University resources to help you be your best

The University is a large place with lots of options to support you in all areas - academic, well-being, involvement, and other services. We have compiled a list of those used most frequently by CSE students.

The University is a large place with lots of options to support you in all areas - academic, well-being, involvement, and other services. We have compiled a list of those used most frequently by CSE students. This is certainly not an exhaustive list! Contact your advisor if you have questions about a particular resource on this list, or if you have a need not addressed by resources found here.


CSE Student Services 

CSE Academic Advising

  • Lind Hall, Suite 105, 612-624-2890 

  • Drop-in advising: Monday-Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays are in-person in Lind Hall, Suite 105. Mondays will also be held virtual on Zoom. (academic year only).

  • Summer drop-in advising is held virtually on Mondays from 2 to 4 pm on Zoom.

  • For quick answers to advising questions, visit our FAQ website or our advising blog 

CSE Career Services  

  • Lind Hall, Suite 105, 612-624-4090 

  • Schedule a 30 minute appointment with a career counselor (year round) or a 15 minute resume, cover letter, Handshake and career fair prep appointment with a peer ambassador (academic year only) through our online appointment scheduler.

CSE Collegiate Life


Tutoring and Study Skills

Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC) Tutoring

  • Peer tutors provide support for over 200 subject areas at no additional cost for currently-enrolled undergraduate

Chemistry Help Room

  • Fraser Hall, Room 140

Physics Help Room

  • Tate Hall, B25

Math Lab Help Room

  • Vincent Hall, 314

Computer Science Tutor Room

  • cscitutor@umn.edu

  • Provides one on one tutoring for CSCI 1133, CSCI 1933, CSCI 2011, and CSCI 2081, as well as study and review sessions.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Tutoring

  • The Omicron Chapter of Eta Kappa Nu offers tutoring for ECE students as well as other students in Electrical or Computer Engineering courses.

AEM Study Room

  • Akerman Hall 130

  • Study room for students in AEM 2011, 2012, 2021, 3031, 4601, and 4602W

  • Tuesdays 10:10 am - 11:00 am, Thursdays 2:30 pm- 3:20 pm, Fridays 10:10 am to 11:00 am

Center for Writing

  • Nicholson Hall, Room 10, 612-625-1893

  • Resources for all stages of the writing process 

Academic Success Coaching- Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC)

  • Academic Success Coaching is an opportunity to work one-on-one with a coach to discuss your academic skills and strategies.

Effective U 

  • Online tutorials for personal and academic well-being 

Study Space Finder

  • Find and reserve a space on campus for studying, study groups, or zoom classes or meetings

Learning Online101

  • Self-paced Canvas course to help students learn how to be successful in online and hybrid courses


Academic Resources

Center for Academic Planning and Exploration

  • Bruininks Hall, Room 511, 612-624-3076 

  • Major exploration coaching, change of college coaching, workshops, courses, and resources 

Disability Resource Center

  • McNamara Alumni Center, Room 180, 612-626-1333 

  • Resources for ensuring equal access to on-campus activities for students with disabilities 

Learning Abroad Center

  • Heller Hall, Room 230, 612-626-9000 

  • Provides high-quality, transformative education abroad experiences to empower students’ cultural learning, academic growth, and personal development.

Pre-Health Student Resource Center

  • Moos Tower, Room 2-565, 612-624-6767 

  • Resources for students exploring and/or seeking careers in the healthcare field 

University Honors Program

  • Northrop, Suite 390 612-624-5522 

University Libraries (Walter, Wilson, BioMed, Magrath, and Andersen Libraries) 

  • Access to research resources, consultations with librarians, and tools for academic success

National Student Exchange

  • Appleby Hall, Room 240, 612-626-2044 

  • A consortium of U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Students who attend a school within the NSE consortium can go on exchange to any other member school.

Transfer Course Equivalencies 


University Involvement and Community

Center for Community-Engaged Learning

  • 612-626-2044

  • Academic resource for students, faculty, and staff seeking high-quality and meaningful opportunities to engage with communities in their learning, teaching, and research

Gopherlink

  • Information and profiles for student groups on campus 

Student Unions & Activities

  • Memorial Union

  • Serves the campus by providing opportunities for the diverse graduate, professional, and undergraduate student community.

Undergraduate Diversity, Community, & Belonging

  • Find and connect with many diverse communities on campus including Cultural Centers, student groups, support services, and more. 

Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life

  • Appleby Hall, Room 40, gsc@umn.edu

  • Education, advocacy, outreach and support to the UMN community

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence

  • Appleby Hall, Room 140

  • Student-centered promotion of an inclusive atmosphere to foster multicultural understanding among all members of the university community 

First Generation at the U of M

  • First Gen Student Lounge in 227 Appleby Hall

  • Resources and events for first generation college students


University Services

One Stop Student Services

  • Bruininks Hall, Room 333

  • Resources for financial aid, student accounts, billing, payments, and veterans’ benefits 

International Student and Scholar Services

  • Humphrey School, Room 190, 612-626-7100 

  • Resources for international students related to academic growth, internships, visas, and navigating the university 

University Veterans Services

  • Bruininks Hall, Room 320, 612-625-8076 

  • Helps student veterans, service members, and their families with topics related to registration, financial aid, academic records, billing, and anything related to veteran benefits.

Off Campus Living- Office for Student Affairs

  • Resources for students living off campus

Student Conflict Resolution Center

  • Appleby Hall, Room 254, 612-624-7272 

  • Consultation and resources for students with campus-based problems or concerns

Student Legal Services

  • Offers legal representation and advice on issues like landlord/tenant disputes, family law, and more.

Undergraduate Scholarship Search 

  • Provides an individualized list of scholarships that you are eligible to apply for based on your student profile.

Universal Transit Pass

  • University of Minnesota students who pay the Transportation and Safety Fee have unlimited access to the regional transit system in the Twin Cities metro area (rides on the NorthStar require a small supplemental fare for each ride).

Student Parent Help Center

  • Resources for student parents


Wellbeing and Mental Health Resources 

CSEWell

  • Personalized wellness assessments, short term assistance, referrals to resources, and action plan development for CSE students  

Let's Talk  

  • Provides informal virtual and in-person drop-in consultations for U of M students throughout the academic year. No appointment is necessary.

Boynton Health Services

  • 410 Church Street SE, 612-625-8400 

  • Comprehensive health care services, counseling, and education for the University community 

  • 410 Church Street SE, 4th Floor Mental Health & Counseling Clinic

  • Services include Psychiatry Services, Group Therapy, Psychotherapy Services,

  • Visit the MyBoynton portal or call 612-624-1444 to schedule a 30 minute mental health screening with a counselor. Mental health screenings are provided at no cost to students and insurance is not billed.

Aurora Center

  • Appleby Hall, Room 117, 612-626-2929 

  • 24 Hour Helpline – 612-626-9111 

  • Crisis intervention and consultation for victims of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and harassment 

Safe-Campus Personal Wellbeing Resources

  • Resources to support mental health and wellbeing

Nutritious U Food Pantry

  • Memorial Union and Saint Paul Student Center (Harvest Room)

  • Provides free groceries to any University of Minnesota student

Paws (Pet Away Worry and Stress)

  • Destress by interacting with animals on campus

Recreation and Wellness Center (RecWell)

  • A multipurpose complex offering fitness, sports, swimming and more

Mindful Mondays

  • Free drop-in mindfulness sessions held on Zoom

Take Charge of your Wellbeing- Mindfulness

  • Resources and information on practicing mindfulness

One Stop Financial Wellness Resources

  • Financial wellness counselors are available to help you successfully manage your finances and make smart decisions during college that will benefit you for years to come

Wellbeing Spaces

  • Spaces are available in Coffman Memorial Union and the St. Paul Student Center for students who wish to engage in wellbeing practices, such as private telehealth appointments, relaxation, meditation, prayer, or other needs that require a quiet, private space.


Career and Internship

Handshake

  • Job and internship database for students and recent alumni 

Maroon & Gold Network

  • U of M networking for students and alumni

CSE Career Guides

  • Guides on the CSE career fair, resumes and cover letters, internships, co-ops, job searching, interviews, and more


Undergraduate Research

CSE Undergraduate Research

  • cseresearch@umn.edu

  • More information on how to get involved in CSE research as an undergraduate 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

  • Bruininks Hall, Room 511, ugresearch@umn.edu

  • Provides University of Minnesota undergraduates from every college, major, and discipline, the opportunity to partner with a faculty member on research or creative projects.

Think Like A Researcher

  • Think like a Researcher is designed to help undergraduate students become comfortable with the research skills and tools needed to get started with faculty-sponsored research.


Safe Campus

Safe Campus Website

  • Across the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, there are wide-ranging safety efforts.

Safe Walk 612-624-WALK (9255)