official evaluation of all completed courses and credit will be given for courses that provide a substantial amount of liberal arts content.
FORMER UMM STUDENTS - UMM students who interrupt their enrollment must be readmitted through the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid before they can register for classes. Those in good standing, who interrupt their enrollment for no more than one year, will automatically be readmitted. Former Morris students in good standing, who interrupt their enrollment for more than one year, will be considered for readmission on the basis of their past performance as space is available. Former Morris students in good standing, who interrupt their enrollment to transfer to another college, must meet the requirements for admission as transfer students listed elsewhere in this bulletin.
SPECIAL STUDENT ADMISSION - "Special Student" enrollment is reserved for students, whether part or full time, who are not degree candidates, who are admitted on a quarter-by-quarter basis, and who have access to courses if space is available. "Special Student" status is reserved for five categories of students: 1) area adults taking courses of special interest; 2) probationary admissions who will later become regular degree candidates; 3) UMM faculty and staff; 4) PSEOA high school students taking courses for enrichment; and 5) an occasional PSEOA student who is carrying a full-time Morris freshman course load. Admission of Special Students will be limited and will be based on an approved Learning Plan. Please contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid directly for necessary application materials.
An individual, whether a graduate of a Minnesota high school or not, may apply for admission by examination. In most instances, the examination is of an objective nature and measures general aptitude for college work rather than specific knowledge of a subject area. Inquiries about the examination procedure should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Because the University is a state institution, Minnesota residents pay lower tuition than nonresidents and, in many programs, receive priority consideration for admission. To qualify for resident status, students must reside in Minnesota for at least one calendar year before the first day of class attendance. For more information, contact the Resident Classification and Reciprocity Office, 240 Williamson Hall, 231 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612/625-6330), or the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid on the Morris campus.
The University of Minnesota, Morris accepts admission applications from non-Minnesotans. They are judged on the same basis as those of residents. Nonresident freshman applicants are required to complete the ACT Assessment from the American College Testing Program (ACT). Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board are requested when available.
NONRESIDENT STATUS - Students who have had permanent homes in Minnesota for at least one calendar year are eligible to pay resident tuition rates; most other students must pay nonresident rates. Completion of a year's stay in Minnesota does not by itself establish residence for University purposes. Persons who move to Minnesota and who are students may not be able to demonstrate that they qualify for residence here. Students from out of state who have established Minnesota residence must assume the burden of proving conclusively that they have been residents for the requisite time and that they have, in fact, established their permanent home in this state.
Students may lose their Minnesota residence, for University purposes, under certain circumstances. These may include employment outside of Minnesota or change of their parents' domicile to another state.
When a student's status warrants a change of classification-- for either loss or establishment of residence--it is the student's responsibility to initiate action. Students who have any questions about their classification should apply to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for consideration of their status. Reclassification requests must be made in writing.
RECIPROCITY - The University of Minnesota, Morris has reciprocity agreements with Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba. A student who is a resident of any of these states or this province may qualify for reciprocity tuition rates, which are lower than nonresident tuition rates and, in some cases, comparable to resident rates. For more information, contact the Resident Classification and Reciprocity Office, 240 Williamson Hall, 231 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612/625-6330), or the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid on the Morris campus.
Citizens of other countries are encouraged to apply for admission to the University of Minnesota, Morris. They are evaluated on an individual basis, with consideration given to the academic record of each student in relation to the educational system of her or his native country. Applicants must show evidence of exceptional academic achievement and probability of success at Morris. Letters of reference from individuals under whom the applicant has studied and evidence of good health are required. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is also required of all students applying from outside the United States unless their native language is English. A minimum score of 600 is expected of Morris applicants. The TOEFL is offered worldwide at selected locations. Students who cannot obtain locally a TOEFL Bulletin of Information for Candidates, International Edition, and registration forms should write to the Test of English as a Foreign Language, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA.
Minnesota residents age 62 years or older may be admitted to UMM classes,
when space is available after tuition-paying students have been accommodated,
at a minimal cost. Persons wishing to take a course without credit pay
only materials or other special fees. Those seeking credit for a course
pay $6 per credit as well as materials or other special fees. Further information
is available from the UMM Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.