New Student Checklist
Beginning April, 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 April 1, 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 on Monday, June 1, Tuesday, June 2 and Friday, July 24. Both an in-person Orientation and a separate remote advising day are required.
