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MULTICULTURAL CENTER FOR
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (MCAE)
MCAE is a campus-wide resource that promotes an
inclusive atmosphere to foster and enrich multicultural
understanding among all members of the U of M
community. MCAE’s commitment to creating such a
climate is driven by a student-first culture, in which
students are the highest priority.
MCAE also offers six Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
that have four core educational support priorities for
residents: sense of belonging, self-efficacy, academic
support, and navigating a predominantly white
institution (PWI).
mcae.umn.edu mcae@umn.edu
@umnmcae
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER
The University of Minnesota is home to the nation’s
first Disabled Student Cultural Center, which is
committed to providing accommodations to students
with disabilities. To receive accommodations or
services for a documented disability, please contact
the Disability Resource Center (DRC).
disability.umn.edu drc@umn.edu
612-626-1333 (voice or TTY)
GENDER AND SEXUALITY CENTER
FOR QUEER AND TRANS LIFE
The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and
Trans Life is dedicated to transforming campus climate
for U of M students, staff, faculty, and community
members by developing and supporting a more inclusive
understanding of gender and sexuality through
education, advocacy, outreach, and support.
gsc.umn.edu gsc@umn.edu
612-625-0537
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND
SCHOLAR SERVICES (ISSS)
ISSS cultivates an inclusive community by providing
expertise and leadership with compassion to prepare
international students to meet complex challenges in a
diverse, interconnected, multiracial, multicultural world.
ISSS also provides advising, counseling, programs, and
advocacy for international students and scholars to
strengthen connections and understanding that advance
campus internationalization and enrich the academic
experience for all.
isss.umn.edu/new isssnew@umn.edu
@isssumn
VETERANS RESOURCE OFFICE
The Veterans Resource Office is a one-stop service
destination for students and family members of veterans
and current members of the military. The office provides
academic support and a gathering place for those who
serve in the military. To request services, get information
about education benefits, or get involved with the
Student Veterans Association, please reach out via
the following methods:
veterans@umn.edu 612-625-8076
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
(DPS)
DPS is committed to partnering with our campus community
to ensure students, faculty, staff and visitors are safe.
DPS has three departments dedicated to campus safety.
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The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center
(PSECC) is a 911 dispatch and monitoring center.
•
University Security is a uniformed security
department that focuses on safety escorts and
providing security services.
•
University of Minnesota Police Department is a state
licensed police department.
publicsafety.umn.edu
STUDENT RESOURCES