Career Services

320.308.2151

215 Centennial Hall

The Career Services office provides quality services and career resources directed toward assisting students to manage their career exploration, direction, and networking and transition to the world of work. Students are invited to attend seminars on résumé development, interviewing techniques, mock interviewing, and job search on the Internet as well as special employer panels and job fairs. Individuals are assisted in developing effective skills and techniques for use in their search for employment. Career specialists are available for individual appointments to assist students.

On-campus interviews are also available throughout the academic year. A list of employment interview opportunities is available in the office or on the Career Services Web site. Resource information about numerous employers is available in the career resource library.

All students should register with the Career Services Center online at www.scsucareers.com. Registered students will have the opportunity to upload their resumes into resume books, search and apply for jobs and internships, and sign-up for on-campus interviews.

Career exploration, job opportunities, employer information, events schedule, on-campus interviewing, internship opportunities, and more are available on the Career Services Web site at www.stcloudstate.edu/careerservices.

Child Care Center (Lindgren)

320.308.3296

122 Engineering and Computing Center

The Center
St. Cloud State University's Lindgren Child Care Center provides quality child care services to the children of St. Cloud State University students, staff and faculty. The primary purpose of the program is to provide a service to the student population. The goal is to provide quality child care in a warm, nurturing and safe environment as well as serve as a model of excellence for other child care facilities in the community. Demand for the center's limited space is high; be sure to plan accordingly.

The Program
The Lindgren Child Care Center provides model programming for the needs of full day and part-time child care, which includes activities appropriate for individual and age group differences.

Infants (2 to 15 months)
Children in the infant area follow individualized schedules which are planned cooperatively by the parents and lead teacher.

Toddlers (16 to 32 months)
A structured day is planned indoors and outdoors which includes activities that foster the children's self-help skills, language development, social awareness and positive non-aggressive problem solving.

Preschoolers (33 months to five years)
In this age-group activities of social, motor, language, cognitive and sensory experiences will be made available to the children daily.

For information or application, contact the Lindgren Child Care Center.

Commuter Services

Atwood Center

The Atwood Center provides commuter students the opportunity to access storage lockers, a microwave and numerous lounges for relaxing.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

320.308.3171

103 Stewart Hall

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) helps undergraduate and graduate students with a variety of issues including personal, relationship/interpersonal, chemical use, or educational concerns. When students feel worried, upset or overwhelmed about something in their life, whether it is deciding a major, getting along with a roommate, depression, or other issues, it can affect their ability to function and be successful academically. Our goal is to help students address and work through their concerns so that they can cope more effectively and succeed. These services are provided at no cost to the student. We offer individual, couples and group counseling, and provide outreach programming, consultation as well as career and psychological assessments. Our services are private and confidential.

Lesbian, Gay , Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center

320.308.5166

B105 Atwood Center

The Lesbian, Gay , Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center at St. Cloud State University is dedicated to providing an inclusive and educational environment for all SCSU students, staff, faculty, alumni, allies, and the community at large.

We recognize that identities in our global community intersect with and impact our daily experiences of gender and sexuality with race, ethnicity, class, ability, age, culture, and all social systems. We are committed to social justice as we foster student development and personal growth, and we cultivate an inclusive, open, and supportive community through education, collaboration, advocacy, and programming.

The LGBT Resource Center strives to promote full inclusion of LGBT persons and allies at SCSU and to eliminate homophobia and heterosexism on our campus and within our communities.

Health Services

320.308.3191

First Floor Hill Hall

Health Services, an accredited medical clinic, is staffed by licensed medical doctors, a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant. The clinic provides on-campus medical care for currently enrolled students. Health Service hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, during the academic year. Summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hour care and weekend care is available at community urgent care centers and the St. Cloud Hospital Emergency Trauma Unit.

The on-campus pharmacy, located in Health Services, provides prescription services and stocks many over-the-counter products. The pharmacy has established contracts with over 40 insurance carriers and is able to bill them directly for covered products. Pharmacy hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday during the academic year. summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The pharmacy is closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily.

Health Promotion provides health education for individuals or groups of students. Specific issues addressed include stress, contraception, sexually transmitted infection prevention, and general health and wellness.

Every student is encouraged by health services and the MnSCU Board to have health/medical insurance coverage. If not covered by an individual or parental policy, the student may purchase a health plan contracted by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Students may use the on-campus health service even if they do not have medical insurance; however, they are then individually responsible for any charges. Health Services has established contracts with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medica, Health Partners (Urgent Care only), U Care of MN, Champus (Tri-West), MN Medical Assistance, MN Care, and Student Insurance. Students with these insurance plans can have their charges billed directly if they have a current insurance card with policy information.

