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Working in partnership with UMD’s administration, staff, faculty, and students, the Academic Writing and Learning Center (AWLC) provides academic courses and services designed to help all members of the campus community reach their academic and professional goals.

The AWLCLinks to an external site., located in the Securian Learning Commons (Links to an external site.) on the second floor of the Kathryn A. Martin Library, includes

• The Turoring Center,
• The Writer's Workshop
• SPP Courses and Faculty
• UST 1000-Learning In Community.

The American Indian Learning Resource Center exists to enrich the cultural, academic, supportive, and social environment of the UMD campus. Our mission is to increase the recruitment and retention of American Indian and Alaskan Native students, while promoting a more culturally diverse campus environment. Working in conjunction with UMD staff, the AILRC provides supportive services to empower and aid in the success of our students and to enhance their educational experience. To learn more about all that they provide, check out their website here.

The Bulldog Resource CenterLinks to an external site. (or BRC) - Solon Campus Center 23/23, studentsuccess@d.umn.edu, 218-726-6393 - provides programs and services that help students achieve their goals throughout their college journey by connecting then with resources and information that help them thrive. The BRC is your campus connection point.

Financial Aid Education

The Financial Aid Education Program provides a broad range of support services to prospective students and their families as you navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), your financial aid offer, and your educational costs.

Financial Wellness

The BRC supports you in learning about money management topics such as budgeting, borrowing, and credit. Schedule a 1:1 financial coaching session, build knowledge using online tools, and participate in free financial mentoring through the Financial Peer Mentor Program (FPMP).

Orientation, Advisement & Registration

Orientation is a program designed to prepare you for a successful transition to UMD. You will meet other students, learn about campus resources and opportunities, receive personalized academic advising, and register for your first semester of classes.

Student Success Initiatives

The staff in the Bulldog Resource Center are familiar with a wide range of campus resources and will suggest appropriate options available on-campus such as success coaching, workshops, and in-person assistance using online campus tools.

Transfer Student Services

BRC staff offer services and resources to assist your transfer from community college or other four-year institutions.  This includes either in-person or over-the-phone meetings to discuss transfer credits and tools to navigate UMD.

Veterans Services

Support is available for student veterans, service members, and their family members. We can also assist you in navigating Veterans Administration education programs.

One Stop Student Services

One Stop Student Services provides quality, professional service in support of students' academic and financial objectives. One Stop counselors are experts in registration, financial aid, academic records, billing and payment, and veteran benefits.

 Career Center to an external site. supports you from your acceptance to UMD through graduation and beyond.  There are many paths to your career that start with small steps during each year you are at the University.  Unsure about your major or careers that are a good fit for you?  Need an internship or job?  Considering graduate school?  You don’t have to figure it out on your own - Career & Internship Services is here to help!

The Top Reasons first-year students visit Career Center:

• decide on a majorLinks to an external site. 
• take a career assessmentLinks to an external site. 
• search for internshipsLinks to an external site. 
• and more!

We want to help you find information that’s useful to your specific major and career needs!  Check out our websiteLinks to an external site. and schedule your one-on-one appointment today - email carserv@d.umn.edu or call 218-726-7985.  We’d love to help!

Disability Resources provides resources, support and services to facilitate equal access on UMD’s campus. Staff work with students with disabilities to identify barriers and, in collaboration with faculty and staff, determine reasonable accommodations to reduce them.

Common Accommodations

Listed below are the most commonly requested accommodations. Specific barriers to academic inclusion are discussed with students, and other accommodations may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

• Test Accommodations
• Reading Accommodations
• Note Taking
• Interpreting
• Accessible Technology
• Housing & Dining Accommodations

To learn more about the breadth of services provided, click hereLinks to an external site..  The Disability Resources office (umddr@d.umn.edu, 218-726-6130, TTY/TDD 800-627-3529) is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

UMD Health ServicesLinks to an external site. is a comprehensive health and wellness facility designed to meet the health care needs of today's college students. You can come to our clinic right here on campus for medical services you might otherwise go to your family practice clinic for at home. In addition to medical services, we offer free and confidential counseling appointments.  We also provide educational outreach  and wellness programs. The mission of our clinic and professional staff is to help students develop healthy personal lifestyles and to provide the services necessary to support academic success.

What services are offered at UMD Health Services?

Physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses are available for medical appointments
.  If you are taking 6+ credits, your medical consultations are free of charge (no co-pay!).  We do bill insurance for tests and procedures to include lab screenings, x-rays, and medical procedures.

UMD Health Services also provides free and confidential counseling drop-in consultations ("Let's Talk") and grief support groups

Health Education and wellness programs are provided for students of the UMD campus community.  You can view our current events on our News and Events page.  UMD Health Services supports professional health education internships; student graphic artist employment; and three active student groups that make an impact on the UMD campus through peer health education and project initiatives. Contact Dori Decker (ddecker@d.umn.edu) if you have an interest in getting involved in the student groups.

The Kathryn A. Martin LibraryLinks to an external site. is a community learning area designed for everyone.  The library has four floors of study rooms, research carrels, work tables, comfortable seating, and varying volume levels to meet your needs. Floors are designated to address a variety of needs - the quiet and studious, the conversationalist, the solitary researcher, and the team.

The Collections

The KAM Library helps you to connect to a world of knowledge through a catalog containing books, streaming media, online databases, and millions of scholarly articles - all through the comfort of a laptop or your mobile device.

General Borrowing

Browse all of the materials conveniently online from the KAM Library homepage. Materials not directly available at the UMD library can be obtained through Get It or Interlibrary Loan services.

Digital Resources

The library offers access to over 300 databases that include books, scholarly articles, and media.

Archives and Special Collections

Archives and Special Collections collects, maintains, and provides access to materials that document the history of University of Minnesota Duluth and Northeastern Minnesota. The collections include the Northeastern Minnesota Historical Collections which are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.

Research

On the 2nd Floor you will find subject librarian offices. Each librarian specializes in research and resources for one or more program areas.  Whether you need scholarly articles, help defining a research question, or are having trouble with those pesky citations, your subject librarian can
help you!  Access to the resources you need at your fingertips can be found at lib.d.umn.edu/researchLinks to an external site..

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) collaborates with students, staff, faculty, alumnx, and community partners to implement programs and services that support the University’s commitment to inclusivity, equity and social justice. In addition, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion staff develops and implements programs and services that affirm and support the retention and graduation of Black/African American, Asian/Pacific American, Latinx/Chicanx, International, and queer and trans+/gender non-conforming students. 

Programs and services include..

• Cultural Outreach & Retention Efforts
• International Student Services 
• Mentoring 
• Tutoring 
• Sexuality and Gender Equity Initiatives 
• Speaker Series 
• Student Ambassadors 
• Women's Resource and Action Center 

Learn more about all of these services and more here!

Multicultural Center

In addition, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion coordinates the Multicultural Center.  The Multicultural Center offers a number of different resources and ways for students to get involved. It is both a place to gather and a forum for the educational, political, social, and cultural issues that are important to the students, faculty, staff, and the greater community.

The mission of the Multicultural Center is to enhance academic achievement, create a sense of belonging, celebrate diversity, and foster positive relations among UMD students, faculty, and staff. This is accomplished by:

• Providing a forum for communication, discussion, and understanding of educational, political, social, and cultural issues of concern to the students served at the Multicultural Center.
• Supporting programs and activities that promote appreciation and awareness for a truly multicultural and inclusive community.
• Providing support for and advising student organizations
• Serving as a catalyst for change and support of the University's effort to achieve pluralism.
• Providing personal and academic support, advising, and disability accommodations.

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion and the Office of Disability Resources are both located in the Multicultural Center.  In addition, the Multicultural Center is home to thirteen student organizations.

The Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution (OSCCR) educates students about behavior and decision-making and fosters a safe and healthy community in which academic success can occur.  OSCCR recognizes that college students (like all people) make mistakes. We care for students, and we help them by examining how their decisions and behaviors contribute to (or detract from) their overarching goals at UMD.  Outcomes provide students with an opportunity to make things right or to prevent themselves from ending up back in the same situation again in the future.

OSCCR addresses situations in which a student’s behavioral choices may negatively impact themselves or others utilizing a range of responses, from informal guidance to formal adjudication.  OSCCR staff determines the best approach, taking into account the needs of the individual, the needs of the community, the opportunity for student development, relevant law and policy, all while ensuring fundamental fairness.

Contact OSCCR at conduct@d.umn.edu, 218-726-7255, TTY/TDD 800-627-3529, 245 Kirby Plaza.

