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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.

Nature of Life series

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.

Foundations of Biology course sequence

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.

Pre-orientation checklist 

Get an idea of what to expect in the weeks leading up to orientation. 

If you have not done so already, confirm your enrollment to the University of Minnesota today at z.umn.edu/confirm. Contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-752-1000 or admissions@umn.edu if you have any questions.

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  • Future Students
    • Undergraduates
      • About CBS
      • Majors and minors
      • Schedule a tour of campus
      • Apply for admission
      • Transfer to CBS
      • Scholarships for incoming students
      • Information for admitted students
    • Graduate students
      • Graduate programs
      • Graduate School admissions
      • Funding for graduate students
  • Current Students
    • Undergraduates
      • Academic advising
      • Career coaching
      • Student engagement
      • Learning abroad
      • Research opportunities
      • Scholarships
      • Dean's list
      • Graduation and commencement
    • Graduate students
      • Funding for graduate students
      • Info for graduate assistants
      • Graduate student governance
      • Policies, forms, and resources
      • Graduate commencement
  • Academics
    • Majors and minors
    • Graduate programs
    • Departments
      • Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
      • Biology Teaching and Learning
      • Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
      • Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
      • Plant and Microbial Biology
    • Faculty directory
  • Research
    • Research at CBS
    • Undergraduate research
    • Field stations
      • Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
      • Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories
    • Centers and institutes
    • Facilities, resources and programs
  • About
    • About CBS
    • College leadership
    • Diversity, equity, inclusion, justice
    • Outreach and engagement
    • College directory
    • Offices and services
      • Advancement
      • Facilities
      • Human resources
      • Research & Learning Technologies
      • Student Services
    • News and events
    • Dean search
    • Resources for faculty and staff
    • Resources for postdocs
  • Alumni
    • Opportunities to engage
    • Alumni awards and recognition
    • News for alumni and friends
  • Give
    • Giving to CBS
    • Support CBS
    • Ways to give
    • Donor impact