General Information

The University Bookstore is in the basement of Coffman Union, on the East Bank Campus. Textbooks for all School of Music courses can be purchased there. Once you have registered for your classes, you can purchase your books either in person or through the online bookstore. School of Music Merchandise can be found at the MN Alumni Market. 

The mission of the Center for Writing is to enhance student learning, to improve writing instruction, and to deepen our understanding of literacy and the writing process. 

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works with students, faculty, staff, and guests with documented disabilities to facilitate access on an individualized case-by-case basis. This interactive process takes time and requires the committed engagement of students and their instructors, faculty/staff and their supervisors, and guests and their hosts. Contact drc@umn.edu or 612-626-1333.

The University of Minnesota is home to a comprehensive Learning Abroad Center. For more information about Learning Abroad opportunities, please visit their website. 

Boynton Health

Boynton Health serves the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, providing comprehensive health care with a public health approach to campus well-being and offers a wide range of health care services. Boynton also offers student wellness programs for nutrition, stress management, addiction recovery and sexual health. Your health insurance and student services fee cover the cost of your care. Some exceptions apply. 

• Appointments: call 612-625-3222 or schedule online

• Urgent Care: walk-in treatment for urgent or acute conditions

• Gopher Quick Clinic: care for simple medical concerns

If you are not sure if you should see a doctor, or which clinic to visit, call the Nurse Line at 612-625-7900. Calls are answered seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Student Counseling Service

The Office of Student Affairs Student Counseling Service Promotes student success by helping you with: Mental health and life concerns; Learning and academic skills challenges; Career uncertainty; Faculty/staff - student communication. 

Aurora Center

The Aurora Center serves all victims/survivors/concerned people of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment at the University of Minnesota and Augsburg University. Aurora's services are free and confidential to students, staff and faculty at the University of Minnesota. Appointments can be scheduled by emailing aurora@umn.edu or by calling 612-626-2929 Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm.

Access to Computers

School of Music students have access to 259 Ferguson, which houses a computer lab with specialized music software. Paid printing is available using Gopher GOLD.

There are also several computer labs available to all students on campus. Paid printing may be available at these locations using Gopher GOLD. Find a complete list of university computer lab locations and hours. 

Wireless Network Access

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is committed to the goal of creating a secure wireless network across campus. Students are encouraged to use the secure network ‘eduroam,’ which requires your full University email address and password for login. More information about using the University’s wireless network can be found on the OIT website.

U-Pass

University of Minnesota students who pay the Transportation and Safety Fee have unlimited access to the regional transit system in the Twin Cities metro area (rides on the NorthStar require a small supplemental fare for each ride). Students not paying the Transportation and Safety fee can opt-in to the program each semester. 

Students who are enrolled or opt-in to the Universal Transit Pass will enjoy access for the entire academic semester, plus a grace period. More information can be found on the Parking and Transportation Services page.

Gopher Chauffeur

Gopher Chauffeur provides free, safe rides home for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students. The Gopher Chauffeur team of drivers, navigators and operators are students trained in first aid and CPR. Call 30 min before you need a ride: 612-388-6911. Wheelchair accessible van available. View pick-up and drop-off on locations on the Gopher Chauffeur boundaries map.

Learn more about public safety resources at Safe Campus. 

624-WALK Service

The 624-WALK service provides free walking and biking security escorts to and from campus locations and nearby adjacent neighborhoods for all students, staff, faculty and visitors. To request a safe walk from a trained student security monitor, please call 612-624-WALK (9255), or 4-WALK from any campus phone, shortly before your desired departure time.

Student Legal Service (SLS) offers advice and representation on legal issues not related to the University of Minnesota for students paying the Student Services Fee at the Twin-Cities Campus and are limited to those outlined in our Policy Handbook.

Office for Equity and Diversity

The Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) increases access to higher education by advocating for members of our community and emphasizing the importance of diversity in promoting learning and development at the University of Minnesota. For assistance, please email oed@umn.edu or call 612-624-0594.

Equal Opportunity

The University prohibits all forms of sex or gender-based discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence (Title IX violations). The University provides comprehensive support and maintains multiple reporting mechanisms for all members of the community. Anyone can report Title IX violations to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (EOT) for investigation.

Bias Response & Referral Network

The Bias Response and Referral Network (BRRN) responds to reports of bias incidents on the Twin Cities campus. Submit anonymous incident reports online to BRRN UReport. Incident reports can also be sent to endbias@umn.edu.