Thank You for Sharing Your Student
Whether you are a “first-timer” or an experienced college parent…whether you live across town, across the country, or around the globe… wherever you find yourself and whatever your circumstances…you are a valuable member of the UMN Crookston community. After all, you have raised a bright, enthusiastic, and capable young adult who is taking the next step into their future.
FAQs
What is the best way for a student to see if UMN Crookston is the right fit?
Visiting campus through a tour or a virtual visit is the best way for students to see and get the feel for the Crookston campus community. Check out our visit schedule and events on our Campus Visit Portal. If you can’t make it to campus, we would recommend reaching out to your Admissions Counselor to help you get acquainted with our campus.
My student is ready to attend, what are their next steps?
The first step would be to apply! There are three options for them to apply to UMN Crookston. They can apply through our Golden Eagle application, the Common App application or they can share their University of Minnesota Twin Cities application with the Crookston campus. If they have been accepted and wish to take the next step, they can confirm their intent to attend by paying a $200 nonrefundable deposit. See more information about deposits.
What does UMN Crookston look for in an applicant? Are standardized test scores required?
We review students individually on a variety of criteria including academic readiness, involvement, employment, and interests. More about how we evaluate students for admission can be found on our Holistic Admissions page. No, we no longer require standardized test scores for admission.
Will I as a parent have access to my student’s application?
There is a place on the application that will ask if your student wants to give authorization access to anyone and they can list your name and contact information there.
Application Deadlines by Start Term
Use the dates below to see when applications open and close for each semester.
On-campus and Online Students
| Start Term | Application Opens | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | August 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Summer 2027 | August 1, 2026 | May 15, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 | August 1, 2026 | August 1, 2027 |
International Students
| Start Term | Application Opens | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | August 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| Fall 2027 | August 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027 |
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Tips and Tricks
How can I help?
We get it – no matter what role you play, parent, grandparent, sibling, friend or student, finding your way through the college process can be intimidating. There are so many things to consider when choosing a school. Our goal is to be a resource for you in all things college.
Here are some of our best tips and tricks for supporting a student:
- Get to know the College and Admissions Process
- Visit campus – check out a daily campus visit, campus preview day, or major related exploration day! Download our college planning guide to for ideas on what to look for at your campus visit and what questions to ask!
- Admission Process – keep an eye on application dates and deadlines and encourage your student to get to know their admission counselor at the college.
- Cost and Financial Aid
- Look at the costs of every college, as tuition can vary. There are many ways to help cover costs (scholarships, grants, loans, etc) Learn about the different types in our college planning guide.
- Share your family FAFSA with prospective colleges. You will receive your FAFSA after acceptance to the college. Compare estimated Financial Aid award letters to the cost of the each school. Look at the grants and scholarships you may receive to the total cost to attend the college. Big scholarships don’t always mean big savings when it comes to the total cost of a school.
- Helping your student find the right major and career path
- "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Students hear this all the time. Guide them into researching and shadowing different career options that they have interests in.
For more tips and tricks download our
Resources