Future Undergrads
Join a liberal arts college in a top-ranked research university located in the heart of the Twin Cities business and non-profit communities, driven by a purpose to do the most good we can for others. A liberal arts education never stops being relevant to today — or to tomorrow!
Why You Should Choose CLA
The Liberal Arts Advantage
The 10 Core Competencies that students develop in CLA are learning outcomes that prepare you to thrive throughout your life. No matter which major you choose in CLA, your liberal arts courses combine to let you build up all ten of these core competencies. It's what makes CLA a national leader in career readiness for liberal arts students.
Transferring Into CLA
About 1 out of 3 undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts transferred in — because we welcome transfer students!
Whatever your situation, it is never too early to begin the degree planning process. Understanding how courses taken at your current institution might apply towards major requirements in CLA is an important step in your planning.
CLA's Transfer Advising team is here to assist you as you think about transferring to the U of M.
Admitted? Congrats!
Welcome to the CLA family! You will need to do a few things to get started as a new student at CLA — and we are here to help! Confirm that you accept our offer of admission, then you can start to prepare for Orientation.
Meanwhile, our CLA recruitment team can connect you with CLA faculty and current students, provide additional information about our different majors and academic experiences, and share how a CLA degree gives you an advantage after you graduate.
Questions?
Submit your questions to CLA's Admissions Counselor