The University has many resources to support your academic and personal success. Below are some common resources used by students in the Carlson School, and you can find a comprehensive list from the Office of Student Affairs.
Taking care of yourself is the first step to success in college. Take a look at some of the resources available to keep you healthy and safe.
College is a time of change, stress, and challenge for most students. It's normal to struggle sometimes. The Carlson School offers a full-time Wellness Counselor just for undergraduates, whose entire job is to support you.
Student Conflict Resolution Center
The Student Conflict Resolution Center (SCRC) is available to assist students in resolving campus-based problems or concerns (e.g. grading disputes). Their staff provides confidential, impartial, and informal options for resolving conflicts fairly.
Use this tool to determine the right campus resources based on your needs. You can also use this tool if you are concerned about a friend.
Take What You Need Closet
Located in the Maroon Lobby on the second floor of Hanson Hall, this closet is stocked with food, clothing, hygiene supplies, school supplies, and more. Simply take what you need.
The food pantry provides fresh and healthy food and is available to students, especially those who struggle to get enough to eat.
College courses are meant to be challenging. If you're struggling, there are resources to help. Check here for tutoring, language support, guidance on AI, and more.
You can find tutors for your courses, participate in academic skills coaching, or locate support with writing, research, or media projects. Services also include language support, technology help, and counseling.
Tutoring & Academic Success Center (TASC)
Explore resources, connect with study support, find study tips, and make an academic success plan. Even if you are confident in your study skills, it is helpful to consider all of your options. Learn about available tutoring.
Tutoring in Carlson School Classes
Many quantitative classes provide tutoring, such as accounting and statistics, and the information will be listed in your syllabus and on your course’s Canvas site. If you’re unsure if your course provides tutoring, or if you’re struggling with finding the information, please reach out to your TA and/or instructor. They want to support your success!
Student English Language Support
The Minnesota English Language Program offers free, one-on-one English as a Second Language support to multilingual undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota.
Effective U tutorials are designed for undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota who are looking for ideas and resources for managing college life. These tutorials can help students learn strategies for transitioning to college, managing time, easing stress, studying efficiently, and preparing for final exams.
Interested in connecting with your instructor? Check out tips on attending office hours and how to write emails to your instructor.
This resource from the UMN Libraries provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT, and the best practices for using it as a student. Please review your syllabus for each class as your instructor may have specific expectations and guidelines. When in doubt, ask for help!
This site provides links to AI resources and tools available at the University of Minnesota. Their goal is to make faculty, staff, and students aware of information published across the system so they can leverage AI in their academic, research, and professional endeavors.
In college, new time management skills are needed. Unlike high school, where classes filled your day and teachers or family may have closely monitored your time, you will have less in-class time, more outside of class work, with a lot of freedom and flexibility. This tutorial will help you make the most of your time.
A college education is a big investment. The University offers resources to help you navigate financial aid, afford your education, and understand personal finance.
Certified financial wellness counselors who are part of One Stop Student Services are available to help you navigate the complexities of making informed financial decisions. Whether teaching money management, or answering questions about loans, they have a wealth of knowledge for university students.
One Stop has a variety of other financial wellness resources, including budgeting and spending, loans and repayment, and making informed decisions about credit.
University Scholarships through One Stop
You may be eligible for a variety of scholarships through the university, and you can use this undergraduate scholarship search tool to find an individualized list of what’s available to you.
Students who will be full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors during the next academic year are invited to apply for our scholarships, and applications open in the spring semester. By completing the Carlson School Scholarship application, students will be considered for all upper-division awards they may be eligible to receive.
The University of Minnesota has created emergency funds to assist and support University of Minnesota students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event. These funds are for those students who experience an event or unforeseen circumstance that negatively and severely impacts their academic success.
The Carlson School of Management Undergraduate Program offers emergency tuition-related scholarship funding to current students meeting satisfactory academic progress who would otherwise be unable to continue making progress toward graduation without additional financial support