Campus Resources
Campus Resources
Any Facilities Management problem in Civil Engineering (i.e., plumbing leaks, water leaks, falling ceiling tiles, vermin, too hot, too cold, etc.) should be reported to Facilities Management, 4- 2900
Student Conflict Resolution Center (SCRC) – offers impartial, informal, and independent conflict resolution services to students who have campus-based problems or concerns. Services are free and confidential. SCRC can help with:
Grading and instructional issues
Course absences and completion
Graduate or professional student concerns
Financial aid and billing problems
Petitions and appeals
Any other campus-based concern
If you are experiencing these or any other issues, please contact us at sos@umn.edu or submit your inquiry through our online contact form to schedule a confidential appointment.
Center for Writing – You can arrange individualized writing instruction with a consultant from Student Writing Support at the Center for Writing, either face-to-face or online. Take advantage of this service for WRIT course assignments or any other coursework—even resumes and scholarship applications.
Library Consultation Appointments – Consultations are generally available Monday through Friday and are intended for personalized, in-depth support primarily for University of Minnesota faculty, instructors, graduate and undergraduate students and staff.
Technology Help – Technology Help is available for system-wide applications such as WiFi, email, or Canvas. We can also help with issues related to PCs, Macs, or mobile devices.
Office of Equity and Diversity
Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN)
Asian Pacific American Resource (APARC)
The Council of International Graduate Students (CIGS) is an organization formed by international graduate students at the beginning of 2014. It is also a place for international graduate students to advocate our voices about our academia and professional development results and requests. This group is the only group that represents the interests of international graduate students across disciplines and schools.
the Recognized Student Governance Association (RSGA) at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus that represents, advocates for, informs, facilitates communications among, and supports Twin Cities graduate students
If you are facing an issue with your advisor, within your department, college, or any aspect of your life at UMN, we want to hear about it, support you, and advocate for you.
The Digital Technology Center (DTC) is a hub of innovation and excellence at the University of Minnesota in the digital technologies serving the industrial, educational, and public needs of the state of Minnesota and the nation. The DTC integrates research, education, and outreach in digital design, computer graphics and visualization, telecommunications, intelligent data storage and retrieval systems, multimedia, datamining, scientific computation, and other digital technologies. The DTC's first-rate laboratory facilities offer researchers the tools to make progress in these areas. The DTC houses the Laboratory for Computational Science and Engineering for computational science and engineering and visualization, and the Usability Laboratory for evaluations of computational solutions. Additional, specialized laboratories assist with research projects.
The DRC partners with students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University to facilitate accessibility and reduce barriers on campus to improve access for disabled people.
https://shb.umn.edu/health-plans/gahp-home
https://housing.umn.edu/
This resource provides a list of student ran identity based organizations.
Student Legal Services – (SLS) provides free advice and legal representation to students paying the student service fee on issues related to tenant rights, criminal cases, immigration, consumer, employment, wills, health care directives, power of attorney, name change, and gender change. Student appointments with SLS are confidential.
Student Advocate Services – provide assistance to students who have been accused of or charged with violating the Student Conduct Code, University Housing policy, or other academic or conduct policies. This includes:
Scholastic misconduct (cheating, plagiarism, honor code violations)
Behavioral misconduct (e.g. drugs, underage drinking, disorderly conduct, theft)
Sexual misconduct or Title IX violations (sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking)
The University of Minnesota library system, with over 7.1 million volumes, is the 15th largest university collection in the United States. Bibliographic and other services of professional librarians are available to graduate students, and the library system is an invaluable asset for research. The main library site is http://www.lib.umn.edu and the Science and Engineering Library is available at http://sciweb.lib.umn.edu/. The physical sciences and engineering collections are housed primarily in Walter Library. College of Science and Engineering librarians in Walter Library can explain how to use the library services (including LUMINA). Students need a University identification card to withdraw books or periodicals from the library system. The department does not maintain major library collections in its facilities, but small collections are maintained by some research areas.
Bookstores and Libraries, Directories
• University Bookstores - www.bookstores.umn.edu
• University Library - www.lib.umn.edu/
Workshop, Tutorials and Guides - http://www.lib.umn.edu/services/workshops/registration
• Minneapolis Public Library - www.mplib.org
• St. Paul Public Library - www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/
The Supercomputing Institute for Advanced Computational Research is an interdisciplinary research program spanning all colleges of the University of Minnesota. The Institute provides supercomputing resources and user support to faculty and their research groups. It is a linchpin program in the University's broad-based digital technology effort, provides a focal point for collaborative research on supercomputing within the University and the State, and provides an interdisciplinary focus for undergraduate and graduate education related to supercomputing and scientific computing. The Institute's hardware and software resources and technical support are available to researchers at the University of Minnesota and other post-secondary educational institutions in the State of Minnesota.
