Center for Writing
The mission of the Center for Writing is to enhance student learning, to improve writing instruction, and to deepen our understanding of literacy and the writing process.
Disability Resource Center
The University's mission is to provide optimal educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. The University recognizes that reasonable accommodations may be necessary for students with disabilities to have access to campus programs and facilities. In general, University policy calls for accommodations to be made on an individualized and flexible basis. Students are responsible for seeking assistance at the University and making their needs known. One of the first places to seek assistance is the Disability Resource Center (DRC). This office is part of the Office of Equity and Diversity and aims to promote access, which means ensuring the rights of students with disabilities (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, sensory or systemic) and assisting the University in meeting its obligations. The Disability Resource Center has an Academic Health Center Liaison. The DRC Academic Health Center Liaison provides direct assistance such as securing documentation of disability conditions, determining and implementing reasonable accommodations, referral, and consultation for enrolled and prospective students. The Academic Health Center Liaison also provides consultation and training for faculty and staff to ensure access to their programs, facilities and services.
All services are confidential and free. For more information, or to arrange reasonable accommodations, contact the DRC Academic Health Center Liaison located in the McNamara Alumni Center, Suite180, 612-626-1333 (voice or TTY).
UReturn is the designated office to serve all employees (including graduate assistants) with any disability or medical condition requiring accommodations or adjustments. UReturn obtains and confidentially maintains medical documents, certifies eligibility for services, recommends adjustments or reasonable accommodations, and develops plans for the provision of these for employees with illness or injury. As a neutral party, specialists assist employees and their supervisors in implementing appropriate accommodations/ adjustments. To access UReturn please call 612/624-3316 (v) or 612/626-1333 (v/tty).
Finances
To support students’ ongoing educational efforts, faculty and faculty advisors are urged to direct students to explore financial resources for potential financial support. A broad range of support is available. The list below is a starting point and not meant to be exhaustive. School of Nursing Fellowships
● Named Scholarships (e.g. 21st Century Fellowships, White Family Cancer Education Fund; applications are online in spring semester of each year)
● Research and teaching assistantships
● Limited Travel Awards
Students will be notified by the DGS or OSCAS by email regarding application deadlines.
Graduate School
● Graduate School Fellowships
● Named Scholarships
● Equal Opportunity Fellowships
For more information about fellowships, visit
https://www.grad.umn.edu/funding-tuition/fellowshipsandgrants.
Nursing Organizations and Federal Funding
A variety of nursing organizations and federal funders provide support for PhD students. Students are advised to talk with their advisor and other faculty to assess possible funding opportunities.
Meritorious Research
Poster Competition. Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) holds an annual Poster Competition for presentation at MNRS each year in fall semester; selected graduate student winners will be awarded merit and scholarship funds. Students submit abstracts, after consultation with their advisor, to the Office of Nursing Research by the selected deadline. Students selected must join MNRS at the student rate and attend the MNRS conference in spring.
Office of Student Finance
The Office of Student Finance processes applications for financial aid, including University Trust Fund Loans, Ford Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, Ford Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Perkins Loans, SELF Loans, health professional financial aid, private student loans, and college work-study. For more information, visit http://onestop.umn.edu/onestop/financialaid.html
Other Financial Resources
Other resources for support are available. Students are encouraged to contact other potential sources of support such as their professional, social organizations, and local and national foundations. PhD students are encouraged to complete applications for National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for NIH funding. More information can be found on the NINR Web site at http://www.ninr.nih.gov/. Other graduate programs offer teaching and research assistantship appointments as well as other field-specific fellowships, traineeships, and internships. Students should contact the Director of Graduate Studies in their major field.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for online application
The Student Guide on Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html.
The Employment Center maintains current postings for job opportunities on and off campus. In addition, the Center offers employment through the following program: the Student Temporary Service, the Job Location & Development Program, and the College Work-Study Program.
Graduate Assistantship Opportunities
Graduate students are encouraged to work in Research or Teaching Assistant positions to support their graduate study. In addition to educational and experiential opportunities in teaching and research, RA/TA positions provide wages, tuition and health benefits. Talk with the DGS for possible Research Assistantships and the Associate Dean of Academic Programs (OAP) for possible Teaching Assistantships. The DGS and the OAP often notify students of opportunities. Positions are also posted online through the Job Center at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/. This Web site also provides a comprehensive view of relevant policies and procedures.
Combined assistantship appointments cannot exceed 75% time without prior approval of the Graduate School. Exception exists for summer appointments, which may extend to 100% time. For more information, contact the Graduate Assistant Employment office at [email protected], or 612-624-7070.
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is the office dedicated to serving the University of Minnesota's international community. Its primary mission is to assist international students and scholars in successfully accomplishing the goals that brought them to the University, by using all available resources.
Lactation Space
Lactation falls under Title 9 rights and is considered a medical condition/need under the Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences policy. Absences from class or lab will be excused for both the time required to pump and the travel time to and from the nearest location.
The University of Minnesota and Lactation Advocacy Committee provides a variety of spaces available throughout campus to support breastfeeding needs. The closest location to Weaver-Densford Hall is in 1-338 Moos Tower. It’s equipped with two Medela Lactina Plus electric breast pumps, refrigerator, chairs, reading materials, and sink. Access to the lactation space in 1-338 Moos Tower can be requested via submission of the online form that will automatically send an email with instructions to access the space.
