Counseling and Student Assistance

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy goes to great lengths to ensure that its students are able to complete the Pharm.D. program in as little time as possible. In recent years, 99% of its students have graduated, and 95% have completed the degree in four years. There are multiple resources at the University that can help students with many obstacles, such as:

www.mentalhealth.umn.edu - this handy resource includes an online assessment tool and helpful tips to learn more about mental health and how to connect to campus & community resources that can help.

University of Minnesota Counseling and Consulting Services
For help with academic counseling, improving studying skills, and personal counseling.

Aurora Center
For victims of sexual violence, relationship violence, harassment, and stalking.

Disability Services
Services for students who have disabilities, both physical and psychological.

Boynton Health Service
A full health care clinic on campus, as well as a mental health clinic.

College of Pharmacy Office of Student Services
Your first point of contact if anything prevents a student from succeeding in his or her coursework.

Resources for Chemical Dependence Issues

Support Group and Advocacy
Minnesota Pharmacist's Recovery Network - www.mnprn.org
Pharmacist Recovery Network - www.usaprn.org

Monitoring and Recovery Support
Health Professionals Services Program - www.hpsp.state.mn.us

Education
American Pharmacists Association - www.aphanet.org
University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies - www.uuhsc.utah.edu/uas

*For on-campus resources and assistance with chemical dependency issues, contact Boynton Health Service.