We oversee information technology (IT) at the University by providing guidance to central and collegiate units and managing the system-wide IT enterprise.
This is a site to look at before and after you arrive on campus by clicking the link to Students.
° Initiate your Internet ID
° Activate your accounts for campus resources
° Purchase certified computer bundles
° Get your computer ready for the University network
° Download and install antivirus software
° Purchase discounted hardware and software
° Learn about your internet account and passwords
° Set-up your University email account
° Manage your account
This website contains information relating to health & wellbeing sevices, mental health services, student life services and student engagement.
https://osa.umn.edu/
Graduate School
Professional Development Workshops – offered mostly on Zoom, workshops focus on acquiring key transferable skills (communication, leadership, job search, facilitation, proposal writing, etc.) necessary for any career path.
Individual Development Plan (IDP) – learn how to navigate various aspects of the graduate school experience and draft an IDP to plan and communicate your goals to advisors and mentors. (Link forthcoming)
GEAR+ – supplements workshops through online tools focusing on gaining transferable skills.
Ask An Expert Videos – a series of short videos that address important topics around academic and professional development for graduate students.
Graduate School Diversity Office
Community of Scholars Program – supports DOVE Fellowship recipients, Native graduate students and domestic students of color in research-based programs at Twin Cities and Duluth campuses.
GSDO Scholars – Supports 1st and 2nd year DOVE Fellows and GSDO Summer Institute participants
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity - The University of Minnesota is proud to be an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) since 2016. The NCFDD is a nationally recognized center dedicated to helping faculty, post-docs, and graduate students make successful transitions throughout their academic careers. They provide professional development and mentoring through a host of resources that are applicable across all fields of inquiry.
Alumni Maroon and Gold Network - The Maroon and Gold Network powers purposeful, career-related connections for the University of Minnesota community. Private access to fellow students and alumni is just a couple clicks away
Alumni Career Support Learn & Grow - No matter where you live, or what stage of career you are in, the Alumni Association has resources to help you grow in your chosen field.
Alumni Gold Mind - Welcome to Gold Mind™, where you can access University and expert talks on a variety of topics to expand your knowledge, improve your life, and advance your career. Become a life-long learner and tap into a growing list of content that can be filtered based on interest and curated from around the University.
The University of Minnesota is implementing the Rave Guardian Campus Safety App as part of its campus safety initiative. This app provides the ‘virtual escort’ recommended by Dr. Cedric Alexander in his Twin Cities campus public safety report completed in January 2021.
Once you register and create a user profile, you may request a virtual escort by selecting the ‘Virtual Escort’ button, entering the location where you’re going and the time it will take to get to your destination. You can invite friends and family to be your "Social Guardian,” so they can monitor you along the way.
We are occasionally subjected to thieves who roam the halls looking for easy pickings. Do not leave your office unattended and unlocked. You are encouraged to ask politely for the identity and purpose of any stranger you encounter in the building after regular office or evening class hours.
The Security Monitor Program offers a free walking/biking escort service to and from campus locations and nearby adjacent neighborhoods. To request an escort from a trained student security monitor, please call 624-WALK shortly before your desired departure time and walk safe. Visit https://pts.umn.edu/Walk/Campus-Security-624-WALK-Service for additional information.
Request By Phone: Call 624-WALK (612-624-9255)
Request online: https://safewalk.umn.edu/client/request
The Student Parent Help Program offers a wide range of support for students with children of any age including information about childcare options, what to do if you have to miss class due to a sick child, and Title XI resources for pregnant or parenting students. They have dedicated graduate and undergraduate student parent counselors on staff.
Free tax preparation sites are open throughout the state of Minnesota during tax season. University of Minnesota Extension does not offer free tax preparation. Most sites are open from early February to mid-April, when taxes are due. Some sites offer limited help year round.
Healthy, active living is encouraged on campus. A lot of people walk, bike, or take a bus to get to places on campus. The most common way to move around campus is by foot. Not only do you get your steps in by walking, but you also get to enjoy the landscapes and building architecture around campus.
The University Technology Training Center (UTTC) is the premiere source of information technology training at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities campus. Staffed by people who actually use the software they train on, UTTC offers training on a variety of applications used by University students, staff, and faculty. Our mission is to provide the University community with:
° Up-to-date technology training, instructor-led and online, on-demand
° Efficient, economical learning through short, non-credit courses
° Knowledgeable, qualified instructors in a supportive learning environment UTTC is a part of the Office of Information Technology( OIT).