We have narrowed down the schools to 2 and UMTC is one of them We are out of state and planning to visit admitted students tour either on 13th or 20th before making a final decision. We are not sure if it would be too late to reserve housing. and without visiting we are not sure how/what to choose. Any information is much appreciated. Our S has been admitted to CLA.
If you think Minnesota is a strong possibility, I would spend $50 tonight to get in queue ASAP for a room. For a freshman in CLA, superblock (Territorial, Frontier, Centennial) would be fine based on what we have seen and heard. Here is the detail from the university:
“May 1, 2018
Freshman Housing Guarantee deadline
Students can submit the housing application online prior to receiving their admission decision. Applying for housing early will increase the chances of students receiving their preferred residence hall. Housing assignments are made in the order in which the housing application (NOT the application for admission) is received.
The University of Minnesota guarantees housing to all admitted first-year freshmen who are willing to accept assignment to any space designated, and who:
Submit the housing application-contract and $50 non-refundable housing application fee to Housing & Residential Life no later than May 1, 2018; and
Confirm their enrollment with the Office of Admissions no later than May 1, 2018.
Admitted freshmen who apply for housing after May 1 are placed in housing on a space-available basis.”
Here is the link to apply for housing:
https://housing.umn.edu/housing-sign-applications
Also, we found this ranking site helpful:
Thanks @dhart87. Just made the reservation. Didn’t select Territorial since the description says it is a party dorm. I am not sure how the party scene at UMTC is. Not excited about getting the kids involved too much in it
@ak200008, glad you were able to get the deposit in. My daughter also avoided Territorial based on the reputation, but we do have a family friend who lives there now and has had no such issues at all. We are hoping for Frontier. You are able to move your choice rankings around until May so now that you are in queue you can revise things after your visit. Good luck to your son!