Knowing important dates and deadlines is key to college success.
Calendars
Make it a habit to regularly check both of these resources:
The University’s Academic Calendar helps you keep track of important dates like class registration deadlines, final exam periods, and holiday breaks, ensuring you are prepared.
The University’s Events Calendar lists campus activities, workshops, and other networking opportunities, which can help you get involved and build valuable connections.
Information Sources
Being informed about campus happenings is essential for making the most of maximizing your college experience.
Email
Regularly check your University email for important updates, announcements, and opportunities.
Newsletters
Read newsletters such as the Undergrad Update and Student Transition Experiences and First-Gen Forecast for regular updates on campus events, resources, and news.
MyU
The MyU platform delivers timely and relevant info to you while providing access to other various University sites and systems. You can also complete important steps here like class registration, grade viewing, and more.
Canvas
Canvas is an online platform that allows faculty and staff to share learning materials and activities with students such as yourself. Through Canvas, you can access class content, submit assignments, take quizzes, view your grades, and engage in interactive discussions and direct messaging with your classmates and instructors.
Social Media
Follow the University’s social media accounts to stay connected and engaged with the campus community: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, X, Facebook, LinkedIn.
Follow the social media accounts of campus units that are of interest to you such as the First-Gen Student Success Center’s Instagram.
Connect to academic support resources by following: UMN Success Instagram, and UMN Success YouTube.
Safe U Alerts
Safe-U is a mass notification system that delivers real-time announcements about urgent campus happenings, such as crime and inclement weather reports. As a student, you are automatically set up to receive alerts via email. Through MyU, you can add additional contact methods including texts and phone calls.