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Prospective Students
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Future FRESHMAN Students- If you are in high school or have been admitted as a new freshman for the coming term, please contact your College of Design (CDes) Freshman Admissions Counselor to get all your questions answered!
Kimberly Reed, CDes Freshman Admissions Counselor
612-625-9886 or 1-800-752-1000
reed0413@umn.edu
Future TRANSFER students - Before taking your next step below please review this Webpage for information on admissions deadlines, criteria, forms, and links to transfer guides: z.umn.edu/cdestransfer. Then, decide which advising option works best for you.
1. Drop-In hours - For quick 10 minute answers
- Tuesdays, 12:00noon-2:00pm, 107 Rapson Hall (note: no drop-ins during summer session, spring and winter breaks, final exam weeks, and U of M holidays.)
2. Submit a question to an adviser for a fast answer: z.umn.edu/cdesask
3. Contact Lori Swenson at LGILBERT@umn.edu or 612-624-6250.
Current College of Design students
Students already enrolled in a College of Design major can visit 12 McNeal Hall or 107 Rapson Hall, both of which have information about careers and internships, study abroad, the Honors Program, the Mentor Program, scholarships, undergraduate research, graduation, and much more!