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New Student Checklist
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 to 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 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
[email protected]
COLLEGE OF DESIGN (CDES)
612-626-3690
[email protected]
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CEHD)
612-625-3339
[email protected]
COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES (CFANS)
612-301-2389
[email protected]
COLLEGE OF
LIBERAL ARTS (CLA)
612-625-2020
[email protected]
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CSE)
612-624-2890
[email protected]
CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (CSOM)
612-624-3313
[email protected]
SCHOOL OF NURSING
612-625-7980
[email protected]
COLLEGE OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (CCAPS)
612-624-4000
[email protected]
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.