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Twin Cities
Transfer
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
2011-2012
STUDENT GUIDE
Apply online at
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu
2011-2012 Transfer Admission
Welcome to the University Choose a major and a college 1
Admissions overview 3
of Minnesota!
Thank you for your interest in the University of Transfer information by college 4
Minnesota-Twin Cities. The U of M offers world-class Biological Sciences 4
degrees in over 135 majors. The U of M experience is all
about learning new things, making lifelong connections, Continuing Education 4
and preparing for a successful future. That’s why we Design 5
provide our students with outstanding resources and
unlimited opportunities for hands-on experience, Education & Human Development 6
involvement, and personal growth. Student organizations, Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science 7
internships, undergraduate research, and study abroad
are just of the few of the great opportunities you will Liberal Arts 7
discover as a student at one of nation’s top public research Management (Carlson School of) 8
universities.
Science & Engineering (College of)
At the U of M, we believe transfer students are a vital (formerly Institute of Technology) 9
part of the University community. In fact, about half of
our graduating classes entered the University as transfer Undergraduate Health Science Programs 10
students. This means that you and your academic and Transferring credit 13
personal success are very important to us!
After you apply 14
We hope that this transfer guide will be useful to you as
you explore the transfer application process and your Directory 15
future as a U of M student. Please don’t hesitate to let Campus visit options 17
us know how we can assist you in making this exciting
transition as smooth as possible.
Am I a transfer student?
Sincerely, You are considered a transfer student if you are a high
school graduate and have registered or enrolled for at a
post-secondary institution after high school. If you are
a high school student and are enrolled in PSEO, College
in the Schools, or have earned AP credit, you are still
Dr. Wayne Sigler considered a freshman. For more detailed information, visit
Director of Admissions http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/trans.html.
Applying for admission
Start your U of M journey today by applying for admission!
Use our fast and easy online application, or download a paper
application on our website at http://admissions.tc.umn.edu.
Note for University of Minnesota system transfers:
Have questions? Get answers! Please note that if you are transferring from one degree program
Get answers to frequently asked questions about to another on the Twin Cities campus or if you are transferring from the
admissions, academics, student life, and more at University of Minnesota coordinate campuses of Crookston, Duluth,
or Morris, you must complete a Change of College form. This form
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/answers.
is available from the Office of the Registrar, either on the Twin Cities
campus or at your home campus. You may also download a copy
of the form at www.onestop.umn.edu/onestop/forms.html (choose
Undergraduate Change of College (transferring within the U of M
system)). This form must be turned in to the Office of the Registrar at the
address given on the Change of College instruction sheet. If you have
completed coursework from a school outside the University system,
you must also submit an official transcript to the Office of Admissions.
Choose a Major and a College
COLLEGE ABBREVIATION KEY Over 135 undergraduate majors
The University of Minnesota is a world-class research university, offering over 135
CBS College of Biological majors. These majors and areas of study are divided into several colleges. As a transfer
Sciences
student, you may be admitted to one of the colleges listed below:
CDes College of Design
CEHD College of Education &
Accounting Chemical Engineering* (CSE)
Human Development
Acting1 (CLA) Chemistry* (CSE, CLA)
CFANS College of Food, Aerospace Engineering (CSE) Chicano Studies (CLA)
Agricultural and Natural
African American & African Studies* (CLA) Child Psychology (joint program CLA & CEHD)
Resource Sciences
Agricultural Education* (CFANS) Cinema & Media Culture, Studies in (CLA)
CLA College of Liberal Arts Agricultural and Food Business Management* Civil Engineering (CSE)
CSOM Carlson School of (joint program CFANS & CSOM) Classical & Near Eastern Archaeology (CLA)
Management Agricultural Industries & Marketing* (CFANS) Classical Civilization (CLA)
CSE College of Science American Indian Studies (CLA) Clinical Laboratory Sciences2 - formerly
& Engineering (formerly American Studies (CLA) Medical Technology (CAHP)
Institute of Technology) Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CLA) Clothing Design (see Apparel Design)
Animal Science* (CFANS) Communication Studies (CLA)
Upper division colleges (1-2 years Anthropology (CLA) Computer Engineering (CSE)
completed college coursework required Apparel Design (CDes) Computer Science (CSE, CLA)
for admission) Applied Economics* (CFANS) Construction Management2 (CCE)
Applied Plant Science* (CFANS) Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature*
CAHP Center for Allied Health Architecture (CDes) (CLA)
Programs Art* (CLA)
CCE College of Continuing Art History (CLA) Dance3 (CLA)
Education Asian Languages and Literatures* (CLA) Dental Hygiene2 (DENT)
DENT* School of Dentistry Astrophysics (CSE, CLA) Dental Therapy2 (DENT)
MED* Medical School Biochemistry (CBS) Early Childhood Education Foundations
NURS School of Nursing Biology (CBS) (CEHD)
Biology, Society & Environment (CLA) Earth Sciences (CSE)
* The Medical School and the School of Dentistry Ecology, Evolution & Behavior (CBS)
each offer one undergraduate program. Biomedical Engineering (CSE)
Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering* Economics* (CLA)
(CSE & CFANS) Education:
Bioproducts Marketing & Management* (CFANS) –Agricultural Education* (CFANS)
Business: –Early Childhood Education Foundations
–Accounting (CSOM) (CEHD)
