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The Office of Academic Access & Leadership Development (AALD) enhances MU’s ability to engage and impact students from underrepresented and underserved populations throughout the K-20 academic experience, positively affecting student access, development and educational and career outcomes.

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Cambio Center

Established in 2004, the MU Cambio Center leads research and outreach on Latines, immigrant integration, and communities undergoing demographic change. To understand processes of integration and support changing communities, the Center leads interdisciplinary research that spans fields as diverse as psychology, community development, economics, health, education, human development and family studies, history, language acquisition, and law. To ensure that research is useful to communities and their leaders, Cambio Center outreach efforts bring together academics and practitioners to discuss findings and exchange best practices. The Cambio Center advances this work both at the university and throughout the region by organizing the annual Cambio de Colores conference, the premiere conference on immigrant integration in new destination areas, and through its network of over 56 Faculty Fellows and 22 Student Fellows.

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The Care Team provides one-on-one support, including advocacy, referrals and follow-up services when you, our MU students, are experiencing significant difficulties related to mental health, physical health, personal and family emergencies, financial issues or other areas of concern. We are available to consult with staff, faculty, friends and families.

The Care Team is committed to assisting you in successfully navigating the University of Missouri campus. As care coordinators, we take a holistic approach in our work. This means that we are active, empathic listeners and focus on the whole person in front of us. Our goal is to join you in tackling challenges so that you do not feel alone in the process.

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The Center for Academic Success & Excellence (CASE) supports the educational achievement of underserved as well as underrepresented minority students through individualized attention and cohort-based programming. CASE intentionally recognizes students as scholars and promotes positive identity development that contributes to retention and graduation. The center also develops and maintains strategic partnerships with academic units to assist students as they navigate the transition into and through college.

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The mission of the University of Missouri College of Health Sciences is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities through excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship and discovery, health care, and service.

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The Disability Center serves as a leader in advocating for equal access and inclusion of Mizzou’s students with disabilities. Through collaboration, the Disability Center facilitates the provision of accommodations to students, offers educational programming, and provides consultation to the university community.

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Find training videos and other helpful resources on how to navigate and manage MU Engage.

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The mission of The Office of First-Generation Initiatives is to provide a supportive and welcoming community for all first-generation students and their families by building a campus culture that celebrates and honors the first-generation identity. We connect first-generation students to faculty/staff, resources, and information to help promote academic excellence and sense of belonging from enrollment to graduation.

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We will help you navigate college life by getting you plugged into resources to help you succeed!

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To identify, educate and combat common barriers leading to food insecurity on the Mizzou campus.

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Solidarity. Advocacy. Community.

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Four Front is a platform for collaboration of Mizzou’s multicultural and minority organizations. By connecting Mizzou students to each other and to campus and local resources, we aim to lead advocacy, build community, and promote wellbeing.

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MU FIGs offer incoming freshmen a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into ready-made communities of likeminded students, faculty, and staff in pursuit of excellence at Mizzou.

By joining a FIG as a Freshman in your major or area of interest you will gain priority access to in-demand classes while benefitting from weekly classes led by a teaching team comprised of your peers and a faculty/staff member. Through this weekly seminar you’ll gain access to key resources and opportunities at Mizzou all while building robust personal and professional networks.

As a FIG Peer Learning Assistant, students work directly with campus faculty and staff to offer a one-credit-hour FIG seminar to incoming freshmen in the fall. PLAs can build their resumes, expand their professional networks, build meaningful relationships, and earn a valuable leadership credential through the Novak leadership Institute. Apply today!

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As a Freshman, FIG participation positions you to build your professional networks through your weekly FIG seminar, campus tours of key labs and facilities, field trips, and much more! The personal and professional support FIG participation provides means that you are more likely to thrive at MU and graduate on time. Last year alone, FIG participants enjoyed a 93% retention rate! Best of all, joining a FIG entails no additional cost. FIGs offer Academic Support, Social Connections, Personalized Guidance, Exposure to Resources and more!

PLAs serve as mentors to incoming freshmen by helping them navigate their majors, Mizzou, and by helping them forge bonds that often last a lifetime. Be part of a unique and engaging learning experience, contributing to the academic and social integration of freshmen into the Mizzou community. Connect with other PLAs and develop new friendships! Paid, on-campus experience with the opportunity to enroll in an invitation only, 1-credit course (JOURN 4146) offered by the Novak Leadership Institute to receive comprehensive training on leadership, Mizzou resources, and FIG seminar planning. If you are knowledgeable about resources and opportunities at Mizzou and enjoy connecting with students in a faced paced environment, apply now!

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The Division of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity actively fosters a living, learning, and working community where everyone is valued and inspired to reach their full potential.

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Our mission is to enhance students’ academic performance, deepen their satisfaction with their academic experiences, and increase the retention and graduation rates of students who participate in our services.

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The Learning Center provides FREE learning services to all currently enrolled MU students, including:
-Tiger Tutors
-Academic Coaching
-Student Success Workshops
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We, the black students of the University of Missouri, look to gain benefits inherent in the
organization of a government for the student, enhance not only the black community, but also the
entire University of Missouri community, through developing a lasting appreciation of social,
moral, intellectual and, especially, cultural values that will uplift black students and educate all
students in all aspects of student life, do hereby establish the Constitution for the Legion of
Black Collegians black student government of the University of Missouri.

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The MedOpp Advising Office provides pre-professional advising for ALL pre-med (allopathic and osteopathic), pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-podiatry, and pre-physician assistant students at MU.

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We offer co-curricular programming including seminars, workshops and activities that are designed to complement the student's academic and scholarly achievements in preparation for application to professional programs. Our services include:

Advice on course selection (after degree planning with your academic adviser)
Guidance on extracurricular activities to solidify your direction
Information on applications and professional school admissions tests
Tips about soliciting letters of recommendation
Application Support Program for students applying to those programs
Committee Interview and Letter for medical and dental applicants
Information on post-baccalaureate programs
Information on summer internship opportunities
Referrals to other university resources

Students are expected to take an active role in preparing for their professional education. We encourage you to attend our seminars and workshops to ensure that you are preparing a strong application to the professional school of your choice.

The MedOpp Advising Office is housed in McReynolds Hall.

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To educate engineers, create leaders, advance technology, and develop entrepreneurs within an inclusive, research and interdisciplinary environment; resulting in well-informed citizens, economic development, job creation, and an improved standard of living for Missouri and beyond.

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The Office of Financial Aid promotes excellent customer service while educating students, families, campus and the community about Financial Aid resources in order to promote access in higher education. We strive to administer aid programs in an accurate and equitable manner while complying with federal, state, private and institutional rules and regulations.

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Mizzou Student Media is made of three independent, student-led media outlets whose primary objective is to amplify the voices of Mizzou students and offer opportunities for students to explore media-related careers. Mizzou Student Media is free to join and is open to all majors.

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Hands-on journalism and strategic communication experience in a supportive learning environment. Opportunities include writing, reporting, editing, audio and video production and editing, live radio, photography, graphic design, podcasting, website development, social media management, and more!

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Develop and deliver services and resources for MU students, faculty, and staff that enable students to acquire the skills, information and experiences needed to thrive in their careers.

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The University of Missouri Police Department will establish partnerships with our community to create a safe learning environment to meet our community’s needs.

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The Transfer Center at the University of Missouri provides reliable and timely support to undergraduate transfer students by collaborating with professionals from across the university to provide resources and opportunities. Our mission is to help transfer students at every stage of their transfer experience and empower them to take responsibility for their academic success.

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Founded in 1976, the Writing Center is a place to discuss any form of writing at any stage in the writing process. We support anyone with a pawprint (including faculty, postdocs, and distanced-students) completely free of charge throughout their time at Mizzou via in-person appointments at the Columbia campus, Zoom appointments, and asynchronous responses through the Online Writery.

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The Office for Financial Success provides personal financial literacy resources and opportunities to MU students in an inclusive, accessible, and nurturing environment, helping to reduce financial stress and empowering financial well-being.

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Since 1995, the Office of Service Learning is here to provide opportunities and academic credit for experience-based learning to promote lifelong commitment to social responsibility and public service. Service-Learning at MU strives to develop civic, corporate and social responsibility while enhancing the students’ personal growth and enriching the lives of persons within the community.

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Gain hands on experience and apply what you've learned in college to professional positions, all before you graduate!

Take a Service Learning Designated Course
Participate in Civic Leaders Internship Program
Get the Minor in Leadership & Public Service
Or travel through Global Service Study Abroad

Excellent way to add experience to your resume or your grad/vet/med/law school application. In the current job market, employers look specifically for recent grads with internship or volunteer experience. And for post graduate applications, service is quintessential to completing essays questions and filling out applications that show you were involved in your community.

Getting involved in your community helps you unlock new passions you've never experienced before, or can reinforce those that you have. Gain a better understanding of the world you live in, collect invaluable experience for post graduation, and help those who need it!

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RHA's mission is to advance the general welfare of students living in the residence halls through policy, programming, and advocacy.

