Mission Statement The Commuter Connection student group strives to make commuter students’ college experience as successful and enjoyable as possible by giving them the opportunity to experience “college life” without The start of the fall semester is right living on-campus. The Commuter Connection offers a variety of events, programs, and resources to help commuters stay connected around the corner! and feel at home. Located in 236 Coffman Memorial Union, the Commuter Connection features computers, lockers, a microwave, a The Commuter Connection student group and Orientation & First-Year Programs are refrigerator, and lounge space for students to relax and enjoy providing this step-by-step guide of how to prepare for Welcome Week and your first time between classes or while waiting for transportation. It is our year, created just for you as a student commuting to the U! hope that commuter students will connect with the University of Minnesota community through participation in Commuter Connection programs and events, as well as have their voice heard
on campus throughout involvement in ongoing community issues.
sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. gender or identity, gender orientation, sexual Stay Connected Once Classes Start! marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, status, veteran status, assistance public disability, status, marital
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, age, gender, origin, national religion, creed, color, race, to regard We want you to enjoy your first year at the University of Minnesota. Be sure to
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without without employment and facilities, programs, its in opportunity The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and and to access equal provide shall Minnesota of University The get involved in as many campus activities as your schedule allows. Here are
some suggestions:
or appartments. or • Stop by the Commuter Connection and meet people!
in University owned residence halls halls residence owned University in
commuter as any student not living living not student any as commuter • Have easy to grab and stash of snacks for those days when you’re in a rush,
of this mailer. The U of M defines a a defines M of U The mailer. this of they come in handy! Housing & Residential Life instead instead Life Residential & Housing • The gaps between classes—use them! You’ll be amazed at how much you
the information you receive from from receive you information the can get done, whether it’s used for cramming a few more facts in or be living on campus, please follow follow please campus, on living be
housing accommodations and will will and accommodations housing completing some homework you got that day.
you have recently changed your your changed recently have you • Go to your professor’s and TA’s office hours with questions—even if you
assignment as of August 18. If If 18. August of as assignment know the answers, you’ll get to know a bit about them and what to expect do not have on-campus housing housing on-campus have not do This mailing is sent to students who who students to sent is mailing This from the course. • Join/organize a discussion group if you feel it will be a difficult course.
• Read the Minnesota Daily for updates on campus events –and go to them, www.sua.umn.edu/commuter student groups are always looking for new participants.
612-624-5491 - [email protected] - 612-624-5491 • Bring a compact lunch, it’ll save money and there are microwaves in 236 Coffman Memorial Union Memorial Coffman 236 Commuter Connection Commuter Coffman Memorial Union if you need a hot lunch.
• Apply to become a Welcome Week Leader! Applications will be available in
www.welcomeweek.umn.edu late December. www.ofyp.umn.edu
www.ofyp.umn.edu www.ofyp.umn.edu • Join a class, intramural sports team or sports club: www.recsports.umn.edu 612-624-1979 - [email protected] - 612-624-1979 • Attend a Gopher athletic event: www.gophersports.com
Minneapolis, MN 55455 MN Minneapolis, • Hold an on-campus job: www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ 315 Coffman Memorial Union Memorial Coffman 315
300 Washington Ave. SE Ave. Washington 300 • Visit the SUA events calendar for fun activities taking place at the unions: Orientation & First-Year Programs First-Year & Orientation www.sua.umn.edu/events/calendar Here are a few commuter specific Welcome Week, September 1-6, 2010 Welcome Week program highlights: The U of M requires Welcome Week because we know that students who attend Welcome Week feel more confident when they start classes and are more successful in their first year. Here are a few ways Orientation & First-Year Programs and the Commuter Connection have created a commuter friendly Welcome Week program: Wednesday, September 1 Friday, September 3 • Meals are provided! You were able to select these meal options when you completed the WW Event Selection online. Commuter Student Check-in, 1:30-3:45pm Free Bowling & Billiards for Commuters, 6-7:30pm • Driving to campus? Park for free in the East River Road Garage. Your Welcome Week Leader will have a parking Coffman Memorial Union (CMU), Great Hall Goldy’s Gameroom, Coffman Memorial Union voucher for free parking at this location only. • Commuter specific events throughout the program (see next page). • Pick up your Welcome Week materials; including Join the Commuter Connection in Goldy’s Gameroom • Commuter students are not required to stay for the late night activities (those starting past 10pm), however you are your Welcome Week schedule for FREE billiards and bowling. We’ll be giving away welcome stay if you are available. • Get your free Class of 2014 t-shirt prizes, such as parking contracts, U-Passes; and more! • You must be checked-in for Welcome Week You are encouraged to drive your route to campus at least two times on your own time before Welcome Week begins. no later than 4pm Events After Welcome Week Keep traffic and construction in mind (it can add a lot of time to your commute). • Avoid the rush! You can check-in before the Tuesday, September 7 Visit