1) Visa (UMN Links)

2) Arrival in Minnesota

    - Transportation (Campus Direction)*

        1. Taxi $30 - $49

        2. Super Shuttle          $ 15

        3. Light Rail - Bus          $ 2.75

        (Available Bus from downtown Minneapolis 2, 3, 6, 16, 50)

* Pick up is available upon request

    - Document Check (Campus Map)*

       1. I-20 or DS-2019,

       2. Passport, visa,

       3. I-94 card,

       4. Previous school’s I-20/DS-2019 (if applicable),

5. Admission letter and University of Minnesota ID number (on your admission letter)

       6. Graduate Assistantship (TA/RA) offer letter (if applicable),

       7. Sponsor letter (if applicable),

       8. Dependent I-20 / DS-2019 (if applicable)

       9. Dependent passport and visa (if applicable)

      10. Dependent I-94 card (if applicable)

* Please submit these items on Monday to Friday from 1 PM - 3.45 PM at 190 Humphrey upon your arrival date.

3) Climate and Clothing (Minneapolis forecast)

    - Fall

      Average Temperature: 4 C to 27 C

    - Winter*

      Average Temperature: -25 C to -4 C

    - Spring

      Average Temperature: 5 C to 18 C

    - Summer

      Average Temperature: 21 C to 30 C

* Winter in Minnesota is usually very long, from November to April

    - Clothing Suggestion (Winter)

      1. Boot

      2. Warm socks

      3. Silk long underwear

      4. Warm fleece mittens (hates, scarves)

      5. Gaiter

      6. A down winter jacket or coat

      7. Sweaters made out of natural material

4. Housing (click here)