New Student Checklist
Beginning March 25, 2026, once you have confirmed your admission to the University of Minnesota and paid your confirmation fee, you will receive an email asking you to begin your New Student Checklist (NSC). The NSC is divided into three parts. You will receive the first part March 25, the second May 1 and the last July 24. You must complete all three sections soon after they are sent.
The checklist includes important tasks you must complete, such as the Tell Us About Yourself survey, selecting an orientation date, completing placement testing and finishing required online training. It also lists any college-specific tasks to help prepare you for orientation and the start of the academic year.
Orientation Dates
Summer 2026 includes orientation date options from June 4 through June 16 and July 1 through July 23. Orientation is a two-day program. For example, if you choose June 16 as your Day 1, you will stay overnight and finish Day 2 on June 17. Both days and the overnight stay are required for all first-year students.
