Your UMN Journey is Ongoing. We’re Here for the Next Step.
You successfully navigated your transition to the University of Minnesota, but your journey continues with new challenges and exciting milestones. At Orientation & Transition Experiences (OTE), we believe every phase, from your second semester to your third year and beyond, is a chance to lead, belong, and thrive.
We are here to support your Student Success as a Gopher, including pathways to meaningful involvement, skill development, and deeper campus connection.
How OTE Supports Your Ongoing Transition
Leadership Development: Apply your experience by becoming an Orientation Leader (OL) or Welcome Week Leader (WWL). These paid roles turn your valuable campus knowledge into marketable leadership skills.
Connecting Resources: We help you bridge the gap between academic life and campus involvement with resources like the Gopher Guide, ensuring you know where to find the support you need, when you need it.
Building Community: We focus on initiatives, including frequent updates on social media, that help you sustain meaningful connections and find your place in the ever-evolving UMN community.
Think of OTE as your partner in continuous success. We are ready to help you navigate your next transition.