Services Available to UMSL Students

As a student at the University, you are able to take advantage of a number of services across campus which are either free or greatly discounted. Below is a brief overview of some of these services:

Athletics

(http://www.umsltritons.com/)

Located at 225 Mark Twain Building | Phone: 314.516.5661
Students with a valid campus ID receive free admission to all home athletic events, excluding conference and NCAA playoff matches. Be sure to come to a game and cheer for our Tritons!

Campus Recreation

(http://www.umsl.edu/services/recsport/)

Located at 203 Mark Twain Building | Phone: 314.516.5326
Campus Recreation offers students recreational, fitness, and social enrichment opportunities. Students are able to partake in a number of either free or discounted activities, including intramural sports, wellness classes, fitness services, off-campus adventures, special events, and access to the Mark Twain Athletic/Recreational Center.

Campus Shuttle Service

(http://www.umsl.edu/~transportation/campus-shuttle/index.html)

The University provides students, faculty, staff, and visitors free access to campus shuttle services. Shuttle service is available Monday-Thursday (7:30am - 10:45pm) and Friday (7:30am-3:30pm).

Career Services

(http://careers.umsl.edu)

Located at 278 Millennium Student Center | Phone: 314.516.5111
Students and recent graduates are eligible for receive a number of free services designed to help achieve professional goals, including resume assistance, mock interviews, and access to an online database with current job opportunities. Additionally, career interest inventories and other career assessments are available.

Center for Student Success

(http://www.umsl.edu/services/css/index.html)

Located at 225 Millennium Student Center | Phone: 314.516.5300
The Center for Student Success supports students with services that help develop stronger study skills and learning habits. The Center offers free workshops on topics such as time management, note-taking, test-taking and communicating in college. The Center also advises students who are undeclared or deciding on a major. Career and major exploration is facilitated through individual consultation and interpretation of optional assessments which are available for a small fee of $10 each.

For more information, please contact the Center at css@umsl.edu or phone 314-516-5300 or you may visit: http://www.umsl.edu/services/css/index.html.

Collegiate Readership Program

(http://www.umsl.edu/services/ctl/instr_support/newspapers.html)

During both the fall and spring semester, students have access to free USA Today, New York Times, and St. Louis Post Dispatch newspapers. Bins are located throughout campus, including the Millennium Student Center, Benton Hall, Thomas Jefferson Library, Oak Hall, Mark Twain Gymnasium, Social Science Building, and the Provincial House. All you need to get a free paper is your student id.

Counseling Services

(http://www.umsl.edu/services/counser/)

Located at 131 Millennium Student Center|Phone: 314.516.5711
Students can meet with counseling psychologists to discuss a variety of concerns, including personal, psychological, and crisis intervention. The first session is usually free, and subsequent sessions are only $10 each. A sliding scale is available for students who demonstrate a financial need.

Emergency Vehicle Service

(http://www.umsl.edu/~transportation/services/emergency_services.html)

Emergency vehicle services can recharge your battery, refill your fuel (fuel costs applicable), repair a flat, or assist you in calling an off-campus tow truck if they cannot help you with your vehicle problem.

Health Services

(http://www.umsl.edu/services/health/)

Located at 131 Millennium Student Center|Phone: 314.516.5671
Offers students a range of discounted services, including health screenings (i.e. blood pressure, HIV, and cholesterol), immunizations (i.e. FLU shots, Hepatitis A&B, Tuberculosis), and treatment for minor injuries (i.e. colds, headaches, etc.). Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins are always welcome.

Institutional Safety

(http://safety.umsl.edu/police/services/prevention.html)

Located at Campus Police Building on North Campus |Phone: 314.516.5155
The University Police, in conjunction with the Women’s Center, offers students a number of free self defense trainings each year. Additionally, the University Police offer students police escorts on campus in the event they feel uncomfortable.

Math and Writing Academic Center

Located at 222 Social Science Building | Phone: 314.516.6863
Students needing help to improve their mathematics or writing skills are able to receive free assistance on a walk-in basis in the Math and Writing Academic Center.

Students paying the Student Activities Fee are eligible to receive a Metro Pass at no additional cost. This pass gives unlimited access to both Metrobus and Metrolink to students during the academic semester. Passes can be obtained in the Cashier’s Office (285 Millennium Student Center).

