Immerse yourself in the Minerva experience

Agenda

Kick-Off Feast – Welcome and Get to Know Each Other
4:00 am - 5:00 am PT

Join student leaders and Minerva staff to kick off Ascent. You will be introduced to your future classmates and have time to get to know everyone. Bring a piece of bread, or something similar, to partake in a classic Minerva tradition.
Forum Class Experience (Slot 1)
Find Access Link on Forum™
5:00 am - 6:00 am PT

Take a class on Minerva’s active learning platform, Forum™. Please come prepared (information below and in your email) to be able to fully participate in the session. Please refer to the email we sent you to know your class section and time.

Find Access Link on Forum™
Student Finance and Student Services Overview (Slot 1)
5:00 am - 6:00 am PT

Learn about the visa support services that will be provided as you travel through the global rotation, the policy on being in residence, the preparation process for your first year at Minerva, and the visa application timeline. You will also get an overview of student finances—financial aid package, invoices, term bills, and financial responsibility.

Student Life at Minerva – Student-presented 10:01
6:00 am - 7:00 am PT

Enjoy one of Minerva's most cherished traditions, the 10:01. During these weekly events, Minerva students come together to learn more about each other's cultures, enjoy traditional food, and celebrate each other's journeys. Come prepared to laugh, learn, and get an exciting tour around the world.
Professional Growth at Minerva – Alumni Careers Panel
7:00 am - 8:00 am PT

This interactive session will introduce you to career development at Minerva. Our coaches work with you to help you envision how you can reach your career goals over the next four years. You will also hear from students and alumni about their professional experiences during and after Minerva.
Forum Class Experience (Slot 2)
8:00 am - 9:00 am PT

Take a class on Minerva’s active learning platform, Forum™. Please come prepared (information below and in your email) to be able to fully participate in the session. Please refer to the email we sent you to know your class section and time.

Find Access Link on Forum™
Student Finance and Student Services Overview (Slot 2)
8:00 am - 9:00 am PT

Learn about the visa support services that will be provided as you travel through the global rotation, the policy on being in residence, the preparation process for your first year at Minerva, and the visa application timeline. You will also get an overview of student finances—financial aid package, invoices, term bills, and financial responsibility.
Wrap-up Celebration and Dance Party
9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

During the closing session of Ascent, you will get to celebrate with the Minerva community and you will even enjoy themed performances from students and alumni around the world.

Tech Checks

Ahead of Ascent please make sure to attend one of the following tech check sessions to make sure that your Forum™ account is working properly and to learn your way around the platform for an excellent class experience.

  • Thursday, April 20:Thursday, April 20 | 2:00 am - 3:00 am PT
  • Thursday, April 20 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT
  • Thursday, April 20 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT
  • Friday, April 21:Friday, April 21 | 2:00 am - 3:00 am PT
  • Friday, April 21 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT
  • Friday, April 21 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT

Attending class

Preparing for Class

We will be sending you an email in the coming weeks which will assign you to your class and to give you other essential information about attending your class. This is a unique opportunity to participate in the active learning filled, seminar-style class that defines the Minerva academic experience.  We ask that you arrive to class the same way that Minerva students do: prepared. The brief readings below will help you to understand the topics that will be covered in seminar. You should complete these readings before Ascent programming starts.

Joining Forum

You will also be receiving an email with the subject line “Set up your Forum Account."  Please follow the directions in this email to log in and set your password. We ask that you do this from the same computer you plan to take the class on to test your bandwidth and camera. If you have not received your Forum email by April 19, please email alexandra@minerva.edu.

Alexandra Harangus

"Our team is here to help. We have a roster of student leaders, alumni, staff, and faculty involved in giving you the best possible experience at Ascent. If for any reason you want to reach out to our lead organizers with feedback or suggestions, or urgent requests, we, Alexandra and Cristi, invite you to do so. "

Contact Alexandra at alexandra@minerva.edu

We will be capturing screenshots, images, and videos throughout the event, some of which will be used on Minerva University's social media pages or shared back with participants after Ascent.

Please message us at alexandra@minerva.edu if you have any questions or would like to opt out.