How to Defer Your Application
We understand that things come up and visa appointments are hard to schedule. If you are unable to attend Minnesota State University during the semester you are admitted, you must follow these directions to defer your application.
Graduate students should email gradapp@mnsu.edu for deferral information.
Step-by-Step Guide on Deferring your Application
1. Log into your existing application using your StarID and password.
Log into your application
Don't remember your StarID or password?
(+) Reset Your Password (-) Close InformationDon't remember your StarID? Start here:
- Navigate to the "What is my StarID?" page
- Choose "I know my email address," enter your personal email address and click "Continue"
- Check your email for a verification code and follow the directions in the email.
If you receive the notice "We cannot find a person that matches the information you provided." when you submit your email address, you can request your email address be updated here.
Don't remember your StarID password? Start here:
- Navigate to the "Reset my StarID Password" page
- Choose "I know my email address," enter your personal email address and click "Continue"
- Check your email for a verification code and follow the directions in the email.
2. Generate a new application for the correct term.
First, click the "+ Apply to Another Institution" button to begin your new application.
Then find and click Minnesota State University, Mankato on the map of Minnesota that appears (circled and highlighted below) to update your previous application.
Why do I need to re-fill out the application?
(+) Learn Why (-) Close InformationWe require that students update their application each semester so we can capture any new information, including:
- Email and mailing addresses
- Education updates, such as university coursework
- Desired Program of Study
3. Certify all information on your application is correct and submit the application.
For specific information on how to complete all fields of the application, visit the Bachelor's Application Instructions page.
To submit your completed application, you will need to type in your StarID password and click "Submit Selected Application(s)."
Do I need to pay the $20 application fee again?
(+) Do I need to pay? (-) Close InformationIf you have previously paid the $20 application fee or used a promo code for Minnesota State University, Mankato, you will not be charged an application fee when applying for a future term.* The undergraduate application fee is a one-time fee.
4. Monitor your email for admission updates or requests, including your updated admission decision.
In certain cases, you may need to provide updated documentation to complete your application. Within 48 hours of submitting your updated application, your personalized dashboard will update with any updated documentation requirements.
Upon admission to the new term, you will receive a "Congratulations" email with instructions on how to find your new admission letter.
When will I receive my updated I-20?
You MUST request your new I-20 by submitting an updated copy of your passport and financial documentation.
(+) Form I-20 Information (-) Close InformationMinnesota State University will not automatically send you an updated I-20. Since student financial documentation is often outdated by the time you are admitted to a new term, you must submit new, current financial documentation.
Please note:
- You may change financial sponsors when requesting a Form I-20 for the new admission term.
- The I-20 Request process was updated in June 2022. Carefully read the Next Steps for Admitted International Students to ensure you follow the most updated procedures.
