Campus Resources
What is the Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC)? (App: UMSL Campus Rec)
This facility, which opened in 2015, has three floors, an app, and offers group fitness classes, intramural sports, and pool lane reservations, all free for students.
What is MyGateway?
This online platform connects UMSL students to Canvas, MyView, MyDegree, Outlook, MyConnect, and MyDrive.
The Nosh dining area is open during what hours?
Mon-Thu 10:30am-5pm, Fri 10:30am-2pm and Weekend closed.
What is a to-do list or a priority list?
Organizing tasks in order of priority from most urgent to least urgent or important is known as this type of list.
What is the Triton?
UMSL's school mascot.
What is the Health, Counseling & Disability Access Services?
Located at 131 MSC in the Nosh, this service provides health, counseling, and disability access services. It's open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and appointments can be made through the health portal at health.umsl.edu, with visits costing no more than $10.
What are Teaching Assistant (TA) and/or Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions?
These sessions, often led by other students who did well in the class, help reinforce concepts learned in class.
TA are for specific questions with more administrative access to assignments. SI are peer study sessions for general topics.
What are the shuttle hours?
Mon-Thu 7:30am-9:30pm, after 3:30pm only campus wide. Fri 7:30am-9:30pm only campus wide. Weekend 10:30am-7:30pm, no campus wide.
What is time blocking?
Setting specific times during the day for uninterrupted work is known as this scheduling method.
What UMSL alumnus went on to become the CEO of a major brewery?
This is August A. Busch IV.
What is 1 thing Student Outreach and Support offers?
This campus office provides various support services such as tutoring, peer mentoring, and technology rentals. This office helps students succeed by providing success coaches and scholarship resources. It’s located in 225 MSC, next to the radio station, and is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
You should save what numbers, at least 3?
Your RA and emergency contact. Campus police - 314-516-5155. Technology Support - 314-516-6034. Financial Services - 314-516-5526. Business Advisor Office - 314-516-5888. Counseling Service - 314-516-5711.
Life Crisis Services: Call (314) 647-HELP (4357). Behavioral Health Response: Call (314) 469-4908. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 or use the online chat option. Crisis Text Line: Call 741-741
What is a student discount?
This type of discount, available with a valid student ID or email, helps students save money on movies, streaming services, food, and public transportation.
What is budget allocation?
This term refers to the act of dividing your income into needs, wants, and savings categories, such as the 40/30/20/10 rule.
When was UMSL founded?
1963!
What is an important Student Financial Services date?
Dec 31st: 2025-2026 FAFSA opens for all. Fed 1st: FAFSA priority deadline submission(Jun 30th federal deadline). April 1st: Except offer letters, competitive scholarships close, summer scholarship opens.
Study abroad scholarship and apply dates: Oct 1st for winter and spring. March 1st for summer.
What are 3 of UMSL's main touring centers?
University Student Support (USS) and the University Tutoring Center (UTC) - 225 MSC. Student Enrichment and Achievement -107 Lucas Hall. The Math Center - 103 SSB. The Writing Center - 107 Lucas Hall. Office of International Students and Scholar Services - 362 SSB. Science & Technology Academic Center (STAC) - 125 Stadler. Mercantile Library for research help with librarian.)
What can career services help you with?
Get help with Resume and Cover letter help, Mock interview, and Power pitch practice, What can I do with this major? and Career planning, and Handshake and LinkedIn navigation.
What is batching?
Grouping similar tasks together and completing them in a set time block is called this technique.
What did UMSL's main administration building used to be?
The building was originally the Bellerive Country Club and was the only building intel 1966.
What is an Student Advocacy & Care resource?
Case Management, Emergency Financial Assistance, On & Off Campus Food Resources, Student Parent Support, Applying for Public Assistance or Community Programs and Assistance Finding Other Resources thou the CARE form on the website.
Note: Triton Pantry 10a-2p at 170 MSC (1st floor), Diaper & Menstrual Resources and SNAP Benefits.
What is tritonprint@umsl.edu?
To print from any device, send your PDF to this email, then visit any campus printer and swipe your student ID within 24 hours.
What are 3 things that will help you get All-Star status on LinkedIn?
Make it a Personal URL, Have Professional Headshot, Strong Headline, Add Summary (Work/Voluntary, Education/ Courses/ Skills Experience), Complete your Contact Information/ Work Preferences, Use the Website Section to add a Linktree, Get Connected (add people, post and comment), and Get at Least 3 Endorsements.
What are 3 of the who, what, when, where, why, and how of effective studying techniques?
Study groups involve who, Prioritize (Eisenhower Matrix) involves what, Spaced practice involves when, Method of Loci (Memory Palace) practice involves where, Award your self involves why and Retrieval practice involves how you should study.
What are 3 of UMSL's Traditions?
Triton Take-Off weekend, MLK Week of Service, Welcome Back Bash, UMSL Night at the Ballpark, Homecoming week, Trunk or Treat, Mirth Week, and any University Program Board (UPB) events.