–Agricultural and Food Business –Elementary Education Foundations
Management* (joint program CFANS & CSOM) (CEHD)
–Agricultural Industries & Marketing* (CFANS) Electrical Engineering* (CSE)
–Applied Economics* (CFANS) Elementary Education Foundations (CEHD)
–Bioproducts Marketing & Management* Engineering
(CFANS) –Aerospace Engineering (CSE)
–Business and Marketing Education (CEHD) –Biomedical Engineering (CSE)
–Entrepreneurial Management (CSOM) –Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering*
–Finance (CSOM) (CSE & CFANS)
–Finance and Risk Management Insurance –Chemical Engineering* (CSE)
(CSOM) –Civil Engineering (CSE)
–Human Resource Development (CEHD) –Computer Engineering (CSE)
–Human Resources & Industrial Relations –Electrical Engineering (CSE)
(CSOM) –Geological Engineering (CSE)
–International Business (CSOM) –Materials Science & Engineering (CSE)
–Management Information Systems (CSOM) –Mechanical Engineering (CSE)
–Marketing (CSOM) English (CLA)
–Public/Nonprofit Management (CSOM) Entrepreneurial Management (CSOM)
–Retail Merchandising (CDes) Environmental Design (see Landscape
–Supply Chain and Operations Management Design & Planning) (CDes)
(CSOM) Environmental Sciences, Policy and
Business and Marketing Education (CEHD) Management* (CFANS)
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Choose a Major and a College
Family Social Science (CEHD) Music Education4 (CLA)
Finance (CSOM) Music Performance4 (CLA)
Finance and Risk Management Insurance (CSOM) Music Therapy4 (CLA)
Fisheries & Wildlife* (CFANS)
Food Science (CFANS) Neuroscience (CBS)
Forest Resources* (CFANS) Nursing2 (NURS)
French and Italian Studies (CLA) Nutrition* (CFANS)
French Studies (CLA) Philosophy (CLA)
Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies (CLA) Physics* (CSE, CLA)
Genetics, Cell Biology & Development (CBS) Physiology (CLA)
Geography* (CLA) Plant Biology (CBS)
Geological Engineering* (CSE) Political Science* (CLA)
Geology (CLA) Psychology (CLA)
German Studies* (CLA) Public/Nonprofit Management (CSOM)
Global Studies (CLA) Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies* (CEHD)
Graphic Design (CDes) Recreation Resource Management* (CFANS)
Greek (CLA) Religious Studies (CLA)
Hebrew (CLA) Retail Merchandising (CDes)
History (CLA) Russian (CLA)
Horticulture (CFANS) Scandinavian Languages & Finnish* (CLA)
Housing Studies*—NOT Architecture (CDes) Scientific & Technical Communication (CLA)
Human Resource Development (CEHD) Sociology* (CLA)
Human Resources & Industrial Relations (CSOM) Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance (CLA)
Individualized Studies, Bachelor of (CLA) Spanish Studies (CLA)
Individually Designed Interdepartmental Major (CLA) Spanish and Portuguese Studies (CLA)
Information Technology Infrastructure*2 (CCE) Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (CLA)
Inter-College Program2 (CCE) Sport Management (CEHD)
Interior Design (CDes) Statistics (CSE, CLA)
International Business (CSOM) Supply Chain and Operations Management (CSOM)
Italian Studies (CLA) Theatre Arts (CLA)
Jewish Studies (CLA) Urban Studies (CLA)
Journalism & Mass Communication* (CLA)
Youth Studies (CEHD)
Kinesiology* (CEHD)
Landscape Design & Planning (CDes)
Latin (CLA)
Linguistics (CLA)
Management Information Systems (CSOM)
Manufacturing Technology2 (CCE)
Marketing (CSOM)
Materials Science & Engineering (CSE)
Mathematics* (CSE, CLA)
Mechanical Engineering* (CSE)
Microbiology (CBS)
Mortuary Science2 (MED)
Music4 (CLA)
* Areas of concentration are offered within the major. For additional information consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
1
Audition required. Call the Dept. of Theatre Arts at 612-625-6699 for details.
2
Upper division major (1-2 years completed college coursework required for admission).
3
Audition required. Call the Dance Program at 612-624-5060 for details.
4
Audition and/or interview required. Email the School of Music at mus-adm@umn.edu or call 612-624-5740 for details.
Note: Majors and programs may change, merge, or move to different U of M colleges. Consult the Undergraduate Catalog at http://www.catalogs.umn.edu/ug/index.html
for up-to-date information.
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Admissions Overview
Transfer Admission Overview Secondary review factors
Transfer students are admitted to a particular college or • Evidence of exceptional achievement, aptitude, or personal
program, each of which has its own admissions requirements. accomplishment not reflected in the academic record.
All applicants, however, need to have successfully completed • A pattern of steady improvement in academic performance.
our high school course requirements. Details are available at • Participation in extracurricular programs related to your
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu. intended major.
Note: If you are transferring from one degree program to • Non-academic experience in a field related to your intended
another on the Twin Cities campus, or if you are transferring major.
from the University of Minnesota coordinate campuses of • Evidence of exceptional talent or ability in artistic, scholarly,
Crookston, Duluth, Morris, or Rochester, you must complete a leadership, or athletic performance.
Change of College form. If you are returning to a degree program
from an absence of one year or longer, you must complete an • Evidence that enrollment would enhance the cultural,
Application for Readmission. Both forms are available online gender, age, economic, racial, or geographic diversity of the
at http://onestop.umn.edu/forms/index.html. student body.
• Outstanding high school, college, or community
University of Minnesota transfer involvement.
admission criteria • Work experience, paid or unpaid.
Applicants may be admitted if they meet the entrance • Evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical
requirements of the college or program to which they have barriers to educational achievement.
applied, and of the major they wish to enter. • Extenuating circumstances.
All students are considered for admission based on
Additional conditions for admission
an individual, overall assessment of their application.
