Minnesota Open House

As Minnesotans we don’t like to brag, but our campus does look great in autumn (maroon and gold are our colors, after all). Hop on a campus tour to enjoy the fall foliage and see the heart of East Bank campus. Visit key buildings such as Coffman Memorial Union, Walter Library, and our newest building Fraser Hall. And the best part: Your tour guide is a current student. No need to think twice about this opportunity. Gopher it!

UMN Twin Cities has three distinct geographic areas for learning: Two in Minneapolis (East Bank and West Bank) and one in St. Paul. Visit the campus housed in Minnesota’s capital city (St. Paul) and see how students can have a small-school experience with all the benefits of a Big 10, R1 flagship university. Home to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, half of the College of Design majors, and some College of Biological Sciences departments, St. Paul is not to be missed! This is especially true if you work with students who appreciate natural beauty and value sustainability.

New to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities or in need of a refresher? Join us for a session where we proudly present to you UMNTC–and our admissions process–in a nutshell. Learn about our powerhouse academics, endless opportunities, and prime location which all enhance every part of the student experience. Most importantly, you’ll walk away knowing key reasons why the value of a UMN degree is unparalleled.

Why University of Minnesota? These programs. Full stop. We've assembled some of our most distinct, highest-impact programs for this session. Learn how we celebrate and support undecided students through our Center for Planning and Exploration (CAPE). Hear about our new learning abroad opportunity for incoming first-year students, the Gopher Gateway program. Discover why we're the perfect place to be pre-med (enter: Pre-Health Student Resource Center). And let the Office of Undergraduate Research and the University Honors Program highlight the myriad ways students can enhance their undergraduate experience.

Home to 12 nationally-ranked engineering programs along with many STEM majors--the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) is an international collegiate destination for students seeking a world-class education immersed in a market full of industry opportunities. Join us to learn what makes CSE unique: from its interdisciplinary model to its cutting-edge spaces and equipment, its first-year experience to its brand new majors. This engaging session will highlight why CSE is the preeminent school for burgeoning scientific minds.

Minnesota Carlson is the state's premier business school, offering incredible faculty, close ties to Fortune 500 companies, and real-world experiences from day one. This interactive session will introduce you to Impact Lab, where our students solve real business problems for real social impact organizations. You'll learn about our unique programs and the thoughtful curriculum that contributes to Carlson's 97.1% employment rate.

The University of Minnesota has five unique campuses across the state: Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and Twin Cities. This session will provide you an overview of each institution, highlighting key similarities and differences among the U of M campuses. Serving more than 68,000 students annually, the UMN family is well worth knowing about in its entirety.

If you’re not taking in the Campus and Admissions Overview over the lunch hour, we invite you to dine with current students. Connect with Gophers from across geographies and colleges, and get the inside scoop on what life is really like on campus. And don’t forget to get some ice cream made by students at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences!