Build your support system at Mizzou
Support is all around
Week 5: Support System
Student tips
- Get to know your RA and Hall Coordinator: Build connections where you live and know who to turn to with questions, challenges or concerns.
- Connect with your advisor: Your advisor can help you talk through challenges, stay on track and connect you with resources that support your goals.
- Know your Success Network: Log in to MU Connect to see the people and resources available to support you. Pay attention to kudos, flags/alerts and referrals from your instructors.
- Ask for help early: You don’t have to wait until a challenge becomes overwhelming. Reach out to a campus resource, instructor, advisor or trusted person when you need support.
- Find mental health support: The Counseling Center and Mental Health Resource Hub offer services to help you take care of your mental health throughout college.
- Build healthy habits with a well-being coach: Connect with the Wellness Resource Center for individualized support, programs and resources to help you build habits that support your well-being.
- Reach out when you’re concerned: If you or another Tiger is experiencing significant challenges, the Care Team can help connect you with resources and support.
- Find your people: Explore Mizzou’s Community Centers to find community, connection and spaces where you can feel supported and at home
Top Roary questions of the week
- Where are the printers located/is there a page limit for printing?
- We offer Print Anywhere, which allows Tigers to print to any network-connected printer. Undergraduates are issued $17.50 print allowance per semester. Find more information here doit.missouri.edu/services/printing.
- I’m struggling financially. What financial resources are there for me?
- If you experience a hardship or any other special circumstance, your financial aid can be reevaluated. Find more information at financialaid.missouri.edu/receiving-…rcumstances and financialaid.missouri.edu/applying-f…ergency-aid.
- I need help getting involved.
- You can meet with an Involvement Ambassador. They can help you explore opportunities that fit your interests and make sure you’re getting the most out of them.
- Schedule a consultation: mizzou.us/involvementambassador.
- You can also find campus events and clubs here: engage.missouri.edu
- And Mizzou’s Resource Centers may be helpful for community, advocacy, and support.
- You can meet with an Involvement Ambassador. They can help you explore opportunities that fit your interests and make sure you’re getting the most out of them.
Find support right where you live
Lean on your Mizzou community
You don’t have to navigate college alone. Your Mizzou Housing community is here to help you find support, build connections and feel at home.
- Get to know your RA: Your Resident Advisor is a go-to resource in your residence hall. Whether you have a question, need help connecting with others or aren’t sure where to turn, your RA can help.
- Connect with your Hall Coordinator: Hall Coordinators are here to support your residential experience, answer questions and connect you with campus resources
Care Team
Support is all around
The Mizzou Care Team provides personalized, one-on-one support for students experiencing significant difficulties related to mental health, physical health, personal and family emergencies, financial issues, basic need insecurities or other areas of concern. The Care Team provides resources and information to help you navigate university systems and policies while prioritizing your well-being and academic success.
Please note: The Care Team does not provide crisis/emergency response. Always call 911 in a life-threatening emergency.
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Your advisor is in your corner
Your advisor is more than someone who helps with classes. They are part of your support system and connecting with them early can help you stay on track and feel more confident about your path at Mizzou. Advising appointments are a great way to reflect on how the semester is going, discuss challenges you’re facing and identify resources that can support your academic success.
Wellness Resource Center
Prioritize your well-being
The Wellness Resource Center offers programs, workshops and education to help you take charge of your well–being and thrive. Explore individualized support to navigate college life and build healthy habits that help you meet your goals with well–being coaching. Request custom education for yourself, a group or your student organization from student-centered well–being experts.
Counseling Center
Mental Health Support
Taking care of your mental health is an important part of student success. The Mental Health Resource Hub offers 24/7 education and resources to help you find support for yourself or a fellow Tiger. The Counseling Center also offers individual, group, consultation and urgent concern services throughout your college experience. Call 573-882-6601 to schedule a brief screening within 72 hours.
Log into MU Connect to find your Success Network
Need support?
Throughout the semester, your instructors may send you messages through MU Connect to let you know how things are going in your courses.
- Kudos celebrate something you’re doing well.
- Flags/Alerts let you know about a concern that may need your attention.
- Referrals connect you with helpful resources, such as tutoring or the Writing Center.
Your Success Network includes your academic advisor, campus staff and other support resources you can connect with and schedule appointments with. The goal is simple: know how you’re doing, get connected to support when you need it and keep moving forward.
Find your people
Build your support system
Find a space made just for students’ needs, education that deepens your learning and community to help you thrive in one of Mizzou’s Community Centers.
Faculty & Staff Toolkits
Weekly toolkits are available for faculty and staff to communicate what Tigers need to know. Toolkits include:
- Horizontal LED
- Vertical LED
- PPT slide
- Messaging
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