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:

Morning session (sponsored by staff in CDes), 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

Afternoon session (sponsored by Orientation and First Year Programs /OFYP), you'll have the choice of...

• Taking the ONLINE ORIENTATION quiz and being exempt from the afternoon programming.
• Or, attending the on campus program and choosing from a variety of workshops, including financial aid and career services.

For more information check out the Orientation and First Year Programs transfer orientation Web site.

Preparing for orientation: required tasks

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

• Read the Fall 2009 Orientation Newsletter (pdf) for important details, such as check-in time 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, and as listed on the CDes Website.

• 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.