Orientation Dates

Students Enrolling for Spring 2027

Transfer Students Orientation Program

As a transfer student, you are required to attend a day-long orientation program, either remotely or on campus, where you will learn more about your transition to the University, meet with an advisor, and register for classes. 

Orientation dates are scheduled by major – not all majors are offered each date and space is limited. To see the dates that are available specifically for you please log onto and complete your New Student Checklist (available November 11, 2026). Schedule the earliest orientation possible to maximize your course choice options. 

January 2027 Transfer Orientation Dates

Remote Orientation Date

January 8

On-Campus Orientation Dates 

January 11

January 12

January 14 

Remote Orientation Zoom Preparation and Troubleshooting

Set up your U of M Zoom account before your advising appointment. Get ready for your scheduled orientation appointment by setting up your Zoom account and equipment. Log in to your U of M Zoom account before your scheduled appointment time to test your account and equipment. If you need help with your Zoom set up, please contact 1-HELP via phone at 612-301-4357 or via email at [email protected].

If you do not have access to a microphone on your computer or are having internet connection difficulties, you can call into Zoom rooms for advising appointments on your phone by calling 1-415-762-9988. The system will ask you to enter the Meeting ID (the numbers in the Zoom link you received for your appointment). You will also be asked for a participant ID, but you can skip that by pressing #. 

If you are unsure of where to go or are having difficulties with your schedule for the day, please contact our CLA Zoom Lobby at z.umn.edu/CLAzoomsupport, and one of our peer advisors can help you find the correct place to go. This lobby will specifically be open during business hours on orientation days. If you have orientation questions outside of these hours, please email [email protected].

Students Enrolling for Fall 2027 

First-Year Students Orientation Program 

As a first-year student, you'll participate in required Orientation activities over two days. First you will complete your required New Student Checklist, which includes scheduling your orientation dates. At Orientation you'll hear about the University and your college, the College of Liberal Arts. You'll connect with a college advisor and register for classes. 

Orientation dates are offered based on your responses to the New Student Checklist – to see the dates that are available specifically for you, log onto and complete your New Student Checklist (available after you confirm with the Office of Admissions). Not all orientation dates will be available to you, because they are offered based on your responses to the New Student Checklist. Most dates are usually full by the end of May. Schedule the earliest orientation possible to maximize your course choice options. 

First-Year Orientation Dates for CLA (all dates are on campus)

June and July Dates

TBD

August Dates (available by request for extenuating circumstances only)

TBD

Transfer Students Orientation Program 

As a transfer student, you'll participate in a required, day-long orientation in addition to completing your required New Student Checklist. At orientation, you will learn more about your transition to the University, connect with a college advisor, and register for classes. 

Orientation dates are scheduled based on major. Not all majors are offered each date. To see the dates that are available specifically for you, log onto and complete your New Student Checklist (available after you confirm with the Office of Admissions). Schedule the earliest orientation possible to maximize your course choice options. 

Transfer Orientation Dates

Remote Dates

TBD

On-Campus Dates

TBD