Information for students coming to the U of M
through NSE

Welcome to the University of Minnesota!  Once you've been placed at the U of M, our coordinators will help you register for classes, direct you to housing resources, and facilitate your orientation. We'll be here to guide you in your new adventure.

• U of M homepage
• Take a virtual tour of campus
• U of M academic calendar
• U of M Bookstore
• Check out our college radio station, Radio K
• Read our school newspaper, The Minnesota Daily
• Read about the arts on campus
• Gopher Sports (for watching) and Rec Sports (for playing)
• Get involved with our many student groups
• Volunteer with a community organization in the Twin Cities
• Coffman Memorial Union has all the news, updates, events and services from the student union
• On-campus and off-campus housing options (but don't apply until we tell you to!)
• Resources for GLBT students
• Resources for international students
• Mental health resources
• Disability Services

• Don't let tales of winter woes scare you off! Check out our weather for yourself.
• Check out Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) for news and culture from around the state.
• The Newcomers Guide (Mpls/St. Paul magazine)
• The Twin Cities: Past and Present
• There are many art museums and galleries in the Twin Cities.
• The Twin Cities have a thriving theatre, music, and dance scene. In fact, Minneapolis is second only to New York City in the number of theaters per capita!
• Check out our two largest newspapers, the StarTribune and the Pioneer Press.
• The City Pages is a great news and arts weekly publication. Be sure to check out their "Annual Manual" for their "Best of the Twin Cities" lists.
• Learn about public transportation options in the Twin Cities.
• The Twin Cities also hosts several pro-sports teams:
  • Minnesota Twins
  • Minnesota Vikings
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Minnesota Lynx
  • Minnesota Wild
  • Minnesota Thunder
  • Minnesota Swarm
• There are thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails in Minnesota.
• And don't miss the many fairs and festivals in Minnesota, including:
  • Minnesota State Fair
  • Saint Paul Winter Carnival
  • Taste of Minnesota
  • Minneapolis Aquatennial
  • Basilica Block Party
  • Renaissance Festival