Twin Cities Student Resources

Contact Office of Student Services if anything prevents you from succeeding in your coursework:

College of Pharmacy Office of Student Services
612-624-9490
pharmd@umn.edu 

University of Minnesota OneStop

University of Minnesota OneStop

This is the central point of information for university students. From here, you can register for classes, check student account balances, check on course offerings and schedules, look up university maps, and get connected to virtually all University information relevant to you.
www.onestop.umn.edu
612-624-1111

Academic Support

Academic Support

  • Academic Skills Coach: Liz Hwang
    One-on-one meetings to help you discover tools and resources to become a more effective and efficient student. 
  • Student Academic Success Services
    For help with academic counseling, study skills, and time management.
  • Effective U
    For tutorials in academic and personal well-being.
  • PharmD Tutoring
    Drop-in hours, exam review sessions, and 1:1 tutoring support available.
  • Disability Resource Center
    Services for students who have disabilities, both physical and psychological.

Child Care

Child Care

Child Care Center
Location (Off-Campus): 1600 Rollins Avenue S.E., Minneapolis
612-627-4014

Computers

Computers

See Technology Resources for additional College of Pharmacy information.

Counseling and Student Assistance

Counseling and Student Assistance

  • Student Mental Health
    A web resource for students who wish to learn more about mental health and related resources at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. This 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 Student Counseling Services
    Free individual and group counseling. Academic, personal, and career counseling provided.
    612-624-3323
  • Let's Tall: Drop-In Counseling
    Free and confidential mental health consultations.
  • Learn to Live
    Online mental health program based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which assesses and delivers educational interventions on stress, depression and social anxiety.  This program offers confidential, 24/7 access and psychological tools for managing these issues.
  • Effective U
    Tutorials to build skills for academic and personal wellbeing.
  • Online Self Assessment
    Screening for depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and alcohol; determine whether or not a professional consultation would be helpful for you.
  • Aurora Center
    For victims of sexual violence, relationship violence, harassment, and stalking.
  • Boynton Health Service
    A full health care clinic on campus, as well as a mental health clinic. For on-campus resources and assistance with chemical dependency issues, contact Boynton Health Service.

24-hour Crisis Connection: 

  • If you or a peer are experiencing a mental health crisis you can get support through the Uof M Crisis Connection (text UMN to 61222 or call 612-301-4673). 
  • For emergencies or immediate threats to the safety of you or others, call 911 or present to your local emergency room.

Resources for Chemical Dependence Issues

Disability Insurance

Disability Insurance

All PharmD students are covered by long term Disability Insurance. Students whose illness or injury prevents them from being a student may be eligible to file a disability claim.

More details of coverage benefits and contact information for the plan administrator care available on this page: https://shb.umn.edu/students-and-scholars/ahc-disability

Students wishing to file a claim should notify the plan administrator as well as their College of Pharmacy student advisor.
 

Enrollment Verification

Enrollment Verification

To verify your enrollment as a student for purposes such as student loan deferment, insurance discounts, employment, etc., follow the steps outlined on the OneStop website. It will provide step-by-step instructions for requesting enrollment verification via MyU > Academics > Enrollment Verification.

Financial Services

Financial Services

Emergency fund
Students in need of short term financial assistance can submit a request to be eligible to receive emergency funding through the college's own emergency fund, and through other funds available to all university students. Emergency funds are meant to provide assistance to short-term, unforeseen financial needs (eg. housing, transportation, technology) - they are not meant to replace students' primary source of funding their education.

Note that international students can seek emergency funding via ISSS independently of this process.

Students can request emergency funds in two ways:

  1. Email One Stop at onestop@umn.edu 
  2. Notify your advisor of your need for financial assistance, and you will be provided with information to submit a request.

Student Finances

  • Mee Vang, Financial Aid Counselor for health professions
    gradpro@umn.edu 
  • OneStop
    OneStop assistance for estimating costs, financial aid, billing and payment, and general questions about your student account.
    onestop@umn.edu
    612-624-1111
  • Financial Wellness
    Educating students on the topics of loans, debt, credit, spending, and identity theft protection.

Health, Wellness and Safety

Health, Wellness and Safety

  • Boynton Health Service
    On-campus primary health care, mental health clinic, urgent care, and dental clinic.
  • BeWELL - a wellbeing resource for the health sciences student community.
  • Nutritious U Food Pantry
    The Nutritious U Food Pantry provides fresh and healthy food to students that struggle to get enough to eat.
  • Effective U
    Tutorials to build skills for academic and personal wellbeing.
  • Learn to Live offers five online programs based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Social Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Substance Use, and Stress, Anxiety and Worry.
  • Recreation and Wellness
    Enriching the campus experience and encouraging lifelong wellbeing. RecWell is a Student Services Fee-supported program. Coordinates sports facilities and equipment rentals, outdoor trips, intramural sports, health and wellness activities. 
  • Safety on Campus
    Call 911 for emergencies or triage.
  • Student Wellbeing Guide - features tips and strategies to help students focus on their wellbeing, managing stress and improving their mental health and wellbeing.
  • Gopher Chauffeur
    Provides free, safe rides home for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students.
    612-388-6911 - call 30 minutes before you need a ride.
  • Safe Walk Escort
    612-624-WALK (9255)
     

Housing

Housing

The majority of PharmD students live off-campus, with other pharmacy colleagues.

Belonging and Engagement

Belonging and Engagement

Library and Study Spaces

Library and Study Spaces

University Libraries
Provides services including electronic library resources, health science databases and searches, research assistance, reservable study rooms, and specific support for pharmacy students.

Resources during COVID-19

Find locations to study on campus

Classroom Services (AHC specific)

HSEC Study Spaces (view the FAQ to reserve)

Study Space Finder (Campus-wide)

Transportation

Transportation

  • Parking and Transportation Services
    Find maps and directions, weather and construction updates, and campus safety tips.
  • Paratransit Service
    Find more information about this specialized curb-to-curb, on-campus transportation service provided free of charge to persons with either temporary or permanent physical disabilities.
  • University Campus Shuttle Bus Service
    Find information about bus routes, maps, and schedules.
  • Twin Cities Metro Transit
    Find information about Twin Cities public transportation, including bus routes, schedules, and maps.
  • U-Pass
    The U-pass is a discounted bus pass. Instead of paying per ride, you receive unlimited rides for fixed rate. Please go to the U-Pass website for the current rate, fill out the order form, send in payment and you will either receive the pass in the mail or can pick it up at the listed locations. You must have your U-Card and be a registered student to purchase a U-Pass.

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