Orientation Tasks

The tasks below are related to Orientation. Please contact Stephanie Appleby, Regional Campus Manager, at sappleby@d.umn.edu with any questions.

Please note: further updates from the Orientation team will be added throughout the summer. The primary method of communication regarding Orientation will be email.

Orientation Intake Forms

Your campus team will reach out to you regarding information we need to set you up for success! This will include ordering your White Coat and official name badge, as well as other intake forms for Orientation week. Please complete those requests as soon as possible upon receipt. 

Orientation Pre-Work

Pre-work is hosted on Canvas, the University's course content management platform (your classes will use this platform, too). Canvas access will be granted early July; complete pre-work by August 17, 2026.

Orientation pre-work will include video content, written content, and a few forms. For a balanced workload, plan for approx. 2-3 hours of work per week from July through August 17.

Complete the Advising Intake Form.

Your Advisors are excited to meet you! In an effort to get to know you better, please complete the advising intake survey.  This information will be shared only with your academic and faculty advisor to help them to learn the best ways to serve you as you start your journey in medical school. 

If you have any questions, please contact Addy Irvine at abrickwe@umn.edu.