Resources for graduate students during COVID-19

General information

Masks no longer required in most settings for those who are vaccinated:
Face coverings information webpage

Information regarding the University's plan for the COVID-19 vaccine:
University vaccination information and planning

Updated guidance on face coverings, vaccinations, and other guidelines:
President Gabel's May 14 email about the updated CDC guidance

Information about the University's COVID-19 Saliva Testing Program:
MTest webpage

University updates

University of Minnesota COVID-19 updates:
Safe Campus website

Graduate education updates and resources:

Resources for international students:

University-wide resources:

Student emergency funds to provide relief during COVID-19:
OneStop student emergency fund webpage

Parking & Transportation updates: 
COVID-19 FAQ Page

Resources and support for students with children:
Student Parent Help Center (SPHC)

Academics

Information on getting books and materials for classes:
University of Minnesota Bookstores

Resources for alternative instruction and technology accommodations:
Disability Resource Center

Tips for making the most of your time during COVID-19: 
UMN Grad School tips for your academic health

Resources and support are available to assist with your technology and internet needs:

CSE-IT can help with technology issues and has a limited pool of items such as laptops, webcams, tablets, etc. available for checkout during the semester. Please send an email to csehelp@umn.edu for additional information.

Additional academic resources:

Resources for teaching assistants:

Communications from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost:
Updates for faculty, staff, and students from the Executive Vice President and Provost

Research

Guidance about University of Minnesota research activities during COVID-19:
Office of the Vice President for Research COVID-19 Guidance for the Research Community

More resources for the U of M research community:
Research resources during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ordering protective products and cleaning supplies:
U Market

Best practices for cleaning work spaces:
University Health and Safety COVID-19 Guidance (PDF)

Funding to research related to COVID-19:
Office of the Vice President for Research COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants

Online library services and resources to help with research during the campus closure:
University Libraries

 

Career Resources

CSE Career Center is available to help you navigate your internship and career search during COVID-19:

Diversity and inclusivity

Virtual resources and trainings:
Office of Equity and Diversity Resources

Community of diversity advocates:
CSE Diversity and Inclusivity Alliance

CSE diversity programs and resources:
Diversity and inclusion opportunities

Stay up to date

News and events for graduate students:
Graduate School website

University COVID-19 news: 
University stories, insights, expertise

Virtual events at the university: 
Events Calendar - University of Minnesota

Virtual events for the CSE Community:
CSE Events Calendar

Health and Wellness

UMN RecWell COVID-19 updates and frequently asked questions:
Recreation and Wellness website

Mental Health resources:

Resources for student wellbeing:
Center for Spirituality and Healing Student Wellbeing Guide

Health services available in person and online:
Boynton Health website

Fresh and healthy food at no charge:

Take a Break:

If it’s necessary for you to be on campus, get an escort from the Safe Walk Program by calling 612-624-9255 (WALK). Learn more on the UMN Safe Campus website. 

Report racial bias and discrimination

Disease does not discriminate. Racial discrimination and stereotyping is not tolerated at the U of M. If you experience or witness harassment or discrimination related to the COVID-19 outbreak, report it to the Bias Response & Referral Network.

Did we miss any resources? Contact us at csecomm@umn.edu.

Contact us

CSE Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Graduate students are encouraged to contact their department/supervisors with questions. See a list of CSE graduate program contacts. See a list of CSE directors of graduate studies.

UMN Graduate School offices:

More About COVID-19 resources