Admissions

Meet Our Staff

Beth Esselstrom
Director of Admissions
Phone number: (218) 726-7171
E-mail: besselst@d.umn.edu

Hello, and welcome to the Office of Admissions homepage. I work with students from non-reciprocity states. I invite you to take a closer look at UMD and at the opportunities that await you, and encourage you to plan a visit to our campus. Our campus uniquely combines academics and environment; we look forward to having you experience the lake effect for yourself.

Chris Haidos
Associate Director of Admissions
Phone number: (218) 726-8826
E-mail: chaidos@d.umn.edu

Welcome to the University of Minnesota Duluth and the Office of Admissions homepage. I'm pleased that you've taken time to visit us, and I would like to extend to you a personal invitation to visit the campus. As a former high school English teacher, I know how hectic your senior year can become. So, take time away before even less time is available. Visit UMD and our wonderful city by the lake. I'm confident you will like what you see. If you happen to be from Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake or St. Louis county, please stop in and say hello. I'd love to hear of your interests and I would be happy to speak with you about the excellent academic and extracurricular opportunities available on this campus.

Scott Schulz
Assistant Director
Phone number: (218) 726-8819
E-mail: sschulz1@d.umn.edu

Hi. My name is Scott Schulz and I am the Assistant Director of Admissions here at the University of Minnesota Duluth. I have the privilege of working with students from Northwest Minnesota, Ramsey and Anoka Counties in the Twin Cities Metro Area as well as North and South Dakota. Please call or write if I can be of any help to your or to your family in your college search. I think you will be pleased at what you will find awaiting you here at UMD and in the Duluth community!

Dan Tomhave
Assistant Director
Phone number: (218) 726-8812
E-mail: dtomhave@d.umn.edu

Thank you for stopping by our web page! I work with students from Dakota and Washington counties of the Twin Cities metro area as well as east central Minnesota, and Michigan. As an alumnus myself, I can say that UMD is a truly unique school with its strong academic programs in a setting as beautiful as the front step of Lake Superior's North Shore. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you in the college decision process.

Ryan Jordan
Admissions Diversity Counselor
Phone number: (218) 726-6378
E-mail: rjordan@d.umn.edu

Hello and welcome! As the Diversity Counselor, I assist and work with underrepresented students. Along with Scott and Bryan, I work with students from selected high schools in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. I also work with schools in the southeast corner of Minnesota- from Red Wing, Winona and Rochester over to Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna. Choosing a college is a big step; it would be fantastic to hear from you and talk about UMD.

Bryan Karl
Admissions Counselor
Phone number: (218) 726-8804
E-mail: bkarl@d.umn.edu

Welcome to the University of Minnesota Duluth and the Office of Admissions homepage! My territory includes Central Minnesota, and Hennepin county. As an alumnus, I can say that UMD provides a truly unique atmosphere with many great academic programs and extracurricular opportunities!! Please call or e-mail me if there's anything I can do to help you with your college search. Join the Bulldogs!!!

 

 

Brian Turk
Admissions Counselor
Phone number: (218) 726-6289
E-mail: turk0017@d.umn.edu

Greetings from beautiful Duluth, Minnesota; home of UMD and the Bulldogs! I'm Brian Turk and I am a UMD alumnus originally from Fond du Lac, WI. I work with prospective students from Wisconsin. Please feel free to call, email, or stop in with any questions or concerns. Be sure to visit UMD either in your Jr. or Sr. year of high school to really get a feel of the "Lake Effect", and everything that UMD and the Duluth Community have to offer. I know you will love UMD as much as I do!!

Barb Beattie
Transfer Specialist
Phone number: (218) 726-8800 / 726-7590
E-mail: bbeattie@d.umn.edu

Hi, I'm Barb Beattie and I am the transfer specialist at UMD. Feel free to call me or send me an e-mail message if you have questions or concerns about transferring to UMD. I would be happy to explain our policy in regard to preparation standards, AA degrees, MTC or any other transfer issues. I look forward to helping you make the transfer to UMD go as smoothly as possible.

Mark Welinski
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Phone number: (218)726-7478
E-mail: mwelinsk@d.umn.edu

As a UMD Transfer Admissions Counselor, I'm here to offer support and assistance to all transfer students. I work with many transfer issues - course/credit transfer, degree transfer, program information, academic advisement, and may be able to help you with more specific issues as well. I am a UMD Alumnus and feel fortunate to be able to live and work in the Duluth area. I am an active person and enjoy family time, fishing, playing tennis, cooking, and I make fishing rods in my spare time. Go Bulldogs!

Karin Robbins
International Student Advisor
Phone number: (218) 726-8962
E-mail: krobbin1@d.umn.edu

Over one hundred international students from more than twenty countries are enrolled at UMD. I assist undergraduate students with the admissions process and enjoy working as advisor to both graduate and undergraduate international students. I also act as adviser to the UMD International Club, one of the most active student organizations on campus. The International Club offers students from the U.S. the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities with students from around the world.