Transfer student orientation

Transfer student orientation is a one-day program designed to help students make a smooth transition to the University of Minnesota. Orientation is required for all students transferring to the College of Biological Sciences (CBS) from other institutions.

How does it work?

Transfer students have two orientation options:

Complete the CBS portion of online orientation and attend a full day session on campus.
Complete the CBS and university-wide online orientations and attend a half day orientation session on campus.

You can find more information about these orientation options on the Orientation and First Year Programs (OFYP) Web site.
During the required on-campus orientation you will:

Find out how your courses transfer to the University and to your degree program
Meet with a CBS adviser
Register for spring 2010 classes

There are 2 sessions offered for spring semester 2010 orientation. Space is limited and sessions fill on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: You will not be able to sign up for an on-campus orientation session until you complete the required online orientation.

Session 1: January 8, 2010
Session 2: January 12, 2010

NOTE: You will not be able to sign up for the on-campus orientation session until you complete the required online orientation.

Preparing for orientation: Required steps

After admission, send in your confirmation fee to the Office of Admissions in order to receive access to Online Orientation.
Initiate your Student Internet Account online at https://www.umn.edu/initiate and begin checking your U of M email account.
Update your mailing address online if different from the one listed on your application for admission.
Complete online orientation (requires completion of items 1 & 3 above).
Select an on-campus college meeting date by following the directions within online orientation.
View the Orientation & First Year Program’s website for important details, such as check-in time and directions to campus.
Complete our online CBS pre-orientation survey. This survey is used by your advisor to prepare additional orientation materials and verify the accuracy of your transfer credits, so please complete it as soon as possible.

Got a question? E-mail cbsxfer@umn.edu or call 612-624-9717.

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Freshman Checklist

U of M Housing and Residence Life

Orientation and First Year Programs

U of M Costs, Aid and Scholarships

Advanced Placement (AP) Course Awards

International Baccalaureate (IB) Course Awards

Note: Students must have their AP/IB results sent directly to the University of Minnesota Office of Admissions to receive credit.

Language Testing Program

Note: CBS majors do not include a language requirement. Students may choose to take a language as an elective.

Freshman questions
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Transfer questions
cbsxfer@umn.edu