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The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) is the newest campus of the University of Minnesota system having been formally established in December 2006. With over 35 academic programs available in Rochester, UMR provides graduate and undergraduate degrees, conducts research, and pursues outreach services focusing in the areas of health sciences and biotechnology while continuing its commitment to offer high quality academic programming in business, education, graphic design, public health, and social work.
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History of UMR
Click here for information about the Rochester Higher Education Committee.
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Overview
The University of Minnesota is expanding its three-fold mission
in Rochester:
- Teaching and learning
- Research and discovery
- Outreach and service
This commitment will result in expanded programming and responding
to the specific needs of the greater Rochester area. The University
of Minnesota provides leadership and coordination of undergraduate and graduate programs in Rochester. The
University of Minnesota has been
providing quality higher education opportunities in Rochester since
1966.
The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) is located at University Square in downtown Rochester,
Minnesota.
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Programs
In Rochester, the University of Minnesota offers doctoral, master's,
and baccalaureate programs, in addition
to several certificate and licensure programs. Credit courses that
fulfill degree requirements, provide professional updating, and
respond to personal interests are offered as well. Several programs
are offered in partnership with Rochester Community and Technical
College and Winona State University. UMR also offers noncredit courses
for continuing and professional development.
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UMR
Office Hours
Monday - Friday ............... 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Student Services
UMR Student Services is located on the 1st floor of University Square. Office hours are:
Monday - Thursday ........... 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday .............................. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
BSN Office
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program office is located on the 3rd floor of University Square. Office
hours are:
Monday - Friday ................ 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Holiday Calendar
UMR follows the U of M Twin Cities campus holiday schedule. All
UMR offices are closed on the following dates:
| 2008 |
| Tuesday, January 1 |
New Year's Day Holiday |
| Monday, January 21 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday |
| Friday, March 21 |
Floating Holiday |
| Monday, May 26 |
Memorial Day |
| Friday, July 4 |
Independence Day |
| Monday, September 1 |
Labor Day |
| Thursday, November 27 |
Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Friday, November 28 |
Floating Holiday |
| Thursday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Friday, December 26 |
Floating Holiday |
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