Orientation 2013, U of M School of Public Health
For Incoming Students
Welcome to the School of Public Health
The 2013 Orientation takes place Wednesday, Aug. 28, at McNamara Alumni Center and Thursday, Aug. 29, at Mayo Memorial Building.
Students, please bring your own materials or devices for taking notes.
Schedule Day 1
Wednesday, Aug. 28, McNamara Alumni Center
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 9 am | Check-in | Presidents Club Lounge |
| 9 – 10 am | Resource Fair | AI Johnson Great Room |
| 9 – 10 am | Student Research Poster Session | Memorial Hall |
| 10 – 11:30 am |
Welcome to SPH! Dean John Finnegan, SPH Student Senate Engagement Opportunities, Advancement Services, SPH Alumni Society |
Memorial Hall |
| 11:30 – 12:30 pm | Lunch (Buffet) | Ski-U-Mah Room |
| 12:35 pm | Overview of Afternoon Sessions & Introduction of Coordinators | Presidents Club Lounge |
| 12:45 pm | Dismissal to Program Orientations | |
| 1 – 3:30 pm | Program Orientations | |
Division & Program Orientations
*Locations will be announced this summer. You will be escorted from McNamara to your program-specific orientations by your program coordinator. Each program orientation begins at 1 p.m.
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Epidemiology & Community Health
- Master of Healthcare Administration
- Public Health Administration & Policy
- Health Services Research, Policy & Administration
- Public Health Practice
Welcome Reception for PhD Students
PhD students are invited to attend an informal reception with Dean Finnegan, the division heads, PhD program directors and coordinators. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
Date & Time: Wednesday, Aug. 28; 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Club, 4th Floor Coffman Union
Schedule Day 2
Thursday, Aug. 29, Mayo Memorial Building
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 8 – 8:50 am | International Student Session | Mayo Auditorium (International Students only) |
| 9 – 9:50 am | Career Services Session | Mayo 3-100 |
| 10 – 12 pm | Health Disparities Session | Mayo 3-100 |
| 1 – 2 pm | Optional Tour (SPH Student Led) | Meet outside Mayo 3-100 |
*International students, please be sure to review the information posted for the mandatory International Student Orientation Program hosted by ISSS
Orientation & Academic Integrity Forms Application
In order for you to be informed of and compliant with school and university policies, you are required to complete the Orientation Checklist & Academic Integrity Form. Both documents will become part of your electronic student record within the School of Public Health.
Directions & Parking
McNamara Alumni Center
Maroon Parking Lot (near McNamara Alumni Center)
Directions to the Mayo Memorial Building
Questions? Contact us at sph-oasr@umn.edu