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New Student Checklist

The New Student Checklist will be available in mid-November for transfer students starting in Spring 2022. 

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 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