Undergraduate Semester

Eligibility

Visiting international students must meet the following requirements:

• Be in good academic standing with at least one year of university-level coursework; gap year students will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Receive approval from your home university, if required
• Provide proof of academic proficiency in English

Note: Exchange student applications will not be considered without a nomination from their home institution.

Credit

As a GO Minnesota student, you will take 12–16 credits per semester.

If you are interested in transferring the credit back to your home institution, you must speak with your university's international office about the correct process. We recommend you confirm this before submitting your Undergraduate Semester application.

Upon completion of your program, you will receive an official University of Minnesota transcript that includes the classes, credits, and final grades you earned.

English Language Proficiency

You must meet the requirement on one of the following English language proficiency tests. Students with lower range overall and/or writing subscores must take English courses as part of their academic program at the University of Minnesota.

Alternative test options are available for students impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Please contact our office for more information. 

Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)

IELTS

Minnesota Battery Test

*not eligible to enroll in Carlson School of Management courses

Other Accepted Tests

• Germany: DAAD B2 or C1
• Denmark: Danish upper secondary school transcript: Minimum GPA of 4 at A-level English or 7 at B-level, or 60 ECTS of English
• Sweden: Gymnasiebetyg English Grade VG or C

Students submitting the DAAD, Danish Upper Secondary School transcript, or Gymnasiebetyg will be tested upon arrival and may be required to take additional English language classes.

Spring Semester 2021

Fall Semester 2020

Note:

• Dates are subject to change.
• Some applicants may be asked to arrive before the date listed above if they require additional English testing or have other requirements.
• Late applications are considered on a space-available basis.

2020–21 Semester Program Fees

Fees, dates, and activities are subject to change.

Exchange students should check with their home institution for tuition benefit details.

GO Minnesota offers a limited number of scholarships to qualified students enrolled in its programs. Scholarship awards are granted on the strength of a student's essay. This scholarship is not based on merit or financial need.

Eligibility

You must be accepted into a GO Minnesota semester or academic year program.

Scholarship application and essay must be submitted by the deadline.

Essay Question

Applications will be evaluated based on how thoroughly you answer the following question:
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

Your response must be 250–500 words.

Deadlines & Award Amounts

Academic year recipients will receive half of the scholarship in the fall and half in the spring. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA to qualify for the spring disbursement.

University Housing

You have three different University housing options to choose from. They are all located close to classroom buildings, libraries, shopping, and recreational areas. Residents may participate in social, educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities, and benefit from the services, skills, and time of a committed on-site staff.

Radius Apartments

Radius is one of the newest on-campus housing options.

• Apartment-style accommodations
• Full kitchen and living room
• Private or shared bedroom
• Located near Dinkytown

Yudof Hall

Yudof is one of the most conveniently located on-campus housing options.

• Apartment-style accommodations
• Kitchenette and living room
• Private or shared bedroom
• Located near Coffman Memorial Union and Boynton Health Center

Centennial Hall

Centennial Hall offers a traditional U.S. dormitory experience.

• Single, double, or 3-person suite
• Shared bathrooms
• Meals provided in dining halls
• Located near Stadium Village

Off-Campus

You also have the option of living off-campus, giving you the freedom of selecting your own housing while also being close to all of the action. The Off-Campus Living office provides useful information for finding housing, including things to consider when searching for off-campus housing.

Deadlines

• Fall semester: April 15
• Spring semester: October 15

Start your application. Apply early to give extra time for visa processing.