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Visits and Advising

Freshmen

Prospective freshmen should arrange visits to the University and the College of Design by calling the Office of Admissions Visitline at 612-625-0000 or toll free at 800-752-1000.

Transfer students from outside U of M (or in CCE)

Students who are not admitted to a U of M degree granting program can contact us to talk to an adviser and get a tour of our facilities:

  • Nikki Mumma, CDes prospective student adviser, nmumma@umn.edu, 612-625-5098
  • Schedule a general U of M campus tour through the Office of Admissions at 612-625-0000 or toll free at 800-752-1000.

U of M - Twin Cities degree seeking students

If you are currently admitted to a U of M degree program and wish to learn more about CDes programs, please visit or contact us::

  • Attend our fall 2009 drop In hours (quick, 10-minute advising sessions)
    • Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30, 12 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus
    • Thursdays, 12:30-1:30, 107 Rapson Hall, Minneapolis Campus
    • Call 612-626-3690 to verify dates/times
  • Or, contact our prospective student adviser, Nikki Mumma, at nmumma@umn.edu or 612-625-5098

Current College of Design students

Students already enrolled in a College of Design major can visit 12 McNeal Hall or 107 Rapson Hall, both of which have information about careers and internships, study abroad, the Honors Program, the Mentor Program, scholarships, undergraduate research, graduation, and much more!