Student Resources
MPaT is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and assistance to help you thrive during your academic journey. Our carefully curated resources cover a wide range of topics, including academic success, career guidance, mental health support, financial advice, and much more. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to excel both inside and outside the classroom. Feel free to explore our diverse collection of resources - we are here to help you make the most out of your graduate school experience and reach your fullest potential.
Academic Resources
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Support Services
- Degree Completion Steps
- Graduate Student Services and Progress
- One-Stop Student Services
- Study Space Finder
- Technology Support
- Thesis Guidance | UMN Examples
Basic Needs
- Food Resource Locator
- Nutritious U Food Pantry
- Office for Student Affairs: Off Campus Living
- ReUse Program
Career and Professional Development
- Job Search Database
- My_IDP
- Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- Peer-2-Peer Mentoring Program
Crisis Services
Funding
- Awards_Department of Pharmacology
- Awards and Fellowships_Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
- Fellowship Dates and Deadlines_Graduate School
- Financial Wellness Counseling
- Graduate Assistant Payroll and Taxes

Pharmacology Graduate Student Organization
The Pharmacology Graduate Student Organization (PGSO) is dedicated to cultivating a sense of camaraderie among graduate students enrolled in the MPaT program. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, establishing meaningful connections beyond the confines of one's lab has proven to be more crucial than ever before. Our foremost objective is to fortify these bonds through enjoyable and secure avenues. Furthermore, we serve as a vital conduit of communication between students and faculty members. The core mission of our organization revolves around providing a dynamic platform for dialogue, professional advancement, and the pursuit of both social and service outreach endeavors. To find out more information, follow us on Instagram @umnpharmacology or please contact [email protected].
PGSO Board Members | 2024-2025
President: Hasnain Methiwala
Vice President: Klaiten Kermoade
Director of Finances: Kyle Feldman
Director of Logistics: Mohammed Alshagawi
Director of Communications: Prateek Thenge
Director of Master's Affairs: Niraja Soman
International Student Support
- FAQs for International Students - UMN Healthcare and Health Insurance
- International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Mental Health
- Affinity Groups & Group Counseling
- BIPOC Mental Health Collective
- Boynton Health
- Mental Health Resources
- President's Initiative for Student Mental Health
- Student Counseling Services
Transportation
- Campus Maps (Interactive)
- Campus Security 624 Walk Service
- Parking and Transportation Services
- UMN Walking Guide
Student Organizations and Recreation
- Community of Scholars Program
- Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
- Council of International Graduate Students
- Medical School Council of Graduate Students
- Gopher Student Sports Pass
- Pharmacology Graduate Student Organization
- Recreation and Wellness
- Student Unions and Activities
- UMN Events Calendar
Student Support Services