to the University of Minnesota - Orientation and First-Year Programs ...

get ready, get set, go!PlanningforYOURORIENTATIONto the University of MinnesotaCongratulations on your decision toattend the University of Minnesota!Now that you have confirmed your enrollment to theUniversity of Minnesota, you will begin to receive informationregarding Next Steps and New Student Orientation. Newstudents are required to attend New Student Orientation, atwo-day program that will take place sometime betweenJune 9 and July 15, August 19-20, 26-27, and 30-31.

Mark your calendar:Orientation registration begins:April 7Housing guarantee deadline:May 1New Student and ParentOrientation:June 9-July 15, August 19-20,August 26-27, and August 30-31Housing assignments available:July 31Welcome Week:September 1-6rParents Weekend:October 8-10It is the mission of Orientation & First-YearPrograms to provide all new students withvaluable transitional experiences as theybegin their journey at the U of M. No matterthe question, we want to help you make theconnections needed to be successful.Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP)www. ofyp.umn .edu612-624-1979 or 800-234-1979lWhat to do next…o• Check your U of M emailaccount regularly atmail.umn.edu. It isthe official method ofUniversity communication. If youhave not activated your email, go towww.umn.edu/initiate.• Complete your New Student Checklist bylogging on to myu.umn.edu and selectingthe college tab.• Set your New Student Orientation datebeginning April 7. Information about thisprogram, as well as other requirementsthat must be completed before orientation,will be sent to you from your college ofenrollment.• Mark your calendar for Welcome Week,September 1-6, 2010. All new students arerequired to attend. To learn more, visitwelcomeweek.umn.edu.• Take the initiative to ask questions if youhave concerns or are unsure about theorientation process.Document CheckAfter arriving on campus,international students must visitInternational Student and ScholarServices (ISSS) for Document Check.ISSS will review your visadocuments and verify yourimmigration status to make surethat you’re eligible to take classes.ISSS is located in 190 Humphrey Centeron the west bank of campus. Visitwww.isss.umn.edu/new/docCheckto find out the hours for DocumentCheck.If you still have questions, visit:• www.onestop.umn.edu for questions aboutfinancial aid, tuition, billing, and registration• admissions.tc.umn.edu for questions about youradmission to the U of M• www.housing.umn.edu for questions about thehousing and residential life• www.housing.umn.edu/irc if you need temporaryhousing before the start of the fall semester• www.pts.umn.edu for questions aboutcommuting, parking and campus transportation• isss.umn.edu/new for questions and the Checklistfor New International Students