Student Safety & Concerns
Student Safety
The University is always concerned about the safety and welfare of our students and strongly encourages all students to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and their friends.
While the University provides services to help keep you safe, you can do the most to protect yourself. Many of you enjoy a variety of social and entertainment options and nightlife activities on campus and throughout the Twin Cities area. We want you to consider the following safety precautions as you take advantage of all that our campus and our vibrant metropolitan community have to offer:
- Walk with a friend, especially during evening hours, even if only for a brief distance.
- Inform friends or roommates about your plans and when you expect to return home.
- If you have a cell phone, carry it with you and don't hesitate to call 911 for assistance if you find yourself in a dangerous or compromising position.
- If you experience a situation that has the potential to evolve into a violent encounter, walk away and call 911. Don't attempt to resolve conflicts yourself, especially if people have been drinking alcohol.
- Be observant and pay attention to your environment. Don't put yourself in a vulnerable situation when you can avoid doing so.
- Don't accept rides from people you don't know, and don't go to the apartments or homes of people you don't know.
Safety is important in the web environment as well. When using online communities, be sure to read the privacy and safety policies to better understand how your information will be used. More information available in Living in Online Communities: A User's Guide.
Student Concerns
Concerns relating to your behavior or welfare or that of another student, off-campus housing, financial aid, or a violation of the Student Conduct Code (including cheating by another student) can be addressed or reported using the resources listed below.
Please click on the name of your campus below to see the list of resources that are available to you:
If you have concerns related to your academic program, click here for a list of college advising offices.
Responsible Office |
Assistance Provided |
Contact Information |
Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education |
Provides crisis intervention and advocacy for victims of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. |
24-crisis line: 612-626-9111 office: 612-626-2929 |
Boynton Health Service |
Mental Health Clinic provides counseling for students. If students have a concern or complaint about an experience at BHS they may fill out a confidential form. All complaints are investigated by the Director of Quality Assurance. |
Mental Health Clinic: Minneapolis: 612-625-8400 Complaint or Comment forms can be found in BHS or online at the address above. |
Disability Services |
Offers services to support students and employees with disabilities |
612-624-3316 |
Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action |
Provides consultation, problem solving, education, and training; investigates discrimination complaints |
612-624-9547 |
Housing & Residential Life |
Students who live on campus are offered support and assistance through on-site staff living in each building. Housing & Residential Life staff assist students with roommate mediation, facilities related concerns, and referrals to other offices based upon a students needs. |
(612) 624-2994 Or contact the staff of the building in which the student resides |
Office for Student Conduct & Academic Integrity |
Provides consultation regarding matters of scholastic dishonesty. |
612-624-6073 |
One Stop |
Provides service in the areas of enrollment, financial aid, billing and payments. |
612-624-1111 Locations: |
Self Defense Program(s) |
Department of Recreational Sports Rape Aggression Defense System (RAD) Program |
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Student & Community Relations |
Provides resources/info about landlord/tenant issues, living in local neighborhoods, zoning, city ordinances, community involvement and service opportunities, responsible party hosting, and a mediation service for roommates or neighbors. |
612-625-8939 neighbor@umn.edu |
Student Conflict Resolution Center |
Provides assistance and advocacy with any type of campus-based complaint or conflict. |
612-625-5900 |
University Counseling & Consulting Services |
Offers short-term counseling services to students |
612-624-3323 |
University of Minnesota Police Department |
Promotes public safety in the campus area through crime prevention, directed patrol, response to calls for service, and investigation of criminal offenses. |
612-624-COPS (2677) |
University Student Legal Service |
Represents students in non-University legal matters |
612-624-1001 |
Responsible Office |
Assistance Provided |
Contact Information |
Disability Services |
Offers services to support students with disabilities. | http://ccs.umcrookston.edu/ (218) 281-8587 |
Office of Residential Life |
Provides and manages facilities and programs that offer the components necessary to foster community development and personal growth in an environment characterized by respect, responsibility and opportunity. |
http://www.umcrookston.edu/ 218-281-8531 |
Student Affairs Vice Chancellor |
Hears complaints regarding student conduct on campus. |
(218) 281-8505 |
UMC Counseling Center |
Offers short-term counseling services to students. |
http://www.umcrookston.edu/ccs/ (218) 281-8585 |
UMC Counseling Center or UMC Student Health |
Counsels victims of stalking, harassment, sexual assault, and relationship abuse. |
http://www.umcrookston.edu/ccs/ UMC Counseling Center UMC Student Health |
University of Minnesota Crookston Security Services |
Responsible for law enforcement and security on campus. |
http://www.umcrookston.edu/ (218) 281-8530 |
Responsible Office |
Assistance Provided |
Contact Information |
Disability Services & Resources |
Offers services to support students with disabilities. |
218-726-8727 |
Office of Equal Opportunity |
Provides consultation, problem solving, education, and training regarding prevention of sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination. |
218-726-6827 |
Housing & Residence Life |
Provides and manages facilities and programs that offer the components necessary to foster community development and personal growth in an environment characterized by respect, responsibility and opportunity. |
218-726-8178 |
Office of Vice Chancellor of Academic Support & Student Life |
Hears complaints regarding student conduct on campus. |
218-726-8501 |
Student Affairs Committee |
Oversees and responds to student concerns on campus issues. |
218-726-8501 |
UMD Health Service |
Offers short-term counseling services to students including victims of stalking, harassment, sexual assault, and relationship abuse. |
218-726-7913 |
University Education Assoication |
Represents unionized faculty and hears complaints by faculty on tenure and academic freedom disputes. |
218-726-8736 |
University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department |
Promotes public safety in the campus area through crime prevention, directed patrol, reponse to calls for service and investigation of criminal offences. |
218.726.7000 |
Responsible Office |
Assistance Provided |
Contact Information |
Disability Services |
Offers services to support students with disabilities. | www.morris.umn.edu/ 320-589-6178 |
Multi-Ethnic Student Programs |
Provides a supportive environment for the special concerns and needs of U.S. ethnic minority students. |
www.morris.umn.edu/ 320-589-6095 |
Office of Equal Opportunity |
Provides consultation, problem solving, education, and training. |
www.morris.umn.edu/ 320-589-6021 |
Office of Residential Life |
Provides and manages facilities and programs that offer the components necessary to foster community development and personal growth in an environment characterized by respect, responsibility and opportunity. |
www.morris.umn.edu/ 320-589-6475 |
Student Behavior Committee |
Hears complaints regarding student conduct on campus. |
320-589-6060 |
UMM Student Counseling |
Offers short-term counseling services to students including victims of stalking, harassment, sexual assault, and relationship abuse. |
www.morris.umn.edu/ 320-589-6060 |
University of Minnesota Morris Police Department |
Promotes public safety in the campus area through crime prevention, directed patrol, reponse to calls for service and investigation of criminal offences. | www.mrs.umn.edu/ 320-589-6000 |