Our Change of College Coach is a generalist who can help you through the beginning steps in changing colleges at the U of M Twin Cities. They can support you in:

  • understanding the process to change colleges
  • what prerequisite classes you might need 
  • who to contact in each college for specific questions 
  • understanding next steps and creating an action plan to take to change colleges. 

The Change of College Coach is not a replacement for your academic advisor or the change of college specialists in each college. If you have questions about creating a “four-year plan”, admissions decisions, or your graduation timeline, speak to the representatives in your desired college. 

Meet with the Change of College coach in-person or virtually, whatever works best for you! The Change of College Coach offers both short drop-ins and full appointments.

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How long does an appointment or drop-in last?

Appointments last 20-30 minutes and drop-ins last 10-15 minutes.

What is the difference between an appointment and a drop-in?

At a drop-in, you can discuss quick topics like: 

  • Admission statics for each college 
  • A brief overview of the change of college process
  • The first steps you need to take to get started changing colleges 
  • Deadlines for change of college applications 
  • Who to contact in each college with questions 

At an appointment, you can create a more detailed action plan, including: 

  • What classes to take next semester to stay on track
  • What the application process looks like in detail 
  • How the classes you have already taken apply to your desired major
  • Understanding the timeline for application and admission
  • Continued support throughout the change process

How do I prepare for an appointment?

Come prepared to talk about a specific major you want to work towards. This major should be in a different college (and not your current college). You do not need to do any specific work or research beforehand. 

If you know you want a different major but are not sure which one, work with a Major Exploration coach first. Once you complete coaching and have a specific major in mind, come back and action plan with the Change of College Coach.

What’s the difference between Major Exploration coaching and Change of College coaching?

A Major Exploration coach is best when you need help exploring and choosing a major. The Change of College coach is best when you want to create an action plan to change colleges for a specific major

Can I bring someone to my coaching appointment with me?

We strongly advise against having someone attend your coaching meeting with you. Coaching is designed to be one-on-one and we find students benefit most when taking an active, primary role in coaching. If you still wish to have someone attend, you must confirm this with the change of college coach prior to the meeting and complete the necessary paperwork in advance.