Individual college and programs review each application In addition to meeting specific college admission requirements,
using the primary and secondary review factors listed below. transfer students must be eligible to return to their previous
In addition, these colleges and programs utilize certain colleges or universities. If you believe there were special
criteria that are unique to their programs. These criteria circumstances that led to your previous ineligibility, please
are described in the following pages. To review specific provide an explanation on a separate sheet to accompany
admissions requirements, prerequisite coursework, transfer your application.
credit guidelines, and more, visit http://admissions.tc.umn. The University of Minnesota reserves the right to deny
edu/admissioninfo/trans_requirements.html. Academic admission to an otherwise admissible applicant if the
profiles of admitted transfer applicants for fall 2010 are University determines that the applicant’s enrollment would
available on the following pages. not be in the applicant’s and/or the University’s best interest.
Primary review factors
• Grade point average - cumulative, and in specific courses
related to the student’s intended major.
• An especially challenging pattern of coursework, especially
in courses related to the student’s intended major.
For transfer applicants with fewer than 26 college credits
complete, the following factors are also reviewed:
• High school rank percentile (students from non-ranking
schools and those with GED or other high school
equivalency are given full consideration).
• ACT or SAT scores.
• Rigor of the high school curriculum.
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Transfer Information by College
College of Biological Sciences To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please
229 Snyder Hall (St. Paul campus)
visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cbs.html.
612-624-9717
www.cbs.umn.edu
Campus tours for prospective transfer students are offered
Monday through Friday. On a tour of our historic campus,
Biology from Molecules to Ecosystems
you’ll see where U of M students attend class, study, and
Whether you are interested in molecules, ecosystems, or relax. To schedule a campus tour, visit http://admissions.
anything in between, the College of Biological Sciences (CBS) tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000 or
can help you achieve your goals and dreams. As a CBS 1-800-752-1000.
student, you’ll be part of a close-knit academic community
of students, faculty, staff who are working together to impact To learn more about the College of Biological Sciences, visit
the health, happiness, and productivity of our community the CBS website at www.cbs.umn.edu. For more information
and our world through the study of science. about CBS programs, or to schedule an appointment to meet
with a transfer adviser, please contact CBS student services at
Nearly half of CBS graduates pursue graduate studies in the 612-624-9717.
biological sciences or professional programs including
medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, and many
others; the rest pursue employment in the molecular/cellular
College of Continuing Education
sciences; plant, animal, or environmental sciences; and 20 Ruttan Hall (St. Paul campus)
health sciences in settings as varied as research laboratories, 612-624-4000
biotechnology companies, educational institutions, and www.cce.umn.edu
environmental agencies. The College of Continuing Education (CCE) offers courses
and programs for a wide range of student populations. While
Majors
not a freshman-admitting college, CCE offers individualized
• Biochemistry and applied bachelor’s degrees to upper-division students in
• Biology the following areas:
• Ecology, evolution, and behavior • Individualized Degrees through the Inter-College
• Genetics, cell biology, and development Program (ICP), see http://www.cce.umn.edu/degrees
• Microbiology • Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree with majors
• Neuroscience in Construction Management, Information Technology
Infrastructure, and Manufacturing Technology, see
• Plant biology
http://cce.umn.edu/degrees
Deadlines Additionally, CCE offers evening classes and independent
and distance education classes, as well as certificate programs
Priority: March 1 and numerous noncredit courses.
Fall semester 2011 (all majors)
Final: June 1
Spring semester 2012 (all majors) No spring admission
Deadlines
Priority: March 1
Fall semester 2011 (all majors)
Final: Rolling
Priority: October 1
Spring semester 2012 (all majors)
Final: Rolling
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Transfer Information by College
community, home to architecture and landscape architecture
CCE Transfer Student Profile
firms, art museums, theaters, cathedrals, design firms, parks,
Number of Admitted Students for and more.
28
Fall 2010
Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.20 Majors:
Transfer GPA Range Distribution • Apparel design
4.0-3.5 25% • Architecture (including Pre-architecture)
3.49-3.0 36% • Landscape Design & Planning
2.99-2.5 32% • Graphic design
Below 2.5 7% • Housing studies
• Interior design
To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please visit • Retail merchandising
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cce.html.
Deadlines
Campus visits for prospective College of Continuing Education
transfer students vary by program. Contact the College directly Fall semester 2011 Priority: March 1
at 612-624-4000 to schedule an appointment to learn more All majors Final: May 13
about the program in which you’re interested. Spring semester 2012
Landscape Design & Planning,
You can also arrange a tour of our historic campus through Final: October 1
Graphic design, Housing studies
the Office of Admissions. On a campus tour, you’ll see where majors
U of M students attend class, study, and relax. To schedule a
campus tour, go to http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit or call
Design Transfer Student Profile
the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000 or 1-800-752-1000.
Number of Admitted Students for
To learn more about the College of Continuing Education, visit 168
Fall 2010
the CCE website at www.cce.umn.edu. For general questions Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.13
about admission to CCE degree or certificate programs, contact
Transfer GPA Range Distribution
the CCE Information Center at 612-624-4000. You may also
email cceinfo@umn.edu. 4.0-3.5 27%
3.49-3.0 44%
College of Design 2.99-2.5 25%
107 Rapson Hall (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) Below 2.5 5%
612-626-3690
cdesinfo@umn.edu To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
www.design.umn.edu coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please visit
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/design.html.
The College of Design (CDes) prepares students to think
in innovative, sustainable, and socially responsible ways to Campus Visits
use design to enhance the well-being of individuals and Campus tours for prospective transfer students are offered
communities. The College is an emerging national and Monday through Friday. On a tour of our historic campus,
international leader in multidisciplinary research, creative you’ll see where U of M students attend class, study,
production, teaching, and public engagement in a wide variety and relax. To schedule a campus tour, visit http://admissions.
of design-related fields. Each of the College’s majors emphasizes tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000 or
hands-on learning and interdisciplinary thinking. 1-800-752-1000. Individual transfer advising appointments
are available through the College of Design by request.
