Application for Admission to the Graduate School

Admission to a University of Minnesota graduate and professional programs requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution in the U.S., or a comparable degree from outside the U.S.

  • Most graduate and professional programs prefer an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher for admission. Consult your program of interest for specific GPA requirements.
  • International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. An official TOEFL, MELAB, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Cambridge C1 Advanced test score is required.
  • Many graduate and professional programs require letters of recommendation to be submitted online. Consult your program of interest for specific requirements.
  • Unofficial copies of all post-secondary coursework and degrees are required with your application. 

View the Application for Admission to the Graduate School

Use this form if...

  • You have reviewed the admission requirements and are ready to apply for a graduate or professional program

Don't use this form if...

  • You do not meet graduate and professional program admission requirements

Next steps

After submitting a completed application, you will receive an email alerting you when your application status is decided. Open your application status page to view the decision letter.