Duluth Student Resources

This is the central point of information for university students where 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.

23 Solon Campus Center
onestop.d.umn.edu
218-726-8000

• Academic Skills Coach: Julio Vega
  One-on-one meetings to help you discover tools and resources to become a more effective and efficient student. 
• Academic Writing & Learning Center
  Academic courses and services designed to help all members of the campus community reach their academic and professional goals.
• Effective U
  Tutorials to build skills for academic and personal wellbeing.
• PharmD Tutoring
  Drop-in hours, exam review sessions, and 1:1 tutoring support are available.
• Disability Resources
  Promotes access on campus and coordinates academic and resource accommodations with students who have disabilities.

• College of Pharmacy Affinity Groups
  Connect with others who share your identity or background.
• Student Organizations

Information Technology Systems & Services (ITSS)

• 1:Button Studio: Automated video recording space
• Computer Labs outside the College of Pharmacy
• Computer Corner: Electronic accessories, laptops, and tablets
• Media Hub: Recording equipment rental, assistance for editing videos, audio, and photos
• TechCenter Helpdesk: Assistance with computer repair & support, passwords, network access, email access, and more

See Technology Resources for additional College of Pharmacy requirements and information.

• Embedded Wellness Counselor - connect via one of the following methods
  • Complete intake forms with the SCS office and you will be scheduled with Amy Brandt
  • Email counseling@umn.edu or call phone: 612-624-3323
  • Email Amy Brandt with questions about services or how to get started: bran0451@umn.edu
• Counseling Services
  Free individual and group confidential counseling provided by a staff of professional counselors, psychologists, and supervised professionals-in-training. 
  104 Health Services
  218-726-7913
  umdhs@d.umn.edu
• Grief Group
  To support those experiencing the loss of a loved one/family/friend. Meets weekly on Wednesday, 4:00-6:00 PM in the Split Rock room (KSC/RDC 301) across from the dining center.
• Let's Talk: 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. (Use code UMN to get started)
• Behavioral Health Screening
  Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional.
• Women's Resource and Action Center
  For victims of sexual violence, relationship violence, harassment, and stalking.

24-hour Crisis Connection: 

• If you or a peer are experiencing a mental health crisis you can get support through the Arrowhead Regional Crisis Line (877‐772‐4724) or the U of 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

• Pharmacist Recovery Network
  Support Group and Advocacy
• Health Professionals Services Program
  Monitoring and Recovery Support

All PharmD students are covered by long-term disability (LTD) insurance, which provides protection for students should a disability occur.

More details of coverage benefits and contact information for the plan administrator care are available on the Office of Student Health Benefits website.

Promoting an equitable & inclusive learning environment by providing accommodations, empowering students to become self-advocates, & by educating the campus community.

• Our office promotes access on campus and coordinates academic accommodations with students who have disabilities and their instructors
• We provide a testing location for students that can include assistive technology, extended time, and/or reduced distraction accommodations based on individual needs
• We work with students to coordinate access to other campus resources (housing, dining, etc.) and offer guidance & support to students

Contact: umddr@d.umn.edu or 218-726-6130
258 Kirby Student Center
https://disability-resources.d.umn.edu/

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.

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 for their education.

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

Students can request emergency funds in two ways:

1. Submit the Emergency Grant Application
2. Notify your advisor of your need for financial assistance, and you will be provided with information to submit a request.

Student Finances

• OneStop assistance for estimating costs, financial aid, loan adjustments, billing and payment, and general questions about your student account.
  OneStop at 23 Solon Campus Center
  218-726-8000
  umdhelp@d.umn.edu attn: Sherry
• Financial Wellness Counseling
  Personal budgeting strategies, financial goal setting aligned with values, savings/spending plans, debt management strategies, and tips for establishing good credit. Sign up for a coaching session or email Jill Anderson (Finwellness@d.umn.edu) with questions.
• Free individual financial advising on topics like loan forgiveness, repayment plans, and income protection from our partners at Foster Klima. Contact Erik Bohn by email (erik_bohn@fosterklima.com) or phone (612-746-2385).

LifeLine

Federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. Eligibility is based on income or participation in a government assistance program.

