U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota

The staff of Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP) lookforward to seeing you this summer at New Student Orientationand Welcome Week. At the required two-day summer Orientationprogram, you begin your transition into the University bymeeting other students, learning about University resources andexpectations, and registering for fall semester classes. FollowingOrientation, you will kick off your college experience at WelcomeWeek, which is September 2-7. In order for these programs to bemost beneficial to you, take steps to prepare now. The “StudentExpectations” listed below outline how you can be sure to get themost out of your Orientation experience.This publication and the enclosed letter sent by your college ofenrollment provide important details regarding New StudentOrientation. In this piece, you will find all the information you needto plan for your Orientation experience. Attending Orientation isyour first step to a successful academic and personal transition intoUniversity life!• Complete all requirements set by your college in preparation forOrientation.• Participate in Orientation Date Selection beginning on April 3 to signup for your Orientation dates at soon as possible.• Attend all portions of the two-day Orientation program, including theovernight experience (June and July only). Students missing any partof Orientation will not be allowed to register for fall courses and will berequired to repeat the program.• Come to Orientation prepared and with a learning attitude. Studentsare expected to act responsibly.STUDENT PROGRAM COORDINATORS 2009Amanda Laskowski, Jason Spicher, Sarah Woessner,Rachel TimmanWhat’s Inside2 Non-US Citizen Information2–3 New Student Orientation3 Parking3 Disability/Mobility Needs3 Luggage Drop-off (students only)4–5 Parent Orientation5 Parent Orientation Registration Form6 University Honors Program6 Overnight Accommodations7 Optional Morning Activities8 DirectionsCALL ORIENT A TION & FIRST -YEARPROGRAMS, WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP!REGULAR HOURSMonday–Friday8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.MAY 1–JULY 17 HOURSMonday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.612-624-1979 or 1-800-234-1979www.ofyp.umn.eduofyp@umn.eduNew StudentOrientationORIENT A TIONOrientation is a required two-day program where you will meetother new students, learn about University resources, experiencea night in a residence hall, meet with an adviser, and register forfall semester classes. Most Orientation programs will take place inJune or July, based on your college of enrollment. If you have not yetreceived information about registering for your Orientation dates,contact your college of enrollment (See page 11). It is in your bestinterest to sign up for your Orientation dates as soon as possible.NEW STUDENT& PARENT INFORMATIONStudent ExpectationsFor additional information on Orientation, the required overnightexperience, and directions to campus, refer to the New StudentOrientation newsletter that was mailed to you by your college orgo to www.ofyp.umn.edu/fystudents/publications/index.html8:30–10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:45 a.m.1:50 p.m.2:30 p.m.4:25 p.m.4:50 p.m.5:20 p.m.7:15 p.m.9:30 p.m.7:00 a.m.8:45 a.m.Schedule at a Glanceday oneCheck-in and Optional Morning ActivitiesUniversity WelcomeOrientation OverviewStudent Success Sessions and LunchHousing or Commuting SessionsCollege MeetingSmall Group MeetingU Card SessionDinner and Frontier Hall Check-in (June and July only)Pieces of the Puzzle: College Life IssuesEvening Activities (June and July Only)day twoBreakfastCollege Advising and Registrationoaction55Placement TestingPlacement tests are designed to evaluate your current skills so youcan begin your studies at an appropriate level. Depending on yourcollege, you may need to take a placement test in chemistry, math,or a second language. Placement tests must be completed beforeyou come to Orientation, and can only be taken online. You shouldhave already received information from your college about whichplacement tests you need to take and instructions for taking them.At Orientation, an adviser will help you interpret your test scores.If you have questions about placement tests, contact your college ofenrollment directly.