http://www.ofyp.umn.edu/en/welcome-week/schedule.html for the full Welcome Week schedule. designated time for commuter students: Commuter Connection Open House, 8am-3pm • Tuesday, August 31, 4pm-9pm 236 Coffman Memorial Union • Wednesday, September 1, 10am-1:30pm Check out the Commuter Connection space available for your use. Come in for snacks and info! Attend your Welcome Week Kick-Off Meeting, 4:30-6pm - Assigned Classroom Thursday, October 7 Parents & Families of Commuters Open House, 5-7pm This meeting will introduce you to your Welcome Week President’s Room, 3rd Floor Coffman Memorial Union Leaders and fellow classmates in the Class of 2014. You will review the WW schedule and learn where to meet The open house will be a kick-off to the University’s your group each day and provide an opportunity to Parent’s Weekend, and will provide tips for parents meet other commuters on campus. and families to help their commuter student make the transition to the University. We will tour the Commuter Commuter Kick-Off Dinner, 6-8pm Connection office space, talk about campus services Stay Up To Date with Construction on Campus! Northrop Plaza for commuter students, discuss challenges that are There are many construction and utility projects that will impact traffic on and around campus this year. To stay up to date Join your WW small group for dinner and meet common among commuters, and provide ideas for on these projects and to anticipate potential delays, bookmark these sites! They will be a great resource for you now and members of the Commuter Connection. This event helping students succeed at the University. Stop by as you continue your time at the U. will allow you to socialize with other commuter students anytime during the open house! Appetizers and drinks and sign-up to win awesome prizes! You will need your will be provided. Registration is requested by e-mailing http://www.lightrail.umn.edu/ U Card to enter this event. the Commuter Connection at [email protected] by The University of Minnesota is working with the Metropolitan Council and other agencies to bring to life a light rail transit Thursday, September 23. line that will service the Twin Cities campus. Check out this link for specific updates regarding light rail construction. http://z.umn.edu/transportationheadlines Parking & Transportation Services will keep you updated on important transportation issues that impact the Twin Cities campus. Visit this site for up to date headlines on the latest construction projects on and near campus. http://www.dot.state.mn.us/ The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is another great resource for you to get important information about getting around the entire state of Minnesota. This site also has updates regarding current and future construction projects. http://www.metrotransit.org/ Metro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains. This site is a great resource for students who want to take public transit to campus. Check out the Trip Planner to get a step-by-step itinerary for your desired destination. Here are a few commuter specific Welcome Week, September 1-6, 2010 Welcome Week program highlights: The U of M requires Welcome Week because we know that students who attend Welcome Week feel more confident when they start classes and are more successful in their first year. Here are a few ways Orientation & First-Year Programs and the Commuter Connection have created a commuter friendly Welcome Week program: Wednesday, September 1 Friday, September 3 • Meals are provided! You were able to select these meal options when you completed the WW Event Selection online. Commuter Student Check-in, 1:30-3:45pm Free Bowling & Billiards for Commuters, 6-7:30pm • Driving to campus? Park for free in the East River Road Garage. Your Welcome Week Leader will have a parking Coffman Memorial Union (CMU), Great Hall Goldy’s Gameroom, Coffman Memorial Union voucher for free parking at this location only. • Commuter specific events throughout the program (see next page). • Pick up your Welcome Week materials; including Join the Commuter Connection in Goldy’s Gameroom • Commuter students are not required to stay for the late night activities (those starting past 10pm), however you are your Welcome Week schedule for FREE billiards and bowling. We’ll be giving away welcome stay if you are available. • Get your free Class of 2014 t-shirt prizes, such as parking contracts, U-Passes; and more! • You must be checked-in for Welcome Week You are encouraged to drive your route to campus at least two times on your own time before Welcome Week begins. no later than 4pm Events After Welcome Week Keep traffic and construction in mind (it can add a lot of time to your commute). • Avoid the rush! You can check-in before the Tuesday, September 7 Visit http://www.ofyp.umn.edu/en/welcome-week/schedule.html for the full Welcome Week schedule. designated time for commuter students: Commuter Connection Open House, 8am-3pm • Tuesday, August 31, 4pm-9pm 236 Coffman Memorial Union • Wednesday, September 1, 10am-1:30pm Check out the Commuter Connection space available for your use. Come in for snacks and info! Attend your Welcome Week Kick-Off Meeting, 4:30-6pm - Assigned Classroom Thursday, October 7 Parents & Families of Commuters Open House, 5-7pm This meeting will introduce you to your Welcome Week President’s Room, 3rd Floor Coffman Memorial Union Leaders and fellow classmates in the Class of 2014. You will review the WW schedule and learn where to meet The open house will be a kick-off to the University’s your group each day and provide an opportunity to Parent’s Weekend, and will provide tips for parents meet other commuters on campus. and families to help their commuter student make the transition to the University. We will tour the Commuter Commuter Kick-Off Dinner, 6-8pm Connection office space, talk about campus services Stay Up To Date with Construction on Campus! Northrop Plaza for commuter students, discuss challenges that are There are many construction and utility projects that will impact traffic on and around campus this year. To stay up to date