Orientation information for CSE parents
Parents and Families: Welcome to the College of Science and Engineering (CSE)!
We are excited your student will be joining us this fall and look forward to talking with you soon. This page will provide you with some additional information on what your student can expect this fall as they begin their academic experience in CSE. We recognize that the ambiguity of our current circumstances may feel challenging and overwhelming in an already big transition, and we are working hard to support both you and your student in this process. Currently, we look forward to welcoming your student to campus
this fall!
Below you will find information on a few key resources your student will learn more about in the days to come, as well as opportunities for you to connect with us during the summer via a live Q&A session with our Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and professor of Mechanical Engineering, Paul Strykowski, and other college leadership.
To get started, watch below for a warm welcome to the College of Science and Engineering from Associate Dean Strykowski.
Live virtual Q&A sessions for parents
We invite you to participate in one of four virtual presentation and Q&A sessions with leadership from the College of Science and Engineering from Noon-12:45 p.m. Central Time on the following dates:
- Friday, June 11, 2021
- Friday, June 25, 2021
- Friday, July 16, 2021
- Friday, July 23, 2021
While you are welcome to participate in any of these sessions, you may find participating to be more helpful once your student has attended their virtual orientation date.
More information on how to access these Q&A sessions online was sent to you via email.
If you couldn't make it to the sessions above, watch the recorded presentation in the video below.
Live CSE Student Engagement and Career Development Presentations
Additionally, you are invited to attend a one-hour virtual CSE Student Engagement and Career Development Presentation at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. Central Time (both sessions contain the same content) on the following dates:
- Friday, June 11, 2021
- Friday, June 25, 2021
- Friday, July 16, 2021
- Friday, July 23, 2021
In this session, CSE Student Services staff discuss opportunities for getting involved outside of the classroom, and information on career preparation resources available to students within CSE.
More information on how to access these presentations online was sent to you via email.
If you couldn't make it to the sessions above, watch the recorded presentation in the video below.
Resource information for parents
How you can support your student
Learn more about resources and ways to support your student during their transition to college.
Supporting Your Student (Printable PDF)
Information about CSE Majors
You can learn a bit more about the major exploration process and the 20 different majors students have to choose from within CSE.
Information about CSE Academic Advising
Finally, in the videos below, you can learn more about the academic advising structure and experience for students in CSE. Advising for first-year students looks different than advising for transfer students, so be sure to check out the video that best fits your student!
First-year student academic advising
Transfer Academic Advising
Questions?
If you have questions, contact us at cseorientation@umn.edu.