FAQ for Transfer Students

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FAQ for Transfer Students

What factors are considered for admission?

What if I have completed one of the courses in the Immersion Core already?

I work full time and can only take one to two classes each semester? Will I be able to complete the program as a part-time student?

I sent in my application for admission -- what’s next?

Will my credits transfer?

How do I apply for the honors program?

I want to buy a laptop, what do you recommend?

How do I apply for scholarships?

Can I meet with someone from your office to discuss transferring?

Should I take other management courses before transferring?

Will I be held to the International Experience requirement as a transfer student?

Am I required to complete the MN Transfer Curriculum?

When is the application deadline?

Applications are accepted for fall admission only. The application deadline is March 1st. An application will only be reviewed if ALL application materials are recieved by the March 1st deadline.

What factors are considered for admission?

Transfer admission is competitive and is based on a holistic review of the applicant's background and accomplishments as presented in the application materials. Admission consideration factors include, but are not limited to:

Academic performance
Progress in tool courses (strong preference is given to applicants who have completed / will complete all tool courses by the end of spring semester 2010)
Leadership, service, work experience and other "outside of the classroom" experiences (as assessed by the application addendum)
Writing skills (as assessed by the personal essay)
High school academic performance and ACT/SAT scores for students with less than one year of college work

What is the Immersion Core?

The Immersion Core includes courses in strategy, marketing, finance, and operations and will be taken together as part of a cohort. Students should not complete the following courses prior to transfer: Finance Fundamentals, Principles of Marketing, Operations Management, and Business Strategy.

I work full time and can only take one to two classes each semester? Will I be able to complete the program as a part-time student?

The University of Minnesota has a 13 credit minimum policy. The I-Core is 12 credits. Students who are currently enrolled at the Carlson School of Management and have an approved part-time status will be accommodated on an individual basis and may be able to take non-Carlson School sections of the courses to meet the requirement. New students should plan to progress through the program as a full-time student and will be expected to complete the 12 credit I-Core.

I sent in my application for admission -- what’s next?

Applications are reviewed as a group, not on a first come, first served basis. You will receive a decision in the mail by no later than June 1st. Decisions are not available online or by phone.

Will my credits transfer?

The Carlson School's Undergraduate Program works with the University of Minnesota Office of Admissions to determine how credits transfer to meet program requirements after an admission decision has been made. Use the transfer guide to determine how your credits will transfer to meet liberal education requirements and which courses will transfer to meet our specific tool course requirements. We generally review upper division, or major coursework, on a course-by-course basis.

How do I apply for the honors program?

The University Honors Program (UHP) serves all undergraduate honors students at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, aiding them in their creation of an enriched, interdisciplinary educational experience. Transfer students who are interested in being a part of UHP must submit a separate application to the program. Details about UHP and the application process can be found at www.honors.umn.edu.

I want to buy a laptop, what do you recommend?

The Carlson School of Management has developed a laptop program to serve the specific needs of undergraduate business students. For more info, please visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/uglaptop

How do I apply for scholarships?

Scholarships are extremely competitive at the Carlson School. Academic scholarships are advertised each spring for the following academic year. Transfer students may contact the Undergraduate Program office in March to request a scholarship application.

Can I meet with someone from your office to discuss transferring?

Advisors are available to meet with prospective students on a walk-in basis. Walk-in hours are Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri., 8:00 a.m. - noon, and Mon. - Fri., 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. (not available Wednesday mornings). You may also call during these hours to speak with an advisor. We are located in Suite 2-190 Hanson Hall, and our phone number is 612-624-3313.

Should I take other management courses before transferring?

Students should not complete the following courses prior to transfer: Finance Fundamentals, Principles of Marketing, Operations Managmeent, and Business Strategy. Students will be completting an Immersion-Core as part of the degree program that includes all four of these courses in one semester.

Will I be held to the International Experience requirement as a transfer student?

Effective Fall 2008, all incoming students will be required to participate in an international experience as part of their degree requirements.

Am I required to complete the MN Transfer Curriculum?

The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will meet the University's liberal education requirements (but not the Writing intensive requirements). Consult with a counselor at your current institution with questions regarding the MnTC.