Elementary education foundations
bachelor of science (B.S. degree)
Declaring your major/applying to the program
Students must complete 60 credits before admission to the program.
A GPA above 2.50 is preferred for this program
Apply now! Current CEHD students should submit the Request for Admission to Major [.pdf] and the CEHD application form [.pdf].
Questions? You are strongly encouraged to sign up for a one-hour information session. You may also contact Carole Anne Broad, elementary education foundations program adviser.
Tips on writing your elementary education foundations application essay and assistance are also available through Exploratory, Transition, and Career Services.
Transfer admissions
There are two steps to the transfer admissions process.
- If you have never been admitted to the University of Minnesota,
apply to the
University of Minnesota.
If you're a current University of Minnesota student, (including Duluth, Morris, and Crookston campuses) complete the Undergraduate Change of College form. - Apply to the College of Education and Human Development. [.pdf]
To get more information, sign up for a one-hour information session.
Questions? Contact Arien Telles, transfer admissions coordinator.
Application deadlines
Application materials are due by the following
deadlines:
- February 1 for fall semester admission
- October 1 for spring semester admission
Four to six weeks after the application deadline, applicants will receive written notification of CEHD's admission decision via e-mail and postal mail.
Freshman admission
If know you're interested in this program, but aren't yet a U of M student, we suggest you apply to the University of Minnesota and indicate preference for the College of Education and Human Development.