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Academic Advising Blog

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Academic planning, Academic resources

Best Practices for Emailing Your CSE Academic Advisor

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Emailing your CSE college advisor can be a great way to connect with your advisor and ask questions. Knowing when and how to email can help make sure you get the best possible answers.

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Academic planning, Policies and forms, Registration

Permission numbers and course access

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How and when to request permission numbers from CSE academic departments.

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Academic planning, Academic resources

Fall 2026 CSE college academic advising drop-in hours

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Drop-in advising can be a great way to connect with a CSE college academic advisor for a quick or time sensitive question. Check out our frequently asked questions for how to access drop-ins, when to use them, and more!

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Academic planning, Academic resources, Major and career exploration, Orientation

Common questions from new-to-CSE students

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Incoming CSE orientation students: As an new incoming student, we know you probably have many questions about your upcoming experience in CSE. We answer many common questions here for you.

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Academic resources, Orientation

Find help funding your college experience through scholarships

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Scholarships are an excellent way to help fund your education. However, understanding how scholarships work can feel a bit intimidating. Your CSE academic advising team has compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding scholarships.

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Orientation

What brand of computer should you bring to CSE?

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Incoming CSE orientation students: Have questions about what technology you need for school? We've got the answers!

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Orientation

Future Gophers: Orientation tips and reminders

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Incoming CSE orientation students: Orientation is an exciting part of your transition to college. You'll meet other new students, learn about the University of Minnesota, and select the courses you will take fall semester. The CSE academic advising team has provided some tips to help you be prepared for and make the most of your orientation experience.

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Orientation

Everything you need to know about placement testing for orientation

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Incoming CSE orientation students: Orientation will be here before you know it! Before you come to campus, the CSE academic advising team wants to remind you to have your placement exam completed. We have provided answers to the most commonly asked questions here.

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Orientation

AP and IB scores - What do I need to know before orientation?

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Incoming CSE orientation students: If you have taken (or plan on taking) AP or IB exams to earn credit toward degree requirements, there are some important things to keep in mind. Your CSE academic advising team has all the information you need to know.

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Summer 2026 CSE college academic advising drop-in hours

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Drop-in advising can be a great way to connect with a CSE college academic advisor for a quick or time sensitive question. Check out our frequently asked questions for how to access drop-ins, when to use them, and more!