Incoming Exchange Students: Important Dates
| Description | Fall Semester 2026 | Spring Semester 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Nomination Deadline | March 1, 2026 | August 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| Submit Housing Application | May 2026 | November 2026 |
| Submit Course Preference Form | July 2026 | November 2026 |
| Acceptance Letter & I-20 documents available for students* | July 2026 | October 2026 |
| Submit Pre-Arrival Information | August 2026 | December 2026 |
| Complete ISSS Prep-Course | Before arrival online | Before arrival online |
| Suggested Arrival in Minnesota | August 28 - 30, 2026 | January 8 - 10, 2027 |
| Complete ISSS Check-In and Welcome Session | After arrival | After arrival |
| Mandatory Welcome Program | August 31 - September 4, 2026 | January 11 - 15, 2027 |
| First Day of Class | September 8, 2026 | January 19, 2027 |
| Last Day of Exams | December 23, 2026 | May 12, 2027 |
| UMN Transcripts sent to Home University | mid-February 2027 | mid-June 2027 |
*If all documents are submitted by the deadline
The full University of Minnesota academic calendar can be found on One Stop.