You will be working with an admission counselor who will get to know you on an individual basis to determine what your needs and interests are. From your initial inquiry, to visiting campus, through the application process and finishing your enrollment we look forward to assisting you and your family through your journey. As you work through the college search process, we will be learning more about you and sharing more information about University of Dubuque with you. Let us help you determine if University of Dubuque is the right place for you.

Please find your counselor below and feel free to contact us.

Transfer Students - Meet Your Counselor

Melissa Gunnelson

Melissa GunnelsonAssociate Dean of Graduate & Transfer Admission

Phone: 563.589.3664 Department: Academic Affairs Office: 115D Severance Hall

CREDENTIALS / BIO

  • MAC, University of Dubuque
  • BA, University of Dubuque

Ms. Gunnelson joined the University in 1996 and serves as associate dean of graduate and transfer admission. She earned her BA in English and Psychology and Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Dubuque. She and her husband Chad (C'13; M'19/'21) reside in Dubuque and have three children, Taylor (C'21), Evan (C'22) and Dash.