students with disabling conditions. Doing this, however, sometimes involves creative scheduling of courses or occasional moving a course to another classroom. The University of Missouri–St. Louis campus is divided into two sections, North Campus and South Campus. The interactive campus maps, available on the UMSL website, offer useful information for accessibility purposes, identification of buildings and accessible parking. The maps will only detail information on those buildings where a student would need access for either classes or meetings with staff or faculty. Accessible parking areas are indicated on the maps by the handicap symbol. Disability Access Services is committed to improving the total university experience for all students with disabilities. Students who are interested in registering for possible accommodations through DAS are encouraged to visit or call the office.
University Health Services 131 Millennium Student Center 314-516-5671 health_services@umsl.edu umsl.edu/services/health/
Health Services is dedicated to promoting wellness through care and education for the university community. Health Services, an ambulatory care clinic, is under the direction of a nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree. Care is provided by nurse practitioners and a registered nurse. Referrals to medical facilities are provided when deemed necessary. Services Provided Allergy injections, blood glucose check, blood pressure checks, contraception/birth control, illness visits, immunizations, injury visits, laboratory testing, physical examinations, pregnancy testing, referrals, sexually transmitted illness testing, student health insurance information and claim assistance, weight check and well woman exams are provided to students by Health Services. Health Insurance Students are encouraged to have health insurance while enrolled at UMSL. Health insurance is available for students attending UMSL through The Chickering Group. For complete information, please visit the health services website. To find a physician or questions regarding health insurance, please visit the website at aetnastudenthealth.com or call 1-877-375-7905. Please feel free to call or visit for information or assistance with claim forms.
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Wellness Resource Center
144C Millennium Student Center 314-516-5380 health_services@umsl.edu umsl.edu/~wellness/ The Wellness Resource Center is coordinated by a health educator and provides information on a variety of health issues with a goal of raising awareness, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices for the university community. Information is available for smoking cessation, sexual assault awareness, meningitis, STDs and a variety of other healthrelated issues. HIV testing is available monthly. Education and support for chronic disease management of diabetes and asthma are available by appointment with a health educator. Diabetes management includes pre-and-post-assessment, A1C testing, meal planning, blood sugar control, medication management and professional support in dealing with daily-life issues in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students may take a health-risk appraisal and receive assistance with developing a personal wellness plan, including diet/nutrition management along with regular blood pressure monitoring and body fat percentage measurement. Outreach activities include heart health, breast cancer awareness, cancer prevention as well as participation in World AIDS Day and Denim Day. Resources are available for students with issues related to alcohol and drug use. The campus Partners in Prevention program is also located in the WRC. Services The Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program offers many resources to students, faculty and staff. Students may walk in for an appointment. The purpose is to help the student, faculty or staff member evaluate the role that substances play in their life and to encourage healthy life choices. We offer: • Support groups and services • Information about alcohol, marijuana, ecstasy and other drugs • Alcohol education classes for students referred for alcohol or drug violations • Tobacco cessation • Assessment for students and faculty and staff with an alcohol or drug concern • Resource information for those who suspect a friend or family member has a problem All appointments are confidential. We are committed to providing the best resources to make sure that the campus community has a healthy and successful experience at UMSL.
TritonCard
190 Millennium Student Center 314-516-8680 umsl.edu/tritoncard Your TritonCard is your official UMSL multi-purpose photo identification card. Your card may be used on campus for such things as a photo identification, use of student meal plans and stored value, access to campus facilities, use of campus resources and campus printing. Use of these facilities and resources may be denied without your TritonCard present. The card must be carried at all times while on campus and presented to university officials upon request. Your must be enrolled at UMSL for at least one course during the current academic term to issued a TritonCard. Prior to having your first TritonCard issued, you must show a valid, government-issued photo identification card.
Libraries Locations listed below
Thomas Jefferson Library, 314-516-5060 St. Louis Mercantile Library, 314-516-7240 umsl.edu/library/ For questions about library resources (books, articles, databases, etc.) and their use, please request assistance from a reference librarian. How do I check out materials? You may borrow library materials by presenting your valid university ID card or a valid library card. How many books am I allowed to check out? There is no limit if you are a University of Missouri–St. Louis faculty member, staff member or student. There is a two-item limit for reserve materials for all patrons. How much do I pay if I lose a book?
Your first TritonCard will be issued free of charge. There is a charge
The minimum replacement cost for a lost book is $120 plus a
to students for replacement. The first replacement is $5 with the cost
$10 processing fee.
of each subsequent replacement increasing in increments of $5. For example, the second replacement would be $10, followed by $15 for the third replacement. There is no fee to replace a defective card, provided
How long can I keep a book? Loan periods vary according to the type of patron and owning libraries.
the card is turned in to the TritonCard office and was the most recently
How can I get a book that is already checked out?
issued card.
You may place a hold on any checked out item except reserve
Information Desk, MSC
materials. This can be accomplished through the MOBIUS union
219 Millennium Student Center 314-516-4320 welcomecenter@umsl.edu umsl.edu/~welcome
catalog. By placing a hold, the book cannot be renewed. When the book
The information desk is located on the second floor of the Millennium Student Center. It is housed and staffed under the Welcome Center. The mission of the Welcome Center is to serve as the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ liaison to our students, faculty and staff by providing information regarding all aspects of the campus, promoting the value of attending our university to visitors and offering customer-service training and workshops.
Who is eligible for Library Distance Learner Services?
If you are looking for a specific location on campus, contact information or just general questions, the information desk can help! The tour guides located within the information desk can answer any and all questions regarding general campus information. The information desk also serves as the lost and found for North Campus. Questions or concerns can be directed to the Welcome Center at 314-516-5460.
is returned it will be placed on the hold shelf at the circulation desks and you will be sent either an email notice or a letter notifying you that the book is available for check out.
The libraries of University of Missouri–St. Louis provide services to support our distance learning students. The University of Missouri– St. Louis Libraries define distance learners as students who are currently enrolled in UMSL credit, fee-based distance education courses but do not attend classes on UMSL campus. Please see the umsl.edu/services/library/library-services/distance-students.html for more information.
Where are ...? Book Drops: Book drops for your convenience are available outside the Thomas Jefferson Library.
Support groups & services Children of Alcoholics, Tobacco Cessation, HIV Testing and Diabetes Support Group
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Campus resources
Campus resources
assist in making all programs and academic courses accessible to