Transfer admission is competitive and is based on an overall assessment of the applicant’s background and accomplishments as presented in the application materials.  Applicants who have completed the required tool courses are considered.  Academic performance is assessed on factors such as: overall grade point average and rigor of curriculum; progress in the tool courses, grade trends and completion patterns.  In addition to very strong academic records, applicants should have strong leadership, service and/or work experience. The application addendum, which must be completed in addition to the application, provides the basis for assessing an applicant’s accomplishments outside the classroom.

Students who started their college career as freshmen at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities , Morris, Crookston, and Duluth ) may apply for transfer at the sophomore level or the junior level.  Students from outside the University of Minnesota system are accepted only at the junior level or higher.

Students should submit the application addendum and application for Change of College to a One Stop Student Service Center by March 1 .


Application Addendum (PDF)

Application for Change of College (PDF)


Sophomore Requirements
Students must complete at least 30 credits during their freshman year at the University. U of M freshmen who earn significantly more than 30 credits due to PSEO or advanced placement coursework may be considered sophomore applicants, and do no not need to meet junior admission requirements.  Applicants are assessed based on both their high school and college record. 

Complete 3 tool courses (all with a grade of C- or better).  Applicants must have at least one tool course completed by the time of the March 1st deadline; all three must be completed by the beginning of fall semester.

• Microeconomics: (ECON 1101, 1104 or APEC 1101)
• Macroeconomics: (ECON 1102, 1105 or APEC 1102)
• Calculus: (MATH 1142, 1271 or 1371)

Junior Requirements
Students must have a minimum of 60 credits completed prior to admission.  Applicants are assessed on their performance in college level coursework only.  High school coursework is not factored in for junior admission.   

Complete 5 tool courses (all with a grade of C- or better).  Applicants should have at least three of the five tool courses completed prior to the March 1st deadline; all five must be completed prior to the start of fall semester. 

• Microeconomics: (ECON 1101, 1104, or APEC 1101)
• Macroeconomics: (ECON 1102, 1104, or APEC 1102)
• Calculus: (MATH 1142, 1271, or 1371)
• Business Statistics: (OMS 2550)
  (Other U of M statistics courses may be substituted. Contact a Carlson undergraduate advisor for more information at 612-624-3313.)
• Introduction to Financial Accounting: (Acct 2050)