The University is a large place with lots of options to support you in all areas - academic, well-being, involvement, and other services. Here 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
Lind Hall, Suite 105, 612-624-2890
Drop-in advising: Monday-Friday, 2-4 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
Lind Hall, Suite 105, 612-624-4090
Drop-in resume and cover letter review: Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m. (academic year only) Mondays-Fridays in-person in Lind Hall, Suite 105.
Lind Hall, Suite 105, csecollegiate@umn.edu
Student groups, leadership opportunities, CSE learning abroad, and more
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
Smith Hall, Room 124
Tate Hall, B25
Vincent Hall, 314
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
Study room for students in AEM Courses
Time and location TBD
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.
Online tutorials for personal and academic well-being
Find and reserve a space on campus for studying, study groups, or zoom classes or meetings
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
McNamara Alumni Center, Room 180, 612-626-1333
Resources for ensuring equal access to on-campus activities for students with disabilities
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
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
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.
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
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
Information and profiles for student groups on campus
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 27 Appleby Hall
Resources and events for first generation college students
Memorial Union
Serves the campus by providing opportunities for the diverse graduate, professional, and undergraduate student community.
University 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
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
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.
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).
Resources for student parents
Wellbeing and Mental Health Resources
Personalized wellness assessments, short term assistance, referrals to resources, and action plan development for CSE students
Provides informal virtual and in-person drop-in consultations for U of M students throughout the academic year. No appointment is necessary.
410 Church Street SE, 612-625-8400
Comprehensive health care services, counseling, and education for the University community
Appleby Hall, Room 340, 612-624-3323
Services include individual and group counseling.
Visit the MyBoynton portal or call 612-624-1444 to schedule a 30 minute mental health screening with a counselor
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
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
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
Career and Internship
Job and internship database for students and recent alumni
U of M networking for students and alumni
Guides on the CSE career fair, resumes and cover letters, internships, co-ops, job searching, interviews, and more
Undergraduate Research
More information on how to get involved in CSE research as an undergraduate
CSE Undergraduate Research Advocates
Drop ins at 105 Lind Hall Tuesdays between 11am and noon or Wednesdays between 2:30 and 3:30 pm (academic year only).
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 is designed to help undergraduate students become comfortable with the research skills and tools needed to get started with faculty-sponsored research.
Safe Campus
Across the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, there are wide-ranging safety efforts.
Safe Walk 612-624-WALK (9255)
