Orientation

Orientation dates

August 18-28th, 2025

Schedule: Orientation schedule for all incoming students in fall semester.

You are expected to attend all events. Meals will be provided where indicated.

Lab training

During the lab training you will meet other teaching assistants teaching your course; receive an overview of what kinds of experiments you will be instructing in the labs; go through check-in, safety, pre-lab talks, and teaching assistant meetings; and receive your teaching assistant assignments and schedules.

Three-member advising committee (TMC) meeting

At the first meeting, your Three-Member Committee (TMC) will help you determine the courses you will be registering for and other plans for completing your first-year requirements. After you meet with your TMC and determine the courses you will be taking, it is critical that you submit your schedule to the head teaching assistant as soon as possible.

International students

All new international students need to go to the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office, 190 Humphrey Center, for an Immigration Check-in. There is comprehensive information on the ISSS website. Questions? Send an email to [email protected].

Payroll Information Meeting

You must bring two forms of identification with you to the payroll information meeting. Forms of identification that may be used include your state identification card, drivers license, social security card, VISA, green card, and birth certificate. All payroll forms must be turned in to 141 Smith Hall no later than the first of orientation, or you may not be paid. 

Foreign National Students: Please bring all documentation with you, including employment authorization document (EAD) cards, letter of acceptance to the department, and any paperwork given to you during your International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) orientation.

Please visit MyU at www.hrss.umn.edu for more information about the University's payroll system.