Admitted International Student

Next Steps

Complete the following steps for your transition to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

I-20

The I-20 form is an important part of the student visa application process. Admitted international students must submit the following documents in the Application Portal before the university will issue an I-20. 

  • Photocopy of passport
  • Financial Certification Statement
    • The Office of Admissions may require evidence of supporting funds.

Our International Student Services team provides guidance on visa applications. View the visa resource page for further information.

Confirm your enrollment

Admitted international students must accept their offer of admission and pay the non-refundable confirmation fee. To complete this step, log into the Application Portal and complete the Decision Reply Form to initiate your confirmation process. A nonrefundable $175 confirmation fee is required to fully complete the Decision Reply Form. Some students choose to wait until they have been granted a student visa before paying this fee.  

Official Documents

It is extremely important that all admitted students provide official transcripts, leaving certificates, and test scores (as needed) before arriving in the United States. Please review the Official Documents page for what is needed, what qualifies as “Official” and how to submit it.

Credit Evaluations

Credit evaluations are required for students who have studied at a college or university outside the United States. UMD must receive the official evaluations directly from the external credential evaluation service provider.
 
  • Preferred External Credential Evaluation services:
    • ECE (Education Credential Evaluators)
    • WES (World Education Services)
  • It is recommended that you submit the external credential evaluation request only after your final grades have been posted to your transcript, ensuring that you can request a single, complete credential evaluation to be sent to UMD.
  • Always request a course-by-course evaluation be sent to: [email protected]

Expect more information from the Office of the Registrar upon confirming your enrollment and contact them ([email protected]) with any questions.

Orientation, Advisement & Registration

Admitted international students are expected to attend International Student Orientation which is usually held before our Welcome Week. (the third week of August for the fall semester and the second week of January for the spring semester). 

International student Advising and Registration is usually complete before you arrive. Please be sure you have confirmed your offer of admission and registered for international student orientation within the Application Portal. Your academic advisor will register you for classes that will satisfy your degree requirements.

For questions about OAR, you can contact the Bulldog Resource Center at 218-726-6393 or [email protected].

Housing

Students who choose to live on campus should apply for university housing. The housing application is available in October.

View housing options

Visit our Housing & Residence Life site to explore the different housing options available to you at UMD. You can also view a brief video tour (YouTube) of our housing facilities with a student tour guide.

Health insurance

UMD requires and will provide health insurance coverage. You are encouraged to have and travel to the United States with your own health insurance coverage until university coverage starts.

Application Portal

Within your Application Portal, you should find a checklist with these tasks (& more). Please be sure to access the portal regularly to ensure timely completion of all needed tasks. Contact the Admissions Office with any questions.