Graduate Student Services
The University of Minnesota offers a number of resources for graduate students. For more information than is listed here, visit the Graduate School homepage.
Housing and Residential Life: Students interested in on-campus or off-campus housing should contact Housing & Residential Life, Comstock Hall East, 210 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (612) 624-2994. Listings of apartments, duplexes, houses, sleeping rooms, shared units, and sublets are maintained. Information on temporary housing, public housing, living costs, transportation, and day care centers in the Twin Cities area is also available. A comprehensive booklet, the Housing Resource Guide, may be purchased at a minimal cost.
Information on University family student housing is available from Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative, 1250 Fifield Street, St. Paul, MN 55108, (612) 646-7526, or Como Student Community, 1024 27th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, (612) 378-2434.
The Graduate School Diversity Office: The office mission is to support the recruitment, funding, retention and graduation of a diverse student body. The Graduate School Diversity Office is located at the University of Minnesota, 333 Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (612) 625-6858.
International Student and Scholar Services: Counseling and advising services are provided for students from other countries by International Student and Scholar Services. Information is available on English language and visa requirements and other immigration issues; federal, state, and local regulations governing foreign nationals; and educational, social, personal, and financial matters. This office also coordinates orientation and English language programs for new international students. All inquiries should be addressed to International Student and Scholar Services, University of Minnesota, 149 Nicholson Hall, 216 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (612) 626-7100.
Disability Services: Disability Services promotes program and physical access to the University. DS provides information, referral, support, and academic accommodations for enrolled and prospective students, as well as consultation to faculty and staff to ensure access to their programs and facilities. The office also assists students with disabilities in obtaining services from other University or community resources and serves as a liaison between the University and the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Campus accessibility maps also are available. The office is located at 30 Nicholson Hall, 216 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (612) 626-1333 voice or TTY.