Admissions

Introduction to the University of Minnesota Program of Mortuary Science

Established in 1908 by the Regents of the University of Minnesota, the Program of Mortuary Science is one of the oldest and most comprehensive funeral service education programs in the country.

PRE-ADMISSIONS PLANNING

Recognizing that our students come to us with diverse educational backgrounds, we offer multiple degree-completion track options. We want to help you complete your degree in a timeframe that works best for you. Your academic plan will be determined in consultation with our advisors and is based on a number of factors, including previously-completed coursework, and our degree requirements.  

For information on prerequisite requirements please visit the University's Course Catalog.

Due to our position in the Medical School, we are not a freshman admitting program. Applicants must have completed or in progress 26 or more transferable credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of application.

Review of Previously-Completed Coursework

Please follow the Office of Admissions procedure for credit evaluation. 

This process ensures the most accurate answers to transferability questions. Please note only courses that are accepted as transferable by the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities can be considered for prerequisite equivalency.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete these steps to submit all required forms and materials.

When to Apply

Applications are accepted at any time and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Admissions decisions are typically made within 30 days after all application materials have been received by the Program.  

  • Applications received December 2nd - August 1st will be considered for Fall Semester enrollment.
  • Applications received August 2nd - December 1st will be considered for Spring Semester enrollment.

Transferability of Credits

Credits that do not transfer to the University of Minnesota typically include vocational or technical courses, skills-based classes, and courses in subjects not offered at the Twin Cities campus. Other non-transferable credits include those from unaccredited institutions, courses with a grade lower than a "D," or military occupational specialty (MOS) credit. Some specific religion courses and courses from institutions without proper accreditation may also not transfer. Please contact the Program of Mortuary Science Office if you have questions about whether a mortuary science course completed at a different institution may be considered for transferability to meet our degree completion requirements. The University does not accept for transfer credit mortuary science courses taken at other ABFSE-accredited institutions that do not also hold accreditation from Institutional Accrediting organizations.  

Schedule a virtual meeting with an Advisor

Do you have questions? Would you like to learn more? Schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss the Program, application process, and recommended transfer courses by emailing your request to [email protected].

Program of Mortuary Science Tour Registration

An opportunity for perspective students and family to come see the University of Minnesota Campus, the classrooms/labs and the Office of the Mortuary Science Program. Interested in a tour? Register here.

University of Minnesota Resources

Online Coursework in Mortuary Science

Whereas the majority of the program’s courses are only offered in-person on the Twin Cities campus, some program courses may be offered using online modalities.  A course’s delivery modality is noted in Schedule Builder.  Prospective students are encouraged to contact the program with questions about courses that are offered online.  For more information about potential challenges of distance learning, as well computer / hardware recommendations for online courses, please refer to the program's Student Handbook, which can be accessed either through the program's website, or by contacting the program office via email: [email protected].