Molly Olson

Assistant Director of Admissions

Toll Free: 1-877-258-8690
Direct: 507-258-8690

sjoqu032@umn.edu 

Education: Cannon Falls High School Graduate. Major in Communication Studies, Emphasis in Public Relations and Organizational Communication and Minor in Sociology, University of Wisconsin La Crosse.

Hometown: Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Words that describe UMR: Student-focused, Integrated, Challenging, Research-Based, Cutting Edge.

What is your best college search tip? Visit! Visit! Visit! Join us on a Discover BSHS Day. We would love to see you on campus and show you all that UMR has to offer. Visiting campuses is one of the only ways to see if it is the best "fit" for you! Meet with faculty and discuss what you are interested in, ask several questions and be sure to talk with current students! We would love to meet you!

Advice to high school students: Enjoy high school! Stay focused, take rigorous courses, get involved and take college entrance exams with plenty of time to re-take if needed. Look to the future!

Favorite random fact about UMR: Our library has access to over 77,000 online journals!

Favorite Rochester restaurant: Newt's - watch out! The cheese in the Juicy Lucy is hot, but so good!

Favorite thing to do in Rochester: Attending a Down by the Riverside Concert!

Favorite TV shows: America's Next Top Model, The Office, and Biggest Loser.

Favorite sports team: The Minnesota Twins! Go #7!

Favorite quote: “When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened.” - John M Richardson, Jr.