2025 Orientation

9:00 am Check in and Breakfast 

10:00 am - 3:00pm All-Humphrey School Orientation 

3:30pm - 5:00pm Ice Cream Social 

• These events pertain to all Humphrey academic programs (MDP, MHR, MURP, MPP, & MS-STEP)

• These events are coordinated by the Humphrey School and they will communicate with you directly 

• Breakfast and lunch will be provided with opportunities to engage with Humphrey community members. Features of the day will include a welcome from Dean Botchwey, tips to make the most of your time at the Humphery School and beyond, a keynote event, and more.

9:00 am - 11:00 am MDP Alumni Breakfast @ Sunken Patio behind Humphrey School

11:00 am - 12:30 pm MDP Program Overview @ 537 Heller Hall

12:30pm -1:00 pm Transportation time

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lunch & Activity: The Puttery

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Panel: Welcome to the Student Experience

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Public Affairs Student Association Hosted Lunch

9:00 am - 11:00 pm Student Breakfast and sessions

11:00 am - 3:00 pm Minnesota State Fair

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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Walker Summer Social

These events pertain to all academic programs (MDP, MHR, MURP, MPP, & MS-STEP) and are coordinated by the Humphrey School's Student Organizations

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Humphrey School Affinity Groups Welcome & Orientation with Lunch

Afternoon Saint Paul City

5:00 am - 8:00 pm Please coordinate with other students for transportation to this off-campus event and ask Laura @ ICGC if you need support. 

Approximate timing:

9:00 - 9:30 am Welcome and overview of the field experience requirement. 

9:30 - 10:30 am  Presentations by second year MDP students and discussion

10:30 - 11:00 am Presentation of the field experience platform