U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota
U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota
U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota
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welcomeweekWednesdaySeptember 2 throughMondaySeptember 7, 7, 2009What is Welcome Week?Welcome Week is a continuation <strong>of</strong> New Student <strong>Orientation</strong> <strong>and</strong>will provide opportunities to enhance your academic <strong>and</strong> personalsuccess. Over the course <strong>of</strong> this required six-day program you willbe a part <strong>of</strong> a small group <strong>of</strong> incoming students guided by twoupperclass students. In this group you will start to learn your wayaround campus; begin to build relationships with other students,faculty, <strong>and</strong> staff; learn to access the multitude <strong>of</strong> resourcesavailable to you; join the incoming Class <strong>of</strong> 2013 in campustraditions; <strong>and</strong> become a significant member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> community.Am I required to attend?All first-time, first-year, degree-seeking students are required toattend <strong>and</strong> participate in Welcome Week activities. These activitiesare designed to prepare you for your first year. You won’t wantto miss out on getting a jumpstart on your college experience. Ifyou are in CEHD, CFANS, or CBS you may be enrolled in a classthat includes Welcome Week activities that are required in coursecontent.abcdefghijvwxyz12345ABCDEFGHIJWXYZ123456oactionWhat do I need to do now toprepare for Welcome Week?q Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 2,as the start <strong>of</strong> your college experience!q Plan family vacations <strong>and</strong> work schedules earlyso that you will be able to start Welcome Weekactivities on Wednesday, September 2.q Look for a mailing in July that will ask you tocreate your Welcome Week pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>and</strong> selectyour program options.What will I do during Welcome Week?On the following page you will find highlights <strong>of</strong> what you will bedoing <strong>and</strong> how it will prepare you for the first day <strong>of</strong> class <strong>and</strong> yourfirst year.welcomeweek.umn.edu8
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