Parents
The China Office provides information and assistance to Chinese parents through newsletters, social media, events, and more.
Contact Us
The China Office staff are available to answer questions and offer advice to parents.
Parent Newsletter
Sign up for the Parent Mailing List, and you will receive the Parent Newsletter from the U of M Parent Program newsletter. If you want to read the newsletters in Chinese, go to the Chinese version of this page.
Events for Parents
Pre-Departure Orientation
Each spring, the China Office hosts a pre-departure orientation for undergraduate students who will be starting at the University in the fall. Representatives from the Office of First-Year Programs and International Student and Scholar Services travel from Minnesota to attend. Parents are encouraged to attend with their students. Sign up for the Chinese Parent Mailing List to make sure you receive an invitation.
Chinese Parent Orientation
International Student and Scholar Services partners with Office of Parent Programs to host a Chinese Parent Orientation Program on campus at the end of August. Parents are encouraged to come to Minnesota with their students and take part in the one-day orientation designed specifically for Chinese parents.
Social Media
(Note: Most of the content will be in Chinese.)
- Public Account: UMNChina
- Parents: 明大中国学生家长群 (Group ID number: 251371946)
- China Office: 明尼苏达大学北京办事处