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Get Involved with Commuter Connection

The Commuter Connection is located in Room 236 in Coffman Memorial Union. The best way to contact us is through email or coming into our office.

Email: commuter@umn.edu
Telephone: 612-624-5491

Room 236, Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

TIPS FOR NEW STUDENTS

Stay Connected&Use Your Time Wisely Once Classes Start!

We want you to enjoy your first year at the University of Minnesota.  Be sure to get involved in as many campus activities as your schedule allows. In addition, there are some additional tips for making the most of your time on campus.  Here are some suggestions:

  • Stop by the Commuter Connection in Coffman Memorial Union Room 236 and meet people!

  • Play the online Ampersand game and learn about how student unions can help you meet people, find a job, or what to do on the weekends to make the most of your college experience.

  • Need to find your class or building?  Check out Campus Maps to help you navigate your way around campus.
  • Go to your professor’s and TA’s office hours with questions—even if you know the answers, you’ll get to know a bit about them and what to expect from the course.
  • Join/organize a discussion group if you feel it will be a difficult course.
  • Read the Minnesota Daily for updates on campus events –and go to them, student groups are always looking for new participants.
  • Become familiar with all of the student groups on campus - there are over 700!
  • Apply to become a Welcome Week Leader!  Applications will be available in late December.
  • Join a class, intramural sports team or sports club
  • Attend a Gopher athletic event.
  • Hold an on-campus job.
  • Have easy to grab&stash snacks for those days when you’re in a rush, they come in handy!
  • The gaps between classes—use them!  You’ll be amazed at how much you can get done, whether it’s used for cramming a few more facts in or completing some homework you got that day.  Feel free to stop into the Commuter Connection in Coffman Memorial Union Room 236 for a convenient space.
  • Bring a compact lunch, it’ll save money and there are microwaves in Coffman Memorial Union if you need a hot lunch.  Don’t forget, the Commuter Connection also has a microwave and refrigerator for you to use!

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