Student Conduct Code 

The most important thing to know is that at all University of Minnesota campuses, the Board of Regents Student Conduct Code governs the behavior of all students. The Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution shares and upholds the Student Conduct Code in a manner that is centered on equity and student learning and grounded in fairness, due process, and restorative practices.

Read the full Student Conduct CodeLinks to an external site.

Scholastic Dishonesty

Scholastic Dishonesty is prohibited academic conduct that discredits the accomplishments of students and tarnishes UMD’s scholarly reputation. Many incidents of scholastic dishonesty occur because a student does not know the correct way to do something (Ex. copying/pasting from a website without appropriate citation). 

The following are some suggestions to avoid scholastic dishonesty:

• • • Plan ahead and use your time wisely - Mistakes can often be avoided if you are not in a rush to complete your assignment or take an exam for which you are not prepared. 
    • Talk to your professor - If the professor isn't able to grant you an extension, you're better off taking a zero for the assignment than you are copying/submitting someone else's work and being charged with scholastic dishonesty.
    • Read the syllabus for every class - By reading the syllabus, you will know what the course expectations are, including scholastic dishonesty. 
    • Understand the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism - When in doubt, err on the side of citing your source.
    • Seek help if you need it - Your professor has office hours; make use of them.  And connect with UMD's Tutoring CenterLinks to an external site. if you need extra academic support.

To review UMD's policy on Student Academic Integrity, click here.

UMD Study Abroad (a division of International Programs & Services) is the leader for the University’s study and student exchange programs. Study Abroad provides short-term, semester-long, and academic-year international learning experiences in support of UMD’s commitment to global engagement and internationalization. Through Study Abroad programs, students build new life skills and are better prepared for their roles and responsibilities as global citizens.

By participating in a supported Study Abroad program, UMD students gain self-confidence in cultural experiences, acquire an awareness of their own cultural values and biases, and develop a global mindset and appreciation for cultural differences.

For more information, visit Study AbroadLinks to an external site..

"If you even are considering it just 1%, you should just do it. It's amazing. I don't think that you would ever regret studying abroad…but you might regret not studying abroad."

—Medori M. • Graphic Design • England

Mission Statement

To serve the University and the surrounding community in a professional and ethical manner and to provide safety and security equally to all members of the community.

Values Statement

In its pursuit of excellence in the field of law enforcement, the University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department shall incorporate its core values in its individual and collective efforts to serve and protect our community.

• Honor
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Inclusiveness
• Dependability
• Accountability
• Commitment

Jurisdiction

The University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department (UMDPD) is responsible for policing and investigating crimes that occur on property owned, leased or operated by the University of Minnesota on the Duluth Campus.  Our Clery Act geography website presents our areas of operation and responsibility.  This property consists of academic buildings, parking facilities, and property surrounding the facilities.  The University also owns and maintains several roadways that run through campus.

Neighborhoods and business districts surrounding the University of Minnesota-Duluth campus fall under the jurisdiction of the Duluth Police Department. However, UMDPD has a stake in keeping the greater campus community, where students live, work, and recreate, safe. UMDPD officers assist our neighboring jurisdictions by patrolling and responding to calls for service.

Training

Officers employed by the University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department are licensed by the State of Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST (Links to an external site.)) Board.

UMDPD meets and exceeds training mandates in the areas of diversity and de-escalation.  All UMD Police Officers have attended 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training (Links to an external site.) and receive continuing refresher training and updates. Officers also receive training in and recognizing and valuing community diversity and cultural differences (including implicit bias training and de-escalation tactics).

UMDPD has also established the following ongoing training programs:

• Campus Racial Diversity and Effective Communications in Law Enforcement
• Cultural Sensitive/Trauma Informed Investigations

UMDPD leadership has completed UMD's Intercultural Leadership Development program (ILD).

UMDPD officers participate in additional training offerings on an ongoing basis in the areas of diversity and de-escalation through a web-based training program called Peace Officer Accredited Training Online (PATROL (Links to an external site.)) through the League of Minnesota Cities. Training topics include:

• Use of Force De-escalation
• Mental Health Crisis Response
• Implicit Bias

Contacting UMDPD

• For emergencies, dial 911.
• For non-emergency, call 218-726-7000 or email umdpd@d.umn.edu.