As a student in the College of Design, you will benefit from
the resources available at a top public research university. To learn more about the College of Design, visit the CDes
College of Design professors are top experts in their disciplines, website at design.umn.edu. For information about CDes
and they are dedicated to teaching the next generation of design programs, or to schedule an appointment, contact the
innovators. You will also benefit from our excellent location: College of Design Student Services Office, 107 Rapson Hall,
The U of M is located in the heart of a thriving design 612-626-3690, or cdesinfo@umn.edu.
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Transfer Information by College
College of Education and Human Deadlines
Development Priority: March 1
360 Ed Sciences Building (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) Fall semester 2011
612-625-3339 Final: July 1
www.cehd.umn.edu/future/transfer Priority: October 1
Spring semester 2012
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Final: December 15
offers undergraduate and advanced study in a wide range of
teaching and human development programs that rank among Because many majors reach maximum capacity on or
the very best in the nation. Some programs offer preparation before the priority deadline, applicants are encouraged to
for careers in business, government, and community settings, submit application materials by the priority deadline for
while others prepare students for preK-12 teaching licensure by the semester in which they would like to enroll.
the state of Minnesota. Before applying to the University, students interested in
Our teaching licensure programs offer a unique approach to CEHD programs should review the admissions process at
preparing students to teach in preK-12 classrooms. Before www.cehd.umn.edu/students/Undergrad/Transfer or
entering our master’s-level licensure programs, applicants must attend an information session.
complete an undergraduate degree in an area that they want
to teach (for example, mathematics in CSE or CLA, or history
in CLA). After completing a licensure program in about 15 CEHD Transfer Student Profile
months, students are licensed to teach in Minnesota public Number of Admitted Students for
127
schools and are only a few courses away from a master’s degree. Fall 2010
Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.09
Undergraduates can also get on a fast track to teaching
licensure through the College’s DirecTrack to Teaching Transfer GPA Range Distribution
Program, which offers early admission to licensure programs 4.0-3.5 20%
and valuable exposure to the culture of teaching and schools. 3.49-3.0 39%
Majors: 2.99-2.5 35%
• Business and marketing education Below 2.5 6%
• Early childhood education foundations To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
• Elementary education foundations coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please visit
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cehd.html.
• Family social science
• Human resource development Campus Visits
• Kinesiology Campus tours for prospective transfer students are offered
Monday through Friday. On a tour of our historic campus,
• Recreation, park, and leisure studies you’ll see where U of M students attend class, study, and
• Sport management relax. To schedule a campus tour, visit http://admissions.
• Youth studies tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000
or 1-800-752-1000. Additionally, CEHD offers regular
information sessions for prospective students. To sign up,
visit www.cehd.umn.edu/future/undergraduate/info-sessions.
For questions, please contact CEHD Student Services directly
at 612-625-3339 or by email at cehdinfo@umn.edu.
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Transfer Information by College
College of Food, Agricultural and Deadlines
Natural Resource Sciences Priority: March 1
190 Coffey Hall (St. Paul campus) Fall semester 2011 (all majors)
Final: June 1
612-624-6768 or 1-800-752-1000
www.cfans.umn.edu Spring semester 2012 Final: October 15
The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource
Sciences (CFANS) offers students an extraordinary education CFANS Transfer Student Profile
with 14 majors and 22 minors based in solution-driven Number of Admitted Students for
213
science. As a CFANS student, you’ll discover a close-knit Fall 2010
campus community while benefiting from the resources of Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.34
a world-class research university—such as undergraduate
Transfer GPA Range Distribution
research, top professors, hands-on experiences, and hundreds
4.0-3.5 37%
of course options.
3.49-3.0 46%
The College’s nationally recognized programs and broad array
2.99-2.5 16%
of internship and research opportunities provide students
with the education and experience they need for successful Below 2.5 1%
careers in private businesses, public agencies, and nonprofit
To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
organizations, or for graduate study.
coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please
Majors: visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cfans.html.
• Agricultural education Campus Visits
• Agricultural and food business management CFANS campus visits for prospective transfer students are
• Agricultural industries and marketing offered Monday and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon by
appointment on the St. Paul Campus. On CFANS campus
• Animal science visit, you’ll learn more about your area of interest from a
• Applied economics transfer counselor. Plus, you’ll tour our historic campus and
• Applied plant science see where U of M students attend class, study, and relax. To
schedule a campus tour, visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/
• Bioproducts marketing & management
visit or call the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000 or 1-800-752-
• Environmental sciences, policy and management 1000.
• Fisheries and wildlife
To learn more about the College of Food, Agricultural and
• Food science Natural Resource Sciences, visit the CFANS website at
• Forest resources www.cfans.umn.edu.
• Horticulture
• Nutrition College of Liberal Arts
240 Williamson Hall (East Bank, Minneapolis campus)
• Recreation resource management 612-625-2008 or 1-800-752-1000
www.cla.umn.edu
CFANS also offers one pre-major and two pre-professional
programs. The pre-bioproducts and biosystems engineering The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) provides an outstanding
major is an undergraduate course of study that specifically education for successful lives and careers. CLA graduates are
prepares you for entrance into the College of Science & leaders across a broad spectrum of human endeavors, in fields
Engineering’s upper-division bioproducts and biosystems such as law, medicine, government, business, education, public
engineering major. relations and marketing, the arts, and international relations.
