View or download the printable version of the Student Support Resources (Google Doc).
The resources were recommended by University of Minnesota student supervisors who participated in the Supervisory Development program. This list is not comprehensive – there are many, many more resources available at the University of Minnesota geared toward specific student needs. Use this as a starting point to complement other services you know of that support students. For more information on supervisory best practices, visit the Supervisory Development website.
Handshake
Handshake (all campuses) is the number one place for UMN students and alumni to find opportunities, connect with employers, and build connections with peers and alumni.
Career Services
Health and Wellness
Information about staying connected to well-being through counseling services, disability accommodations, and other resources for maintaining health and wellness for academic success.
If you have concerns about a student’s well-being, visit the University of Minnesota's HelpCompass. This interactive site will walk you through a questionnaire that can recommend resources specific to your campus for: physical safety, basic needs, mental and physical health, incident reporting, conflict resolution, or issues related to race, ethnicity, gender or sexual identity. Many of the resources recommended below are featured.
Online Training
- Responding to Student Suicidality
- Mental Health Training for University faculty and staff who engage with students.
Twin Cities
- Red Folder, guidance for responding to a student in distress (PDF)
- Student Counseling Services (includes affinity and counseling groups, online workshops focused on student well-being and mental health)
Morris
Duluth
Rochester
Crookston
- Red Folder, guidance for responding to a student in distress
- Counseling Services
- Disability Resource Center
Compliance Reporting
- University Compliance Program (for reporting misconduct, harassment)
The University Compliance Program focuses on efforts that promote a University culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance, including “UReport,” which provides an anonymous way for University community members to report concerns of misconduct.
Student Conflict Resolution Center (Twin Cities)
The Student Conflict Resolution Center offers informal conflict resolution services to resolve students' university-based problems and concerns. Ombuds can provide confidential, impartial, and informal options.
University Student Legal Service (Twin Cities)
Student Legal Service offers legal advice and representation to Student Service Fee-paying University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students. The office also provides educational programming on legal issues to students, staff, faculty, and the community.
Nutritious U Food Pantry (Twin Cities)
The Nutritious U Food Pantry provides fresh and healthy food to students who struggle to get enough to eat.
Gopher Chauffeur (Twin Cities)
Provides free, safe rides home for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students.
One Stop Financial Counseling (Twin Cities)
Counselors help students learn about making sustainable, informed financial decisions.