Incoming Exchange Students: Important Dates

Incoming Exchange Students
DescriptionFall Semester 2026Spring Semester 2027Fall Semester 2027Spring Semester 2028
Preferred Nomination DeadlineMarch 1, 2026August 1, 2026March 1, 2027August 1, 2027
Application DeadlineApril 1, 2026September 1, 2026April 1, 2027September 1, 2027
Submit Housing ApplicationMay 2026November 2026May 2027November 2027
Submit Course Preference FormJuly 2026November 2026July 2027November 2027
Acceptance Letter &  I-20 documents available for students*July 2026October 2026July 2027October 2027
Submit Pre-Arrival InformationAugust 2026December 2026August 2027December 2027
Complete ISSS Prep-CourseBefore arrival onlineBefore arrival onlineBefore arrival onlineBefore arrival online
Suggested Arrival in MinnesotaAugust 28 - 30, 2026January 8 - 10, 2027August 27 - 29, 2027January 7 - 9, 2028
Complete ISSS Check-In and Welcome SessionAfter arrivalAfter arrivalAfter arrivalAfter arrival
Mandatory Welcome ProgramAugust 31 - September 4, 2026January 11 - 15, 2027August 30 - September 3, 2027January 10 - 14, 2028
First Day of ClassSeptember 8, 2026January 19, 2027September 7, 2027January 18, 2028
Last Day of ExamsDecember 23, 2026May 12, 2027December 23, 2027May 10, 2028
UMN Transcripts sent to Home Universitymid-February 2027mid-June 2027mid-February 2028mid-June 2028

*If all documents are submitted by the deadline

The full University of Minnesota academic calendar can be found on One Stop.

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Phone: 612-625-9361