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You are about to make your first step toward becoming a student at Southwest Minnesota State University. We are excited you have decided to apply for admission to our university.
Application Priority Deadline: March 1, 2020
We will waive your APPLICATION FEE if you apply while you are visiting campus!
Instructions for On-Campus Freshmen:
- Complete application for admission
- Self-Report your academic credentials (see below)
OR - Send us an official high school transcript
- Submit scores from the ACT (code #2151) or the SAT (code #6703) - Optional
- Submit $20 non-refundable application fee (Or contact us for a promo code!)
- Freshman Admission Policy
Instructions for On-Campus Transfers:
- Complete application for admission
- Submit official transcript(s) from each previously attended non-Minnesota State System college or university. We can electronically pull Minnesota State transcripts
- Submit $20 Non-refundable application fee (Or contact us for a promo code!)
- Transfer Admission Policy
The SMSU Office of Admission or SMSU Office of Extended Learning will contact you on the status of your application.
You're ready to apply!
If you would prefer to apply by mail, you can use the Downloadable Admission Application.
NOTE: Admission application forms request that you provide private information as defined under state and federal law; see the related Data Privacy Notice (Tennessen warning) for an explanation of this request and the policy for use of such information.