Additional resources and information regarding spaces across campus can be found through the University Lactation Resources website.
Office for Community Standards
The Office for Community Standards endeavors to promote scholastic responsibility and skill on the part of individual students; to aid faculty and instructional staff in providing a positive learning environment through the prevention and detection of cheating; and to serve as a centralized forum for the fair and even-handed resolution of reported cases of student scholastic dishonesty. Consultations, workshops and other resources are made available through the Office for Community Standards to students as well as faculty to foster academic integrity and to help define, recognize, and deter instances of scholastic dishonesty. In the resolution of scholastic dishonesty cases, the work of the Office for Community Standards is closely aligned with Student Judicial Affairs, which administers the University Student Conduct Code.
Office for Diversity in Graduate Education (ODGE)
The mission of the Office for Diversity in Graduate Education is to coordinate and lead the Graduate School initiatives in the recruitment, funding, retention and graduation of a diverse student body. In addition, the ODGE works closely with other University of Minnesota offices that are concerned with diversity and multiculturalism. The ODGE provides advising to assist prospective graduate students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) with the admission process and on financing graduate school. The ODGE fosters opportunities for graduate students to build community ties, to strengthen their networking skills, and to enhance their professional development.
Office for Equity and Diversity
The mission of the Office for Equity and Diversity is to provide leadership for fostering a campus environment that values and actively supports an inclusive and diverse University community; a community where people with diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds; women; people with disabilities; people of all sexual orientations, gender identifications, or gender expressions; and people from diverse social and economic groups are able to thrive and achieve their full potential.
PhD Office & Doctoral Lounge
7-135D Weaver-Densford Hall
Door Code: 95317*
Office cubicle space specific to Ph.D in Nursing students is available to use as desired. Personal items should not be left in the space beyond daily use. Computers with SPSS and R software and a printer are available to use. Computer login information will be noted on the respective keyboards. Printing can be initiated from the provided computers or by hooking up your personal laptop to the cord connected to the printer. While toner is provided each student must supply their own paper for the printer. Please contact [email protected] or 612-625-7980 if a replacement printer cartridge is needed.
Doctoral Student Lounge
Shared space with College of Pharmacy
7-139 Weaver Densford Hall
Door Code: 0909*
The room is equipped with a refrigerator, sink, and seating.
School of Nursing Alumni Society
All School of Nursing graduates are encouraged to become members of the School of Nursing Alumni Society. Its goals and objectives are to link alumni to the University, generate pride and support, affect School of Nursing /University policy, improve the student experience, and expand the Nursing Alumni Society.
Student Conflict Resolution Center (SCRC)
The Student Conflict Resolution Center (SCRC) provides a full range of services to students with campus-based complaints or concerns. An ombudsman helps students resolve problems informally. An advocate is also available to assist students in formal grievance or disciplinary hearings. SCRC can help students deal with university regulations and policies, or misunderstandings between students and instructors or administrators.
Student Mental Health
The University of Minnesota offers a Web resource for students, their parents, faculty, and staff who wish to learn more about mental health and related resources at the Twin Cities campus.
Student Parents and Caregivers
The Student Parent Help Center (SPHC) provides services and resources to University of Minnesota graduate student parents. A dedicated SPHC staff member will provide an initial intake and child-care assistance screening. Services include:
The Post-Secondary Child Care Assistance Grant (PSCCG)
U of MN-TC Student Service Fees Child Care Assistance Grant
A Graduate Student Parent Group
Graduate Student Parent Events
The Interprofessional Student-Parent Community (ISPC) partners with the Student Parent Help Center (SPHC) to provide programming, resources, community building, and support for student parents in the health sciences.
UCard
The U Card is an all-purpose identification and access card for students, staff, and faculty. It is used to cash checks on campus, check out materials at all University libraries, and access the University Recreation Center, all residence hall dining facilities, and some secured buildings and computer labs. The first U Card is free, but replacements cards will carry a fee. The U Card Office is located in Coffman Memorial Union, Room G22, 300 Washington Avenue SE, 612-626-9900. Be sure to bring a valid driver’s license or passport.
University Bookstore
The University of Minnesota Bookstore is conveniently located on the ground level of Coffman Memorial Union with easy access to Metro Transit bus stops and campus parking. At 46,000 square feet, it is the largest public college bookstore in Minnesota and one of the largest independent college bookstores in the nation. This is students’ one-stop shop for U of MN apparel; textbooks; health-science information; art, school, and drafting supplies; and technology items such as computers or iPods.
University Information Center
For information about campus activities, call 612-624-INFO or go to www.coffman.umn.edu/.
For University directory information, call 612-625-5000, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. M-F, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, and noon – 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
For information about campus events, including School of Nursing events, visit http://events.tc.umn.edu.
University Senate
The University Senate is the highest body of participatory government at the University of Minnesota. The Senate has general legislative authority over educational matters concerning more than one campus or the University as a whole. While it does not have prescribed responsibilities, it may deal with any issue that affects the academic mission of the University or the general welfare of faculty, academic professionals, and students. Functions allocated to the Student Senate include, but are not limited to, matters in the area of student government and student organizations. In recent years, the Student Senate has previewed certain items that are scheduled to appear on the Senate agenda in order to better present the student voice on a given topic.
Business Cards
PhD students may obtain business cards reflecting their student role within the program. Business cards are purchased through the West Bank Digital Print Center by calling Michelle at 612-625-9047.