College of Liberal Arts
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Information for Parents of Future Students
We understand that you and your son or daughter have many questions. Some of them may be about the nuts and bolts of choosing a school and some may be about the future: what your experience with CLA and the U of M might be like—for both of you.
Below we've collected some websites to share with you. They cover topics from campus visits to academic support resources for more experienced students.
Information for parents from the Office of Admissions
Start here if you have specific questions about preparing for college, ACT and SAT testing, campus visits and more
Orientation Program for Parents of U of M Students
The Office of First-Year Programs provides information sessions for parents that coincide with your son or daughter’s orientation session.
University Parent
This is a comprehensive website with loads of information, advice and resources for the parents of current U of M students.
CLA Parent
When you want to know more of the nitty-gritty of being in CLA and the academic resources that are available for your son or daughter, CLA Parent is a great information source.