Minnesota Carlson is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive community that encourages all members to reach their full potential through learning, working, and service. For more information, please visit the Wellbeing, Empowerment, and Belonging webpage.
Below, you'll find a variety of resources available to support students at the University of Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota supports a welcoming campus climate in which all persons are treated with respect. Toward that end, the University facilitates, sustains, and advances a culture that supports equity, inclusion, and community by fostering dialogue, respect, and personal growth. The goal of these purposeful activities is to provide an environment that allows everyone the opportunity to succeed.
COSP is a welcoming and inclusive community for Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) Fellows and DOVE-eligible graduate students in research-based programs on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses.
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 on an individualized, case-by-case basis.
The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life provides education, advocacy, outreach, and support to students, staff, faculty, alum and community members. It strives to create a campus climate where more inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality foster a sense of belonging for all.
The Graduate School Diversity Office supports and enhances graduate education by serving in an advisory capacity, leading initiatives, and collaborating across the University of Minnesota system. Its work encompasses recruitment, funding, retention, advocacy, and education of students from underrepresented communities.
Website includes a list of major cultural and religious holidays and observances for the next two academic years. This list is not exhaustive and observances are not necessarily days when individuals will not attend work or school.
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE, pronounced em-kay) aims to provide resources to empower students to thrive academically and personally by fostering persistence, achievement, self-efficacy, and a deep sense of belonging. Within MCAE, all students will find a welcoming and affirming environment.
The Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) works with campuses, colleges, units, and departments systemwide to create an inclusive environment where all members of the University of Minnesota community can thrive.
The Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office responds to reports of discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation through informal problem-solving or formal investigation. Staff members are available to meet with individuals to discuss processes and receive reports. Students are encouraged to schedule a preliminary meeting to learn more about the processes before deciding to report specific concerns or initiate an investigation.
The Women's Center advances gender equity across identities, and provides a variety of resources to University of Minnesota students. Events and spaces are open to all students, staff, and faculty regardless of gender identity, sexuality or other protected classes.