Resources for graduate students during COVID-19
Return to campus
Information about Fall Semester classes, academic calendar, FAQ and more:
Return to Campus website
Stop the Spread of COVID-19 initiative:
Download posters and signage
Information for international students coming to campus Fall 2020:
UMN International Student and Scholar Services website
Information and frequently asked questions about Fall 2020 on-campus housing:
Housing and Residential Life Fall website
Updated guidance on wearing masks within University grounds and facilities:
June 29 message from the Office of the President
Information and frequently asked questions about face coverings:
Twin Cities Face Coverings FAQs
University updates
University of Minnesota COVID-19 updates:
Safe Campus website
Answers to students' most common questions:
Student FAQs
Graduate education updates and resources:
- UMN Graduate School website
- FAQs for Graduate Students
- Resources for students from the Office of Student Affairs
Resources for international students:
University-wide resources:
The UMN Board of Regents has issued a tuition freeze for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students during the next school year. Learn more about the tuition freeze.
Student emergency funds to provide relief during COVID-19:
OneStop student emergency fund webpage
Parking & Transportation updates:
COVID-19 FAQ Page
Academics
Tips for making the most of your time in quarantine:
UMN Grad School tips for your academic health
Resources for remote learning:
- Internet access off campus
- Office of Information Technology Working and Learning Off Campus
- University Libraries
- Course materials
- Teaching and research services
- Tutoring and academic support
- University policy on taking oral exams remotely
- Resources for presenting at online events through Zoom
- Resources for teaching, meeting and learning through Zoom
- Online Zoom Training
- Log into Zoom
Resources for teaching assistants:
Grade basis change resources:
Communications from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost:
Updates for faculty, staff, and students
Pandemic-related curriculum:
Summer 2020 course offerings
Research
CSE Guidelines for resuming on-site operations:
CSE Sunrise Implementation Google Drive
Ordering protective products and cleaning supplies:
U Market
Best practices for cleaning work spaces:
University Health and Safety website
Zoom meeting recording with information on research re-opening and initial plans as of May 4, 2020:
CSE Town Hall Meeting on Re-Starting On-Site Research Operations
Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) updates for the research community:
OVPR website
Resources for community-engaged research and experiences:
UMN Public Engagement website
Student life
The University held a system-wide virtual commencement ceremony on May 16 for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students graduating in 2020. The video recordings will be available to watch until June 30. Learn more on the University’s commencement page.
CSE-specific commencement webpage:
CSE commencement webpage
COVID-19 updates for student groups:
UMN SUA website
COVID-19 updates regarding study abroad:
Global Programs and Strategy (GPS) Alliance website
Diversity and inclusivity
Virtual resources and trainings:
Office of Equity and Diversity Resources
Community of diversity advocates:
CSE Diversity and Inclusivity Alliance
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
Mental Health resources:
- The University crisis line is available 24 hours a day: 612-301-4673 or text "UMN" to 61222
- Learn to Live (enter code "UMN")
- Effective U
- Jed Foundation - COVID-19 and Managing Mental Health
- Boynton Health
- Student Counseling Services
UMN RecWell resources for health and wellness:
Recreation and Wellness website
Health services available in person and online:
Boynton Health website
Fresh and healthy food at no charge:
Take a Break:
- Academic Success Center
- Stress Busters Webinars
- Stress Check Ins with RecWell
- Create Your New Routine
- 24 Things to Do During Study Breaks Other Than Social Media
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.