Multicultural Relations

(http://www.umsl.edu/~mcraa/index.html)

Located at 190 Millennium Student Center | Phone: 314.516.6807
The Office of Multicultural Relations offers underrepresented students with academic, social, personal and cultural experiences on and off campus. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to become actively involved in engaging and unique programming to educate and serve the diverse campus community. Assigned counselors and/or mentors can be assigned to assist you with navigating the college experience successfully.

NetTutor

(http://mygateway.umsl.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp)

The University currently pays for an online tutoring service called Netutor. It is free and available to all UMSL students. This service can be accessed by logging into MyGateway and accessing the Blackboard Tools menu in the current courses.

Notary Services

Located at 257 Millennium Student Center | Phone: 314.516.5460
Yolanda Weathersby, Manager of the Welcome Center, is a Notary Public and is available to notarize documents for students. Valid identification is required. For more information, contact Yolanda Weathersby.

Passport Services

(http://www.umsl.edu/services/cis/Passport.html/)

Located at Social Sciences and Business Building (SSB) Room 302 | Phone: 314.516.7297
The Center for International Studenties and Programs operates a passport application acceptance facility. The Center can take your passport photos and accept your passport application. Those wishing to apply for a passport must make an appointment to do so.

Social Service Assistance

In order to meet the growing needs of our students, Student Affairs provides current students with assistance in identifying community resources such as temporary housing, financial support, government assistance, and legal services. For more information, please contact kimberlinrm@umsl.edu or call 314-516-6369.

Student Life

(www.umsl.edu/studentlife)

Located at 366 Millennium Student Center | Phone: 314.516.5291
Each year, the Office of Student Life and the University Program Board offer students discounted tickets to a variety of local events and attractions. Examples include: local sporting events, Fox Theatre performances, lecture series, and Six Flags. Additionally, most every event sponsored on campus by Student Lifeis either free for students to attend or deeply discounted. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UMSLstudentlife or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/UMSLStudentLife.

Touhill Performing Arts Center

(http://www.touhill.org/default.asp?touhill=90&urlkeyword=studenttix)

Located on North Campus| Phone: 314.516.4949
The Touhill has a number of performances which are often free or just $10 for current students. Past performances include ballets, concerts, plays, comedy specials, and dance.

University Bookstore & Triton Tech Computer Center

(http://www.umslbookstore.com)

Located at 209 Millennium Student Center | Phone: 314.516.5763
The University Bookstore is the campus provider of textbooks, spirit wear, academic supplies, convenience and snack items, study aids, test preparation and computer hardware and software.

The Bookstore is the campus headquarters for buying and selling textbooks at UMSL. The Bookstore also stocks popular hardcover and paperback books and study aids for all subjects. Triton Tech is housed in the Bookstore and is a great source for purchasing computers, computer-related items and software. University Bookstore offers other additional services; first class USPS stamps, free notary for educational documents, incoming and outgoing fax services and much more. A wide variety of UMSL spirit wear and gifts, as well as, general school supplies are also available for purchase. Textbooks and other items may be purchased through the Bookstore by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover credit cards, or you may defer your payment using your UMSL student ID Card.

University Eye Center

(http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/optometry/clinics/ucent.html)

Located in Marillac Hall on South Campus| Phone: 314.516.5131
Students can take advantage of a number of discounted services including primary care, contact lenses, eye glasses, rehabilitative optometry, and eye health management.

University of Missouri-St. Louis Postal Services

(http://www.umsl.edu/services/busserv/mail/index.html/)

Located at 8230 Florissant Road | Phone: 314.516.5204
UMSL Postal Services is a United States Postal Service Contract Unit and is open to the public. Services include express mail, priority mail, certified/registered mail with return receipt to include delivery and/or signature confirmation. Postage stamps are also available for purchase. UMSL Postal Service is located on the North campus, near the Mark Twain entrance. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm).

Welcome Center

(http://www.umsl.edu/~welcome/)

Located at 257 Millennium Student Center | Phone: 314.516.5460
The Welcome Center serves as the University of Missouri-St. Louis's liaison to our students, faculty, and staff by providing information (via the Information Desk) regarding all aspects of the campus. Additionally, this office helps promote the value of attending our university to visitors, coordinates the campus lost and found program, and offers customer service training and other workshops.

Division of Student Affairs