Campus resources
Tuition, financial aid, and employment
Tuition and fees
Check the University’s One Stop
student services Web site for detailed
information on tuition rates, student service fees, course fees, health
insurance, billing and payment dates and processes, refunds, residency,
reciprocity, veterans certification, and tuition benefits for graduate
assistants. Each year, tuition rates are determined by the University of
Minnesota Board of Regents before fall term.
Residency and reciprocity
Minnesota residents generally pay lower tuition rates than nonresidents.
To qualify for resident status, students must reside in Minnesota for at
least one calendar year before the first day of class attendance.
Residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or Manitoba may
qualify for reciprocity privileges, with tuition rates lower than for
nonresidents and, in some cases, comparable to resident rates. Residents
of Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, or Nebraska may qualify for tuition
discounts through the Midwest Student Exchange Program. For more
information, contact the
University’s Office of Admissions,
612-625-6330, 240 Williamson Hall, 231 Pillsbury Drive S.E.,
Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Financial aid
All students are encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Because students often cannot anticipate every
possible financial need during the course of a program, it is useful to
have the FAFSA on file should financial plans change unexpectedly. FAFSA
forms for the next academic year are available after January 1. For
walk-in advising or to pick up forms, contact the
University’s Office of
Student Finance (OSF). Summer aid requires a
separate, supplemental application.
200 Fraser Hall
130 Coffey Hall
612-624-1111
TTY: 612-626-0701
E-mail: helpingu@umn.edu
Scholarships and fellowships
In addition to financial aid offered by the University, CEHD and the
Graduate School administer several scholarship programs, which are
available throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to
submit applications to any and all awards for which they meet the
qualifications. Surprisingly, the applicant pools are often smaller than
you might think. See CEHD
scholarship information.
Many M.Ed. students are also eligible for Graduate School scholarships and fellowships. For more information, contact the Graduate School Fellowship Office at 314 Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455; or call 612-625-7579.
Student loan cancellation and deferment options
If you have a loan from the Federal Perkins Loan Program, you may be
eligible for loan cancellation in exchange for full-time teaching in
certain areas. If you have a loan(s) from the Federal Direct Loan
Program or the Federal Family Education Loan Program, you may be
eligible for deferment if you are teaching full time in a teacher
shortage area. These loans include Federal Stafford loans, Federal
PLUS loans, Federal Consolidation loans, and loans offered in
earlier years through the Guaranteed Student Loan Program. For more
information, visit the
U.S.
Department of Education on the Web.
Graduate assistantships
If you are interested in a graduate assistantship, visit the
University’s Graduate
Assistant Employment Web site to view
campus-wide departmental listings. If nothing appropriate seems
available, talk to your faculty adviser, your department’s director
of graduate studies, or the department chair. For more information,
contact the Graduate Assistant Employment office, 612-624-7070 or
e-mail: gaoinfo@umn.edu. For
detailed information on graduate student benefits and policies,
refer to the Handbook for Graduate Assistants and The
Grapevine, a newsletter for graduate assistants.
Student Emergency Loan Fund (SELF)
This University office offers 120-day loans to eligible University of
Minnesota students. For more information, contact:
Student Emergency Loan Fund (SELF)
Coffman Memorial Union
Suite 232
300 Washington Avenue SE
612-625-2650
612-627-7685 (fax)
E-mail: self@umn.edu
Learning and academic skills
Located in 104 Eddy Hall on the East Bank campus, the University's Learning and Academic Skills Center offers workshops and guidance on time management, test taking or other academic skills. The center is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekdays and their number is 612-624-7546.
International student resources
Counseling, advising, and educational services are provided for students and scholars from other countries by the University’s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) in conjunction with professional advisers in Student Services. Counseling and advising services are available in these areas: visa requirements and other immigration issues; social, personal, and financial matters; international and intercultural educational opportunities; academic issues; and English language requirements at ISSS. Before arrival on campus, general prospective student inquiries may be addressed to International Student and Scholar Services, 190 Hubert H. Humphrey Center, 301-19th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55455 or call 612-626-7100 or visit the ISSS Web site. International applicants who require an I-20 form for a student visa must provide a Financial Certification Statement upon admission to a program.
For assistance, contact Student Services at 612-625-6501. For more information, refer to the M.Ed. Handbook international student supplement.
Computing
Computers are available to you free at any of the University's public computer laboratories, or access the University's computing system remotely from a computer at your home or workplace.
If you would like to use your e-mail from a home computer with a modem but don't have the software, you can get it for free by visiting 152 Shepherd Labs or 99B Coffey Hall. If you have difficulty accessing or using your e-mail account, call the e-mail help line at: 612-301-4357 (301-HELP). A wealth of information is also available the University's Academic and Distributed Computing Services Web site.
Public computing facilities
Free student computer facilities are
available for completing class assignments, accessing the library online
catalog or the Student Access System, reading or sending e-mail, or
printing documents for class. There are fees for printing.
East Bank
Coffman Memorial Union B060, 612-624-7125
Elliott Hall 121, 612-624-0866
Walter Library 103, 612-626-1899
West Bank
Humphrey Center 50, 612-624-6526
St. Paul
Classroom Office Bldg 17, 612-626-1252
Classroom Office Bldg 135, 612-624-9226
Magrath Library B50, 612-624-3269
McNeal Hall 305, 612-624-5367
Each facility maintains it own schedule, so contact each facility to determine hours (ADCS Student Computer Facilities Web site).
Tech training
The University
Technology Training Center (UTTC) and the
Digital Media Center (DMC), units
of the Office of Information
Technology (OIT), offer many computer short courses that are
open to students, including a WebCT orientation and a wide array of
related multimedia courses.
If you have problems with your computer or with dialing in to the University, call the computer helpline: 612-301-HELP.
Identification cards
The “U Card” is the University’s ID card. Besides functioning as a photo ID, the U Card allows users to check out books from the University libraries, use the University’s recreational facilities, obtain academic records, use the computer facilities, and offers optional banking and long-distance calling features. To get a U Card, bring your driver’s license, state ID, or passport to any of these locations:
Main Office
G22 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave S.E., 612-626-9900
University Recreation Center
1906 University Avenue S.E., 612-625-6800
St. Paul Gym
1536 N. Cleveland Avenue, St. Paul campus, 612-625-8283
Bookstores
You can buy your textbooks by visiting one of the bookstores listed below or by ordering them phone or the Web. Books are available at several University of Minnesota Bookstores locations and the Student Book Store (not affiliated with the University). Books for courses offered in St. Paul are generally at the U of M Bookstore’s St. Paul Store, while those in Minneapolis can be found at the East Bank Store or the Student Book Store. If you decide to pick up your books in person, you may wish to call ahead to confirm that the books are available for your courses and bookstore hours. The bookstores usually run extended hours at the beginning of each term. Consult bookstore Web sites for pricing and ordering policies.
University of Minnesota Bookstores
East Bank Store
G54 Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Ave S.E.
Phone: 612-625-6000
St. Paul Bookstore
St Paul Student Center
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul campus
Phone: 612-624-9200
Student Book Store
This bookstore is not affiliated with the University of
Minnesota.
1501 University Avenue S.E. (across from Folwell Hall)
Phone: 612-378-0457
Escort service
The University’s Security Monitor Program offers a walking/biking escort service to and from campus locations and nearby adjacent neighborhoods. This service is free to students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus. To request an escort from a trained student security monitor, call 612-624-WALK shortly before your desired departure time. Consult the Escort Service Web site for more information.
Motorist assistance
If you are having difficulty with your vehicle when it is parked in any University parking facility, call the University’s Parking & Transportation Services at 612-626-PARK (7275).
