What are the requirements for submitting transcripts?

You must report on your application and submit transcripts from ALL institutions of higher learning - including partial or incomplete transcripts. You may be considered for admission with unofficial transcripts or credentials.  However, if you are admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to registering and enrolling at the University of Minnesota. All applicants who have attended universities that issue official transcripts on request must have these materials sent to the Graduate School Admissions Office directly from the institution. An official, notarized (signature and seal) English translation should be attached if the transcript is not in English. For English language translation services in the Twin Cities area, click here or contact the Graduate Admissions office at (612) 625-2040.

You may be considered for admission with transcripts submitted the following ways:

• Mailed photocopies
• Legible faxed copies
• Mailed unofficial copies as long as they were issued with your name and the name of the institution on them.
• Official copies sent directly from your institutions to the University of Minnesota

The Graduate School reserves the right to require the submission of official transcripts or credentials any time during the admission review process.

For initial review, transcripts can be faxed to (612) 625-6002

The address for submitting unofficial or official transcripts by mail is:

Graduate School
University of Minnesota
309 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0421

If you are submitting unofficial transcripts by mail, please send all copies in one envelope.

The Graduate School reserves the right to require the submission of official transcripts or credentials any time during the admission review process. To be considered official, the documents must be sent directly from your institution (s) to our office.

Please Note: Students who have been previously enrolled at the University of Minnesota do not need to submit U of M transcripts to the Admissions Office. We will obtain these for you. Please check with your individual program of interest to see if they require you to submit University of Minnesota transcripts.

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