<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I used to obsess over this website when I was trying to get in and I'd love to answer any questions you might have.</p>
<p>A little about me: I'm a transfer student. In CLA with a Carlson Minor. A member of a fraternity. I currently live in a dorm. I don't want to say my position but I do work in the admissions office so I can probably help with your admissions questions. </p>
<p>I don't know how many responses I'll get but I'll help you with anything!</p>
<p>What is rush week like? Is Greek life a big thing on campus? And what would you recommend as a freshman dorm? Thanks!</p>
<p>Do you know anything about business fraternities? Or other clubs at Carlson? What’s your favorite thing about the U? </p>
<p>@hozier11 Rush week is a lot of fun. I would HIGHLY recommend participating in rush week even if you aren’t sure about a fraternity. Greek life isn’t huge, but it’s a lot of fun. It’s a greek community with a lot of support. I don’t know anyone who regrets it. I would recommend 17th Avenue, then something in superblock. There isn’t a huge difference between those dorms. Make sure you put Bailey Hall as your last choice. </p>
<p>@hambam13 Everybody I know in business fraternities seems to like them. I know theres a bunch of clubs in Carlson. It depends on what you want to major in. My favorite thing about the U is greek life. It’s the best decision I’ve made. </p>
<p>Thanks so much for the reply! I’m just like you, stalking college confidential! Are business frats competitive to get into? I know some schools have like 100+ rush with only like 15 spots. Is it like that at Carlson??
Thanks again!</p>
<p>How’s the school spirit and tailgating? I think that with many higher education institutions, school spirit is a real deciding factor.</p>
<p>Thank you so much!! I just recently got accepted and was going to start filling out my housing application, but how does finding a roommate work? Is it random or do they give you a list of people to choose from & talk to?</p>
<p>@hambam13 I assume they are pretty easy to get into, but I only have experience with social fraternities, not professional ones.</p>
<p>@confusedteen15 The population here is very diverse and not everybody worships the sports teams. But it really depends who your social group is. I’m very involved with greek life and we have big tailgates before every game. It really depends on your social circle.</p>
<p>@hozier11 You can request a roommate if you already know a person going to the U, otherwise it’s totally random. I’d recommend trying to meet somebody with similar interests on the facebook page beforehand. </p>
<p>Hey! Thanks for being open to answering questions just for the heck of it. Being a prospective transfer student from Mississippi, that REALLY helps. You have no idea.</p>
<p>I realize you may not know about every program on campus, but do you have any knowledge about the music school within the CLA? I’m applying and I will audition in January as a music major playing the sax. I know they have a phenomenal sax teacher, but I’m not familiar with the rest of the program (marching band, facilities, faculty, etc.). And is Middlebrook Hall pretty close to all the music classes and such?</p>
<p>Another unrelated question. Is the University of Minnesota good about giving financial aid?</p>
<p>@ashermitchell I don’t know a ton about the music program but I’ll tell you what I know. Marching band is very intense. They are one huge family that is always together. They all go to the same party after every game etc. My roommate hates it, but he’s definitely in the minority. </p>
<p>I don’t know much about the facilities, but I’ve never heard anything bad. I have no idea about music faculty. Overall I think alot of people really do like the music program. There are lots of opportunities outside of the classroom to get involved in music.</p>
<p>Middlebrook is located on the west bank which is across the river from Dinkytown, the stadiums, fraternity row and all that fun stuff. I have no idea where the music classes are so unfortunately I can’t help you there. </p>
<p>Financial Aid: I got in off the waitlist, so I was definitely not someone they really wanted. I’m in state and I didn’t get any scholarships. </p>
<p>Middlebrook is across the street from the music facilities. That is probably wy they have the arts LLC at Middlebrook. Are you e</p>
<p>Sorry, got broken there.</p>
<p>Middlebrook is across the street from the music facilities. That is probably why they have the arts LLC at Middlebrook. Are you expecting to live in Middlebrook? If you are a transfer student you aren’t a freshman probably. I believe the arts LLC is for freshmen only, though not 100% sure. Most of the dorm space at UMN-TC is for freshmen. There are a couple of 2nd year LLCs, like 2nd year honors at Middlebrook and it seems some LLCs accept transfer students.
<a href=“Transfer Students | Housing & Residential Life”>https://www.housing.umn.edu/transfer</a>
If you want a spot on campus you should apply for housing now. The housing app opened earlier his week. Costs $25. You should call housing and ask if you are eligible for any of the Middlebrook housing as that would be most convenient for you. The campus is quite spread out and divided by the Mississippi with Middlebrook and music on one side and a long walk across a bridge to the other side. The housing app has you choose and rank dorm options and the LLCs you choose have top priority in the app. You can fill out the app before being admitted so long as you have your tracker ID.</p>
<p>I don’t know about financial aid, sorry. They should have an NPC somewhere you can run. I imagine if you audition into music you’ll get some kind of talent scholarship at least. They are fairly generous with merit scholarships for freshmen, but transfer students may be different. You should call and ask if they don’t have the info online.</p>
<p>What part time job opportunities are available close by or on campus? </p>
<p>How would you recommend someone (who isn’t interested in Greek life) meet new people? Also, is it true that a lot of students are commuters and stay home on the weekend?</p>
<p>Alfonsia: there’s a ton of opportunities. Google UMN student employment in the summer and you’ll find tons of stuff for the fall. There’s a website for everything on campus. </p>
<p>Heyoimsam: if you’re not interested in great life (which I HIGHLY recommend) I’d say to find clubs and activities basically. I haven’t noticed people going home every weekend. Certain weekends people do, but usually if you’re looking for stuff to do you can find it. </p>
<p>How good is the underground tunnel system for getting to and back from class? Is it useful enough where you even bother to use it?</p>
<p>Lets just say 35 years ago I used it daily in the winter. I’d have to guess its only improved since then.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>@umnbound I don’t use it at all, and I don’t know alot of people who do. It’s complicated and the routes are usually pretty long. I usually trek through the cold to the bus then take the bus wherever</p>