Department of Family Social Science

Father with Son

Admissions and Orientation

Admissions
The number of graduate applicants admitted into the program varies from year to year, depending on availability of faculty advisers, and qualifications of applicants. The most competitive applicants meet the  requirements for entry into the graduate program. A student who is admitted to the program but lacks some of these requirements may be advised to take some actions such as additional reading or courses in the first year of graduate work. If you have any questions, please e-mail fsosgrad@umn.edu.

Letter to Prospective Graduate Students

Admission Requirements & Procedures

Directions for Writers of Letters of Recommendation

FSoS Application for Admission

Graduate School Application ApplyYourself

Graduate Program Handbook

Orientation