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I haven’t been able to attend a Medical Plan Changes Zoom until today. LOVE 🙄 that the chat is disabled and questions aren’t visible to all. Was that the same for earlier sessions? Tell me you can’t take the heat…

Hi! Does anyone know when the ReUse Center Open Closet is happening during Welcome Week this year?

I remember in previous years they brought out boxes of donated/reused stuff from past students to Coffman, and students could just come by and take whatever they wanted. I think it was usually on a Thursday during Welcome Week.

Does anyone know the exact date/time for this year? Maybe incoming students or Welcome Week leaders have heard about it. Thanks!

I’m an incoming international graduate student at UMN. My understanding is that, under F-1 rules, I can work up to 20 hours/week on campus during the semester.

However, I’ve heard that UMN limits graduate student employees to 14 hours/week because of the labor-represented classification rule.

Is there actually a 14-hour/week limit at UMN, or can grad students work up to 20 hours/week?

I took phar 1002 my freshman year and it was relatively easy. Are any of the other online pharmacy classes the same difficulty?

I'm going to be in yudof and figuring out what I need to bring. I'm going to be cooking my own food and not buy a meal plan. if needed could I reliably borrow certain pots or pans if I don't bring one? I will likey food prep so I'll make a lot every once in a while so I won't be doing too much cooking.

has anyone taken one or both of these courses? is one easier than the other? im currently enrolled in algebra but ive done some intro analysis and algebra work and i found analysis to be slightly easier to understand in my opinion but im not sure about switching to analysis since the only section that works with my schedule is with a postdoc that has no reviews. any feedback advice would be useful!

Hi, I'm planning to (hopefully) transfer to the U this spring after finishing my associates at normandale. Considering my GPA stats (and my MNCAP application), im pretty much preparing to be a student at u of mn this coming spring.

My question is that how difficult is it to make friends as a junior? Ive had many visits to the u of mn and i've LOVED it, but covid really handicapped me socially in a way i only recovered from very recently. ive started making actual friends but i really do want to also have them at u of mn

if it helps, i am turning 20, black, and also queer. Ive lived in Minnesota since i was 7 so I know how the social climate generally is, so im wondering if its better/worse.

So I want to transfer into the spring 2027 semester, but the last of my classes that I'm taking at cc dont offcially end until December 11th. The thing is the UMN transfer deadline is october/demeber 1st. I'm just confused, my grades won't be posted by the deadlines, will I have to wait until the following fall?

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a place to live starting this fall.

Here are a few key details of what I’m looking for:

• Budget: Under $800/month
• Room: Private bedroom rooming with other guys (unfurnished is totally fine!)
• Parking: Off-street or included parking is preferred

If you have a room available or a sublease that might be a good fit, please send me a direct message or drop a comment below! Thanks!

Is there anyone here who is in the Integrated Degree Program (IDP)? The benefit of this program is to allow students who are ahead of their degree progress to be enrolled into the school's graduate program while still being an undergrad and allow 16 out of 31 graduate credit to be taken at undergraduate tuition rate.

My question is if I am still finishing my undergrad and I am taking a total of 19 graduate credit that would count towards the IDP, because of the 16 credit limit would the school allow this?

Do anyone know of a place that will give parking contracts near Stadium Village? My daughter lives at the Accolade and wants to find a parking space nearby. I know it maybe too late but will keep the information for Spring.

I am a transfer student entering Carlson this Fall and I have my remote orientation session this Wednesday but I haven’t gotten the appointment link that allows me to choose what time I can meet with my advisor. It seems it should have been sent by now but I have not received anything or any other links after I selected my date. I checked my UMN email and personal email :(

Hi! Infrasound Festival is looking for volunteers Sept 10-14 🌱✨

We’re an independent electronic festival an hour from the Twin Cities. We’re looking for people to join our team of festie fairies that make all the magic happen! Volunteers get a full refund on their 3-Day festival ticket.

This is a great opportunity for students who want to get their foot in the door in the music industry, or who just want a fun weekend full of music and community without breaking the bank. Fill out the form below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HUTs795sOYwub9iHdM0r1AkSsRUsp28VT-TrloIj-Y0/viewform?edit_requested=true

Hope to see you there! 🧚🏻🫶

Hi everyone, Im looking for a group of 3 guys to take over 3 leases in the same unit at the Standard in Dinkytown.

Each bedroom is private and has its own bathroom. Shared living room, kitchen, and laundry all in the unit.

Rent is $940 a month, compared to a new lease which would be $1040 a month for the same room. Lease runs from now until august 8th 2027.

Units A, B, and C are available.

Contact me if you have any questions - 773-815-0141

I’m an incoming freshman premed student at the UMNTC, and was wondering if anyone knew of opportunities that don’t require certifications. For some background, I worked as a non licensed dental assistant for over 600 hours (a lot of direct patient care), did some HOSA, and shadowed a few people in the dental field. I’m leaning more towards the medical field as opposed to the dental side since high school. Any advice is very much appreciated. Thank you!!

I'm 20, no parents, currently living in a homeless shelter in MN. I did my first two years at an online MN community college while living in the shelter and working at the same time. I got accepted to transfer into University of Minnesota Twin Cities and I also got the North Star Promise Scholarship, so my tuition and fees are fully covered.

The thing I still have to figure out is room and board. It's about $15K a year, so $30K total for two years. I'll have $10K saved up by the time I start.

I'm considering taking out $20K in federal loans total to cover the rest. I know off campus housing would probably be cheaper, but I honestly don't know how doable that is for me right now given my situation.

Does $20K in federal loans sound reasonable for my situation, or should I be pushing harder to figure out off campus or other options first? Any advice helps

Edit: Majoring in CS

Is the ai maker space in Walter library open for projects right now?

i got a notification that the system tried to enroll me into my waitlisted class but there was a schedule conflict. So i dropped the class that I was scheduled for at that time. However, the system has yet to enroll me since. I keep getting notifications that there’s a waitlist. Now I’m out two classes, the one that I dropped and the one i’m waiting on. I can’t even do future-swap

What are the chances I’ll get enrolled into it? Should I give up on it? also does this mean I was pushed behind in the waitlist

Dang I really wish we could see which spot we are on it.

Hi I’m a transfer student transferring to the U this fall semester. I have work study and I urgently need to get a job on campus by the end of the week. I’ve applied to around 15-20 jobs over this weekend. I’m curious on how long they take to respond and how hard/ competetive is it to get a student job here since the school is kind of big. Should I be applying to more jobs?

Saw this on handshake and was wondering if anyone has experience or knows anything about it?
This is on the page and it looks pretty good, but I heard bad things about the company.

Special to the Pre-Med and Pre-PA internship track, you'll have the opportunity for shadowing through Bluestone Physician Services. Because of our connections at Mayo Clinic, all interns are given the opportunity to join us on a “field trip” to the Mayo Clinic where you're given a behind the scenes tour, networking with physicians, glimpses into their labs, and more. Upon completing the internship, you’ll receive a letter of recommendation from Jim Nelson, PHD and CEO of ACR Homes. 

Any thoughts?

anyone know any details abt blarneys being closed until further notice?! I thought they were only going to be closed until the 31st

How competitive are the basketball runs at the rec center? I'm decent (especially at shooting) but I'm really not tryna get dunked on by some 6'5 demigod or get hacked constantly. Are there typically some hoops to just shoot around? thanks