Transfer admission

The University of Minnesota's Office of Admissions handles all applications for undergraduate admission to the Institute of Technology (IT).

You are considered a transfer student if you have previously enrolled in any course for college credit after graduating from high school. If you are a high school student and are enrolled in PSEO, College in the Schools, or have earned AP credit, you are still considered a freshman. If you are an international transfer student, click here.

Admission to the Institute of Technology is competitive and based on a holistic review of your application. In addition to the University of Minnesota's transfer admission requirements, applicants to the Institute of Technology will be reviewed based on the following criteria:

Technical GPA

Most successful applicants to the Institute of Technology have a 3.0 or higher technical grade point average (tech GPA). This GPA consists of courses in math, physics, and chemistry (beginning with equivalents to those listed below) as well as engineering and computer science courses.

Prerequisite coursework

At a minimum, applicants to the Institute of Technology should have first year technical courses completed at the time of transfer. Due to the sequencing of courses in many majors, it is important to review the Four Year Graduation Plan for the major that you are considering to determine the best time to transfer. The prerequisite coursework necessary for each course is listed in parentheses below the course name and number.

Equivalency for technical courses has been established between Institute of Technology and many colleges and universities. Transfer plans for individual colleges are also available. Technical courses in which a D has been earned do not transfer to meet Institute of Technology degree requirements.

Intra-University transfers and readmission

If you are transferring from one degree program to another on the Twin Cities campus, or if you are transferring from the University of Minnesota coordinate campuses of Crookston, Duluth, or Morris, you must complete a Change of College form.

If you are returning to a degree program from an absence of one year or longer, you must complete an Application for Readmission.

Inter-college transfer sessions: If you are a student currently enrolled in a degree program at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and are interested in enrolling in the Institute of Technology, it is recommended that you attend an Institute of Technology information session. During the session, you will receive important information on required coursework and admission criteria.

The session is held on selected Monday and Fridays at 2 p.m. throughout the semester. Registration is not required; simply check in at the front desk of 240 Williamson Hall. Session dates are listed below:

Monday, January 25
Friday, February 12
Monday, February 22
Friday, March 12
Monday, March 22
Friday, April 9
Monday, April 19
Friday, May 7
Monday, May 17

Deadlines (all majors)

For more information

Ben Koch
612-625-6403
koch0137@umn.edu