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Page 5 - Freshman and INTL Student Guide
Let’s get the formal stuff out of the way. APPLY FOR GUARANTEED HOUSING The University of Minnesota Twin Cities guarantees housing to all admitted first-year students who are willing to accept an assignment to any space if they do all of the following: 1. Submit the housing application and non- refundable housing application fee ($50) to Housing & Residential Life no later than May 1; 2. ConfirmtheirenrollmentwiththeOfficeof Admissions no later than May 1; and 3. SubmittheHousingGuaranteeFee($200) before May 15. Housing assignments are based on the date the completed housing application is received, space availability, and whether students meet program requirements. Students who apply for housing after May 1 are placed in housing only on a space-available basis. LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES Connect with other students who share similar interests, academic goals, and personal direction in one of over 30+ Living Learning Communities (LLCs). Take advantage of these unique—and free—housing options to expand your college experience through exploration and collaboration. To explore all the LLCs available at the U of M, visit z.umn.edu/LiveLearn. Housing applications open in November. To apply, visit housing.umn.edu. For information on early arrival housing for international students, visit housing.umn.edu/international. AFTER YOU CONFIRM NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST * The New Student Checklist is completed by students online. After receiving the Checklist email, students will select an Orientation date, complete their TUAY survey, orientation prep course, placement exams, upload a photo for their U Card, submit final transcripts, update personal information, and more. ORIENTATION Orientation is a two-day, overnight event that is required for all new students to ease the transition to college. Students will meet their advisor, register for classes, learn about campus resources, and meet other incoming freshmen. WELCOME WEEK The week prior to the start of school is where you’ll really feel immersed in the Gopher community. Welcome Week showcases a wide variety of events, including Pride & Spirit, Convocation, exploring campus and the surrounding community, and meeting new friends. * Instructions on the New Student Checklist and how to select an Orientation date will be emailed to new students who have confirmed their enrollment beginning in April. Informationforinternationalstudentscanbefoundnexttotheglobeicon. Page 4 International freshmen are required to complete both their International Student Preparation Course and Freshman Orientation. More information on these requirements can be found on page 21.
