Student Resources
You came to WSU to earn a degree and start a career. To make it to graduation, you may need some help, and that’s all right.
Here you’ll find a variety of resources, tools, and scholarship information that is designed to help you succeed.
The Equity & Inclusive Excellence staff can help you learn about these and help you choose which are best for your situation.
Not sure what’s needed for you to get to graduation? Is there something in your life that’s making it hard to focus on college right now?
Get in touch with the Intercultural & Completion Coordinators for an advising appointment.
Whether it’s a personal, career, academic and financial issue, they will listen and help you figure out ways to keep working toward your goals.
They can connect you with Financial Aid, Student Support Services, and other campus service offices.
They can even partner you with a mentor to make your first year at WSU easier.
WSU’s confidential advocate is here to provide confidential and trauma-informed support services when you need them the most.
Sexual violence happens on college campuses throughout the world, including Winona State.
Our confidential advocate will support you, help you understand your rights and assist you in making informed, personal decisions.
Additionally, students can reach out to the Advocacy Center of Winona to learn about resources, services, and support available throughout the WSU campus community.
Discover all the ways you can get connected.
Students have access to many equitable support services through campus and the community.
There are also DACA resources for undocumented students.
Counseling Services
College can be tough on your mental health, but WSU Counseling Services is here to help you be successful in your personal life as well as academics.
Learn about the mental health services and events offered throughout the semester.
You can explore online resources to help you cope with stress and anxiety as well as practice mediation and build resilience skills.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
If you’re wondering how to pay for college, the Financial Aid team can talk to you about scholarships, grants, and loan options.
They can also take you through how to apply for aid and the overall financial aid process.
The Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence offers several scholarships to new entering and transfer students.
Academic Support
The Warrior Success Center has just about everything you need for academic support with Advising Services and Tutoring Services.
And if you have a documented disability, you can request accommodations like note-takers and low-distraction test areas through Access Services.
There’s also the TRIO program, in which TRIO advisors meet with you one-on-one to provide encouragement, advice, course selection guidance, career exploration and much more.
Career and Internship Resources
WSU Career Services has resources to help at every step in your career journey:
- Explore majors and career options that could be right for you
- Identify and grow your career readiness skills
- Find on-campus and off-campus jobs while you are student
- Create a resume and practice interviewing
- Get ready to graduate and start your post-graduation career
Are you considering graduate school? Looking for an internship?
The Equity & Inclusive Excellence team offers advising to help you take the next step for these opportunities.
Community Resources
There’s even more to explore off campus.
If you want to get connected within the Winona and Rochester area, email cdstudent@winona.edu or stop by Kryzsko Commons 230 to learn about opportunities that might interest you.
DACA & Undocumented Student Resources
If you are undocumented, you are a full student at WSU like everyone else in your classes.
All students have access to campus support services. But often financial aid can be more complicated for undocumented students.
The Equity & Inclusive Excellence team can help you work with the Financial Aid Office. They can also direct you to information about DACA and other legal resources.
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175 West Mark Street
Winona, MN 55987. 5838