

Finish what you started.
No matter where you started your college career, make Minot State your next home. To transfer to Minot State you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. If you are transferring less than 24 credits you must also meet all freshman student requirements.
1. Submit your application.
Take the first step into your future and apply to Minot State University. Don't forget to pay your $35 application fee.
2. Send Documents.
Ask your previous institution to send your official transcript(s) to Minot State.
Minot State University
Enrollment Services
500 University Ave West
Minot, ND 58707
Fax: +1-701-858-3888
admissions@MinotStateU.edu
3. File for FAFSA and Scholarships.
Apply for federal financial aid and scholarships. The FAFSA priority funding deadline is April 15.
Admissions Requirements
Complete the following 13 high school core courses:
- 4 units of English
- 3 units of mathematics (at the level of Algebra 1 and above)
- 3 units of laboratory science
- 3 units of social science
If you do not meet these minimum guidelines, you will still be considered for admission if there is evidence in your academic record demonstrating a high probability of success.
Required Documents
Official transcripts must be sent from your school(s) in a sealed envelope to Enrollment Services. We also accept electronic transcripts through third party transcript services such as National Clearinghouse, E-transcripts, JST, and Parchment. Faxed or emailed transcripts cannot be accepted as official.
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Request your official academic records for all previous institutions be sent to Minot State.
- If you are currently attending college, submit your in-progress transcript.
- Request final, official transcripts from all other post-secondary schools you’ve attended.
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The following official academic records for all previous institutions must be sent to Minot State:
- Final, official high school transcript.
- This transcript must show a 2.75 minimum GPA and that you met all North Dakota high school core class requirements (listed below).
- If you are currently attending college, your in-progress transcript.
- Final, official transcripts from all other post-secondary schools you’ve attended.
- Final, official high school transcript.
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You do not need to request transcripts from other North Dakota University System (NDUS) institutions. Instead, we will be able to retrieve your academic transcript at no charge to you!
NDUS institutions:
- Bismarck State College
- Dakota College at Bottineau
- Dickinson State University
- Lake Region State College
- Mayville State University
- North Dakota State College of Science
- North Dakota State University
- University of North Dakota
- Valley City State University
- Williston State College
If we retrieve your academic transcript from your previous NDUS institution, you will be notified if you have any holds for outstanding debt. No refunds will be granted for individuals who inadvertently request transcripts to be exchanged between NDUS colleges and universities.
Additional Information
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