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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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