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New Student Checklist
The New Student Checklist will be available April 7 for transfer students starting in Fall 2021.
You will be required to have paid your confirmation fee to access the New Student Checklist. Please note that it can take up to 3-5 business days after the confirmation fee is paid to gain access to the checklist.
Each checklist is personalized to you and is made up of college specific step and steps that all students will complete. Here is an example of some of the items you will find on your personalized checklist:
- Complete your Tell Us About Yourself Survey
This 20 minute survey will provide your advisor with the information to help you register for fall classes. - Select Your Orientation date
You can select your Orientation date after you complete your Tell Us About Yourself survey. - Complete assigned placement tests
Placement tests must be started at least one week prior to your Orientation date - Complete the Orientation Prep Course
Additionally, complete any college-specific checklist items.
College Contact Information
Please contact your college of enrollment with questions regarding your required placement exams or changing your orientation date.
COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (CBS)
612-624-9717
newincbs@umn.edu
COLLEGE OF DESIGN (CDES)
612-626-3690
cdesinfo@umn.edu
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CEHD)
612-625-3339
cehdnew@umn.edu
COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES (CFANS)
612-301-2389
cfansadv@umn.edu
COLLEGE OF
LIBERAL ARTS (CLA)
612-625-2020
z.umn.edu/claorientation
class@umn.edu
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CSE)
612-624-2890
cseadvising@umn.edu
CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (CSOM)
612-624-3313
advisbsb@umn.edu
SCHOOL OF NURSING
612-625-7980
COLLEGE OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (CCAPS)
612-624-4000
ccapsinfo@umn.edu
International Students
Orientation & Transition Experiences works closely with International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) to provide accurate information for your transition to the University of Minnesota. As you plan for your arrival, please visit the ISSS website to learn about specific requirements for new international students.
You will select your Transfer Orientation date as part of completing your New Student Checklist.
U Card - Upload a photo for your U Card!
Go online to http://z.umn.edu/photoupload
- Upload your picture
- Pick up your U Card when you arrive on campus at the U Card Office.
For more information about the U Card, please visit the U Card Office website at ucard.umn.edu