Chancellors Office Department News
UMN Crookston Sets Enrollment Record for Second Consecutive Year — Building Momentum for the Future.
The Golden Eagles are soaring. For the second consecutive year, the University of Minnesota Crookston has reached a record high in degree-seeking enrollment, with 1,896 students enrolled for fall 2026. In addition, overall enrollment has increased for the fourth consecutive year.
Chancellor Mary gives an update on Homecoming 2026, Admissions enrollment events, Financial Aid FAFSA Nights and some our new top rankings.
UMN Crookston continues to earn national and statewide recognition for its academic programs, campus experience and value, with strong showings in the latest 2027 rankings from the U.S. News & World Report and Niche, a leading educational analysis platform that pairs federal data with student reviews.
We had a fantastic, whirlwind summer hosting camps and celebrations on our beautiful campus.
Students named to the University of Minnesota Crookston Spring Semester 2026 Chancellor’s List were recently announced by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for a place on the Chancellor’s List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 4.0 grade point average.
UMN Crookston welcomed current and new members Joel Bergstrom, Sam Heins, Ellen Luger, Kowsar Mohamed, James Farnsworth and Mary Turner on Thursday, April 30 as part of the University’s systemwide onboarding process.
The UMN Crookston will celebrate its 59th graduating class with a commencement ceremony on May 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium. Commencement exercises will include a reception for graduating students and their families before the ceremony. The community is invited to join us for the celebration.
We are into the final stretch of the semester, and the campus is buzzing with energy as we have a full lineup of events and activities through commencement.
As we move further into the academic year, there is a great deal of positive momentum on campus, and we continue to be grateful for the strong connection we share with our community and region.
Follow events.crk.umn.edu and goldeneaglesports.com for our calendars of events.