New High School Student Admission Requirements

Application Date

Fall Priority Deadline:   December 15th (Applications are considered until the final deadline of August 1st)

Spring Deadline:   November 15^th

High School and College Transcripts

All students are required to submit official High School transcripts showing completion or progress toward completion of a minimum of the following courses:

High School Preparation Requirements

4 Years English

3 Years Math (including a minimum of Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and Geometry)

3 Years Science (1 year each of biological & Physical Science)

3 Years Social Studies (Including U.S. History)

2 Years Single Second Language

Students who have completed any college coursework including PSEO and College in the Schools outside of the University of Minnesota system are required to submit official college transcripts.

College Preparatory Examinations

All new entering students are required to submit scores from either the ACT or SAT exams including writing

Students planning to enter UMD for Fall 2006 and beyond are REQUIRED to submit results from the ACT Assessment Plus Writing or SAT.

Admissions Criteria

Students who rank at or above the 65^th percentile (top 35%) in their high school graduating class and have met the above requirements will be admitted automatically

Students who rank between the 40^th and 64^th percentile (top 60%), or whose high schools do not rank, and have met the above requirements may be admitted based on ACT or SAT exam scores