Frequently Asked Questions
 Frequently Asked Questions
Courses
Q: What do all the abbreviations and symbols with the courses mean?
A: For definitions of abbreviations
and symbols, see the Abbreviations Key.
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Q: Where
can I find course descriptions or a course
catalog?
A: Course
descriptions, including credits and prerequisites,
can be seen by clicking on specific courses listed
in the program requirements.
To look at all courses available through the
University, see the University
Courses Web site.
Course descriptions that have been printed in
individual catalogs can be downloaded as
PDF documents.
To find a list of courses and when they are
offered for each campus, see the links to the Class
Schedule on the Courses page.
Q: Where
can I find course registration information?
A: To
find out about registering for classes, registration
times, when classes are scheduled, making changes
in registrations, and more, see registration
links on the Courses page.
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Q: Can
I take courses at the University of Minnesota
Twin Cities campus without being admitted?
A: Yes.
Visiting students just need to fill out a Registration
and Cancel/Add Form. If there is space
in the class, you can take it. Please look at
the prerequisites before you choose to enroll
in a course. You may need departmental approval.
Anyone who is not admitted to a school or college
at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities can
register in a course through the College
of Continuing Education (CCE) as a "non-admitted" (i.e. "non-degree-seeking")
student.
Q: Does
the University offer online courses?
A: Yes.
Many online courses are available through the
University of Minnesota. Use the online
course search to find Internet-delivered courses and
partially Internet-delivered courses.
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Q: What does it mean when {Inactive} or {Approval Pending} appears after a course?
A: Courses with {Inactive}
or {Approval Pending} designations mean that the course is not currently available
for registration. The course may be inactive for a short time, such as a semester,
and then active again the next semester. Or the major may be phasing out the
course and replacing it with another. Check with an adviser for more information
about inactive courses.
A course with {Approval Pending} is a new course that has not been fully approved.
Check with an adviser to find out when the course will be available for registration.
Majors, Minors, Degree Programs
Q: Why can't I find what I'm looking for when I search
for a major or minor?
A:
There are a number of answers to this question and each answer depends on what you're looking for and how you're trying to find it. Below are some tips. For more help with your search, see the search
section.
- Use fewer search criteria to get more search results.
- To find certificates, graduate, or professional programs (M.A., M.S., Ph.D., etc), use the University
Catalogs Search or view the lists of programs here:
- To find program requirements prior to fall 2005, see the Catalog
PDF Archives.
- Associate programs are available only on the Crookston campus.
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Q: Does
the University offer any online majors or degrees?
A: The
University of Minnesota, Crookston delivers the
bachelor of applied health degree online. For
more information, see the Center
for Adult Learning or
call (800) 862 6466 ext 8681.
To find more information about the availability
of online courses, degrees, or certificates, see
the links on the Evening,
Summer, Distance,
and Online Courses section of the Courses page.
Search
Q: How
do I search the University Catalogs Web site? (Tips
for using the two different catalog searches.)
A:
The University Catalogs site uses two different searches. The one you choose is determined by what you're looking for. The table below shows the breakdown.
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What this search will help you find |
| Search Undergraduate Programs |
- Undergraduate majors and minors on any University of Minnesota campus.
All major degree
programs are 4-year; the Crookston campus offers both 4-year (baccaluareate
degrees) and 2-year (associate degrees).
- Future program requirements
For majors or minors that have changes to their
requirements for future terms, those changed programs may be found by selecting
a future term on the search page.
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| Search University Catalogs |
- Graduate programs (masters, doctorates)
- Some undergraduate and graduate certificates and professional programs,
including programs through the Law School (see Professional
Programs and Certificates for
more options)
- General information and policies related to the University
- College-specific information
- Lists of faculty and staff
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What you won't find using either search |
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- Specific courses
Currently, there is no search for University courses.
All courses offered by all campuses can be found on the University
course Web site. When registering for a course, see the links to registration
on the Courses page.
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Q: Where
is it?
A: The
table below contains some of the common search
terms used on this site with links to where you
will find the information.
| What you're looking
for |
Where you'll find it |
| Course times, course registration, courses
offered during a particular term, fall semester
courses, spring semester courses |
Class
Schedule
See
the Courses page
for schedules
from all
campuses |
| Student, faculty, or staff e-mail addresses,
phone numbers, and other contact information |
Search
for People |
| Course Guide, unofficial course descriptions |
Course
Guide
Available for the Twin Cities campus only |
| Tuition, fees, how much does it cost |
One
Stop: Twin Cities
One Stop: Crookston
Business Services : Morris
Tuition and Fees: Duluth |
| Online courses, distance learning |
Evening,
Summer, Distance,
and Online Courses section of the Courses page |
| Liberal education requirements, general
education requirements, general course requirements,
required courses, required classes |
Liberal or General Education links on the Courses page |
| Departments and colleges, college office
contact information |
Department
directory |
| Summer courses, summer classes, summer
school, summer session |
Evening,
Summer, Distance,
and Online Courses section of the Courses page |
| Admission requirements, entrance requirements,
what do I need to get in, prerequisites for
admission, requirements for admission |
Office
of Admissions: Twin Cities
Office of Admissions: Crookston
Office of Admissions: Duluth
Office of Admissions: Morris
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| Study abroad, international study |
Learning
Abroad Center |
| Jobs, employment, student jobs, human resources |
U
of M Job Center: Twin Cities |
| Maps, building maps, parking maps |
Campus Maps:
Twin Cities
Campus Maps: Crookston
Campus Maps: Duluth
Campus Maps: Morris |
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Q: Why
do my searches always come up with "No programs
found"?
