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Forms and Checklists

Student nominated to participate in formal exchange program should read the application process before completing these forms

Admissions Deadlines:

Fall Semester
(begins early September): April 1

Spring Semester
(begins mid- January): October 1

Admissions Requirements:

  • At least 2 semesters of college work
  • GPA 2.5
  • English requirements: TOEFL cbt 213, ibt 79 IELTS 6.5  MELAB 80
  • Other requirements vary by college/department

image-checklist Application checklist

Item

 Description

Link

1

Application for international Exchange Admission.

Although you may not be an undergraduate student, you must complete this form for admission to the University of Minnesota as an exchange student. You do not need to pay the $45 application fee.
Please do not apply on-line.

Your visa document will be prepared using this information so it must match your passport information exactly.

A J-1 is the appropriate visa for students on a short-term exchange program.  If you will be in the US prior to your exchange program, notify your exchange coordinator in advance.

Application for International Admission (PDF)

2

Housing Request Form

Required for all applicants, including those living off campus

Housing Request Form (pdf)

3

Housing Application/Contract

For students requesting on-campus residence hall or apartment reservation.  Please do not apply on-line.

Contract Form (pdf)

4

Nomination by home coordinator

Submit a letter from your home institution coordinator indicating your nomination for an active formalized exchange program.

5

Personal Essay and Course Interest List

 Please provide a brief (approx 2 pages) essay describing your academic and personal goals for exchange along with a list of five to ten courses that interest you from the Minnesota “Course Guide”.

Note: Enrollment in specific courses is not guaranteed. Not all courses listed are offered every semester.

6

Official transcript

Submit an English version of a transcript from your home university.

7

Proof of English proficiency

Provide test results documenting a TOEFL score of 550 (written) 213 CBT, or 79 IBT, or a 6.5 IELTS, unless this requirement is waived by formal institutional agreement (your home institution coordinator can tell you this.)

8

Passport copy

Photocopied or scanned document is acceptable

9

Documentation of Funding

All applicants must document personal or family funding by original recent bank statement or agency funding statement.

We can convert currency.

We do not require an application fee to be paid at the time of application. The admissions application fee is waived for non-degree students. The Housing application fee will be added to the student’s first bill upon arrival.

Application materials are due by the deadlines listed above and should be submitted to:
International Exchange Coordinator
International Student and Scholar Services
190 Humphrey Center
301 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55455
USA

 
 
 
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