The St. Paul Experience
The first time you set foot on the St. Paul campus at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, you'll notice the relaxed atmosphere and the acres of green space. There is always a lot going on at the University's St. Paul campus—you'll find students attending class, studying at the library, working in labs, and hanging out on the mall. Students with a variety of majors and interests, from animal science to retail merchandising, often find themselves in St. Paul.
Come discover all that our campus has to offer!
A place to call home
If you live in on-campus housing in St. Paul, your room will be in Bailey Hall. Home to around 500 students, Bailey Hall has one wing reserved just for freshmen and another wing set aside for returning students (if you're a freshman, you can take advantage of the U of M's housing guarantee program). Since it is the only University residence hall located on the St. Paul campus, its residents are known for having a friendly, close-knit community. There's a dining center attached to Bailey Hall, so feel free to head to dinner in your pajamas.
Grab lunch or go bowling
Student unions are a central location where you can relax between classes, work on group projects, or grab lunch, coffee, or a quick snack. In addition, you'll find that the St. Paul Student Center (SPSC) hosts a number of different events each month, such as free movies, concerts, and art exhibits. After catching a Friday night movie, round up some friends and visit the SPSC's bowling alley!
Climb the rock wall
Following class, studying, and homework, some students like to exercise as a way to unwind. The St. Paul Gym offers something for everyone, and is located a short walking distance from Bailey Hall. In addition to several fitness areas and a weight room, the St. Paul Gym has basketball and racquetball courts, a group exercise studio, and a swimming pool. There's also a 24-foot-high rock climbing wall!
Books...and much more
If you're in need of a quiet place to work on a plant biology paper or finish a statistics assignment, look no further than St. Paul's Magrath Library. This library is part of the U of M's University Libraries system, whose 14 campus locations together contain over 6.2 million volumes. You'll find everything you need to complete your research paper or project—and you'll find it all right on campus.
Magrath Library is also home to a SMART Learning Commons, a study space that provides convenient services to help support your academic success. Peer tutors offer personal and group assistance in subjects like math, writing, chemistry, foreign languages, and library research. When you hit the books at Magrath Library, remember that guidance and assistance are just around the corner.
Explore the museum
Did you know that the U of M has both an art museum and a design museum? The Goldstein Museum of Design in St. Paul features collections dedicated to clothing, textiles, graphic design, and decorative art. Each year, the museum features three exhibitions, each highlighting a specific facet of design.
Get advised
Several U of M colleges and academic departments are located on the St. Paul campus. The College of Biological Sciences (CBS) and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) are both based in St. Paul. You'll also find the College of Design's Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel there.
Students whose majors are in these departments have convenient access to professors, academic advisers, and specialized libraries. All the resources you need to succeed—all grouped in one area!
With all there is to do and see, make sure to stop by and take advantage of the great resources on the University's St. Paul Campus. It's yours to discover.
- Matt Sluzinski
