For Parents
General Info & Quick Facts
Welcome to the University of Minnesota, Crookston
Please contact us if we may be of assistance.

School...... University of Minnesota, Crookston
City/Zip......... Crookston, MN 56716
Founded......... 1966 as a 2-year 1994 as a 4-year
Enrollment..... 1200 full time students
Nickname..... Golden Eagles
Colors..... Maroon & Gold
Home field... Widseth Field 2,000
Home Court........ Lysaker Gym  3,500
General Information
The University has a wealth of online information that can be useful for parents. The following topics link to frequently sought information.

Campus calendars (final exam schedules, billing dates, commencement dates)
Campus maps and parking
Computer helpdesk
FERPA―Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Library resources
Local lodging
Parent partners
Sports events
Student services
Study abroad
University links



Library Resources

The Library Resources page on the UMC Campus Web site links to library resources including specific libraries (hours, locations, resources, and services).

Local Lodging

Find a place to stay in the Crookston area. Some hotels offer discounts to parents of University students.

Parent Partners

University of Minnesota parents can help as students are examining career options and beginning the job search. Volunteer your time as a Parent Partner, or check out the other ways parents can contribute to the University.

Sports Events

The Athletics page on the UMC Campus Web site links to sports resources including

  • Golden Eagle Sports

Student Services

The Student Services page on theUMC Campus Web site links to student services including
  • student one stop
  • online tools
  • student unions
  • services for prospective students (housing, disability services, dining, registration, scholarships)
  • first-year experience (convocation, new student weekend, orientation)
  • student conduct (academic integrity, code of conduct, dispute resolution)
  • more student services (health services, multicultural offices, student employment, student organizations)

Study Abroad

The Learning Abroad Center can help students select and prepare for a summer, semester, or year-long study abroad experience. Parents can find out more about study abroad including locations available, the various types of programs, expenses and scholarships, and other valuable information from the Learning Abroad Center.

University Links

The links on the University Links page are provided to help parents find various Web sites throughout campus that may have detailed information related to specific subjects. These links will take you outside the Parent Web site.


Lodging

AmericInn Hotel
1821 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-7800

Golf Terrace Motel
HWY 2 & 75 N
Crookston, MN 56716
(218)281-2626
Northern Inn
Address: 2200 University
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone: (218)281-5210
 
Restaurants
Dairy Queen
Address: 2700 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-4421
RBJ's Restaurant
Address: 4622 University
Crookston, MN 56716

Phone: (218)281-3636
Domino's Pizza
Address:601 North Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone: (218)281-3671
Happy Joe's Pizza
Address: 705 East Robert St.
Crookston, MN 56716

Phone: (218)281-5141
Subway
Address: 123 W. 6th St.
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone:(218)281-7470
The Irishman's Shanty
Address: 1501 S. Main
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone:(218)281-9912
University Station Restaurant
Address: HWY 75 N
Phone:(218)281-5210
Crookston, MN 56716
IC MUGGS
Address: 1550 University Ave.
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone:(218)281-7643
Taco Johns
Address:605 N. Main
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone:(218)281-7357
UMC Cafeteria
Address:2900 University Ave
Bede Hall
Dining Room
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2342
McDonalds
Address:HWY 2 & HWY 75
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-7611