Resources for new students at Minnesota Carlson

Find your program below for more specific information about orientation for your cohort

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

Master of Accountancy Orientation for fall 2026 incoming students will begin August 21, 2026 and students should plan to be in Minnesota prior to this date. Orientation will include dates in the following week and will vary by program, so please do not plan any travel or other commitments between August 21-August 28 until full schedules are released. Detailed schedules will be available soon, so please check back for the most up to date information about your required orientation program.

Master of Applied Business Analytics

New Student Orientation will include a self-paced online program that will become available roughly one month prior to the start of your courses as well as a virtual webinar focused on the start up of your program experience. More information on these components will be emailed to confirmed students by their Enrollment Counselor. 

Master of Business Administration (MBA - Full-Time & Management Science)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Orientation for fall 2026 incoming students will begin August 21, 2026 and students should plan to be in Minnesota prior to this date. Orientation will include dates in the following week and will vary by program, so please do not plan any travel or other commitments between August 21-August 28 until full schedules are released. Detailed schedules will be available soon, so please check back for the most up to date information about your required orientation program.

Master of Business Administration (MBA - Part-Time & Online)

New Student Orientation will include a self-paced online program that will become available roughly one month prior to the start of your courses as well as a virtual webinar focused on the start up of your program experience. More information on these components will be emailed to confirmed students by their Enrollment Counselor. 

Master of Business Taxation (MBT)

New Student Orientation will include a self-paced online program that will become available roughly one month prior to the start of your courses as well as a virtual webinar focused on the start up of your program experience. More information on these components will be emailed to confirmed students by their Enrollment Counselor. 

Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR)

Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations Orientation for fall 2026 incoming students will begin August 21, 2026 and students should plan to be in Minnesota prior to this date. Orientation will include dates in the following week and will vary by program, so please do not plan any travel or other commitments between August 21-August 28 until full schedules are released. Detailed schedules will be available soon, so please check back for the most up to date information about your required orientation program.

Master of Marketing (MMKTG)

Master of Marketing Orientation for fall 2026 incoming students will begin August 21, 2026 and students should plan to be in Minnesota prior to this date. Orientation will include dates in the following week and will vary by program, so please do not plan any travel or other commitments between August 21-August 28 until full schedules are released. Detailed schedules will be available soon, so please check back for the most up to date information about your required orientation program.

Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Orientation for fall 2026 incoming students will begin August 21, 2026 and students should plan to be in Minnesota prior to this date. Orientation will include dates in the following week and will vary by program, so please do not plan any travel or other commitments between August 21-August 28 until full schedules are released. Detailed schedules will be available soon, so please check back for the most up to date information about your required orientation program.

Master of Science in Finance (MSF)

Summer 2026 Incoming Students:

Master of Finance (MSF) Orientation for Summer 2026 incoming students will be held on June 29, 2026 (9:00am-4:30pm). 

Please see a detailed schedule of the days events.

Fall 2026 Incoming Students:

Master of Finance (MSF) Orientation for fall 2026 incoming students will begin August 21, 2026 and students should plan to be in Minnesota prior to this date. Orientation will include dates in the following week and will vary by program, so please do not plan any travel or other commitments between August 21-August 28 until full schedules are released. Detailed schedules will be available soon, so please check back for the most up to date information about your required orientation program.

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM)

Master of Supply Chain Management Orientation for fall 2026 incoming students will begin August 21, 2026 and students should plan to be in Minnesota prior to this date. Orientation will include dates in the following week and will vary by program, so please do not plan any travel or other commitments between August 21-August 28 until full schedules are released. Detailed schedules will be available soon, so please check back for the most up to date information about your required orientation program.

Postbaccalaureate Certificates

New Student Orientation will include a self-paced online program that will become available roughly one month prior to the start of your courses as well as a virtual webinar focused on the start up of your program experience. More information on these components will be emailed to confirmed students by their Enrollment Counselor.