Contact Us

Center for Community-Engaged Learning
240 Appleby Hall
128 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
phone: 612-626-2044
ccel@umn.edu

National Student Exchange:

Information for Incoming Students

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.

Info about the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities:

U of M homepage
Take a virtual tour of campus
U of M academic calendar
On-campus and off-campus housing options (but don't apply until we tell you to!)
Get involved with our many student groups
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)
Volunteer with a community organization in the Twin Cities
Coffman Memorial Union is the U of M Student Union, a gathering place with lots of news, updates, events and services for students
Resources for GLBT students
Resources for international students
Mental health resources
Disability services

Info about the Twin Cities and the rest of Minnesota:

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!
Don't let tales of winter woes scare you off! Check out our weather for yourself.
Learn about public transportation options in the Twin Cities.
Check out Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) for news and culture from around the state and the world.
See the Newcomers Guide from Mpls/St. Paul magazine
Check out our two largest newspapers, the StarTribune and the Pioneer Press.
The City Pages is a great news and arts weekly publication. Check their "Annual Manual" for their "Best of the Twin Cities" lists.
The Twin Cities: Past and Present
The Twin Cities also hosts several pro-sports teams:
There are thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails in Minnesota.
And don't miss the many fairs and festivals in Minnesota, including:

Address: 240 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-626-2044

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer
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