New Transfers: Make the Most of your First Six Weeks!
There is a lot to explore and learn as you transition to a new campus! In order to help you get off to a strong start and take advantage of all the U has to offer we’ve created a calendar of events and resources just for you.
Some of these events are just for transfer students, some are college or major-specific, and some are open to all U of M students. We are sure you will find something that interests you!
Spring 2026 Calendar
Week 1: January 18 - 24
Wednesday, January 21
Bingo: Wicked
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Thursday, January 22
Trivia Night: General Knowledge
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Friday, January 23
Winter Carnival
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
ISSS Welcome Session
2:30 - 4 p.m. | Multipurpose Room 2, RecWell
Cozy Reading Party and Walter Library & Tutoring Open House
3 - 4:30 p.m. | Rppm 204, Walter Library,
Week 2: January 25 - 31
Sunday, January 25
Gopher Women's Basketball Game (free for students!)
2 p.m. | William’s Arena
Tuesday, January 27
Disability Resource Center Testing Center Open House
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Suite 180, McNamara Alumni Center
Cookies & Cocoa with Orientation & Transition Experiences
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | President's Room (333), Coffman Union
College of Ed. & Human Development Major Declaration Celebration
12:30 -2:30 p.m. | Educational Sciences Building
Pathways to Impact: Exploring Careers in Environmental Consulting
5 - 6 p.m. | Room 33, McNeal Hall
Wednesday, January 28
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
May & Summer Study Abroad Expo
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Room 101, Walter Library
Bingo Night: Stuffed Animals
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Thursday, January 29
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) at Wilson Library
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Wilson Library
Trivia Night: Sports
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Friday, January 30
Info Session: Working for the DNR
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Mississippi Room, Coffman Union
Environmental Career Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
PoliSci Plug-In: Level Up Your Career Game
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Virtual
Week 3: February 1 - 7
Tuesday, February 3
Creative Sanctuary for University of Minnesota Students
7 p.m. | Bakken Center Meditation Space (B-393), Mayo Building
Wednesday, February 4
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
Info Session: May & Summer Instructor-led Study Abroad Programs
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Virtual
Disney Bingo
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Tuesday, February 3
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Harvest Room, St. Paul Student Center
Thursday, February 5
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
Info Session: May & Summer Instructor-led Study Abroad Programs
12 - 1p.m. | Virtual
Trivia Night: Disney
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Friday, February 6
Pre-Health Opportunities Fair
11 a.m. - 2p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
Political Science Career & Internship Fair
12 - 2p.m. | Room 105, Humphrey Forum
Free Movie: Shrek 2
3 p.m. | Theater, Coffman Union
Week 4: February 8 - 14
Tuesday, February 10
Pre-Health Science Resource Center: Gap Year Panel
4:45 - 6 p.m. | Health Sciences Classroom, TBD
Wednesday, February 11
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
Bingo Night: Palentine's Day
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Thursday, February 12
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
Week 5: February 15 - 21
Tuesday, February 17
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | West Bank Skyway (Room 130)
Wednesday, February 18
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
Major/Minor Expo
12 - 3 p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
Bingo Night: Arts & Crafts
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Thursday, February 19
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
Design & Retail Career Fair
1 - 4 p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
Trivia Night: Musicals
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Week 6: February 22 - 28
Wednesday, February 25
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
Bingo Night: Self Care
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Thursday, February 26
Nutritious U Food Pantry
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Room B60, Coffman Union
Trivia Night: Astronomy
7 p.m. | Goldy’s Game Room, Coffman Union
Friday, February 27
U of M Job & Internship Fair
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Huntington Bank Stadium
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