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!
Fall 2026 Calendar
Week 1: September 6 - 12
Wednesday, September 9
Student Job Fair
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mississippi Room, Coffman Union
Thursday, September 10
P.A.W.S Study Break at Wilson Library
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Wilson Library
CEHD Student Services Open House
12 - 2 p.m. | Room 360, Education Sciences Building
WAM-O-Rama
4 p.m. | Weisman Art Museum
Anthropology Club Open House
3 - 5 p.m. | Room 389, Humphrey Center
Friday, September 11
Mat Pilates in Wilson Library
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Wilson Library
Tau Sigma & New Transfer Student (FREE!) Bowling
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Goldy's Game Room, Coffman Union
Game Night & Walter Library Open House
4 - 7 p.m. | Walter Library
Saturday, September 12
Campfire Kickoff
7 p.m. | September 12 | Riverbend Plaza (behind Coffman Union)
Week 2: September 13 - 19
Monday, September 14
Carlson Undergraduate Engagement Fair
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Marilyn Carlson Nelson Hall - Hasse Atrium
Tuesday, September 15
Civil, Environmental, Geo- Engineering Dept Open House
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Civil Engineering Building Courtyard
CSE Event: Prompt to Hire: Career Fair Prep
12:15 - 1p.m. | MakerSpace Room 125, Walter Library
Wednesday, September 16
CSE Event: Career Fair Kick-Off
9:30 - 12p.m. | Lind Hall Courtyard
Introduction to Zotero (collect, organize and cite PDFs)
10 - 11 a.m. | Virtual
Department of English Open House
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Room 114, Pillsbury Hall
Community Engagement Fair
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
Employer Panel With Free Raising Cane's
12- 12:50 p.m. | MN Commons (Room 108), St. Paul Student Center
Pre-Health Open House
1- 3 p.m. | Room 2-565, Moos Tower
Ag, Food, Business Career Fair
1- 4 p.m. | North Star Ballroom, St. Paul Student Center
International Student Career Fair Prep: Intro to Career Fairs
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | VIrtual
TASC Pizza & Plans Semester Kick Off Party
5 - 6:30 p.m. | Room 303, Appleby Hall
Thursday, September 17
CSE Event: Employer Practice Interviews
9 - 4 p.m. | Virtual
St. Paul Campus Study Abroad Fair
12 - 3 p.m. | Coffey Hall
International Student Career Fair Prep: How to use HandShake
1 - 2 p.m.| Virtual
CSE Event: Resume Writing Workshop
12:15. - 1p.m. | Room 101, Walter Library
Explore Your Interests in Making and Virtual Reality!
3 - 5 p.m. | Makerspace and Virtual Reality Studio, Health Sciences Library
Friday, September 18
UMN Business & Tech Career Fair
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.| Great Hall, Coffman Union
Navigating the U: Workshop for New Transfers (and FREE Pizza!)
12 - 1:30 p.m.| Room 512B, Bruininks Hall
CSE Career Event: Interactive Interviewing with Employers
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Room 101, Walter Library
International Student Career Fair Prep: Strategy for Career Fairs
1 - 2 p.m.| Virtual
Doll up Your Dorm: Decorate Your Room (or Apartment)
2 - 5 p.m.| Walter Library
Saturday, September 19
Slime, Sips & Smiles
4 p.m. | Whole Music Club, Coffman Union
Week 3: September 20 - 26
Monday, September 21
CSE Event: Employer Resume Reviews
9 - 4 p.m. | Virtual
Tuesday, September 22
Fall Activities Fair: Minneapolis
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Coffman Memorial Union
George Saunders Reading
7 p.m. | Northrop Auditorium
Open Mic Night
8 p.m. | Whole Music Club, Coffman Memorial Union
Wednesday, September 23
CSE Career Fair
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 3M Arena at Mariucci
Fall Activities Fair: St. Paul
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | St. Paul Student Center
Learning Abroad Fair
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m | West Bank Plaza
Info Session: May & Summer Instructor-led Study Abroad Programs
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Virtual
UROP & Pizza in the Libraries Panel: Getting Started with Research
3 - 4 p.m. | Room 401, Walter Library
Thursday, September 24
CSE Career Fair
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 3M Arena at Mariucci
Friday, September 25
Cake, Candy, and Conversation w/ the Poli Sci Dept.
11a.m. - 1 p.m. | Room 1450, Social Sciences Building
Tools and tips to avoid plagiarism (and what about Chat GPT!?!)
12:15 - 1 p.m. | Virtual
Free Movie: Shrek 2
2 p.m. | Theater, Coffman Union
Week 4: September 27 - October 3
Tuesday, September 29
Law School Fair
12 - 3 p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
Friday, October 2
Built Environment Career Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
The Friday Finish at Walter Library
1:30 - 4 p.m. | Walter Library
Week 5: October 4 - 10
Wednesday, October 7
Health Careers Fair
12 - 3 p.m. | Great Hall, Coffman Union
Week 6: October 11- 17
Monday, October 12
Daisy Hernández Reading
7 - 8 p.m. | Room 412, Pillsbury Hall
Wednesday, October 14
Enhancing Your Studying: TASC Open House @ Makerspace
12 - 1p.m. | Makerspace at the Health Sciences Library
Free Yoga & Music @ Carlson
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Room 2-245, Hanson Hall
Friday, October 16
West Bank Leaf Peeping: A Lunchtime nature walk
12 - 1p.m. | Meet in Wilson Library
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