What is the purpose of orientation?

The purpose of orientation is to introduce you to the U of M and more importantly, to get you registered for spring 2010. There are two components to orientation:

During the morning session, presented by staff in the College of Design), you'll...

• Find out how your courses transfer to the U of M and to your degree program
• Meet your academic adviser
• Register for spring 2010 classes

During the afternoon session, sponsored by Orientation and First Year Programs (OFYP), you'll have the choice between...

• Attending the on-campus program and choosing from a variety of workshops, including financial aid and career services.
• Or, taking the Online Orientation quiz and getting exempt from the afternoon programming.

Preparing for orientation: required tasks

After you've submitted your Online reservation and survey please complete these tasks before coming to orientation...

• Refer to the Orientation and First Year Programs Web site for orientation details, such as schedule and directions to campus.

• Have a final official transcript sent to the U of M Office of Admissions if you had pending spring grades. Call Admissions if you have questions at 612-625-2008.

• Initiate your U of M email account and check it often. Bring your username and password to orientation since you need these to register for classes.

• Review very thoroughly the degree requirements of your academic program sent to you in your admission letter. Make sure this is the major you want because it is the major to which you've been admitted.

• Review the U of M Course Search Tutorial before orientation so you are ready to register at orientation (don’t pick classes now, just learn how to use the system).            

Got a question? E-mail Lori Gilbertson or call 612-624-6250.