A: There
are several reasons why this may happen, including
- you've selected too many options for your search;
try your search by using just one or two options, such
as program type or field of study.
- you've selected a college that either doesn't offer degree programs
or the programs are not in the online catalog
system. These include Academic Health Center
Shared, Executive of Vice President, General
College, Graduate
School, Health Sciences, Humphrey Institute, Law School, College
of Pharmacy, School of Public Health, System Administration,
and College
of Veterinary Medicine.
- you've selected 'Associate' as the program type (associate degrees
are offered only on the Crookston campus).
- you've selected 'Credit Certificate' as the program type (this type
of program has not been added to the system;
please see the Undergraduate
Certificate page or the Postgraduate
Professional Programs and Certificates page for information).
Note: The keyword search searches
names of majors and minors and their descriptions. In general, the
fewer search criteria you use, the more results you will get.
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What Does That Mean?
Q: What
does it mean when {Inactive} appears after a college or department name?
A: When a college or department
has been merged into another University college or department, the system will
show that college or department as {Inactive}. This doesn't neccessarily mean
that the programs that used to belong to the inactive college or department
are not offered; it simply means that those programs now belong to a different
college or department.
The {Inactive} status notation is typically found on past program requirements.
Inactive colleges can also be found at the bottom of the drop-down college
list on the search page. Selecting an inactive college for a search will produce
past program requirements for that college.
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Q: What's the difference between a minor related to a major and a freestanding minor?
A: A freestanding minor has
no corresponding major; a minor related to a major does has a corresponding
major. Both types of minors are open to all University students unless stated
otherwise in the minor's admission requirements.
Get More Information
Q: How
can I request more information about the University
of Minnesota?
A: On
the Twin Cities campus, Office
of Admissions Web site provides a great
deal of general information about the University
and its colleges. The student
life section of the site has information
about housing, sports, student groups, events,
and more. The fields
of study section can help
you find more information about
specific colleges or fields of interest. Or
just submit a request
for information using an online form.
See the admissions pages for each campus to
request information specific to that campus.
Office
of Admissions: Crookston
Office
of Admissions: Duluth
Office
of Admissions: Morris
Q: Can
I order a printed version of a catalog?
A: The
current Undergraduate Catalog for the
Twin Cities campus is available through the University
Bookstores. Several other printed publications
can be ordered as well. The Undergraduate Catalog is
also available as PDF documents and can be downloaded in
sections.
The Graduate School Catalog for the Twin
Cities campus is available through the University
Bookstores or
can be downloaded in
sections.
To order catalogs for Crookston, Duluth, Morris,
Medical School, or other professional schools, see
this list.
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Q: How
do I get an application for the University
of Minnesota?
A: Twin
Cities campus new freshman
and transfer student applications
for admission on the Twin Cities campus can be
made online through the Office
of Admissions. A downloadable application
is also available.
International students (students
applying from a country outside the United States)
can use the online application or download an international
application (scroll down the page).
Applications to the Graduate
School for the Twin Cities campus
can be found online on the Graduate
School Web site.
Applications for the Medical
School, Law School, School of Dentistry,
and other professional schools can
be found on the individual school's Web site
or by contacting the school directly. See
the Professional Programs and Certificates page for links to colleges and professional schools.
Applications for University of Minnesota coordinate
campuses can be found on the individual
campus Web sites:
Crookson
campus admissions site.
Duluth
campus admissions
site.
Morris
campus admissions
site.
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Q: How
can I contact someone with my questions?
A: Finding
the right office or person to contact with your
questions can be a challenge. The links below
will help direct you to the right place.
If you're a prospective
University student, the Office
of Admissions is the best place to start.
Visit the Admissions
Web site to request information about
the Unversity of Minnesota, find out about
cost, find answers to general questions about
the University and its colleges, or to get
an application. Contact these coordinate
campus admissions offices:
Crookson
campus admissions site.
Duluth
campus admissions site.
Morris
campus admissions
site.
If you're a current
student, visit the One
Stop Web site for information about tuition,
financial aid, grants, loans, registration,
transcripts, housing, health service, libraries,
computers, and more. Visit these coordinate
campus sites:
One
Stop: Crookston
One
Stop: Morris
Tuition
and Fees: Duluth
If you'd like to speak
with someone in person, you
can find phone numbers in the Department
Directory. You can search for people
by name using the People
Search.
If you'd like to contact
someone via e-mail, use the contact
form to submit questions about college
requirements, degree program requirements,
or course requirements to the office or department
of your choice. Use the University's general
information e-mail for all other questions.
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Q: Where
can I get information about tuition?
A: One
Stop: Twin Cities
One
Stop: Crookston
Business Services : Morris
Tuition
and Fees: Duluth
Q: How
do I find old catalogs?
A: The Catalog
PDF Archives has catalogs and bulletins
going back to 1996.
To find printed catalog information prior to
1996, contact a One
Stop counselor, call 612-624-1111, or mail
or fax your request to 200 Fraser Hall, 106 Pleasant
Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, fax 612-625-4351.
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Q: How
do I find out more about financial aid or scholarships?
A: Financial
aid and scholarship links:
Twin
Cities campus
Crookston campus
Duluth
campus
Morris campus
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Last modified on January 25, 2007