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Module 1: Welcome to the University of Minnesota
Activate Your Internet ID and Email Address
Return to your graduate school application
Learn more about Information Technology (IT) resources at the University
Get to know Duo, the University's added layer of securty to protect your information online
IT Helplines
UMD: itsshelp@d.umn.edu
UMR: umrhelp@umn.edu
UMTC: help@umn.edu
Access MyU
How to update your personal information
Explore One Stop
Get to Know International Student Services
UMD International Student Services (ISS)
For Duluth students: International Student Online Orientation (mandatory for all incoming UMD international students)
UMTC International Student Scholar Services (ISSS)
For Twin Cities students: International Student Preparatory Course (mandatory for all incoming UMN international students)
UMTC International Student Early Arrival Housing
Immigration Response Team (DACA Frequently Asked Questions)
Confirm Your Health Insurance Coverage
Health Coverage Declaration to Waive Benefits
Office of Student Health Benefits
Learn How to Register for Courses
What if there is a hold on my account?
How do I remove a registration hold?
Search for course materials at University Bookstores
Plan to Get a U Card
University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)
University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMTC)
Coffman Memorial Union (Student Unions & Activities)
Explore graduate programs and colleges
Explore the University’s 300+ centers and institutes
University Governance
Governance organizational chart
Office of the Excecutive Vice President and Provost
Important University Policies and Procedures
The Office for Community Standards
Policies Governing Graduate Education
UMD Office of Diversity & Inclusion
UMD Student Organizations in the Multicultural Center
Graduate School Diversity Office
UMTC Office for Equity and Diversity (OED), which includes:
- Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
- The Women's Center
- Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life
- Disability Resource Center
- Office for Conflict Resolution
Read the University President's Equal Opportunity Statement
Bias Response Referral Network
Student Organizations & Resources
Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Alliance for Diversity & Inclusivity
UMTC Disability Resource Center
University Paratransit Service (curb-to-curb service, free of charge for students on the Twin Cities campus)
Computer Accomodations Program (CAP)
Module 2: Minnesota Life
Public Transit
UMD
Duluth Transit Authority (DTA)
UMR
UMTC
Parking & Transportation Services
Campus Connector/Circulator maps and schedules
Twin Cities Metro Transite website
Download the Metro Transit app
Walking
UMD
Add UMD Safewalk Escort number in your phone (218-726-6100)
UMTC
Explore the Campus Walking Guide
Add Safe Walk number in your phone (612-624-WALK)
Biking
Biking in Duluth
Explore the UMD Bike-to-Campus page
Minnesota Bike Trail Navigator
Biking in the Twin Cities
Explore the UMN Parking & Transportation Services Biking page
Twin Cities Metro Bike Trails Guide
Explore the Midtown Minneapolis Greenway
Ride Sharing, Car Sharing, and Parking
UMD
UMD campus parking information
UMR
UMTC
Driving in Minnesota
Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)
What is an International Driving Permit?
On-Campus Living
Student Family housing options
Off-Campus Living
Find accessible housing in Minnesota (NOTE: this is not a University-affiliated link)
Off-campus housing: Thing to Consider
Renters' Rights: Explore Student Legal Service
UMD
Explore UMD off-campus housing
UMTC
History and Demographics
Explore Minnesota's demographics
Explore the Twin Cities Multicultural and Religious Directory
Global Twin Cities: Minneapolis-St. Paul's ethnic directory, calendar & newswire
Learn about the state with the Explore Minnesota website
Atlas Obscura Guide to Minneapolis
Atlas Obscura Guide to St. Paul
Duluth
Perfect Day Duluth (art, music, and food)
Art, Music, and Food
Explore Twin Cities music venues
Module 3: Tuition and Funding
How Do I Keep Track of My Financial Aid?
Funding Affects Loan Eligibility
One Stop Fellowships and Assistantships for Graduate Students
One Stop Financial Wellness Counseling
Budgeting
Utilize One Stop Financial Wellness Resources
Useful Advice from UMD’s Live Like a Student
UMN Financial Wellness Facebook page
Where Do I Look for Fellowships During My First Year?
Explore the Graduate School Funding pages for available fellowships
Explore the fellowships calendar for important dates and deadlines
UMD Graduate Assistant resources
Teaching Assistants (TAs)
Center for Education Innovation (CEI) teaching resources
Center for Education Innovation (CEI) workshops and events
For international students: explore the Spoken English Test for Teaching Assistants (SETTA)
Research Assistants (RAs)
Explore the Graduate Assistant Employment Program
How Do I Find a Graduate Assistantship?
Explore eligibility and requirements
Graduate Assistant Payment and Taxes
Graduate Assistant tuition benefits
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Univerity Policy Library: Graduate Assistant Payroll and Taxes
Graduate Assistant Policies and Best Practices
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Promoting academic integrity in your course
Disability Resource Center (DRC) Instruction Training & Resources
Graduate Assistant Work Rules
University Policy Library: Graduate Assistant Employment Work Rules
Module 4: Being a Graduate Student
Imposter Syndrome is Definitely a Thing
Imposter Syndrome: How to Recognize It, Overcome It and Realize Your Acamdemic Goals (free registration required)
What is stress? What symptoms might you notice?
Mastering Academic Time Management (free registration required)
UMD Academic Writing and Learning Center
Daily Writing Support (free registration required)
Writing through Writer's Block (free registration required)
Module 5: Your Health and Wellness
Health Benefit Plans for All Campuses
Office of Student Health Benefits
UMD
UMR
UMR Student Health Services - Skyway Clinic
UMTC
UMD
Health and Counseling Services
UMR
UMTC
Student Mental Health Resources
Center for Spirituality and Healing
University Crisis Lines
- Phone: 612-301-4673
- Text: "UMN" to 61222
Module 6: Planning After Year 1
Fellowship Opportunities for Current Students
National Center for Faculty Developmenting & Diversity (requires freeregistration)
Humanities: How to Write Grants and Win Fellowships (free registration required)
Doctoralnet: Research Design Resources (free registration required)