Transfer Students
Preparing for Orientation
Before you come to on-campus Orientation, you need to prepare ahead of time. Review the information on this page to make sure you are ready to attend Orientation and register for classes!
Orientation Checklist
- Confirm your enrollment to the University of Minnesota by submitting their enrollment confirmation form and fee of $70 to the Office of Admissions ASAP.
Send your form and payment to:
Office of Admissions
240 Williamson Hall
231 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Activate your University of Minnesota e-mail account - www.umn.edu/initiate. E-mail is the University’s official form of communication and you are expected to check this account on a regular basis. You will also use this Internet ID to access Online Orientation, the MyU Web Portal and more.
- Complete any requirements set by your college including placement testing.
- Complete the two sections (your college and U of M information) of Online Orientation if you would like to shorten your on-campus Orientation program.
- Complete the Class Selection Tutorial in preparation for registration.
- Send all appropriate documents and attend to any requests made by your college including:
- All previous transcripts
- Immunization records
- Visa and/or other immigration documents, if needed
Bring to Orientation
- University internet ID and memorized password
- Name of your health insurance company and policy number
- $6.00 for parking
- Umbrella in case of rain
- Photo ID for U Card
- Notebook and pen or pencil