CLA students may choose from more than 60 majors in the
CFANS pre-professional programs are specifically designed
social sciences, arts, humanities, and natural sciences, and
to meet the entrance requirements to professional programs
enhance their career preparation with internships in a wide
such as veterinary medicine, medicine, and dentistry.
range of organizations.
Visit http://www.cfans.umn.edu/UndergraduateStudents/
CurrentStudents/MajorsandMinors/index.htm
to learn more.
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Transfer Information by College
Students who seek more flexibility may create innovative Carlson School of Management
interdisciplinary programs—for example, combining 2-190 Hanson Hall (West Bank, Minneapolis Campus)
economics, a language, geography, political science, speech- 612-624-3313
communication, and global studies to prepare for a career in www.carlsonschool.umn.edu
international business. Many CLA departments rank among
the best in the nation, with nationally recognized faculty The Carlson School undergraduate program is one of the
bringing to their students the leading-edge knowledge of their nation’s top business schools. This world-class four-year
disciplines, as well as a commitment to teaching that has program enrolls approximately 2,000 students and offers
earned them many teaching awards. 10 majors. The student experience is enhanced through
internship and executive mentorship opportunities; honors
For a complete list of CLA majors, visit http://discovercla. opportunities; frequent interactions with the business
umn.edu/careers/majors_a-z.htm. community; and a required international experience. Through
its focus on building strong communication, leadership, and
team skills, the undergraduate program prepares students to
Deadlines
compete and succeed in a quickly-changing global business
Priority: March 1 environment.
Fall semester 2011 (all majors)
Final: June 1
Fall of 2008 marked the opening of the Carlson School’s
Spring semester 2012 Final: October 15
new 124,000 square-foot Herbert M. Hanson Hall, which
provides a state-of-the-art home to, and is dramatically
CLA Transfer Student Profile expanding the impact of, the undergraduate program. Under
one roof, students have access the nation’s best instructors,
Number of Admitted Students for find unparalleled links to top businesses, and learn from an
1,942
Fall 2010
innovative, hands-on curriculum.
Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.32
Transfer GPA Range Distribution Majors:
4.0-3.5 40% • Accounting
3.49-3.0 41% • Entrepreneurial management
2.99-2.5 18% • Finance
Below 2.5 1% • Finance & risk management insurance
• Human resources and industrial relations
To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please
• International business (second major only)
visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cla.html. • Management information systems
Campus Visits • Marketing
CLA campus visits for prospective transfer students are offered • Public/nonprofit management (second major only)
Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 240 • Supply chain & operations management
Williamson Hall. On campus visit, you’ll learn more about
transferring into the College of Liberal Arts from a transfer Please note: If a student has earned a bachelor’s degree in
counselor. Plus, you’ll tour our historic campus and see where business from another four-year institution, he/she may not
U of M students attend class, study, and relax. To schedule a earn a second bachelor’s degree from the Carlson School.
campus tour, visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit or call
the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000 or 1-800-752-1000. Deadlines
To learn more about the College of Liberal Arts, visit the Fall semester 2011 (all majors) Final: March 1
CLA website at www.cla.umn.edu. Spring semester 2012 No spring admission
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Transfer Information by College
take advantage of special study abroad courses for CSE
Carlson Transfer Student Profile
students, participate in undergraduate research, and gain
Number of Admitted Students for hands-on experience in student groups and team competi-
77
Fall 2010 tions—like the Society of Women Engineers. In addition,
Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.78 CSE students benefit from the support of caring academic and
Transfer GPA Range Distribution career advisers who are dedicated to their students’ success.
4.0-3.5 92%
Majors:
3.49-3.0 8% • Aerospace engineering
2.99-2.5 0%
• Astrophysics
Below 2.5 0%
• Bioproducts and biosystems engineering
The Carlson School of Management requires a minimum • Biomedical engineering
GPA of 3.0 for consideration. • Chemical engineering
Anticipated transfer class size for Fall 2010 is 150 and • Chemistry
will be comprised of new transfer, current University and • Civil engineering
international students.
• Computer engineering
To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
• Computer science
coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please visit
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/csom.html. • Earth Sciences
• Electrical engineering
Campus Visits
Campus tours for prospective transfer students are offered • Geological engineering
Monday through Friday. On campus tour, you’ll discover • Materials science and engineering
our historic campus and see where U of M students attend • Mathematics
class, study, and relax. To schedule a campus tour, visit
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE • Mechanical engineering
at 612-625-0000 or 1-800-752-1000. • Physics
Carlson School transfer advising is available in Hanson Hall • Statistics
suite 2-190 on a walk-in basis, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and Deadlines
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. To schedule a transfer
Priority: March 1
advising appointment ahead of time, call the Carlson School Fall semester 2011 (all majors)
Final: June 1
Undergraduate Program office at 612-624-3313.
Spring semester 2012 No spring admission
To learn more about the Carlson School of Management, visit
the Carlson School website at www.carlsonschool.umn.edu.
CSE Transfer Student Profile
College of Science and Engineering Number of Admitted Students for
378
128 Lind Hall (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) Fall 2010
612-624-8504 Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.43
www.cse.umn.edu
Transfer GPA Range Distribution
The College of Science & Engineering (CSE) offers 16 bachelor’s 4.0-3.5 51%
degree programs, including 10 engineering specialties. Its 3.49-3.0 33%
programs are ranked among the best in this country with
2.99-2.5 13%
more than 150 companies recruiting CSE students each year.
Admission is selective; to be successful, students should have Below 2.5 2%
strong science and mathematics aptitude.
To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
As a CSE student, you’ll learn from nationally recognized faculty coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please
who are leaders in their fields. You’ll also have opportunities to visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/cse.html.