Join your WW small group for dinner and meet common among commuters, and provide ideas for on these projects and to anticipate potential delays, bookmark these sites! They will be a great resource for you now and members of the Commuter Connection. This event helping students succeed at the University. Stop by as you continue your time at the U. will allow you to socialize with other commuter students anytime during the open house! Appetizers and drinks and sign-up to win awesome prizes! You will need your will be provided. Registration is requested by e-mailing http://www.lightrail.umn.edu/ U Card to enter this event. the Commuter Connection at [email protected] by The University of Minnesota is working with the Metropolitan Council and other agencies to bring to life a light rail transit Thursday, September 23. line that will service the Twin Cities campus. Check out this link for specific updates regarding light rail construction. http://z.umn.edu/transportationheadlines Parking & Transportation Services will keep you updated on important transportation issues that impact the Twin Cities campus. Visit this site for up to date headlines on the latest construction projects on and near campus. http://www.dot.state.mn.us/ The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is another great resource for you to get important information about getting around the entire state of Minnesota. This site also has updates regarding current and future construction projects. http://www.metrotransit.org/ Metro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains. This site is a great resource for students who want to take public transit to campus. Check out the Trip Planner to get a step-by-step itinerary for your desired destination. Mission Statement The Commuter Connection student group strives to make commuter students’ college experience as successful and enjoyable as possible by giving them the opportunity to experience “college life” without The start of the fall semester is right living on-campus. The Commuter Connection offers a variety of events, programs, and resources to help commuters stay connected around the corner! and feel at home. Located in 236 Coffman Memorial Union, the Commuter Connection features computers, lockers, a microwave, a The Commuter Connection student group and Orientation & First-Year Programs are refrigerator, and lounge space for students to relax and enjoy providing this step-by-step guide of how to prepare for Welcome Week and your first time between classes or while waiting for transportation. It is our year, created just for you as a student commuting to the U! hope that commuter students will connect with the University of Minnesota community through participation in Commuter Connection programs and events, as well as have their voice heard
on campus throughout involvement in ongoing community issues.
sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. gender or identity, gender orientation, sexual Stay Connected Once Classes Start! marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, status, veteran status, assistance public disability, status, marital
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, age, gender, origin, national religion, creed, color, race, to regard We want you to enjoy your first year at the University of Minnesota. Be sure to
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without without employment and facilities, programs, its in opportunity The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and and to access equal provide shall Minnesota of University The get involved in as many campus activities as your schedule allows. Here are
some suggestions:
or appartments. or • Stop by the Commuter Connection and meet people!
in University owned residence halls halls residence owned University in
commuter as any student not living living not student any as commuter • Have easy to grab and stash of snacks for those days when you’re in a rush,
of this mailer. The U of M defines a a defines M of U The mailer. this of they come in handy! Housing & Residential Life instead instead Life Residential & Housing • The gaps between classes—use them! You’ll be amazed at how much you
the information you receive from from receive you information the can get done, whether it’s used for cramming a few more facts in or be living on campus, please follow follow please campus, on living be
housing accommodations and will will and accommodations housing completing some homework you got that day.
you have recently changed your your changed recently have you • Go to your professor’s and TA’s office hours with questions—even if you
assignment as of August 18. If If 18. August of as assignment know the answers, you’ll get to know a bit about them and what to expect do not have on-campus housing housing on-campus have not do This mailing is sent to students who who students to sent is mailing This from the course. • Join/organize a discussion group if you feel it will be a difficult course.
• Read the Minnesota Daily for updates on campus events –and go to them, www.sua.umn.edu/commuter student groups are always looking for new participants.
612-624-5491 - [email protected] - 612-624-5491 • Bring a compact lunch, it’ll save money and there are microwaves in 236 Coffman Memorial Union Memorial Coffman 236 Commuter Connection Commuter Coffman Memorial Union if you need a hot lunch.
• Apply to become a Welcome Week Leader! Applications will be available in
www.welcomeweek.umn.edu late December. www.ofyp.umn.edu
www.ofyp.umn.edu www.ofyp.umn.edu • Join a class, intramural sports team or sports club: www.recsports.umn.edu 612-624-1979 - [email protected] - 612-624-1979 • Attend a Gopher athletic event: www.gophersports.com
Minneapolis, MN 55455 MN Minneapolis, • Hold an on-campus job: www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ 315 Coffman Memorial Union Memorial Coffman 315
300 Washington Ave. SE Ave. Washington 300 • Visit the SUA events calendar for fun activities taking place at the unions: Orientation & First-Year Programs First-Year & Orientation www.sua.umn.edu/events/calendar