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Welcome to the MBA Program

Congratulations on your admission!

We look forward to having you join our talented class of students from around the world.

Incoming Full-time or Management Science MBAs will have the opportunity to participate in our unparalleled experiential learning opportunities through Enterprises, the Carlson Global Enrichment programs, and join a network of high-performing peers!

To learn more about your next steps in the admission process, read on below. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact ftmba@umn.edu

Please know that this site is continually modified to provide students with the most up-to-date resources and information. Make sure you check back every few weeks to see what is new!

Admitted Student Checklist

Log into your portal to confirm your attendance for Fall 2024

Please note that confirmation deadlines will depend on the round you submitted your application. You will need to use your email and password from your online application log-in to complete your confirmation form. 

To confirm, you will need to submit your initial confirmation payment of a $1,000 non-refundable deposit by the deadline required for your admission round. 

Once you respond to our offer and confirm your initial enrollment to Carlson School you may move on to the rest of the checklist items.

The final reconfirmation payment of a $500 non-refundable deposit will be due in late June.

Once you confirm, you should immediately get started on your MBA Financial Certification Statement (included in your Admissions portal).  This Financial Certification Statement form must be completed by all international students and returned in order to be issued an I-20 form for your student visa. You will not be issued an 1-20 until this form has been fully completed and submitted in the portal. Once submitted, it can take up to 10 business days for the I-20 to be issued to you. 

Depending on circumstances and the country in which you currently reside it can take more than 3+ months to obtain a student visa appointment, so it is important to begin the visa application process as early as possible following your confirmation. 

Please contact MBA & MS admissions staff Tracy Keeling to let Carlson School know if you are changing from a non-student visa to a student visa to ensure timely processing. New students will need all visa changes completed before the end of the first week of the Fall 2024 term.

A great resource for you is the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities International Student Scholar Services(ISSS) office. When you arrive on campus, their main office is located on the West Bank near the Carlson School (within Humphrey School of Public Affairs)

You will be in contact with ISSS as you navigate the international student arrival and enrollment process. They also provide general advisement on making the transition to the United States for graduate study and have resources to help navigate common issues facing international students.

 

Once confirmed, you should immediately initialize your UMN Student Account.

To initiate your account, you will need your social security number, seven-digit Student ID number, Internet ID (also known as an X500), and birth date. If you did not provide a social security number on your application, or if you do not have one, leave this field blank when setting up your account. To initialize your University of Minnesota Internet ID, go to: https://www.umn.edu/initiate

After submitting the initialization form, a screen displays your Internet ID and password. Make note of your Internet ID and the password you created. You will be able to use this Internet ID and password to log into your University e-mail. The expectation is that you will monitor this account regularly starting now through the duration of your program.

While your personal email will be used by the admissions team for most communications, our student engagement and career staff will be sending information to your UMN email account starting in the late spring.

You will use your Internet ID for secure logins, accessing university email and announcements, viewing grades, updating financial information, registering for classes, and reviewing other student resources in the MyU Portal and other MBA sites.

If you encounter any issues with initialization, please contact: UMN Central IT

To see our tuition and fee breakdown, please visit our Full-Time MBA tuition page. This page currently reflects our our tuition for the 2023-2024 year. You will see on this page tuition, fees, and additional cost estimates. To understand what the tuition and fees are, you will subtract health insurance, books, and the estimate costs of participation in a global experience.  

*Tuition & fee costs for the 2024-2025 year will be announced in early August 2024 following the approval of the annual budget by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. 

Beginning January 1, 2024, if you are a domestic student or permanent resident you can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online to be awarded aid for the 2024-2025 academic year. If you plan to apply for any need-based financial assistance, you must submit a FAFSA form. The University of Minnesota's financial aid officers will not be able to discuss your financial aid options until they receive your FAFSA information. The University of Minnesota's school code for financial aid is 003969.

