Stay in Touch with UMR

We understand that sending a child off to college is one of the most joyful and potentially stressful times of a parent’s life. We also understand how exciting yet stressful it can be for the student, as new responsibilities, challenges and pressures can extend well beyond the classroom. Here are some ways you can keep informed about what is going on at UMR, and how you can support your student during his or her college career.

Sign up for Parent & Family Newsletter

If you’d like to receive occasional updates about what is happening on campus and useful information pertaining to the families of college students, please sign up for our newsletter. This information will be used only to send the newsletters and not shared with any other entities.

TXT-U

TXT-U is the University of Minnesota’s emergency notification text messaging system. You can choose to stay informed about critical campus safety information by registering to receive TXT-U messages. TXT-U will be used infrequently and specifically for real emergency situations.

Student Health 101 Newsletter—Parent Edition

UMR students receive a monthly health and wellness newsletter in an interactive, online format. Topics are timely and include many issues of concern and interest to college students and their families. You can view the Parent & Family Edition of this newsletter, to get a summary of each month’s student issue and help prepare you for conversations about the issues that college students face.

Talk One2One

UMR is pleased to introduce Talk One2One—a confidential, convenient resource for students who may encounter personal challenges at school, such as stress, anxiety, homesickness or roommate problems.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Talk One2One is there…for our students…your child…and you! Talk One2One is available for parents who may be concerned about their student. If you sense your student is lonely, anxious, withdrawn, or depressed, but aren’t sure how to approach this conversation with your child, Talk One2One can help. We’ll give you tips to help encourage your student to reach out for help.

800.756.3124

To learn more, go to www.studenttalkone2one.com 

Please don’t hesitate to contact UMR if you have any questions about this service. Kendra Weber, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (weber362@umn.edu or 507.258.8008)