The University of St. Thomas

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

  1. How do I post housing opportunities or roommate availability on the Web site?
  2. Do you provide assistance to students who are looking for housing in the St. Thomas neighborhoods?
  3. Do you provide legal services for students?
  4. Winter in Minnesota can be unpredictable, will you advise us if the university is canceling classes due to weather? Is there a place to stay just in case the weather makes it difficult for me to get home?
  5. Who can I contact if I have further questions?
  1. How do I post housing opportunities or roommate availability on the Web site?

Go to our off-campus housing listing page and select the "Display" listings option. On the main listings page you can choose to "add a listing." You also can call (651) 962-6138 and a staff member will take your information.
 

  1. Do you provide assistance to students who are looking for housing in the St. Thomas neighborhoods?

We provide support in a couple of ways:

  1. Connecting students to landlords. John Hershey, the university's neighborhood liaison, has developed a fantastic rapport with landlords and neighbors and is very interested in assisting with this transition. You contact John at (651) 962-6123.
  2. The center is a natural place to begin the process. We hold Renter 101 workshops in the Spring Semester for all students, We also publish the Renter Resources and housing listings.
     
  1. Do you provide legal services for students?

Yes, we have a great relationship with attorneys from Moore, Costello and Hart. They will provide legal consultation to students on any matter, as long as there is no conflict of interest against the university. Generally, the lawyers are on the St. Paul Campus, Commuter Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on specific Wednesdays; on the Minneapolis Campus, Life/Work Center, 4-6 p.m. on specific Tuesdays. Check the posting of the specific dates.
 

  1. Winter in Minnesota can be unpredictable, will you advise us if the university is canceling classes due to weather, and is there a place to stay just in case the weather makes it difficult for me to  get home?

When weather conditions are looking bad, we advise you to use your wise judgment about coming into campus. You may tune into WCCO TV (Channel 4) and 830 AM Radio for weather closings. A general rule has been, if the University of Minnesota closes, the University of St. Thomas also will be closed, and vice versa. Once the university makes the decision to close, it is generally put on answering systems for university telephones, so if you call in, you will get the message. If you have gotten to campus, and the weather makes it difficult to go home, contact Public Safety at (651) 962-5100. They have emergency overnight accommodations information.
 

  1. Who can I contact if I have further questions?

Our student and professional staff are prepared to assist you. The main center telephone number should get you started: (651) 962-6138;  the graduate student coordinator can be reached at (651) 962-6659; and the Associate Dean of Students can be reached at (651) 962-6052.