Students from many countries attend the U of M, Crookston. They contribute a unique world view and participate in all aspects of campus life. To be admitted, international students must have completed studies equivalent to those required to graduate from high school in the United States. Canadian students should click here for more details.
International Student Brochure
International Student Web site
Financial Information
International students pay the same tuition as Minnesota residents! Students can work on campus only and positions are very limited. All international students are required to purchase the U of M health insurance. Students from the Canadian province of Manitoba are eligible for an insurance scholarship to cover costs. Contact the Office of International Programs for more information.
Application Materials
To be considered for admission, international applicants must submit the following:
- Application form for Undergraduate International Students (Paper or Online)
- Declaration and certificate of finances (interactive PDF form, type information and print)
- $30 nonrefundable application fee in U.S. currency.
- Official transcripts of high school or equivalent unless transferring from a college or university.
- Official college transcripts (see Credit Transfer Requirements from Non-United States Institutions)
- TOEFL scores if you are from a non-English speaking nation.
The U of M, Crookston English as a Second Language (ESL) program is recommended if your TOEFL scores are below admission standards.
Send the completed forms and supporting materials from Items 1-6 above to:
Office of International Programs
University of Minnesota, Crookston
2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716 USA
Applications for admission will be reviewed after all required materials have been received.
Contact the International Student representative:
Sean Shin, Director ESL & International Student Recruitment
Hill Hall 12D
2900 University Ave.
University of Minnesota
Crookston MN 56716
Office Phone: (218) 281-8350
E-mail:
sshin@umn.edu
Credit Transfer Requirements from Non-United States Institutions
A course-by-course evaluation of non-U.S. post-secondary credentials is required for students transferring from a college or university outside of the United States. The transcript evaluation form may be obtained from the World Educational Services at http://www.wes.org/application/ . The form must be submitted with official transcripts/academic records from all post-secondary schools attended, along with word-for-word English translations.
There will be a cost for the service charged by the World Education Service. The WES evaluation converts educational credentials from any country in the world into their U.S. equivalents. It describes each certificate, diploma or degree that you have earned and states its academic equivalency in the United States.
A complete and official set of academic transcripts, records, and certificates from secondary schools, colleges, and universities attended, in the original language and in English translation, must be sent with the admission application.
TOEFL English Language Proficiency
To determine the English language proficiency of prospective international students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is normally required.
More than 6,000 institutions and agencies in 110 countries rely on TOEFL scores to select students with the English skills needed to succeed. View the Frequently Asked Questions about TOEFL testing or for information on how to register online, by phone, or by mail for the ETS TOEFL test in your country at http://www.toefl.org .
For dates and locations of the examination, write to:
TOEFL / TSE Services
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 USA.
Admitted International Students: Required Health Forms
I. Immunization Requirements
Minnesota Law (M.S. 135A.14) requires that all students born after December 31, 1956 and enrolled in more than one class per semester must provide dates of immunization against the following:
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): One dose required after the first birthday.
- Tetanus/Diphtheria (TD): Must be within last 10 years.
All students enrolled in more than one class at U of M, Crookston are required to complete an Immunization Record . The only exception to this would be either a medical exemption signed by a physician or a notarized conscientious exemption. You will not be able to attend class until you are compliant with this state law.
Mail the completed Medical History and Immunization Record form to:
Student Health Services
University of Minnesota, Crookston
Student Center 145J
2900 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
II. Requirements for International Student Health Insurance
University of Minnesota policy requires all international students, scholars and their dependents to have health insurance while in the United States. Healthcare in the United States is complicated and can be very expensive.
The University of Minnesota mandates that all international students and their dependents be enrolled in the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP). Students from the Canadian province of Manitoba are eligible for an insurance scholarship to cover costs.
International Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP). You may download the Crookston SHBP enrollment form and send it to the address listed on the form.
Student Health Benefits Office
Boynton Health Service
410 Church Street S.E.; Room N323
Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
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