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311

new transfer students joined the Minnesota Carlson community in 2025

95.4%

of students feel welcomed and supported by Minnesota Carlson

97.9%

of the 2024 graduating class reported job placement within three months of graduation

Minnesota Carlson admits more than 300 transfer students each year. Transfer students bring a vibrant and diverse background of experiences to our Carlson community. Applicants include current students within the University of Minnesota, as well as students from other colleges and universities, including out-of-state and international students.

To learn more about how to apply, please select where you are transferring from:

Transfer from within the UMN - Twin Cities

Transfer from within the UMN System (Crookston, Duluth, Morris)

Transfer from outside the UMN System 

Emily Elletson with Goldy Gopher and the Minnesota M.

Q&A With a Transfer Student

Every student's path to a Minnesota Carlson degree is a bit different, especially for those who started that journey at a different school. Emily Elletson,'27 BSB, transferred to Carlson from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She opened up about her personal journey as a transfer student—what led her to make the switch, how she found belonging, and what she’s learned along the way.

Transfer Q&A