Orientation is a multi-stage, remote process held over the summer for new PSEO students. There are no required on-campus events.
Contact Info: pseo@umn.edu | 612-626-1666
May 21: Admission decisions sent; access to the PSEO Welcome Site opens.
June 24: REQUIRED DEADLINE to sign up for the Registration Day Webinar. (Missing this may jeopardize your enrollment).
July 28: Registration Day Webinar.
Sept 8: Fall semester classes begin.
Sept 21: Last day to drop a course without a "W" on your transcript.
Stage 1: Onboarding (May – June)
Visit the Welcome Site: Complete the onboarding tasks sent to your email on May 21.
Access Canvas: Shortly after confirming, you will get access to the PSEO Student Hub in Canvas.
Complete Modules: Start working through required lessons and optional modules in Canvas immediately.
(Optional) June 16: Parent & Guardian Zoom Webinar.
Stage 2: Advising & Planning (June – July)
Collaborate with your Advisor: Use your planning document (found in Canvas) to build your course list and get feedback.
Finalize Prep: Complete all required Canvas lessons and finalize your course plan by mid-July.
Stage 3: Registration Day (July 28)
9:00 am: Join the Registration Day Zoom Webinar for final instructions.
9:45 am: Registration officially opens in MyU.
(Optional) 9:45 - 11:00 am: Advisor troubleshooting for student registration questions during the webinar via the Q&A.
(Optional) 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Advisor troubleshooting for student registration questions after the webinar via 10-minute Zoom appointments.
Stage 4: Post-Registration Checklist (Late July - August)
(Optional) Advising Support: Additional advisor troubleshooting for student registration questions via Zoom appointments.
Notify your High School: Send them your finalized UMN course schedule.
Get your U Card: Pick up your student ID on campus.
Order Books: Order and pick up required books and course materials (late August).
(Optional) Campus Exploration Day (Aug 19): An in-person event to tour campus, find your classrooms, and meet other students.
Stage 5: Classes Begin! (September 8)