Veteran's Affairs
The Veteran's Affairs Office, 269 Millennium Student Center, serves as liaison to various government offices to provide information on benefits, privileges, and responsibilities relating to Veteran Administration educational benefits. A certifying official is available to answer veterans' questions and process official paperwork.
Veterans are certified to the Veteran Affairs Regional Office beginning with the date of initial registration, and regularly until the expected completion date of the VA-approved program or degree. Veteran students must promptly inform the certifying official in 269 Millennium Student Center of any changes in status which might affect benefits. Failure to report such changes can result in overpayments and other complications in receipt of benefits.
Veteran students are expected to attend classes, perform academic duties as assigned by instructors, and adhere to academic policies. Failure to do so will result in reports to the VA of unsatisfactory progress, which may result in discontinuance of benefits. Veteran students who cease attending but do not officially withdraw from class or from the university will be reported as not making satisfactory progress.
If enrollment status is altered in any way, the VA will be notified and an overpayment may be charged against the veteran. For complete details and information, contact the Veteran Affairs Office at (314) 516-5676.
Women's Center
The Women's Center serves as an educational resource center offering an information and referral service, advocacy, programs on women's issues, cultural events, a library of literature by and about women, topical resource files, and information on women's activities, networks, organizations, and services in St. Louis. Located in 126 Millennium Student Center, the Women's Center offers support and assistance in coping with sexual harassment, help in doing research on women, and answers to questions about almost anything. The center is also a good place to relax, drink coffee, and share ideas and experiences with other UM-St. Louis students in a comfortable atmosphere.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services offers professional counseling regarding personal, social, educational, and career concerns. Services include individual and couple counseling, educational workshops, and groups, as well as career testing and career development counseling. Counseling Services also provides consultation to faculty and staff.
Counseling Services' Career Resource Center contains a well-stocked library of career-related materials and computerized career tests. The Study Skills Lab offers assessment and instruction in study skills and strategies for academic success. Use of the Career Resource Center and Study Skills Lab is free of charge. There is a small fee for career testing.
Counseling Services supervises the undergraduate Horizons peer educators. Horizons peer educators assist students looking for information about career options or academic majors in the Career Resource Center. They also present programs and workshops on topics such as alcohol awareness, time management, career exploration and stress management. The staff also provides training and supervision for graduate student interns. For information about participating in any of these programs, call (314) 516-5711.
The Counseling Services receptionist will arrange for an appointment with a counselor or for use of computer programs. Evening appointments are available for Evening College students. In an emergency, students can be seen almost immediately. For more information, call (314) 516-5711 or visit Counseling Services office at 126 Millennium Student Center. Web site: http://www.umsl.edu/services/counser