See the Costs & Aid page for more details plus information on loan forgiveness programs and interest-free loans for Muslim students. 

• UMD Health Services
  Comprehensive Health and Wellness facility designed to meet the health care needs of today's college students, including medical appointments, counseling, support groups, and health education. Office visits are free. UMD Health Services, 615 Niagara Court
• Boynton Health Service
  Twin Cities campus primary health care, mental health clinic, urgent care, and dental clinic. Students with the Student Health Benefit Plan coverage may receive care at Boynton but would be responsible for the copay, coinsurance, or other patient responsibilities.
• BeWELL - a wellbeing resource for the health sciences student community
• Food Insecurity
  • Champ's Cupboard - Free food shelf with a variety of non-perishable items including rice, pasta, soups, sauces, and vegetables, and toiletries such as shampoos, soaps, and diapers. Students need to show their ID card so that student status is verified.
  • Nutritious U Food Pantry (located at UMTC) - Provides fresh and healthy food to students that struggle to get enough to eat.
  • Hunger Solutions - Statewide map to find local food shelves, dining sites, discounted groceries, and more near you.
  • SNAP Benefits - Federal nutrition assistance program for low-income individuals and families.
    • Second Harvest Heartland - Non-profit that assists students and the community get set up with SNAP Benefits.
• 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.
• Wellbeing Toolkit - Learn how a holistic approach to wellbeing can help you discover health, contentment, purpose, and connection.
• Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP)
  Student Services fee-supported program that coordinates sports facilities and equipment rentals, outdoor trips, canoeing and kayaking, climbing, intramural sports, health and wellness activities.
• Safety on Campus
  Call 911 for emergencies or triage.
  287 Darland Admin Bldg
  • Rave Guardian personal safety app

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

• Duluth Housing List
  View or post housing and roommate requests specific to pharmacy students
• UMD On-campus housing
  Extremely limited availability typically reserved for undergraduate freshmen and sophomores
• Duluth neighborhoods map
• Minnesota Housing
• Housing Benefits 101

Kathryn A. Martin Library
Provides services including electronic library resources, health science databases and searches, research assistance, reservable study rooms, and specific support for pharmacy students. 

Find locations to study on campus

• Group Study Rooms (Library)
• Study Rooms (Kirby Student Center)

Interprofessional Student-Parent Community
Campus life program that provides targeted support to meet the needs of healthcare professional students who are parents or caregivers.

Student Parent Help Center

• Child care grants
• Child care resources (note: many helpful search tools listed are statewide but some campus-specific links are TC-based)
• Lactation Support 
  • Nursing parents' rooms in Kirby Student Center and the Library - request access here
  • Lactation room in SMed - stop in LSci 232 (Deans Office) to request a key for ongoing access 

UMD Children's Place

Licensed to provide care to children between the ages of six weeks through the first day of kindergarten.

Maps of UMD 
Maps of building locations, campus addresses, parking, and driving instructions to campus as well as a virtual tour of the UMD campus.

Transportation & Parking Services
Parking permits, parking lot map, rates, meters, sustainable transportation options, and wheelchair/scooter check-out.

• American Indian Learning Resource Center provides supportive services to empower and aid in the success of American Indian and Alaskan Native students and to enhance their educational experience.
• Office of Diversity & Inclusion collaborates with students, staff, faculty, alumnx, and community partners to implement programs and services that support the University’s commitment to inclusivity, equity and social justice. 
  • International Student Services
  • Multicultural Center
  • Sexuality and Gender Equity Initiatives
  • Women's Resource and Action Center
• Lockers & Bike Lockers may be leased by emailing your request with your student ID number to cashiers@d.umn.edu or in person on the first floor of the Darland Administration Building in mid-August. 
• Support Services for Legal or University procedures
• UMD Stores 
• Welcome Desk in Kirby Student Center provides KSC room reservations, approval of flyer postings, lost and found, and general info.
  • Prayer Room, located on the 3rd floor in the Kirby Student Center, includes a sink for washing and several books and pamphlets and is open to anyone.  A key can be obtained at the 1st floor Kirby Welcome Desk.