Information for admitted students
Welcome to the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota! We are ready to connect you with some of the world’s greatest minds–from your dedicated professors to your inquisitive peers. Before you get to campus, check out communities you can be involved in and learn more about what to expect.
The summer before you arrive on campus, you will head to Nature of Life at Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories to explore biology in a living laboratory while learning about the college and making connections. Back on campus, those connections will continue to grow through regular guild meetings and more.
During your time on campus, you will work with fellow students to address research questions as part of the Foundations of Biology course sequence.
CBS communities for incoming first-year students
- Biology House — Consider joining this unique living-learning community as a first-year student.
- Dean's Scholars — This unique program supports CBS students in building their leadership skills and preparing to be active citizens and change-makers in their chosen professions and communities after graduation. Students are invited to participate in the program based on demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to service based on the University application materials.
Get an idea of what to expect in the weeks leading up to orientation.