University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

“Fall semester usually begins after the U.S. Labor Day in early September and runs through mid-December.”

“The application to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities only requires three items: (1) an online application; (2) $55 application fee; and (3) self-reported academic record.”

“All undergraduate programs at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities require a specific minimum score for admission.”

“All University of Minnesota Twin Cities undergraduate applicants who are currently on temporary visas or who will need a visa to study in the U.S. will be asked to complete a Certification of Finances form.”

“No letters of recommendation or essays required!”

“No letters of recommendation or essays required!”

“Submitting an ACT or SAT score is not required through fall 2027.”

“The application to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities only requires three items: (1) an online application; (2) $55 application fee; and (3) self-reported academic record.”

“At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, we guarantee on-campus housing for all admitted freshmen who apply for housing, and confirm their enrollment by May 1.”

“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”

“F students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.”

“Off-campus employment is only available to you if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and have an economic hardship that qualifies for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emergent circumstances.”

“To work off campus, you must receive approval from your DSO, obtain an updated Form I-20 and apply for and receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).”

“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”

“Twelve months of Regular OPT is available for each higher level of study. (For example a student may have 12 months for a bachelor's degree and another 12 months for a master's degree.)”

“Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. It allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study.”

“For students who majored in designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees approved by DHS. This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.”

“Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a school that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) at the time you submit your STEM OPT extension application.”