Welcome to your new home away from home!
Welcome to the University of Minnesota Crookston! We are glad you are here and about to become a part of the Golden Eagle family!
Research indicates that students who attend Welcome Weekend perform better in college and are more likely to graduate than those who do not attend. Welcome Weekend is required of all new freshman students to U of M Crookston. It's a weekend full of educational, informational, and all out FUN planned just for you!
2025-2026 Welcome Weekend and Move-In Days
Friday, August 22 - Monday, August 25, 2025
Welcome Weekend and Move-In Day begins on Friday, August 22, and runs through Monday, August 25, 2025. Classes begin on Tuesday, August 26 (see our Academic Calendar). All meals are provided to new students as part of orientation weekend. A typical orientation day has activities scheduled from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Move-In: Friday, August 22, 2025
Residential Life move in will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m on Friday, August 22. To help with the flow of traffic that morning we ask that students follow the table below to find out when they should arrive on campus for move-in. All vehicles will pull into the main entrance of campus off of Highway 2. Members of our Move-In Crew will then guide you to the correct building based on your room placement. Outside each residence hall, there will be a table where you will get your room key and Residential Life information.
Find Your Move-In Time
| Last Name Starting With: | Time to Move-In |
|---|---|
| A-L | 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
| M-Z | 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. |
Welcome Weekend Check-In: Friday, August 22, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Wellness Center
This schedule is mandatory for all new freshman students, but optional for new transfer and non-traditional students.
2025 Fall Welcome Weekend Schedule
Transition Crookston
2025 Fall Schedule
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Check-in: 9:00 a.m. Sargeant Student Center
This schedule is mandatory for all new transfer and non-traditional students.
2025 Fall Transition Crookston Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions:
I'm a transfer student, do I need to attend Welcome Weekend?
As a Transfer student we understand that you have "been there" & "done that", so we offer you the choice on how you would like to get started here at U of M Crookston. You will be automatically opted in to Transition Crookston, which is a one-day orientation specifically designed for transfer students. However, if you would prefer to attend all of Welcome Weekend, email Monica Kustritz at [email protected].
I'm a parent/family/guest of a new or transfer student, are there activities that I can attend?
During Move-In Day/Welcome Weekend there is a parent/family session that is optional, and all families are welcome at the Welcome Home Picnic on campus that evening. During Transition Crookston (the day before classes start), parents and families are able to attend, though there is no specific or additional programming. Due to the timing of Transition Crookston, there tends to be a low family/parent presence.
I'm an upperclassman and want to help with Welcome Weekend, what do I need to know?
Awesome! Consider becoming an S.O.S. (Student Orientation Staff) Leader! S.O.S. Leaders are volunteer students who help welcome new students to campus during Welcome Weekend. We also need students to help with transfer student orientation (a.k.a. "Transition Crookston") by becoming a Transition Ambassador. Applications and complete job descriptions can be obtained from the Educational Programs and Transitions office.