Center for Writing: Room 15, 216 Pillsbury Dr SE & 9 Appleby Hall. Free face-to-face and online writing consultations for all University of Minnesota students.

Effective U: As a student, you've probably realized you need new skills for dealing with the many tasks filling up your semester: studying, classes, work, family, friends. It's time to learn new ways to manage your time, manage stress, take better notes, and prepare for tests. Effective U can help!

Gopher Grades: An extension that shows average grades in many U of M classes, with instructor-by-instructor breakdowns.

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE): A community-based space focused on the academic experiences of first-generation students, students of Color, and American Indian students.

• MCAE Student Spaces

Study Space Finder: Use the Study Space Finder to locate study spaces across the three campuses. Each listing includes an image of the study space and its features (e.g. white boards, outlets, microwave, printing) to help you find the perfect place to study.

Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC): Locations include Magrath, Walter, and Wilson Libraries, as well as online.

• Academic Success Coaching. Work one on one with a coach to discuss your academic skills and strategies. You and a coach will talk through your course schedule and study habits. Your coach will work with you to develop an individualized plan for academic success. Appointments are 30 minutes in length and can be held in-person or virtually.

• Peer tutors. Tutors provide support for over 250 subject areas at no additional cost. Students can schedule individual appointments in-person or virtually, drop-in, or join group study sessions.

• Peer Research Consultants. The Peer Research Consultants provide one-on-one assistance to develop the research strategies needed to write an excellent research paper. The consultants are U of M students who are specially trained to help other students. 

• Course reserve information from the library including practice exams for Math 1271 & 1272. (Enter in your course number to find resources)

U of MN Libraries: Expert librarians can connect you with the resources you need from the millions of volumes held in the U of M's general collections to archives and special collections, and programs and services to help you expand the reach of your research. 

• If you have a research paper, complete the online Library Research tutorials (20-30 minutes).

Major & Degree Exploration

CAPE: Utilize coaching and drop-in services to explore majors, discover your interests, and make a plan for your academic future. These services are available if you want to pursue or explore a degree program at UMTC.

• CAPE Action Plan Canvas Module: Go through this Canvas Module that provides guidance and activities to help you explore which major fits best with you.

• OUE 2001: Academic Planning and Exploration- Check out this course if you are planning to attend the U after high school and are undecided on a major!

Mental Health Resources

Boynton Mental Health & Counseling

• 612-624-1444

• bh-quest@umn.edu

Other Resources

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

• The largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. 

PAWS

• Sessions feature registered therapy animal teams. Sessions are free and open to the University of Minnesota community. 

Campus Safety

Safe Walk Service: 612-624-9255 (WALK)

• Free walking and biking security escorts to and from campus locations 

University of Minnesota Police Department: 612-624-2677 (COPS)

• For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911.

Food & Housing

Public school students experiencing homelessness should reach out to their high school counselor for support. Each school district has a staff person dedicated to support youth.

Free Food Calendar

Food Resources

Nutritious U Food Pantry

• Free groceries including produce, meat, and dairy products and household items, available to any University of Minnesota student and their families. No proof of need is required, but they do scan U Cards.

Free Thursday Meals @ Coffman are free, chef-prepared to-go meals available to any University of Minnesota student.

Contact Technology Help

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Phone: 612-301-4357

E-mail: help@umn.edu

Getting Started

Read the New Students: Start Using Technology Guide provided by the U of M's IT Services

• Connect to WiFi on campus

• Get laptop recommendations

• Download free software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365, Google Suites, Zoom)

• Learn about computer labs and printing on campus

• And more!

Email

The University assigned email account is the University’s official means of communication with all students.

You are responsible for all information sent to you via your University email account. If you choose to forward the University account to a private email account, you are still responsible for all the information that was sent to the University email account.

You will lose access to your U of M email and Google apps two weeks after finals week of your last semester in the program unless you are admitted to the U of M as a first-year student.

PSEO Google Group

When you become part of the U of M PSEO program you are automatically added to a PSEO Google group, which allows our office to send mass emails and important updates to all of our current students.

Please do not unsubscribe from this list. If you believe you have unsubscribed from this list in error, please contact pseo@umn.edu.

Computer Labs

A list of computer labs available for student use on campus, including their locations, hours, and resources. 

Getting a Computer

While you are not required to buy a computer (given the availability of computer labs on-campus), having reliable access to one is often expected. A few general tips:

• Mac and PC: Both tend to work for most general needs. Very advanced courses in fields like engineering or computer science may eventually have more complex needs, but it's unlikely to be an issue during PSEO and those specialized fields will generally have computer lab options available.

• Design majors: Students focused on design can check the College of Design's hardware guidelines.

• Tablets: Sometimes less compatible with certain niche programs than laptops and desktops.

Review the Student Complaints and Grievances page for guidance on how/where to report different types of incidents or complaints. You may also consult your advisor for help.

Conflict Resolution

Student Conflict Resolution Center: 612-624-7272

Reporting an Incident

The Aurora Center: 612-626-2929 (24-hour helpline 612-626-9111) 

• Free and confidential (not mandatory reporters) space for victims/survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking.

Bias Response and Referral Network (BRRN)

• If you experience or witness a bias or hate incident, report it to the BRRN.

Equal Opportunity and Title IX: 612-624-9547

• EOT addresses reports of discrimination, harassment, nepotism, sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking and relationship violence) and related retaliation.

Office for Community Standards: 612-624-6073

• Report violations of the Student Conduct Code (bullying, plagiarism, disruptive behavior)

• Boynton Mental Health Clinic: PSEO students do not qualify for the services at Boynton Mental Health Clinic. PSEO students are able to use the Student Counseling Services.

• College-Specific Events: Some colleges within the U of M have events for their students. Since PSEO students are non-degree-seeking students, you are unable to attend these events. 

• Collegiate Academic Advisors: PSEO students are only able to use their PSEO advisors for questions. PSEO students are unable to use academic advisors within a specific college.

• Collegiate Career Centers: Each academic college has its own career center for its students to explore careers related to their majors. PSEO students are unable to use those resources, but your PSEO advisor can point you to many career resources.

• Recreation and Wellness Center (RecWell): PSEO students are unable to use the RecWell unless it is for a gym or fitness class. PSEO students can purchase a membership to the RecWell at the non-student services fee-paying student rate.

• Student Groups: You are allowed to join most student groups, but there are some that you cannot. These include Greek life, graduate associations, some sports teams/clubs, intramural sports. See the Student Involvement page for more information.

• University Housing: PSEO students do not have access to University housing.

• University Student Legal Services is not available to PSEO students.