If you plan to apply for federal financial aid, file your 2023 taxes as soon as possible starting in January 2024. Federal financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year is typically based on the information in your previous tax returns, so completing your taxes promptly is essential for an accurate award. 

Visit One Stop Student Services for information about applying for financial aid and related questions on billing & payment.  One Stop typically starts packaging new students mid-July, so your account won't be updated until that time with loan details. 

First semester tuition & fee statements are usually complete after the first week of classes and payments are due typically by the start of week three. Details about payment deadlines and payment plan options are available on the One Stop Student Services' webpage.

Additional Tuition & Financial Aid Resources:

Once you have initialized your UMN email address, you are welcome and encouraged to begin your career journey by reviewing our career resources on the Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC) website.

If you aren't fully sure what you want to do with your MBA, are open to new opportunities, or want to pivot in to a new field, the Exploration and Discovery section has information on MBA careers. Vault and Hedgehog are especially useful if you are unfamiliar with MBA related jobs and career paths.

For those incoming students who would like to get a head start on career-related tasks, feel free to read the resume chapter of the Career Guide, watch the instructional video on resumes and convert your current resume into the Carlson MBA template. 

You will be sent additional career information in April 2024 with career pre-work to complete prior to Orientation in August 2024.

Incoming students can begin formally working with the CBCC staff after April 30, 2024. If you have any career-related questions prior to that, please send an email to gbccmail@umn.edu

Be sure to check out the tab on the site titled Admitted Student Resources > Admitted Student Events to see incoming student events & presentations hosted by the CBCC, as well. 

In late April 2024, the Academic Affairs & Student Engagement team (AASEt) will compile a checklist of all action steps new students should complete before beginning their studies including academic and career pre-work. 

While not entirely updated for the Fall 2024 semester, feel free to preview the check list here: AASEt New Student Check List

Orientation Dates: Mid-August 2024 

Details to be announced in late-winter 2024

 

Orientation is a required multi-day commitment for all students, including those who have attended the University of Minnesota previously or currently in a dual degree program. 

 

The goal of the Carlson's MBA & MS New Student Orientation program is to prepare students for success in both academics and careers while fostering meaningful connections with classmates through in-person engagement on campus.

 

The Academic Affairs & Student Engagement team recommends that all students put in their two weeks' notice before this time frame. You will need ample time to complete all critical new student "to-dos" and avoid a stressful transition into your full-time student program. 

If you have major personal conflicts that cannot be rescheduled, please email mbasa@umn.edu to make arrangements.

 

All incoming students must re-confirm their enrollment by Friday, June 21st. 

The final, non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 will be due at that time. 

You will be notified about reconfirming your place ahead of this final deadline.

Before September 2024  you must submit your official transcripts if you applied to Carlson with unofficial or scanned copies of your transcripts. 

You may also bring official transcripts with you in a sealed, unopen envelope to Orientation in August as well. 

Failure to complete this step before the end of September will result in a hold on your student account preventing you from registering for future semesters.

 

 

Admitted & Confirmed Student Resources

We hope to see you at one of the following events exclusively for admitted MBA students:

 

Ask Me Anything - Carlson MBA

Following each admission round, log in for an opportunity to connect with current MBA students, Carlson School staff, and other admitted students for a casual conversation about anything and everything that is on your mind as a newly admitted student.  All admitted students are welcome to attend! Watch your email for details on how to register for these events.

  • Monday, November 27 8:00am-9:20am
  • Friday, February 16 8:00am-9:20am
  • Friday, March 29 12:00pm-1:20pm
  • Thursday, May 23 4:00pm-5:20pm

 

Up Close with Carlson 

This event brings together all admitted students each spring to get to know Carlson and each other better.

  • April 25 & 26
    • Mix of virtual and in person points of connection for new and current students.
    • Details can be found on the event website.


CBCC: Incoming MBA Student Webinar - International Students

In this special career webinar just for international students, hear from CBCC Coach  Kelly McClellan on how to prepare yourself starting now for the competitive corporate internship and career search within the United States.

