First Year Experience

Welcome to UMD

UMD's Welcome Week &
Bulldog Bash 2008
Thursday, August 28 (move-in) through
Monday, September 1

 

Student Schedule Commuter & Off-Campus Student Schedule Parent Information Frequently Asked Questions

During Welcome Week & Bulldog Bash you will become familiar with UMD's academic expectations, make new friends, meet faculty and staff, explore the campus, and get connected to UMD.

Welcome Week & Bulldog Bash begins with move-in on Thursday, August 28 and continues through the first week of classes. New freshman students are required to attend the Welcome Week & Bulldog Bash events starting on Friday, August 29 and continuing through September 1, 2008. Please see the schedule for more details.

Welcome Week & Bulldog Bash is a great way to dive into your UMD experience! During the long weekend, you will:

• become more familiar with UMD's academic expectations
• make many new friends—including other new students and current UMD student leaders
• meet faculty and staff
• learn some tips for keeping on top of your finances during college
• connect with student organizations, campus activities and ways to get involved
• get to know the campus and campus resources
• explore the city of Duluth
• get connected to UMD!

Optional Welcome Week activities for all students will continue through September 2 - September 7. For more information please visit the Kirby Student Center website at http://www.d.umn.edu/kirby/.

New transfer students are welcome, but not required, to attend. If you are a transfer student who wishes to join in Welcome Week & Bulldog bash, please email First Year Experience & Students in Transition at fye@d.umn.edu.

We strongly encourage you to throw yourself into the program and get connected. Be bold and be friendly! It will help you to have a great start to your UMD career!

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If you have a disability that requires accommodations to ensure successful participation in Welcome Week & Bulldog Bash please contact Student Coordinators; Kyle Ingebrigtson, Darren Nelson, & Malila Vang, (fye@d.umn.edu) or FYE Program Coordinator; Megan Perry-Spears (mpspears@d.umn.edu), 60 Solon Campus Center; 218-726-6393.

 

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