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Transfer Information by College
Campus Visits In addition, transfer advising is available by appointment
Campus tours for prospective transfer students are offered in the four undergraduate health science programs. For an
Monday through Friday. On campus tour, you’ll discover appointment or more information, please call the program
our historic campus and see where U of M students attend office directly:
class, study, and relax. To schedule a campus tour, visit • Dental Hygiene: 612-625-7477
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE at Prospective Dental Hygiene students are strongly encouraged
612-625-0000 or 1-800-752-1000. to attend a program information session. Information
College of Science & Engineering walk-in transfer advising is sessions are held regularly in the Health Careers Center.
available daily in 240 Williamson Hall from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sessions include information about the program and
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you would like to schedule a question-and-answer time. For more details and to make a
transfer advising appointment ahead of time, call the College reservation, visit www.healthcareers.umn.edu. Click on
of Science & Engineering transfer specialist at 612-625-2008. Events and then Dental Hygiene or call 612-625-7477.
• Dental Therapy: 612-625-7477
To learn more about the College of Science & Engineering, Prospective dental therapy students are encouraged to attend a
visit the CSE website at www.cse.umn.edu. Dental Therapy information session. For more details and to
make a reservation, visit www.healthcareers.umn.edu. Click
Undergraduate Health Science on Events and then Dental Therapy or call 612-626-5533.
Programs • Clinical Laboratory Sciences
The Clinical Laboratory Sciences major is offered at the
The five health science programs that grant undergraduate Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. Please contact the
degrees are Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Dental Hygiene, campus in which you are interested to arrange a tour and
Dental Therapy, Mortuary Science, and Nursing. Students advising session.
are admitted to the professional degree program at either the Twin Cities: 612-625-9490
sophomore (Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Therapy) or Rochester: 507-280-4634
junior year, typically having completed 30-60 semester credits, • Mortuary Science: 612-624-6464
the prerequisite requirements, and the University’s liberal • Nursing: 612-625-7980
education requirements. Students who begin their studies at The School of Nursing Office of Student Services hosts
the University before they have completed the prerequisite regularly scheduled B.S.N. information sessions. For more
requirements or credit totals generally enter the College of information, visit http://www.nursing.umn.edu/BSN/
Liberal Arts (as an “undeclared” major or with a CLA major ProspectiveStudents/home.html.
as their second choice) or another college where they may
enroll in appropriate pre-professional coursework.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Note: Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy students do not 15-194 Phillips-Wangensteen
have to complete all liberal education requirements prior to (East Bank, Minneapolis campus)
admission. 612-625-9490
www.cls.umn.edu
All students planning to apply to a health science degree
program are encouraged to fulfill health science immunization The bachelor’s degree program in Clinical Laboratory
requirements at the time of application. A signed health Sciences includes a liberal arts education and a thorough
clearance form with proof of immunizations will be a condition grounding in the physical sciences, as well as clinical
for enrollment after admission to the program, unless you experiences in various laboratories. Students are admitted
qualify for an exemption to the immunization requirements. into the program at the junior year. Senior year students are
Please contact the program you are interested in for the specific assigned to either the Rochester or Twin Cities performance
immunization requirements expected of all students in the site. Upon completion of the degree, graduates are eligible to
health sciences. take the national certification examination to practice.
Campus visits for students interested in health sciences
Campus tours for prospective transfer students are offered Deadlines
Monday through Friday. On campus tour, you’ll discover Rolling admissions begin
our historic campus and see where U of M students attend Fall semester 2011 November 1. Applications are
class, study, and relax. To schedule a campus tour, visit accepted until class is filled.
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE at Spring semester 2012 No spring admission
612-625-0000 or 1-800-752-1000.
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Transfer Information by College
CLS Transfer Student Profile Dental Hygiene Transfer Student Profile
Number of Admitted Students for Number of Admitted Students for
41 17
Fall 2010 Fall 2010
Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.47 Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.43
Transfer GPA Range Distribution Transfer GPA Range Distribution
4.0-3.5 51% 4.0-3.5 47%
3.49-3.0 44% 3.49-3.0 41%
2.99-2.5 5% 2.99-2.5 11%
Below 2.5 0% Below 2.5 0%
To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please visit coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more,
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/uhsp.html. please visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/
uhsp.html.
See page 10 for campus visit and transfer advising contact
See page 10 for campus visit and transfer advising contact
information.
information.
Dental Hygiene (School of Dentistry) Dental Therapy (School of Dentistry)
15-163 Moos Tower (East Bank, Minneapolis campus)
15-163 Moos Tower (East Bank, Minneapolis Campus)
612-625-7477
612-625-7477
www.dentistry.umn.edu
www.dentistry.umn.edu
The Program in Dental Hygiene was established at the
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry offers a
University of Minnesota in 1919 and is fully accredited by
Bachelor of Science for dental therapist, with the first class
the Commission on Dental Accreditation. It is the only dental
beginning in fall 2009. Each program offers students a
hygiene program in Minnesota that grants a bachelor of science
rigorous didactic and clinical education alongside the dental
degree and is affiliated with a school of dentistry. The program
and dental hygiene students with whom they will work after
blends a solid dental hygiene clinical education with the biologi-
graduation. This collegial approach to education ensure a
cal, behavioral, and social sciences, as well as the liberal arts.
solid educational and clinical preparation, collaboration
The University of Minnesota’s accelerated dental hygiene between professional, a single standard or care for patients,
program allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a smooth transition from education into professional
in three years (rather than completing a traditional four-year employment after graduation.
program). Students complete one year of pre-requisite courses
Dental Therapy admitted three transfer students for fall 2010.
and six consecutive semesters of professional courses. This
Please contact Dental Therapy directly for more information.
year-round program allows great opportunities for students
who are eager to start their dental hygiene careers or further
their education in graduate school (the School of Dentistry
also offers a Master of Dental Hygiene degree). For more
information, please call the dental hygiene program office or
visit www.dentistry.umn.edu.
