Get Involved

Connect with your community

Getting involved in your building can lead to many other opportunities later in your college career and help you get one step closer to achieving your long-term goals. Expand your network, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact on your building community.

House/Floor Community

This is your home base while you are on campus, and your ideas are a key part of creating the type of community in which you want to live. Your Community Advisor is available to help with your transition to life at the University and is committed to partnering with you in finding your success as a student.

Don't miss your house meetings! Your CA will expect all residents to be there to share information about upcoming opportunities, discuss community issues, and help you get to know each other. Reach out to your CA before the house meeting if you have a conflicting appointment.

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Housing Groups

Form a new Group or join one and find new friends right in your building. Groups are based on common interests and they are a great way for you to do what you love and share it with others throughout the year.

Make the most of your Group! Housing provides funds for Groups in each community upon request. Learn more about how to start a Group by talking with your Community Advisor or by visiting the Groups page.

Advisory Boards

Share your perspectives and feedback and help shape the on-campus experience by volunteering to serve as a member for one of the various advisory boards that convene each year.

In addition to these boards, each residence hall also has the option to send one resident to the Minnesota Student Association to serve as their representative. If you are interested in serving on an advisory board or being your hall's UGS representative, talk with your Residence Director or Community Advisor.

More Opportunities

There are plenty more ways to get involved in your community!

Student Jobs

Join other Gophers on the Housing team! Students work in a variety of roles, and many positions are open until filled and offer flexible hours. Take advantage of the opportunity to earn some extra cash, gain work experience, and get to know your community.

Health Advocates

These student volunteers are appointed as a health resource in their residence hall or apartment community in partnership with Boynton Health. Health Advocates attend an in-person class every Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 4:25 pm, where they are trained to respond to common health-related issues.

Sustainability Advocates

This volunteer role calls on students who promote, inform, and educate peers on zero waste and sustainable practices within their residence hall. Gain hands-on leadership experience in partnership with the University of Minnesota Recycling Program, Office of Sustainability, and Housing.