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Orientation

With Graduate Student Orientation, there are a variety of different programs for you to attend, and a number of things to keep in mind. On the left of this page, please review the links under "Getting Started " and "Orientation" to assure you are set to go!

Orientation Fee: Graduate Student Orientation is funded through a mandatory $50.00 Orientation Fee assessed to all Graduate School students new to the University of Minnesota. This fee- assessed at class registration- is non-refundable, regardless of your participation in Graduate Student Orientation.

August 18-21

Graduate Student Orientation consists of a Welcome Day, Writing Workshops, a University Libraries session, and tours. You can choose to attend as many or as few sessions as you would like.

Welcome Day

August 20-21
9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
On Welcome Day, there will be a variety of different sessions, including:

  • Resource Fair
  • Welcome
  • Guarding Your Academic Integrity
  • Lunch
  • Your Relationship with Your Adviser and Graduate Faculty
  • Now That You're Working at the "U"
  • Mini-workshop options: U Card, Library, Parking & Transportation, One Stop Student Services
  • Involvement Panel with Graduate Students

Writing Workshops

Native Speakers of English: August 18, 19 or September 13
8:30 - 8:45 am: Check-in, Ground Floor, Coffman Memorial Union
9:00 - 4:00 pm: Writing Workshop

Non-Native Speakers of English: August 18, 19 or September 13
8:30 - 8:45 am: Check-in, Ground Floor, Coffman Memorial Union
9:00 - 4:00 pm: Writing Workshop

Your writing at the graduate level may be one of the greatest challenges you face. These two workshops, one for native speakers of English and one for non-native speakers of English, will help you prepare for this upcoming challenge.

University Libraries: The Key to Graduate Success

August 22, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

This three-hour workshop will guide you through essential library resources and tools available to support your research and studies. Learn time saving techniques and helpful tips to ensure your academic success.

Tour

Minneapolis Campus Tour: Wednesday August 20 4:45 pm

Twin Cities Sightseeing Tour: Thursday August 21 4:45 pm

Each workshop requires that you register in advance. Registration deadline: August 11, 2008.