College Knowledge Month

This month is dedicated to exploring and learning more about college. The College Readiness Consortium will post challenging and engaging college readiness activities at the beginning of each week in October, beginning September 28. Each week will revolve around an essential area of readiness from our Ramp-Up to Readiness program. The College Readiness Consortium’s definition of college includes two-year, four-year, apprenticeships, and any technical or military programs that provide a transferable credential.

UMN’s College Knowledge Month activities are open to all students in grades 6-12 across the United States. Each week students who participate and complete an activity will be entered into a drawing for a free University of Minnesota water bottle. 

Important Details: 

• The College Readiness Consortium’s College Knowledge Month runs September 28-October 31, 2026.
• College Knowledge activities are open to any students in grades 6-12 in the United States.
• Each week’s activities will be updated on this webpage. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (umn_collegeready) for updates on the college readiness activities!
• Check back each week as we update our website with a new essential area of college readiness.
• Complete each week's activity to enter to win one of five UMN water bottles. Each week that you complete and submit an activity will enter your name into the drawing - for up to five entries!
• The last day to submit activities will be Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:59PM CST. Winners will be drawn the following week and notified via email.
• Contact College Readiness Coordinator Maggie Bergeron with any questions.