Freshman

ORIENTATION

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January 13, 2011

The campus-wide Freshman Orientation program serves

as your official welcome to the University of Minnesota.

The program will acquaint you with the many exciting

opportunities and resources available to you at the

University.

During Orientation you can expect to register for spring

classes, learn about University resources, and get to

know other new students, meet with faculty, staff, and

advisers. This brochure accompanies the information sent

by your college about Orientation.

PARENT AND GUEsT ORIENTATION

While students attend Orientation, a separate program

will be offered for parents/guests. The program includes

an overview of University resources and services and

helps answer questions that parents and guests might

have about college life or the University in general.

There is no cost to attend this program, we highly

encourage parents/guests to register in advance by

calling Orientation & First-Year Programs at

612-624-1979 or 1-800-234-1979.

Check out www.ofyp.umn.edu/parents for more details.

To assist in your transition, we are pleased to provide

you with a one-day, on-campus Orientation program on

Thursday, January 13.

sTUDenT scheDUle

8:00-8:40 a.m. Check in, Ground Floor, Coffman Union Optional Activities include:

-Resource Fair -East Bank Campus Tour leaves at 8:15 a.m.

8:45 a.m. University Welcome9:00 a.m. Transitioning to the U10:20 a.m. One stop student services11:00 a.m. College Meeting12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. Academic Advising and Course Registration

New StudeNt CheCkliSt

Once you have confirmed your enrollment, new freshmen can begin working on their New student Checklist. You can find your New student Checklist by logging on to www.myu.umn.edu and selecting the MyCollege tab.

Visit www.ofyp.umn.edu for more information on your orientation experience.

what to briNg to orieNtatioN

•University Internet ID and memorized password

•Name of your health insurance company and policy number (you may purchase University insurance instead)

•$6.00 per day for parking

•Photo ID for U Card

•Notebook and pen or pencil

•You will be traveling between buildings; please dress for the weather

www.ofyp.umn.edu

612-624-1979 or 1-800-234-1979

Students can find public transportation at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s Ground Transportation Center. Use taxis and shuttle services that have the name of the company clearly marked, and whose drivers are willing to give you an estimate of the cost to take you to your destination.

Super Shuttle service is available from the airport for approximately $15. Taxi service is also available for approximately $30 to the University of Minnesota. After claiming your luggage, you can find both the shuttle and taxi service by following the signs to the Ground Transportation Center. The signs will take you through the tram tunnel one floor below the baggage claim. When you reach the transportation center, an airport agent will be there to assist you. The shuttle operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. If you have more than three pieces of luggage you will be charged an extra fee.

Light rail service and city buses are also available from the airport to downtown Minneapolis at the Metro Transit Web site. www.metrotransit.org

Address for East River Road Garage (if using GPS): 385 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Heading east on 94Take the U of M/Huron Boulevard exit (235B). At the first stoplight, turn left onto Fulton Street S.E. Drive four blocks, crossing over Oak Street, to the stop sign intersecting East River Parkway. Turn right onto the parkway. Just past the Variety Club Research Center, take the first right (public parking) into the garage.

Heading west on 94Take the U of M/Huron Boulevard exit (235B). At the first stoplight, turn left onto Fulton Street S.E. Drive four blocks, crossing over Oak Street, to the stop sign intersecting East River Parkway. Turn right onto the parkway. Just past the Variety Club Research Center, take the first right (public parking) into the garage.

Heading north on 35WTake 94 eastbound. Shortly thereafter, take the U of M/Huron Boulevard exit (235B). At the first stoplight, turn left onto Fulton Street S.E. Drive four blocks, crossing over Oak Street, to the stop sign intersecting East River Parkway. Turn right onto the parkway. Just past the Variety Club Research Center, take the first right (public parking) into the garage.

Heading south on 35WTake Hwy 280 south to 94 west. Take the U of M/Huron Boulevard exit (235B). At the first stoplight, turn left onto Fulton Street S.E. Drive four blocks, crossing over Oak Street, to the stop sign intersecting East River Parkway. Turn right onto the parkway. Just past the Variety Club Research Center, take the first right (public parking) into the garage.

• If you would like to see more detailed maps, visit: www.parkandtrans.umn.edu.

• East River Road Garage offers ample parking and easy access to elevators. We recommend using parking levels E, F, and G.

To 35W heading northUpon exiting the East River Road Garage, turn left and follow East River Parkway. Turn left onto Fulton Street S.E. Proceed east and turn right on Huron Boulevard and follow the signs for 94. Head east on 94 and take Hwy 280 (left exit) to 35W north.

To 35W heading southUpon exiting the East River Road Garage, turn left and follow East River Parkway. Turn left onto Fulton Street S.E. Proceed east and turn right on Huron Boulevard and follow the signs for 94. Head west on 94 to 35W south.

To 94Upon exiting the East River Road Garage, turn left and follow East River Parkway. Turn left onto Fulton Street S.E. Proceed east and turn right on Huron Boulevard and follow the signs for 94.

Directions to Orientation

traVeliNg from MiNNeaPoliS/St. Paul (MSP) iNterNatioNal airPort to the uNiVerSitY of MiNNeSota

ParkiNg at orieNtatioN

driViNg to the eaSt baNk and eaSt riVer road garage

leaving orientation

For more information on traveling from the Airport, please visit our website at www.ofyp.umn.edu.

When you arrive on campus, follow signs to the public parking entrance (not the contract entrance) of the East River Road Garage on the east bank of the Minneapolis campus. If you arrive by 9 a.m., you will receive a voucher from Orientation staff allowing you to park in the East River Road Garage at a reduced rate of $6.00 per day.