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Q: Do I have to attend Bulldog Welcome Week?
A: Yes, Bulldog Welcome Week is a mandatory program for ALL incoming freshmen students. Move-in for students living on campus will begin on September 3. For those students on campus, there will be Rock Group meeting at 4:00 on Thursday. All students, including commuter & off-campus freshman, must attend the remainder of the Bulldog Welcome Week, September 4th - September 1. On Friday, the first required event of the day is your Rock Group meeting at 11:00 am. (Sometimes students with PSEO credits or College in the Schools credits ask if they are also required to attend. The answer is 'yes'. Students with PSEO credits and College in the Schools credits are still considered new freshmen.)
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Q: What are Rock Groups? What are RockStars?
A: Each new student will be assigned to a Rock Group. Rock Groups consist of 15-18 new students, led by a returning UMD student leader (Rock stars). Rock Groups are your foundation or home base for the weekend. In these groups you will get to know other new students, share meals, explore campus and Duluth, and have a place to ask questions or address concerns.
We chose the name “rock group” and “rock stars” because, first, these groups and relationships are the foundational “rock” of the weekend for new students. Second, the language symbolizes the beautiful rocky shores of Lake Superior and the great starry skies of the North Woods. And last, but certainly not least, it’s awesome!
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Q: Are parents allowed to stay for the whole program?
A: We welcome parents to help their students get moved in and settled into their living spaces. We have programs running for parents and family on Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4. On Thursday, these include a workshop about financial aid and finances in college, a workshop for parents of students with disabilities, and a general parent program.
On Friday, parents and family members are welcome to attend the Chancellors BBQ and Chancellor’s Welcome. PLEASE BE AWARE THERE ARE ONLY 800 SEATS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS!!! First come first serve. That may seem to be a lot of seats, but we have 2200 students attending Bulldog Welcome Week. Please remember to say your farewells to your students before their 11:00 Rock Group meeting on Friday, September 4th.
We encourage you to say goodbye to your student before their 11:00 Rock Group meeting on Friday, as the students will be heading straight into a full schedule of Bulldog Welcome Week activities starting with the Chancellor’s Welcome.
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Q: As a parent, am I required to attend the parent specified programs?
A: No, these programs for parents and families are offered to meet some of the interests and questions some families have posed. Parents and family members are not required to attend any of these programs.
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Q:How do I know which 'Rock Group' am I in?
A: You will be assigned a Rock Group after you register for your workshops. You will be signing up for workshops online by mid August. (Please watch your UMD email for instructions!).You will receive your Rock Group information when you move into for on-campus housing on September 3rd, or at the commuter student welcome on September 4.
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Q:Can I move into on-campus housing sooner or later than Bulldog Welcome Week?
A: New students living on campus are welcome to move-in on Thursday, September 3 from 9:00-4:30. We strongly encourage new students to move in during this time so that they have time to settle in before all the activities and events of Bulldog Welcome Week begin.
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Q:Do I need a dining plan in order to eat at the Dining Center during Bulldog Welcome Week?
A: Lunch and dinner will be provided for all new freshmen during Bulldog Welcome Week, including lunch on Monday, September 7th. Regular meal plans will begin with dinner on Monday, September 7th. Only students with breakfast in their specific dining plan have access to the Dining Center for breakfast. Students living in the apartments on campus are advised to stock their apartments with breakfast food or plan on purchasing breakfast at the Food Court or in the Dining Center. For more information on Dining Center plans and the Food Court please visit http://www.d.umn.edu/food/.
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Q:What are commuter & off-campus students and am I considered one?
A: Commuter & off-campus students are students who do not live in on-campus residence halls, apartments, or suites. Commuter & off-campus students must travel to and from campus using their own means of transportation. Commuter and off-campus freshmen students who are renting or leasing an apartment or house are asked to be ready and moved in before Friday, September 4, the beginning of Bulldog Welcome Week. All new incoming freshmen commuter & off-campus students are strongly encouraged to attend the commuter & off-campus student at 9:45 am on Friday, September 4 th. Please see the Commuter & Off-campus Student Schedule for required events for the remainder of the week.
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Q:Where do I park if I am a parent or a commuter & off-campus student?
A: Parents, commuter & off-campus students may park in Maroon Lots from Thursday, September 3 through Monday, September 7th for Bulldog Welcome Week without having a permit. There is no overnight parking allowed in the Maroon Lots. Gold lots and all parking meters will be enforced during Bulldog Welcome Week and violations will results in parking tickets (please note that these are real parking tickets and must be paid to the City of Duluth).
The Maroon Lots will start permit enforcement on Tuesday, September 8th morning. For morning information about parking and a map of parking lots please visit UMD’s parking site at http://www.d.umn.edu/parking/.
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Q: What if I am admitted into one college but plan to enroll in another?
A: The college that is listed on your confirmation sheet will be the college you attend for the College Welcome during Bulldog Welcome Week. Please attend the college that you are enrolled in. Please contact your student affairs office for more information about changing colleges during the fall semester.
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Q:What are workshops? Are they required?
A: You have the opportunity to choose three workshops to attend during Bulldog Welcome Week that engage your interests or concerns. There will be workshops offered in a wide variety of topics that will engage students in learning about UMD, achieving academic success, exploring the surrounding community, and making healthy decisions. Topics include getting involved in civic engagement, tackling test anxiety, doing well in college math courses, becoming a campus leader, getting a job on campus, and figuring out your college finances and financial aid, just to name a few. You must attend three workshops of your choice. Each workshop is one-hour in length.
Students will register for workshops of their choice in early August. Watch your UMD email for instructions!
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Q: Are evening activities required?
A: The evening activities are going to be a lot of fun! All required activities will be bolded on the schedule. Although all events will not be required, we strongly recommend that you participate in as many activities as possible throughout the program. It is through these activities that you will meet other new students, current UMD students, and you will get a great sense of the many kinds of activities available for students during the year. See the schedule for information on what is required and more evening activities that may interest you.
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Q:How do I become a Student Leader and what are the roles of a student leader?
A: Students have a positive and enjoyable experience while attending Bulldog Welcome Week. If you are a current UMD student and are interested in being a Bulldog Welcome Week student leader (RockStar) for Bulldog Welcome Week 2009, contact the First Year Experience Office & Students in Transition. We are currently accepting applications to our wait list. The role of the RockStars is to help assist Bulldog Welcome Week event coordinators, to serve as group facilitators, to answer students' questions, and to act as peer role models.
If you are interested in becoming a RockStar, please contact First Year Experience & Students in Transition (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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Q: Who do I contact if I want to change my classes?
A: You can add or change classes online at http://www.d.umn.edu/Register/ or contact your student affairs office. The numbers are as follows.
CEHSP (Boh 120)--- 218-726-7156
CLA (Kplz 310)--- 218-726-8180
LSBE (LSBE 111A)--- 218-726-6594
SCSE (Engr 140)--- 218-726-7585
SFA (MonH 5-25)--- 218-726-7261 or 218-726-8436
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