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To ensure you are fully prepared for orientation and to begin your MBA program the University, CBCC, Academic department, and Academic Affairs & Student Engagement Team has assigned pre-work and tasks to complete before orientation. All of these due dates are included below and will be added to as more communications are sent out leading up to orientation.
Prior to Orientation, MBA students must initialize their University of Minnesota Internet and e-mail accounts to receive critical program information. Students are responsible for the e-mail sent to their University account. We ask that students check the University e-mail account daily starting in Spring 2023 as it is the primary form of communication with MBA students. If you encounter any issues with initialization, please contact UMN Central IT.
The University of Minnesota requires all students to complete the vaccination requirement. Failure to complete the requirement may result in a registration hold on you student account. You must complete this requirement by the 6th week of your first semester.
If you plan to apply for federal financial assistance, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University of Minnesota's financial aid counselors at One Stop Student Services will not be able to discuss your financial aid options until your FAFSA is received.
Detailed instructions on how to apply for financial aid may be found on OneStop's Financial Aid page. You will need your tax information to complete your FAFSA. Federal financial aid for the 2023-24 academic year is based on the information in your previous tax returns . The UMN school code is: 003969. If you have questions about financial aid, contact Jim Parker, j-park1@umn.edu or 612-626-0750.
The My Finances tab in the MyU portal provides personalized information on your financial aid progress. Contact One Stop Student Services for questions regarding financial aid or visit the Finances & Tuition page.
4. Review and Bookmark MBA Resource Sites
4. Review and Bookmark MBA Resource Sites
The Academic Affairs & Student Engagement Resources site will be your primary student resource website throughout your MBA degree. It includes detailed information on University resources, the MBA Program mission and policies, the MBA Programs Staff directory, and more. It may be accessed at z.umn.edu/mbastudentaffairs. We recommend bookmarking this site, as you will reference frequently throughout your program.
The MBA Academic Resource site is hosted within Canvas, the University's online learning management system. This site houses degree planning tools and links to academic and policy information. You will receive access to this site in Summer 2023 and will receive an invitation to the Canvas course.
The Graduate Business Career Center will assign both required and recommended pre-work that can all be viewed on the Career Pre-Work page and should be completed before orientation begins. These assignments will be posted in Summer 2023 and will have further communications sent out regarding the steps.
Orientation Academic Pre-Work assigned by the core faculty will be sent out in June. Your fall instructors will send out specific course work on an individual basis closer to the semester.
8. Familiarize Yourself With the Fall Core Course Schedule
8. Familiarize Yourself With the Fall Core Course Schedule
The Fall 2023 Core Course schedule will be available soon. The MBA Registration & Advising team will register all new FT MBA students for their fall core courses mid-August. The first day of the Fall 2023 semester is Tuesday, September 6.
All students who are admitted to a degree program and are registered for six or more credits per semester that count toward the automatic assessment of the Student Services Fee are required by the University of Minnesota to have health insurance. To learn more about this policy and the University plan visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website. Students may waive the Student Health Benefit Plan.
All Carlson Full-Time MBA students are required to create a U Card. Your U Card is required for after-hours access to the Carlson School and Hanson Hall buildings, breakout rooms, and the textbook rental program. You can obtain your U Card by visiting the main U Card office on the ground floor of Coffman Memorial Union or the satellite U Card office at the Coffman Memorial Union information desk. You can also upload a photo beforehand on the UCard website.
It is recommended that you obtain your U Card prior to MBA Orientation on Friday, August 18th. This will grant you access to the building on those programming days.
Note: if you are still in possession of a U Card issued to you within the last 5 years, you do not need to obtain a new U Card (unless your legal name has changed). As a holder of a previously issued U card, you will have to request access to the Master's Student Lounge, study rooms, and the Carlson School building during non-public hours. This access request form can be found in Carlson Student Resources.
The MBA Program promotes access and equity for all students and guests of the University of Minnesota. To make disability-related accommodation requests or dietary requests, please complete the accommodation request form.
If you need accommodation for the entire academic year, please connect with our Disability Resource Center. We recommend reaching out to the DRC early to ensure time to process your requests before starting your academic term.
International Students Only
International Students Only
Complete the International Student Preparation course prior to document check. The course is found at: International Student Check-In Process document on the MBA Resources page. Follow instructions after completing the course for document check appointment. Once your ISSS hold has been removed from your student account, please notify mbasa@umn.edu so that we can register you for your Fall 2023 courses.
Optional Items to Complete Before Starting Your Program
Optional Items to Complete Before Starting Your Program
Canvas is the University's online learning management system. This training will go over how to navigate Canvas, assignments, quizzes, notifications, and more. This training is housed in the University's Training Hub and students who have activated their student account will be able to access the course.
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