Academic support
Academic & Distributed Computing Services
190 Shepherd Labs (East Bank campus)
93 Blegen Hall (West Bank campus)
50 Coffey Hall (St. Paul campus)
Computer help line: 612-301-HELP (4357)
All faculty, staff, and qualified students receive an e-mail and Internet account. E-mail and Internet orientations are offered weekly.
Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE)
185 Klaeber Court
320-16th Avenue S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-6386
E-mail: mcae@umn.edu
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence offers educational support programs, community engagement, cultural activities, and campus-wide collaborations to the university’s multicultural populations. In 2004, MCAE consolidated separate African American, American Indian, Asian/Pacific American, and Chicano/Latino learning resource centers.
Circle of Indigenous Nations
125 Fraser Hall
Phone: 612-624-2555
Provides guidance and academic support for American Indian students in planning and completing their degree programs. This center was formerly known as the American Indian Learning Resource Center.
Test Prep Resource Center
302 Eddy Hall
Phone: 612-626-0444
Provides preparation tests and study guide materials for the PPST, GRE, and other standardized tests, as well as resource books, electronic study aids, and instructive handouts. One-on-one test preparation is available for students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Test Preparation and Academic Skills
Compleat Scholar Program
360 Coffey Hall (St. Paul campus)
Learn how to write effective notes, take tests strategically, prepare for graduate admission tests (GMAT, GRE, LSAT), and submit a successful graduate school application.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
190 Hubert H. Humphrey Center
301-19th Avenue South
Phone: 612-626-7100
E-mail: isss@umn.edu
Provides academic counseling, and assists international students with developing the skills necessary to succeed in the U.S. educational system. Provides visa and immigration related services.
Learning and Academic Skills Center
Minneapolis campus
109 Eddy Hall
192 Pillsbury Drive S.E.
Phone: 612-624-3323
St. Paul campus
199 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
Phone: 612-624-3323
Offers individual and group help for academic and study skills.
Counseling services
Counseling & Consulting Services
Minneapolis campus
109 Eddy Hall
192 Pillsbury Drive S.E.
Phone: 612-624-3323
St. Paul campus
199 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
Phone: 612-624-3323
Offers individual and group counseling for academic, career, personal, or relationship concerns.
Disability services
Disability Services
McNamara Alumni Center, Suite 180
200 Oak Street S.E.
Phone: 612-626-1333
E-mail: ds@umn.edu
Works to ensure access to University employment, courses, programs, facilities, services, and activities for faculty, students, and staff with disabilities.
English programs for native and/or non-native speakers of English
Center for Teaching and Learning Services
315 Science Classroom Building
222 Pleasant Street S.E.
Phone: 612-625-3041
E-mail: teachlrn@umn.edu
Supports individual, department, and college initiatives to increase the teaching effectiveness of faculty, teaching assistants (T.A.s) and peer tutors. Offers credit and noncredit courses, workshops, classroom observation, and individual consultation on teaching skills and practices. Provides communication skills coursework for international faculty and T.A.s.
Minnesota English Language Program (MELP)
101 Wesbrook Hall
77 Pleasant Street S.E.
Phone: 612-624-1503
The Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) provides English-language training to non-native speakers with a high-school diploma or equivalent, who have studied English in high school or college for at least two years. Students must apply to be accepted into MELP. The center is offered by the University’s College of Continuing Education.
Multicultural programs
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Programs Office
138 Klaeber Court
320-16th Avenue S.E.
Phone: 612-625-0537
E-mail: glbt@umn.edu
Deals with issues of concern to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender faculty, staff, and students. Information, referral, education, and consultant services available.
Minnesota International Center
711 East River Road (Minneapolis campus)
Phone: 612-625-4421
E-mail: mic@globe.mic.umn.edu
Invites international students and scholars to participate in activities that promote global exchange and understanding in Minnesota, including individual student dinner visits in member house and public presentations about timely global topics.
