Orientation

Freshman Orientation is required of all new students. Toward the end of March, once you have confirmed your enrollment, you will receive information about completing your New Student Checklist and selecting an Orientation date. You must sign up for your Orientation date prior to July 1, 2023.

Orientation has two required components:

  1. The Orientation Prep Course will provide you with valuable information about your college of enrollment and University resources. Orientation Prep Course modules must be successfully completed before your Orientation day.
     
  2. During your two-day on-campus Orientation program, you will be placed into a small group with an Orientation Leader who will lead you through your Day 1 activities, where you will learn about life on campus, meet other new students, explore campus resources, and spend the night in a residence hall. On Day 2, you will meet with an academic advisor from your college and register for your fall semester classes.

By participating in Orientation, you will

  • Understand the academic and community expectations of a University of Minnesota student.
  • Feel more prepared to transition into the University.
  • Become acquainted with the resources available to University of Minnesota students.
  • Meet with an academic advisor and register for spring courses.
  • Have a better understanding of the University of Minnesota student experience.

Orientation Schedule: At-A-Glance

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Orientation Schedule: At-A-Glance

Freshmen Student Orientation Schedule: At-A-Glance

Freshmen Student Orientation: At-A-Glance

Day 1 - Please note this is an at-a-glance schedule. Specifics can be found in your orientation hub closer to your orientation date. 

8 - 9:30 a.m. Check-in and Resource Fair 

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Tours of East Bank or Residence Hall

8:30 - 9:50 a.m. Optional Information Sessions

10 - 10:50 a.m. University Welcome

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Small Group time and Lunch

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. College Meeting

3:15 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Informational Breakout Sessions

4:20 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. Student Housing, U-Card, Student Panel

5:30 p.m. Goodbyes to Parents and Families

5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Dinner, Residence Hall Check in

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Gophers Take Care of Gophers, POP

9 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Late Night Activities

 

Day 2- Please note this is an at-a-glance schedule. Specifics can be found in your orientation hub.

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. College Advising and Registration

Timing depends on college

Freshmen Parent & Family Orientation Schedule: At-A-Glance

Freshmen Parent & Family Orientation Schedule: At-A-Glance

Day 1- Please note this is an at-a-glance schedule. You will receive a paper schedule the day of with more details of times and locations.

8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Check-in and Resource Fair 

8:30a a.m.  - 9:30 a.m. Tours of East Bank or Residence Hall

8:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Optional Information Sessions

10 a.m.  - 10:50 a.m. University Welcome

11 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. Lunch and Campus Partner Presentations

  • OneStop
  • Safety
  • Boynton Health
  • U-Card

1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. College Meeting

3:15 p.m.- 4:10 p.m. Informational Breakout Sessions

4:20 p.m.- 4:55 p.m. Student Housing

5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Parent and Family Programs

5:30 p.m. Goodbyes to Students

 

Day 2- Your students' end time will depend on their college advising and registration.

Please note: Parents and families are not able to participate in the advising or registration session with their student. It is important that students register for classes on their own with the guidance of their academic advisor and begin making their own decisions about their academic future.

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Visit OneStop drop ins

9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Continued informational sessions depending on college

10 a.m. -11:05 a.m. Office of Student Affairs 

11:10 a.m. East Bank Tour