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Transfer GPA guidelines

Intra-University transfers

Admission is based on successful completion of appropriate and the calculation of a "technical grade point average" (GPA) using grades in calculus, chemistry, computer science, calculus-based physics, engineering, and calculus-based statistics. If a specific course has been repeated, only the second grade is used in the "technical GPA" for the purpose of admission. Applicants are usually considered for transfer if they have completed at least the freshman-year curriculum of the major to which they are seeking admission.

Students who wish to transfer from one degree program to another on the Twin Cities campus and those who want to transfer from University of Minnesota coordinate campuses follow the application guidelines for intra-University transfers.

Students applying for admission from colleges and universities outside of the University of Minnesota system must meet the following criteria:

Degree program

Minimum for
consideration

Preferred
admission

Aerospace engineering 2.5 2.8
Astrophysics 2.5 2.8
Bio-based products engineering 2.5 2.8
Biomedical engineering* 2.8 3.0
Biosystems and agricultural engineering 2.5 2.8
Chemical engineering 2.8 3.0
Chemistry 2.5 2.8
Civil engineering 2.5 2.8
Computer engineering 2.5 2.8
Computer science* 2.5 2.8
Electrical engineering 2.8 2.8
Geological engineering 2.5 2.8
Geology/geophysics 2.5 2.8
Materials science and engineering 2.5 2.8
Mathematics 2.5 2.8
Mechanical engineering 2.8 3.0
Physics 2.5 2.8
Statistics 2.5 2.8

* Enrollment is limited. You are encouraged to apply before the priority deadline.

Students in the dual degree (3/2) program are admitted with grade point averages at or below those listed in the “minimum for consideration” column.

 

These guidelines are subject to change without notice.