Parents & Visitors
What Parents Say
The following are some things that parents of first-year students have said about their Parent Orientation experience:
"All information was very helpful. Very organized and keep doing it! It’s great — makes us feel confident that our daughter will be successful at the University of Minnesota!"
"It was a great opportunity to become familiar with the campus and services provided at the University. It was very well organized."
"Informative, pleasant, and personable."
"Everyone in the program was very enthusiastic and made us feel welcome and at ease to ask any questions."
"The student input was very beneficial."
"Parent Orientation made a big place seem small and personable. It felt good to know the University of Minnesota staff cares about the success of my son."
"Well-rounded program that covered all aspects of college life at the University of Minnesota."
"Really made me feel like this was an excellent University with a lot of nice people who will provide an environment where my daughter will learn, grow, develop, and have fun."
"Everything was just great, lots of information! Loved hearing the students speak about their experiences."
"We learned more than we thought we needed to know, EXCELLENT!"
"Extremely well executed and planned, speakers were great. A lot of good information was provided in a relatively short time. I appreciate all your efforts to make this difficult time but happy time in our life easier."