Resources and Programs

Student Information Center
25 Appleby Hall, (612) 625-3339

Web site: http://www.gen.umn.edu/student

Provides general information about General College admission, orientation, advising, programs, services, events, and activities, and can refer you to appropriate sources for answers to questions.

Exploratory, Transfer & Career (ETC)
127 Appleby Hall, (612) 624-4346

Web site: http://www.gen.umn.edu/transfer_career_ctr

Has online interest-assessment inventories, computerized career guidance programs, and a resource library for you to explore majors and career interests as well as find information on colleges to transfer to, transfer requirements, scholarships, and financial aid.

Academic Resource Center (ARC)
11 Appleby Hall, (612) 626-1328

Web site: http://www.gen.umn.edu/resources/arc

A clearing-house for General College tutorial services. ARC contains a computer room equipped with Windows computers; the Math Center, where you may get free tutorial help on mathematics through precalculus; and the Writing Center, where you may get assistance with writing at any stage of completion. Help is provided through one-on-one consultation in the center or by electronic consultation at writers@umn.edu.

Commanding English (CE)
233B Appleby Hall, (612) 625-3514

Web site: http://www.gen.umn.edu/programs/ce

Year-long program for General College freshmen for whom English is a second language.

TRiO/Student Support Services
40 Appleby Hall, (612) 625-0772

Web site: http://www.gen.umn.edu/programs/trio

Provides comprehensive academic support, supplemental classes, learning communities, and leadership development for low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities.

General College Student Board
58 Appleby Hall, (612) 624-0234

Web site: http://www.gen.umn.edu/student/gcsb/

A student orgranization that enhances the voice and concerns addressed by the General College Student population.