Info for Current FSoS Undergrads

Academic Advising

The department offers advising for current FSoS undergraduates to help navigate the academic requirements of the department and university, as well as to help explore professional aspirations. We can help with:

• Academic advising
• Obtaining study abroad major credit
• Declaring a Family Social Science minor.
• Petition major requirements
• Questions about your APAS report
• Graduation application assistantance
• Support and encouragement!

The FSoS undergraduate advisor is Jessie Connell. Her walk-in hours are posted by term on the right side of this page. If you wish to schedule an appointment with her, you can email her at conne262@umn.edu.

Research and scholarship opportunities

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is designed to give undergraduate students and faculty members the opportunity to work together on research, scholarly, or creative activities. UROP offers financial awards (up to $1400) twice yearly to full time undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member. It encourages students to conduct research and pursue academic interests outside of their regular courses by employing them to work on special research projects. UROP applications are judged on both the quality of the proposed project and the educational benefit to the student; awards are not based on financial need.

The college maintains a listing of scholarships and awards for students.

Study Abroad

The Learning Abroad Center has hundreds of programs across the globe that can enhance your undergraduate experience. FSoS undergraduates are encouraged to incorporate study abroad into their academic careers; you can still graduate in four years as long as you plan ahead! The Learning Abroad center has a website specifically for Family Social Science undergraduates to help you plan your experience abroad.

Student Groups

The FSoS Undergraduate Roundtable is an undergraduate student organization established to create a sense of identity within the Family Social Science Department, provide networking opportunities, promote healthy relationships, provide hands on experience in community service and involvement, and encourage socialization with peers and faculty. Each year this organization is led by FSoS juniors and seniors, but any students interested in FSoS are invited and encouraged to participate. The group meets weekly on the St. Paul campus during Fall and Spring semesters; email fsosrt@umn.edu for more information.

The students and new professionals section of the Minnesota Council on Family Relations (MCFR) allows students, new professionals, and student supporters to join together to facilitate networking, mentoring, and dynamic exchange of knowledge. It is open to both members and non-members of MCFR, and is comprised of students at any level who desire to be part of the lives of those who build the future of the family field. The section offers numerous events and workshops, as well as scholarships toward the cost of attending MCFR conferences.

Student Unions and Activities maintains a list of active student groups on campus, sortable by interest area.