Classic Campus Visits

Thank you for your interest in touring the University of Minnesota Twin Cities! We're excited to offer a variety of campus visit options to help you experience our vibrant community. Included in each visit is a general admissions information session and your choice of a Minneapolis or St. Paul Campus Tour. We will also have a number of admissions counselors available during your visit for any questions you may have! 

Whether you're exploring the energy of our Minneapolis campus or the close-knit atmosphere of St. Paul, we have a visit experience tailored to you. Please review the tour details below and select your preferred option on our registration calendar. We can't wait to welcome you!

If you have any questions about our visits, please reach out to our Visit Office staff at (612) 625-0000 or admissions@umn.edu. 

Minneapolis Campus Tour
Discover the heart of our bustling Minneapolis campus! Our tour guides will lead you on a tour of the Minneapolis campus, home to world-class programs and facilities where you can picture yourself as a Golden Gopher-- connecting with classmates in our tech-forward learning labs at Bruininks Hall, studying in the green grass of Northrop Mall, and marveling at the Minneapolis skyline. Ideal for future freshman interested in fields like business, arts, education, engineering, and nursing, you'll get a feel for student life, academics, and the opportunities that await you. 

St. Paul Campus Tour
Explore the academic and natural beauty of our St. Paul campus! Perfect for students interested in Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, Biological Sciences, or Graphic, Retail, Apparel, and Interior Design, this visit provides a comprehensive look at the St. Paul campus. Your visit begins on the Minneapolis campus as our tour guides escort you on a bus ride on our very own "Campus Connector" bus to the beautiful St. Paul campus. There, you'll immerse yourself in the hands-on learning opportunities and friendly community atmosphere that makes this campus so special. From bee science to beef cattle, you'll learn how the St. Paul campus is a hub of student activity. You'll also hear about the renowned Bell Museum, Minnesota's official natural history museum and planetarium. Whether you're passionate about sustainability, design or biological sciences, the St. Paul campus offers a unique blend of nature, research and innovation in a supportive community.

Enhanced Campus Visits

We're excited to offer a variety of Enhanced Visits to help you experience our vibrant community and learn about wide-ranging academic opportunities. Included in each visit is a specialized, themed information session and your choice of an East Bank, West Bank or St. Paul Campus Tour. We will also have a number of admissions counselors available during your visit for any questions you may have! 

Whether you're exploring the energy of our East Bank campus, the close-knit atmosphere of St. Paul, or our dynamic West Bank, we have a visit experience tailored to you! Please review the session details below and select your preferred option on our registration calendar. We can't wait to welcome you!


Brand Builders: Your Path in Business and Communication - Friday, June 13th

• For students interested in Business and Communication
• The session and tour together will be 2 hours and 30 minutes long 

Living Systems: Biological, Environmental, Agriculture and Health Sciences -  Friday, June 27th

• For students interested in Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences
• The session and tour together will be 2 hours and 30 minutes long 

Campus Connections: Your Support System at the U - Friday, July 11th

• One Stop Student Services - An introduction to One Stop Student Services and the financial aid process at the University of Minnesota.
• Housing & Residential Life - Meet with a representative from Housing & Residential Life and learn about living in University housing! We'll talk about the housing application process, important deadlines, benefits of living on campus, and more.
• The Center for Academic Planning and Exploration - Exploring and selecting a major is one of the tasks every college student must complete. The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities has more than 150 majors for students to select from. With so many options, how does one decide? Come learn about the different factors that are a part of major selection and about the people and resources available at the U to help you make the decision.
• The session and tour together will be 3 hours long 

Fundamentals in STEM: Engineering, Math, Physical Sciences, and Technology - Monday, July 28th

• For students interested in Engineering, Math, Physical Sciences, and Technology
• The session and tour together will be 2 hours and 30 minutes long 

Humanity in Focus: Education, Arts, Social Science, and Culture - Monday, August 11th

• Experience the shared human element across education, arts, social science, and culture.
• The session and tour together will be 2 hours and 30 minutes long