Academic Planning
UMD Resources
UMD Trivia
Duluth Trivia
Things to Do Outside of UMD Classes
100
What is one way I can access the class schedule?
Examples: 1) MyU Academics tab at the bottom of page 2) hrough MyU registration area, Schedule Builder
100
This site on the UMD campus offers medical services and counseling services for UMD students.
UMD Health Services
100
What is the name of the UMD’s mascot and what type of animal?
Champ the Bulldog
100
True or False: There is enough water in Lake Superior to flood all of North and South America to a depth of one foot.
TRUE, 3,000,000,000,000,000--or 3 quadrillion– gallons
100
True or false: UMD full-time students that have paid the general student services fee pay $10.00 for a day pass to access the RSOP programs and services which include the jogging track, Gymnasium, tennis Courts, weight room, cardio room, pool, and fieldhouse.
False - it is free for UMD students who pay the Student Services Fee. Students have an RSOP Recreation Center Student Membership. Present your U-Card to gain access.
Not sure if you have paid the SSF this semester?
You can find out by going to your MyU page and clicking on the My Finances tab.
200
How many credits minimum do all UMD students need to graduate?
120 credits.
200
This office provides expert advice regarding registration, financial aid, billing, payment, student records, and veterans benefits.
The One Stop Office (will also count Bulldog Resource Center)
200
How many colleges are there at UMD?
4
1. Labovitz School of Business and Economics
2. College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
3. College of Education and Human Service Professions
4. Swenson College of Science and Engineering
200
What is the elevation point of Enger Tower?
a) 353 ft b) 512 ft c) 451 ft d) 364 ft
c) 451 ft
200
This is the name of a historical mansion that became part of the University in 1968 and opened to the public in 1979. More than 3.5 million people have experienced Glensheen, making it the most visited house museum in the Midwest. The 39-room, 27,000-square-foot, mansion perched on the shore of Lake Superior is complete with formal garden, Carriage House, and Gardener’s Cottage.
Glensheen
300
This is a great UMD resource that contains information about academic programs, degree requirements, course descriptions, and policies. It is also an academic planning tool, and it is the responsibility of every student to be familiar with this information.
UMD Academic Catalog or Course Catalog
300
This office provides free, one-to-one consultations to all members of the campus community in which professional consultants will collaborate with you and focus on helping people specifically with writing.
Writers’ Workshop (or Academic Writing and Learning Center)
300
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at UMD?
a. 18:1 b. 30:1 c. 102:1 d. 74:1
a. 18:1
300
. Bentleyville set an attendance record in 2017. How many visitors were there that year?
a. 155,000 b. 215,000 c. 330,000 d. 978,000
c. 330,000
300
What is the name of the 59 acres of forest, ponds, and open area on the northwest part of campus?
Bagley Nature Center
400
What are two helpful resources if I am unsure what I want to major in?
Career Services, Academic/Faculty Advisors, Faculty, online job and career websites, assessments, job shadows, work experience, internship, student clubs, courses, etc.
400
If you are interested in studying abroad, you are required to attend this session to learn more information about studying abroad:
a. Study Abroad 101
b. The Study Abroad Experience
c. Experience Study Abroad at UMD
d. You are not required to attend an information session for Study Abroad
a. Study Abroad 101
400
What percent of UMD graduates either obtain a job or pursue graduate school within six months of graduating?
a. 45% b. 57% c. 72% d. 90%
d. 90%
400
True or False: Duluth has the second-largest inland freshwater port in North America.
False. Probably not a “little known” fact, but – impressive nonetheless are the details about the shipping industry in the City of Duluth. With the advent of the Saint Lawrence Seaway in 1959, Duluth quickly became the largest inland freshwater port in North America. It is also the farthest inland. Over 1000 ocean-going and freshwater ships call on the Port of Duluth annually.
400
This building offers live, interactive shows and full-dome theater presentations on the UMD campus. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that will be "out of this world".
Will accept "Planetarium" or The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium.
500
Where does the credit band start for undergrad students (this means this number of credits and beyond incur no additional tuition costs)?
13. Students are not charged tuition above the 13 credit band. This means that any credits beyond 13 are available at no additional charge. Students taking less than 13 credits will be charged per credit.
500
The mission of this office is to enhance academic achievement, create a sense of belonging, celebrate diversity, and foster positive relations among UMD students, faculty, and staff. It offers a number of different resources and ways for students to get involved. Also, it is both a place to gather and a forum for the educational, political, social, and cultural issues that are important to the students, faculty, staff, and the greater community.
The UMD Multicultural Center (also The Office of Diversity & Inclusion)
500
How many undergraduate students were enrolled as of Fall 2022?
a. 5,442 b. 7,754 c. 9,723 d. 12,872
b) 7,754
500
Duluth is the _______ largest city by population in Minnesota.
5th largest (Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Bloomington)
500
This is the name of the museum on the UMD campus?
Tweed Museum of Art