According to Minnesota law, all new students must show proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria and tetanus during their first semester at SCSU. Students who graduated from a Minnesota high school after 1996 or were born before 1957 are exempt from this requirement.

Multicultural Student Services

320.308.3003

154 Atwood Center

The Department of Multicultural Student Services provides for the particular needs of all students of color at SCSU. Our goal is to provide comprehensive services by giving academic assistance, encouraging personal development and offering multicultural programming. The administrative office provides programming assistance and support services to student of color organizations and other groups currently recognized by the Office of University Organizations, as well as providing overall programmatic direction, fiscal responsibility, and public relations for the department.

Multicultural Academic Support Center

320.308.3952

221 Centennial Hall

Multicultural Activities Center

320.308.3003

154 Atwood Memorial Center

Multicultural Tutoring Program

320.308.5392

Dr. Richard R. Green House
827 Fourth Avenue South

Public Safety Department

320.308.3333

526 Fourth Avenue South

On duty 24-hours a day, the Public Safety Department is present as a support unit to the broader mission of the University. Its primary function is to constantly strive to provide the safest and most stable environment possible in which education may be pursued without the fear or presence of crime or violence. Public Safety enforces University conduct codes, supports personal and property safety through crime prevention (i.e., escort services, blue-light emergency phones), and security-awareness programs and coordinates these efforts with other University departments and local law enforcement and service organizations. The Public Safety Department handles the purchasing of parking permits and enforces parking regulations and related matters. For more Public Safety information please go to www.stcloudstate.edu/publicsafety.

Records and Registration Office

320.308.2111

118 Administrative Services

This office is responsible for the admission processing of undergraduate and special (non-degree) students, evaluation of transfer credits, confidentiality requests, registrations for courses, semester course schedule, recording grades, enrollment and degree verifications, athletic eligibility, administration of veteran educational benefits, Common Market and Tri-College programs, undergraduate graduation evaluations, issuing of diplomas, teacher licensure application processing, degree audit reporting system, and maintaining the student permanent academic records.  Options for requesting an official transcript are available at the Office of Records and Registration Web site: www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar. There is a $5* fee for each transcript request.

Gender Violence Prevention Program

320.308.3995

Women's Center

The Gender Violence Prevention Program provides a combination of education, meaningful policies and high-quality victim services as a framework to respond to the pervasive problem of sexual violence, domestic/dating violence and stalking, both in our society and on college campuses.

Services include individual support & counseling, advocacy, information and referral, support groups, and resources from a specialized loan library. The Women’s Center is the designated unit to collect and analyze reports of campus-related sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking. Compiled reports are then distributed to the campus community.

Student Life and Development Office

320.308.3111

219 Atwood Center

The services that comprise Student Life and Development (SLD) emphasize the uniqueness and worth of each individual and provide support to help them realize their full potential. The student learning outcomes include: be globally-aware and support diversity; be self-aware and strive for meaningful relationships; be an engaged member of my various communities; take full advantage of opportunities for learning; explore leadership; and live a balanced and purposeful life.

Student Life and Development (SLD) strives to be student-centered, user-friendly and service-oriented. SLD provides functional supervision of the following areas and programs: American Indian Center, Atwood Memorial Center, Campus Recreation, Career Services Center, Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center, Student Health Services, Lindgren Child Care Center, Multicultural Student Services, Residential Life, Student Disability Services, University Program Board, Minnesota Veterans Resource Center, and the Women's Center. The Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Development oversees the university Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. The UChoose Program is housed in the Office of Student Life and Development.  Staff are available to consult with students about their unique problems and concerns, and to serve as liaisons with faculty, administrators, and other staff members.

Student Life and Development also serves as the university information clearing house for all policy and administrative procedures that affect student life. Student Life and Development supports the academic mission of St. Cloud State University.

University Women's Center

320.308.4958

Women's Center

The Women's Center addresses issues unique to campus women to support women’s safety, equity and empowerment through advocacy, education, alliance-building and women’s leadership.  Services include: information and referral on campus and community services; advocacy and support to crime victims and those experiencing discrimination and sexual harassment; and various educational programming on issues impacting women's lives. The Center houses a small, specialized library of books, videos and other materials by and about women and administers a scholarship program for non-traditional women students. The Women's Center has space for meetings, study, programs and discussions.