International UNDERGRADUATE Students

The U of M classifies you as an international applicant if you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee, of if you need a visa to study in the U.S. The Office of Admissions handles all applications for undergraduate admissions to the College of Design. Admission consideration of applicants is based on academic performance, academic preparation, and English proficiency (for non-native English speakers). Read on for helpful Websites.

• College of Design majors: Please make sure you know about your major at the University of Minnesota
  • Pre Apparel Design
  • Pre Architecture
  • Pre Graphic Design
  • Pre Interior Design
  • Housing Studies
  • Landscape Design and Planning
  • Retail Merchandising

• Prospective international students: For prospective international students who are interested in learning about and navigating the U of M.

• Office of Admissions international student Webpage: For international freshmen and transfer students interested in applying for admission to an undergraduate degree program at the U of M.

• Credit Transfer information: It is important that you contact a College of Design adviser if you completed transfer coursework directly related to your major. Just because you completed credits related to your major doesn't mean those credits will transfer to meet requirements in your University of Minnesota major.

• International Student Ambassadors: Check out their Website and ask them questions! Also, read the College of Design international student blog.

• International Student and Scholar Services: For prospective and current international students who need help accomplishing their goals at the U of M.

• International Student Orientation Program (ISOP): The International Student Orientation Program is mandatory for all new international students. You must go through Document Check BEFORE attending ISOP.
  

• English proficiency: For students who are non-native speakers of English

• Global Excellence Scholarship: International students are automatically considered for the Global Excellence Scholarship based on an overall assessment of their admissions application. Students will be notified by mail if they are offered a scholarship.

• Graduate education for international students: For students interested in applying to a graduate program at the U of M

• International organizations and activities: For students who want to learn about the international organizations and activities at the U of M and across the Twin Cities.

• iSuccess: The International Student Success Program. For international students who are admitted to the U of M. This program offers a series of workshops that give you tips on succeeding in the classroom, interacting with faculty, writing for U.S. coursework, research methods and using the UM libraries, and understanding American slang. You'll also get a tour of the campus and hear from a panel of current international students.

Related Links

Minnesota International Center

International Exchanges and Linkages

Experts@Minnesota (faculty expertise Website)

Undergraduate Visits and Advising

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