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May 2021
COVID-19 Campus Updates
Stay up to date on the most recent communications surrounding COVID-19 that impact the St. Thomas community. Read about mask requirements, vaccinations, and university-sponsored travel.
Sleeves Up, Tommies! COVID Vaccine on Campus
Widespread vaccinations are essential to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind us and the best path toward returning to a more normal way of living, learning, and working on campus.
Residence Life Updates
As your student’s move-out date approaches, please remind them that Residence Life and Facilities Management value sustainability. We encourage sustainable living practices by providing donation bins in each residence hall for donations.
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Off-Campus Green Move-Out Initiative
Students in the neighborhood will have the opportunity to dispose of or donate items on campus as they move out. It’s all about sustainability!
Academic Counseling Student Resources
Final exams are right around the corner. Your student(s) might be feeling stress or panic; you can remind them of the resources St. Thomas offers to help them succeed. Read about important dates and deadlines for Spring and Summer terms.
Summer Learn to Live Extended Resources
Is taking control of emotional well-being a priority for your student, but your student isn’t sure where to start? Learn to Live, a cognitive behavioral therapy program, offers free and fast assessments so your student can learn their mental health numbers.
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Commencement 2021
St. Thomas is excited for the return of in-person commencement ceremonies to celebrate the class of 2021! Stay up to date on Commencement 2021 details.
Commencement Mass
Campus Ministry is happy to offer a Commencement Mass for all our graduating students.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Learn more about the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.
SNAP Benefit Changes
Congress has recently expanded SNAP benefits (food stamps) for college students. More students may be eligible based on 2020-21 or 2021-22 FAFSA results.
Career Development News
Read about tips to help your student get organized and prepared for interviews, internships, and job searches.
J-Term 2022 Study Abroad
The regular application period for J-Term 2022 study abroad is now open!
Doing Good with CCG
Our Tommies Together Volunteer Center Intern, Katrina Riba, is back with a recap of The BIG Event, which provided over 100 Tommies with the opportunity to volunteer across the Twin Cities.