Deadlines
Fall semester 2011 Final: January 12
Spring semester 2012 No spring admission
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Transfer Information by College
Mortuary Science (Medical School) Nursing (School of Nursing)
A275 Mayo (East Bank, Minneapolis campus) 5-160 Weaver-Densford Hall
612-624-6464 (East Bank, Minneapolis campus)
www.mortuaryscience.umn.edu 612-625-7980
www.nursing.umn.edu/bsn
Established in 1908, the Program of Mortuary Science is the
only program of its kind to offer a bachelor of science degree Established in 1909 as the first nursing school on a university
in affiliation with a medical college. Coursework includes campus in the United States, the School of Nursing is
basic and behavioral sciences, and is enhanced by extensive, recognized as one of the best in the field. Continuing its
clinically-based field placement activities. Graduates are tradition of preparing leaders in the profession of nursing,
academically credentialed to seek employment as funeral service the school offers a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.)
practitioners in all 50 states, as well as abroad. Additionally, as a foundation for professional practice and graduate study.
students also pursue this degree as a starting point for graduate The four-year B.S.N. program consists of one year of
work in fields including medicine, psychology, sociology, prerequisite courses and a three-year nursing sequence.
theology, education, and forensic science. Students are admitted to the three-year sequence after
completing the prerequisites. Admission is once a year for
Deadlines the upcoming fall semester. The program has a full-time,
day school curriculum and is offered on the Twin Cities
Priority: February 1
Fall semester 2011 and Rochester campuses. Admission is competitive.
Final: August 15
Spring semester 2012 No spring admission
Deadlines
Fall semester 2011 Final: February 1
Mortuary Science Transfer Student Profile Spring semester 2012 No spring admission
Number of Admitted Students for
23
Fall 2010
Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 2.96 Nursing Transfer Student Profile
Transfer GPA Range Distribution Number of Admitted Students for
42
Fall 2010
4.0-3.5 17%
Fall 2010 Average Transfer GPA 3.61
3.49-3.0 30%
Transfer GPA Range Distribution
2.99-2.5 44%
4.0-3.5 67%
Below 2.5 9%
3.49-3.0 33%
To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite 2.99-2.5 0%
coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more, please Below 2.5 0%
visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/uhsp.html.
See page 10 for campus visit and transfer advising contact To review specific admissions requirements, prerequisite
information. coursework, transfer credit guidelines, and more,
please visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/
uhsp.html.
See page 10 for campus visit and transfer advising contact
information.
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Transferring Credit
Transferring credit to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
University of Minnesota To simplify the transfer process, the University of Minnesota,
Minnesota state universities, and Minnesota community
Transfer credit review criteria colleges have developed a Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Credit for coursework taken at other institutions will be (MnTC). Such completion must be noted on the official
transferred subject to the following considerations: transcript from your school. If you complete the MnTC at
a participating school and then transfer to the University
• The mission of the institution from which credits would be of Minnesota–Twin Cities, you have completed the core, a
transferred, majority of the theme, and first-year writing portion of the
• The comparability of the coursework with University of University’s liberal education requirements (you may still need
Minnesota coursework, and to complete the writing intensive portion of the writing skills
• The appropriateness of the coursework for meeting requirement and the technology and society theme.).
baccalaureate degree requirements at the University of If you earn an associate in arts (A.A.) degree at a Minnesota
Minnesota. community college or community and technical college,
For more specific information about transferring credit you are considered to have completed a major portion of the
to the U of M, please visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/ liberal education requirements. For more information on
admissioninfo/trans_requirements.html transfer credit and the liberal education requirements, please
see http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/trans_
Web-based Course Transfer System (uSelect) requirements.html
uSelect is part of a nationwide network of transfer Note: B.A.S. degrees earned through the College of Continuing
information. uSelect is a free, web-based source for accurate, Education do not follow the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. For more
up-to-date information about how your courses will transfer information, call CCE Student Support Services at 612-624-4000.
and apply to a degree program at the University of Minnesota
- Twin Cities. uSelect benefits include easy access to
course descriptions, academic program information, course
equivalency guides, planning guides and student services.
Start now by going to www.uSelectmn.org!
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After You Apply
Housing Options Financial Aid
Deciding where you want to live is an important step, and To apply for grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study, fill
we are here to assist you with that process. Whatever type of out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
housing you are looking for, Housing and Residential Life We use the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal,
provides services that will help you meet your needs. Services state, and University aid programs. At the U of M, we work
include assistance for finding off-campus housing, family hard to give you the best financial aid options available
options, and on-campus living. to you. In most cases, if your FAFSA shows that you have
financial need, you will receive a financial aid package
Off-campus housing that covers 100 percent of that need. Apply online at
Most transfer students choose to live off-campus. For a list www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to release your information to
of nearby vacancies as well as a roommate search tool, visit the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities by including the
www.housing.umn.edu/offcampus. U of M Federal School Code 003969.
More information about financial aid is available at
Family options http://onestop.umn.edu.
The University has two family and partnered townhouse
complexes for students who have children, and/or are Tuition and Fees
married, and/or have same-sex partners. They are managed
When planning for college expenses, you will want to consider
co-operatively among the families in residence to create
tuition and fees, living expenses, and incidental costs (ranging
family-based affordable housing in a supportive community.
from textbooks to travel to toothpaste).