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SAAB's mission is to bring student voices directly to the table as we work to collect and interpret student stories and address student concerns, through assessment which is the systematic process for collecting, reviewing, and using evidence/data/information for the purposes of overall improvement and enhancement of the student experience at Mizzou.

The Board is composed of members from MSA, GPC, LBC, Four Front, MISC, RHA, University of Missouri Athletics and students at large.

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Support and resources for undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows as they pursue prestigious and highly prestigious awards and fellowships.

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The mission of MU Student Health & Well-Being is to enhance the health and well-being of students by providing integrated services, programs and consultations so students can best achieve their educational and personal goals.

All of our services are student-centered and offered with respect for others and appreciation of individual differences.

We fully support and complement the mission of the university and our work is guided by a commitment to the values of the university: Respect, Responsibility, Discovery and Excellence.

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The Teaching For Learning Center (T4LC) supports instructors at Mizzou by providing established programs and partnering with campus departments currently offering forms of professional development and teaching assistance. The T4LC supports all teaching from graduate instructors to tenured professors in the ever-changing educational landscape.

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The Maneater is the student news source of MU. The Maneater covers campus news, sports, arts and entertainment, as well as reporting the latest news in the city of Columbia and the state of Missouri. It is our duty to keep students informed about issues that concern them immediately as students at MU, but also as members of a global community.

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The Maneater is a hands-on, student-driven newsroom defined by learning opportunities. From day one, you can develop your reporting, writing and producing skills in a variety of positions on The Maneater Staff. It's a great way to build your resume and develop yourself as a Journalist.

Our newsroom extends opportunities to any member of the MU community, regardless of major or year. Get your journalism career started the moment you step on campus!

Report on campus news, local arts & culture, MU sports or develop your own opinion column. Jump straight in to convergence journalism with multimedia and photo reporting – or engage your artistic skills within the graphics section or production design team. Get hands-on Strategic Communication experience working as a social media staff member. There is no shortage of positions for you in The Maneater newsroom.

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The State Historical Society of Missouri is the premier research center for the study of Missouri state and local history. SHSMO collects, preserves, and publishes materials that enhance research and support learning opportunities.

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Stop by the Center for Missouri Studies and enjoy its many offerings open to the public. Grab a coffee and a snack from the Richard Bookstore while browsing the many Missouri-themed gifts. Need a quiet place to study? The 2nd floor mezzanine offers a scenic view overlooking Peace Park with comfortable seating. Explore the FREE Art Gallery which showcases one-of-a-kind pieces. The 2nd floor Research Center connects students, researchers, patrons, and genealogists with collections from Missouri's history. Located at 605 Elm Street, the Center for Missouri Studies is right across from Peace Park and is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday. Learn more: shsmo.org

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Funded by a $752,096 annual grant from the U.S. Department of Education, MU’s TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) Program serves 670 eligible undergraduate participants each year. Designed to support first-generation, low-income, and/or students with documented disabilities achieve academic success, MU’s TRiO SSS Program offers holistic services aimed at supporting participants in making a successful transition into MU and in strategically using their time at MU to advance their academic, career, and personal goals. 

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As a participant in this program, you receive holistic and strategic guidance in support of your academic, career, and personal goals, including:
1. 1:1 tutoring

2. Cultural enrichment 

3. Informational workshops

4. Graduate school visits

5. Access to an exclusive community space

6. 1:1 academic advising/coaching

7. A personal financial coach

8. Career exploration

9. Assistance with FAFSA completion

10. Assistance finding and applying for scholarships, grants, and fellowships

11..... and so much more!!!!

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Vision: Mizzou strives to advance a culture where all interested undergraduates engage in quality research or creative scholarship experience.

The Mission of the Office of Undergraduate Research is to foster and support mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in a premiere research environment.

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This MU Engage organization is NOT a membership site. This site is to provide information about Undergraduate Research opportunities, programming and events within MU Engage for Mizzou students to reference.
We encourage ALL students in ALL majors to participate in research or creative scholarship. To learn more about the Office of Undergraduate Research, or to setup an appointment with one of the staff please find us in MU Connect.

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Well-being peers are University of Missouri students working to create a campus culture where students can achieve balanced well-being. We aim to provide student-centered, inclusive outreach, education, and advocacy on topics like alcohol and substance abuse, mental health, and sexual health.

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Connections across campus with other students and staff members, formal educational public speaking training, Certified Peer Education National certification, fun outreach and group events

For membership to the Well-Being Peers, please complete the interest form on our page.

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