Student Cultural Centers
The following student cultural centers are located in Coffman
Memorial Union, 300 Washington Avenue S.E.
Black Student Union
Room 209
Phone: 612-624-8938
E-mail: bsu@umn.edu
American Indian Student Cultural Center
Room 204
Phone: 612-624-0243
E-mail: aiscc@umn.edu
Asian American Student Union
Room 219
Phone: 612-624-9824
E-mail: asu@umn.edu
La Raza Student Cultural Center
Room 211
Phone: 612-625-2995
E-mail: laraza@umn.edu
Public safety, legal, grievance, and harassment
Campus Escort Service (University of Minnesota Police Department)
100 Transportation and Safety Building
612-624-WALK (9255)
Provides a free, 24-hour walking service for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Escorts are provided throughout the East Bank, West Bank and St. Paul campuses, and surrounding areas.
Office for Conflict Resolution
662 Heller Hall
271-19th Avenue South
Phone: 612-624-1030
E-mail:
conflict.resolution@umn.edu
Documents the internal process to review and resolve complaints brought by students regarding the University’s provision of education and academic services affecting their role as students.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
419 Morrill Hall
Phone: 612-624-9547
E-mail: eoaa@umn.edu
Students and employees may contact EOAA for information about University equal opportunity policies and to discuss concerns about possible discrimination. Investigates and attempts to resolve complaints, and provides programs designed to educate and prevent discrimination.
The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education
407 Boynton
410 Church Street S.E.
Phone: 612-626-2929
Crisis line (24 hours): 612-626-9111
E-mail: aurora.center@umn.edu
Offers crisis intervention, advocacy, referrals, a 24-hour crisis line, prevention initiatives, drama presentations about acquaintance rape, and a speaker’s bureau.
Student Conflict Resolution Center (SCRC)
211 Eddy Hall
Phone: 612-624-7272
E-mail: sos@tc.umn.edu
Provides a full range services to students with campus based complaints or concerns. Helps students achieve equitable settlements and resolve problems informally.
University Student Legal Service
160 West Bank Skyway
219-19th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-1001
E-mail: usls@umn.edu
Provides advice, advocacy, representation, and a notary service for students who pay the student services fee.
Health services
Boynton Health Service
Minneapolis campus
410 Church Street S.E.
Phone: 612-625-8400
St. Paul campus
109 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue, St. Paul
Phone: 612-624-7700
E-mail: questions@bhs.umn.edu
Provides public health services, health education, and outpatient primary health care for University students, staff, faculty, alumni, and retirees, as well as their spouses and dependents.
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Dental Clinics
Patient registration
7th floor, Moos Health Sciences Tower
515 Delaware Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-2495
General and specialty dental care, including orthodontics and oral surgery. Services provided by student dentists, residents, graduate students, and faculty.
Student-parent support (child care)
CareQuest (Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network)
612-341-2559
651-222-4664
888-233-2565 (outside metro area)
Available to all University students, staff, and faculty to help locate child care services throughout the seven-county metropolitan area.
Community Child Care Center (Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative)
Student Family Housing
1250 Fifield Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-645-8958
Non-profit child care, located in the University’s Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative student family housing, and offered to students, faculty, and staff for children ages 16 months to five years.
Como Community Child Care
1024-27th Avenue S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-8340
Full-time and part-time, daytime child care, for children ages 16 months to 8 years.
Student Parent HELP (Higher Education for Low-Income People)
Center
24 Appleby Hall
612-626-6015
E-mail: sphc@umn.edu
Helps student-parents succeed at the University. Determines student eligibility for campus-based childcare funds and refers to off-campus childcare resources. Weekly peer support groups and events are offered.
University of Minnesota Child Care Center (College of Education
and Human Development)
1600 Rollins Avenue S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-627-4014
Provides childcare to University students, staff, and faculty for children ages three months to pre-kindergarten. There is a waiting list for enrollment.
Revised October 2005