Student Resources on the Duluth Campus
(listed alphabetically)
American Indian Learning Resource Center (AILRC)
The AILRC exists to enrich the cultural, academic, supportive, and social environment at UMD. Its mission is to increase recruitment and retention of American Indian and Alaskan Native students, while promoting a more culturally-diverse campus environment.
Web site: http://www.d.umn.edu/ailrc
Location: 315 Kirby Plaza
Phone: 218-726-6379
Email: ailrc@d.umn.edu
Athletics Ticket Office
Information and tickets for Bulldogs women’s (basketball, hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, x-country) and men’s (basketball, baseball, football, hockey, track, x-country) sports.
Web site:
http://umdbulldogs.comLocation: 170 Sports & Health Center
Phone: 218-726-8595
Email:
tickets@d.umn.edu
Children’s Place (UMD child care center)
Licensed to provide full-time care to 42 children between the ages of 6 weeks and the first day of school. The program provides quality, nurturing care, and educational experiences for young children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/cehsp/childrens_place/index.htmlLocation: 260 Kirby Plaza
Phone: 218-726-6727
Computer Corner
Sells name-brand computer equipment and peripherals and software. Educational discounts available.
Web site: http://umdstores.com/SiteText.aspx?id=4567
Location: UMD Stores (lower level), 175 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-6218
Email:
umdcc@d.umn.edu
Counseling Services
Individual personal counseling provided by a staff of professional counselors, psychologists, and supervised professionals-in-training. Also offers group counseling/support groups, anonymous on-line depression screening, and links to information.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/hlthserv/counselingLocation: 104 Health Services
Phone: 218-726-8155
Email:
health@d.umn.edu
Crisis Hotline
For help with issues of stalking or sexual violence.
Web site:
http://www.pavsa.org24-hour crisis hotline: 218-726-1931
Cultural Diversity, Office of (See also
American Indian Learning Resource Center above.)
The mission of the office is to enhance academic achievement, create a sense of belonging, celebrate diversity, and foster positive relations among UMD students, faculty, and staff.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/mscLocation: 270 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-6522
The Office of Cultural Diversity includes the following:
African American Learning Resource Center (AALRC)
Responsible for coordinating services that affirm and support African American students in their pursuit of academic success and social development. Through educational and cultural programming, encourages a campus environment that promotes multicultural awareness and appreciation.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/aa/Director: David Comer
Location: 249 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-6187
Email:
dcomer@d.umn.edu
Black Student Association (BSA)
BSA’s mission is to unite students of African, African American, and Caribbean descent; serve as a link to the greater Black community in Duluth and the area; increase awareness and appreciation for Black history through educational, cultural, and social programming; work as a unified force toward enhancing the environment for Black students on campus; serve as a support network for one other. All interested students are welcome to join.
Location: 270 Kirby Student Center
Asian/Pacific Islander Learning Resource Center
Provides academic support and personal assistance to students.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/seaaDirector: Koua Vang
Location: 235 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-6335
Email:
kvang@d.umn.eduAsian Pacific American Association (student organization)
Location: 270 Kirby Student Center
Disability Resources
Facilitates equal access and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Also assists UMD in meeting its obligations under federal and state statutes, and in fostering an inclusive campus community that welcomes students with disabilities.
Web site:
www.d.umn.edu/accessLocation: 258 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-6130
Email:
mcaskey@d.umn.edu
Access for All (student organization)
AFA’s goals are to promote campus awareness of disabilities, disability issues, and work to dispel misconceptions; increase and support diversity at UMD; create a strong social network and leadership opportunities for students with disabilities; develop a coalition of students with and without disabilities to promote disabilities issues.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/access/AFA.htmlLocation: 270 Kirby Student Center
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender (GLBT) Services
Works to provide a supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals and their allies; and to promote understanding and education about GLBT people and issues. Programs, events, scholarships and scholarship information, education, resources, ally training.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/glbt/Director: Angela Nichols
Location: 245 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-7300
Email:
anichols@d.umn.edu
Queer & Allied Student Union (QASU)
QSU’s mission is to celebrate the diversity and culture of the queer community, educate the campus community on issues pertinent to the lives of queer students, empower queer individuals, and advocate for inclusion and equity of all persons regardless of sexual or gender identity.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/~qasuLocation: 270 Kirby Student Center
Hispanic/Latino/Chicana (HLC) Learning Resource Center
Enhances the academic and personal success of Hispanic/Latino/Chicana students by fostering an environment that will result in a more successful and positive university experience.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/hlc/LatinoChicanoStudentPrograms.html Director: Susana Pelayo-Woodward
Location: 233 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-8444
Email:
swoodwar@d.umn.edu
Latino/Chicana Student Association
