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New Students


Before You Arrive

 

 

New Student Information

Attention Summer/Fall 2021 New Students: ISSS and our campus partners are working to attend to unique challenges encountered by international students and scholars. For more information, please review our Message to New and Continuing International Students Regarding Fall 2021.

Welcome to the University of Minnesota

Students who will be studying at the UMN on a visa type other than F-1 or J-1: You are not required to do the items listed below. Please email isssnew@umn.edu for more information about your Electronic Document Check.

Students starting in Spring 2021 can make new friends and prepare for classes by joining the following events and programs.

Undergraduate students:

• Global Gopher Events (January 13, 2021)
• International Buddy Program

Graduate/professional degree students:

• Graduate Student Kick-Off (more information will be shared soon)

On behalf of the staff of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) in the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance, congratulations on your admission to the University of Minnesota!

Our Twin Cities campus is centrally located in the exciting and friendly cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Minnesotans place a high value on education, and they also realize that hosting international students is an important component of what makes the University of Minnesota a vibrant and globalized campus. We think you will find this a warm and accepting community.

Complete Your ISSS New Student Requirements

In order to ensure the University of Minnesota can verify your immigration status, there is currently an AI hold on your record. You must complete the following requirements to have their AI Hold permanently removed.

  1. Complete the International Student Preparation Course,
  2. Complete your ISSS Check-in Through MyISSS after you arrive in the United States. This requirement has two parts:
    • Upload your immigration documents.
    • Complete an ISSS Check-In and Welcome Online Session.

Please note, many international students have at least two holds on their record when they arrive
at the University of Minnesota, so make sure to visit MyU and navigate to the "Holds" tab to
determine if there are any actions you must take (learn how here). All of these holds need to
be resolved before you will be allowed to register.

Get to Know ISSS

ISSS is your “home away from home”. The staff of ISSS is ready to help you accomplish your educational goals and support your transition to campus. We believe that your wellbeing especially during this time is a high priority. We are here to help you navigate U.S. culture and campus through the various services we provide

  • Advising to help you maintain your immigration status,
  • Counselling to provide you to help you navigate academic and personal challenges, and
  • Programs to help you meet other students and build leadership skills that are essential for your personal and professional success.

We are delighted you chose to study at the UMN, and we look forward to meeting you! Please email us at isssnew@umn.edu
if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Barbara Kappler, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean,
International Student & Scholar Services

GPS