  • TBD

 


CBCC: Incoming MBA Student Webinar Forte Fellows

In this special career webinar just for Forte Fellows, hear from CBCC Coach Kelly McClellan on how to make the most of the resources of the Forte organization and to prepare for the conference (if attending) in June.

  • TBD

 


 

 

Looking to connect with a current MBA student like yourself? Our MBA Ambassadors will serve as an informal mentor to whom you can ask candid questions about the student experience, culture of the program, local versus national opportunities, etc. while you weigh the decision to attend Carlson School.

Please complete the match request form here, if interested in being contacted by one of our MBA Ambassadors. 

Following the submission of this form, the Admissions team will match you with a current student, who will reach out to you within 1-2 weeks (they do keep pretty busy) and will continue to be available to you for whatever support you need until after you confirm your enrollment as a Carlson student. 

 

If you are relocating to MSP for your MBA, a great place to start is with the resources below on housing, transportation, and the community. 

For Parents and Families planning on joining our program, below are some helpful University of Minnesota resources:

If you want to connect to a current student who is navigating the MBA program and their additional family commitments, don't hesitate to reach out to ftmba@umn.edu and we can get you connected!

Many of the Affinity Partnerships Conferences are during your first year of the MBA program and will be coordinated with our career center. The exception is Forte which will take place in the Spring before you begin the program. If you have questions about these conferences, please reach out to us at ftmba@umn.edu

Please note that you need to be a confirmed or enrolled student to be eligible to attend these conferences. 

Forté

Forté’s community of motivated and inspiring women—100,000 women and counting—is changing the balance of power in the workplace. We open doors for women to reimagine what they can achieve in business—from launching first jobs to advancing to the C-suite. Our powerful alliance of talented women, influential companies, leading undergraduate and business schools, and pioneering donors empower women to change their career trajectories, earning power and lives. Through business education, role models, professional networks, and leadership training, Forté shows women how to build the credibility, skills, network, and confidence to thrive as leaders and change the status quo. 

Forte Conference - Details for Summer 2024 will be announced in Spring 2024

 

The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) 

National Black MBA Association seeks to align itself with outstanding corporate partners that share our commitment to creating educational opportunities and economic growth for African-Americans and diverse business professionals.  We work to foster mutually beneficial relationships that create a pipeline of diverse talent for our partners, and offer new and exciting resources and opportunities for our members while increasing the reach and impact of the NBMBAA.

NBMBAAA Conference  - Details for Summer 2024 will be announced in Spring 2024

 

MBA Veterans

Founded in 2009, the MBA Veterans Network is a professional networking and advocacy organization dedicated to connecting military veteran students and alumni of the world's top-ranked universities with employers who value their elite academic credentials, military leadership abilities, and limitless career potential.

MBA Veterans Career Conference - Details for Fall 2024 will be announced in Spring 2024

 

Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA)

The ROMBA conference is the world's largest gathering of LGBT+ business students and alumni. The event educates, inspires, and connects our community through C-suite panels, workshops, competitions, a host of receptions, and a career fair with 100 corporate partners across industries recruiting LGBT+ MBA talent.

ROMBA Conference - Details for Fall 2024 will be announced in Spring 2024

 

Prospanica

Prospanica is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the Hispanic community to reach their full educational, economic, and social potential. The organization was first formed in 1988 as the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), but outgrew its name, adopting its new name Prospanica in 2016.

Prospanica Conference - Details for Fall 2024 will be announced in Spring 2024

You should already consider yourself a part of Carlson School and we hope that you consider attending some of the enlightening and engaging events happening year-round.

If you see other Carlson Events that are of interest to you, feel free to attend. We recommend checking out:

 

Affinity Networking Nights 

Carlson School-Wide Events  & Conferenes

Faculty Speaker Series

 

Contact Full-Time MBA