If you desire family housing, please contact Housing and
Residential Life at 612-624-2994.
2010-11 tuition and fees for new students
On-campus housing (based on two semesters of full-time enrollment)
Minnesota residents $12,369
On-campus housing consists of eight residence halls and
three apartment complexes. Housing for transfer students is North Dakota, South Dakota, $12,369
Manitoba, Wisconsin residents
assigned on a space-available basis after freshman housing
has been assigned. Because of the large number of freshman Nonresidents $16,669
entrants during the fall semester, spring-admitted transfer
students are much more likely to find on-campus housing. The tuition and fee figures above include a $696 student service
If you wish to live on-campus, apply early and be flexible. fee, $1,200 University fee, $410 combined technology/course fee
(may vary based on your college), and $115 in miscellaneous fees.
Apply for University Housing online at
www.housing.umn.edu. You must apply for admission Average expenses that the Office of Student Finance (OSF) uses to
to the University before you can apply for housing. determine award packages are somewhat higher that noted above.
However, you may apply for housing before you are Financial aid award packages are based on a cost of attendance
admitted to the University. budget, so OSF includes $3,194 in miscellaneous expense
allowances in the budget ($1,000 for books and supplies and
$2,194 for personal/miscellaneous expenses such as transportation,
clothing, entertainment, and recreation). Fees and charges are
subject to change without notice as necessitated by University or
legislative action. Tuition for the 2011-12 academic year will be
finalized in July 2011.
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Directory
Resources for Academic and student Panhellenic/Interfraternity Office
(sororities & fraternities)
getting started life resources www.begreek.org
Admissions Information and Academic Health Center 612-625-8405
Links for Veterans www.ahc.umn.edu
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/ 612-624-5100 Parking Services
admissioninfo/veterans.html www.umn.edu/pts
612-625-2008 or 1-800-752-1000 Career & Lifework Center 612-626-7275
www.lifework.umn.edu
Boynton Health Service 612-624-4000 Recreational Sports
(on-campus healthcare) www.recsports.umn.edu
www.bhs.umn.edu Commuter Connection 612-625-6800
612-625-8400 www.tc.umn.edu/~commuter/
612-624-5491 Student Parent HELP Center
Disability Services http://www.sphc.umn.edu/
http://ds.umn.edu Equity & Diversity 612-626-6015
612-626-1333 http://www.academic.umn.edu/equity/
612-624-0594 Summer Session
Office of Admissions www.cce.umn.edu/summer/
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender 612-624-4000
612-625-2008 or 1-800-752-1000 Programs Office
www.umn.edu/glbt Transit Service (campus bus service)
Office of the Registrar 612-625-0537 www.umn.edu/pts/busing.htm
(registration and course information) 612-626-7275
http://onestop.umn.edu Graduate School
612-624-1111 www.grad.umn.edu Undergraduate course catalog
612-625-2809 www.catalogs.umn.edu/ug/
One Stop Student Services Center
(for financial aid information) Health Careers Center University Honors Program
http://onestop.umn.edu/onestop/ www.healthcareers.umn.edu www.honors.umn.edu
financialaid.html 612-624-6767 612-624-5522
612-624-1111
Law School University Libraries
Orientation & First Year Programs www.law.umn.edu www.lib.umn.edu
www.ofyp.umn.edu 612-625-1000 612-626-2227
612-624-1979 or 1-800-234-1979
Learning Abroad Center Veterans Certification Office
University of Minnesota Job Center www.umabroad.umn.edu http://onestop.umn.edu/veterans/index.
(on-campus student jobs) 612-626-9000 html
http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/ 612-625-8076
studentemployment/index.html Multicultural Center for
612-625-2000 Academic Excellence
www.mcae.umn.edu
612-624-6386
Office for University Women
www.umn.edu/women
612-625-9837
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Campus Visit Options
Meet us in person!
On a campus visit, you can tour our historic campus,
meet with a transfer admissions specialist, and learn
more about your programs of interest. Campus tours
are available to prospective transfer students and
their families and friends on both the Minneapolis and
St. Paul campuses. To register for a campus tour
and/or information session, go to http://admissions.
tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000
or 1-800-752-1000.
To register for the following information sessions or tours,
go to http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit or call 612-625-0000.
Minneapolis Campus Tour for Monday – Friday
240 Williamson Hall
Transfer Students 2:00 p.m.
St. Paul Campus Tour for Monday – Friday 130 Coffey Hall (St. Paul
Transfer Students 11:00 a.m. Campus)
Health Careers Center Monday and Friday
2-565 Moos Tower
Information Session 12:30-1:15 p.m.
College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Monday – Friday
240 Williamson Hall
Information Session 3:30-4:30 p.m.
If you are interested in the College of Liberal Arts and unable to attend a session, please contact the Office of Admissions
and ask to speak with a transfer counselor. They will answer your questions or arrange for another time to meet with you.
The following colleges also offer information sessions and/or
individual advising appointments for prospective transfer students.
You may contact them directly to make arrangements.
Carlson School of Management 612-624-3313
Clinical Laboratory Sciences 612-625-9490
College of Biological Sciences 612-624-9717
College of Continuing Education 612-624-4000
College of Design 612-626-3690, cdesinfo@umn.edu
College of Education & Human 612-625-3339, cehdinfo@umn.edu, or
Development www.cehd.umn.edu/future/transfer/
College of Food, Agricultural and
612-624-6768
Natural Resource Sciences
College of Science and Engineering 612-625-2008
Dental Hygiene 612-625-9121
Mortuary Science 612-624-6464
Nursing 612-625-7980
office of admissions
240 williamson hall
231 pillsbury drive se
minneapolis, mn 55455-0213
be part of
something great!
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