Promotes Hispanic/Latino/Chicana (HLC) culture to the UMD and Twin Ports communities; and works to unite those with HLC heritage and provide them with the opportunity for social and cultural interaction. Works with the HLC Learning Resource Center in coordinating HLC Heritage Month, Latin American Film Series, Latin American Awareness Month, and an Annual Fiesta.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/hlc/LCSA.htmlPhone: 218-726-6617
Location: 270G Kirby Student Center
International Student Services
Provides information, documentation, and support to comply with INS regulations; provides personal support for international students at UMD.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/admissions/istudents/index.htmlInternational Student Advisor: Karin Robbins
Location: 237 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-8962
Email:
krobbin1@d.umn.edu International Club (student organization)
The International Club provides all students of UMD with opportunities to better understand different cultures. Offers many activities, including the Taste of UMD fall semester and the Feast of Nations spring semester.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/~intlclubLocation: 270 Kirby Student Center
Women’s Resource and Action Center
Provide support and encouragement to all women on the UMD campus. Works to empower women, both individually and collectively, through providing a wide variety of services and resources.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/wrac/Location: 266 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-6292
Email:
wrac@d.umn.edu
Environmental Health and Safety Office
Provides services to protect the health and safety of faculty, staff, and students as well as minimize the impact of their activities on the surrounding environment and community in accordance with state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include building evacuation, hazardous materials spills, indoor air quality concerns, hazardous waste management, lab safety.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/ehsoLocation: Suite 13-25 Darland Administration Building
Phone: 218-726-7139
Email:
ehso@d.umn.edu
Financial Aid (Office of Financial Aid & Registrar)
Packages financial aid for Duluth pharmacy students and responds to their questions.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/faregLocation: Student Assistance Center, 21 Solon Campus Center
Phone: 218-726-8000
Email:
umdhelp@d.umn.edu
Health Services
UMD Health Services provides out-patient medical care and health education. These services are supported by a portion of the Student Services fee. Office visits are free.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/hlthservLocation: 104 Health Services
Phone: 218-726-8155
Email:
health@d.umn.edu
Housing (off-campus)
Off-campus housing listings arranged by location and type of housing.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/kirby/housingInformation Technology Systems and Services (ITSS)
Provides support for computing and technology, including networks, telephone
services, email/internet accounts, wireless access, computer repair, AV services, student computer labs, software for students. Staffs a HELP desk to answer questions and assist with technology needs.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/itssLocation: 165 Kirby Plaza
HELP Desk phone: 218-726-8847
Email:
helpdesk@d.umn.edu
Kirby Student Center/Activities/Student Organizations
Supports student activities and organizations, promotes student leadership development, coordinates Kirby Student Center room reservations.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/kirbyLocation: 134 Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-7163
Email:
ksc@d.umn.eduKirby Student Center Information Desk
Provides check cashing, event listings, newspapers, KSC room reservations and equipment, approval of flyer postings, general information.
Location: Lower level of Kirby Student Center
Phone: 218-726-7163
Library
Provides full library services, including electronic library services, health science databases and searches, research assistance, reserved study rooms, Sun computers. Specific support for pharmacy students is available. Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/libPhone: 218-726-8102
Email:
lib@d.umn.eduMaps of UMD and Driving Instructions
Maps of building locations, campus addresses, and parking, as well as driving instructions to campus.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/mapsRecreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP)
Promotes healthy, active lifestyles and connections to the natural world through personal and professional experiences. RSOP is a Student Services fee-supported program. Coordinates sports facilities, outdoor trips, canoeing and kayaking, climbing, intramural sports, health and wellness activities.
Web site:
http://www.umdrsop.orgLocation: 153 Sports & Health Center
Phone: 218-726-7128
Email:
rsop@d.umn.edu
Parking Services
Oversees parking permits, parking lots and rates, meters, on-campus housing parking, and disability parking.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/parkingLocation: 245 Kirby Plaza
Phone: 218-726-7433
Email:
parking@d.umn.edu
Registrar (Office of Financial Aid and Registrar)
Administers registration, grading, transcripts, academic calendars, tuition and fees, degree clearance, confidentiality compliance, class schedule, classroom scheduling.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/faregLocation: Student Assistance Center, 21 Solon Campus Center
Phone: 218-726-8000
Email:
umdhelp@d.umn.edu
Safewalk (campus escort service)
Phone: 218-726-6100
Student Accounts Receivable
Handles billing and student accounts.
Web site:
http://www.d.umn.edu/umdbo/sar.htmlLocation: Windows 15/16, street level of Darland Administration Building
Phone: 218-726-7190
UMD Stores
UMD Stores are located on two levels: lower level of Kirby Student Center and street level of Kirby Plaza. The lower level has textbooks, computer supplies, general books, and office/school supplies. The street level includes a convenience store and also sells art supplies, greeting cards, UMD clothing and gifts.
Web site:
http://www.umdstores.comLocation: Lower level of Kirby Student Center and street level of Kirby Plaza
Phone: 218-726-7286
Email:
book@d.umn.edu