Social Justice Resources

Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center (GOBCC) | 813 Virginia Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201 | 573-882-2664
The Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center (GOBCC) is built on the firm foundation of legacy, unity and resilience. It strives to build community and a sense of belonging, and strengthen the history and experiences of Black culture. Established in 1972, the GOBCC amplifies the rich contributions of African Americans at the University of Missouri.

The GOBCC seeks to provide a space where all students feel supported in every area of their college journey.

Multicultural Center (MCC) | G107 MU Student Center | 573-882-7152
The Multicultural Center celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the University of Missouri community and aims to create a vibrant space that supports cross-cultural learning and engagement. Through thought-provoking conversations, unique programming and social gatherings, the MCC provides a space where students can gain a better understanding of each other’s cultural heritage and traditions.

It’s a space that promotes a welcoming and culturally inclusive campus environment.

LGBTQ Resource Center | G225 MU Student Center | 573-884-7750
The LGBTQ Resource Center works to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for members of the University of Missouri LGBTQ community members. The center serves as a campus and community resource through the development of healthy communities, strategic partnerships, and leadership and identity development within a culture of celebration and inclusion.

Relational and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP Center) | G216 MU Student Center | 573-882-6638
We are committed to ending interpersonal, including gender- and identity-based, violence on our campus through education, prevention and response. Explore our website and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, comments or concerns you may have.

Women’s Center | G108 MU Student Center | 573-882-6621
The Mizzou Women’s Center is an active and lively lounge on campus. The center provides resources and educational and community-building opportunities! We serve all University of Missouri students, faculty and staff. We collaborate with other offices and student organizations to co-sponsor events and provide advising. Our year is full of events that include social, cultural and educational programs that celebrate the communities around us!

Office of Institutional Equity | 320 Jesse Hall and 145 Heinkel Building | 573-882-3880
Office of Institutional Equity staff is available to listen to your concerns, help you assess your rights and options, connect you with support resources, and more. Our office is led by Andy Hayes, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Title IX Coordinator.
The Office of Institutional Equity:

  • enforces the university’s non-discrimination policies
  • educates the community about our policies and practices
  • connects people to resources that can support them if they experience discrimination or retaliation
  • listens to the concerns of the campus community

If you experience, witness or hear about any form of discrimination or retaliation, you can make a report. We will contact you, discuss your options and rights, and can investigate whether university policies were violated.

If you are concerned about privacy or do not want an investigation, we will discuss any concerns that you might have.

We respond to all forms of sex/gender-based incidents, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and pregnancy discrimination. Mizzou policies also prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

Division of Student Affairs | 2202 MU Student Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-0157
The MU Division of Student Affairs provides holistic and equitable opportunities that enrich the student experience, foster a sense of belonging and bolster students’ academic success.

Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development (AALD)
The Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development enhances MU’s ability to engage and impact students from underrepresented and underserved populations throughout the various stages of the K-20 pipeline thereby positively affecting student access, development and educational and career outcomes.

TRiO Student Support Services | 110 Student Success Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-9225
Students who meet one of the following are encouraged to apply for TRiO Student Support Services:

  • First-Generation Student
  • Documented Disability
  • Financial Need

TRiO SSS provides financial, academic and social support to aid students in achieving college success.

Center for Academic Success & Excellence (CASE) | 110 Student Success Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-2512
The Center for Academic Success & Excellence (CASE) supports the educational achievement of underserved students who receive scholarships from the university through individualized attention and cohort-based programming. CASE intentionally recognizes students as scholars and promotes positive identity development that contributes to retention and graduation. The center also develops and maintains strategic partnerships with academic units to assist students as they navigate the transition into and through college.

Academic Coaching – Learning Center | 100 Student Success Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-2493
This free service gives students the tools to succeed academically.  Students can schedule a one-on-one meeting with an Academic Coach to learn and practice studentship skills, such as effective note-taking, studying strategies, time management, and identifying resources.

Tiger Tutors – Learning Center | 100 Student Success Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-2493
The goal of Tiger Tutors is to provide an overview of the course content. It is incredibly helpful to go in knowing exactly what you need assistance with. Don’t just go to the sessions hoping to be told what you need to know. While they cannot help you complete your homework, they can help you review and learn concepts so youcan successfully complete your homework!  Although these sessions are not individual one-on-one sessions, tutors are still available to answer individual questions.  Knowing what your questions are before you attend is the best way to make the most out of these sessions.  Because of their experience and training, our tutors are some of the best resources the University can offer!

Learning Center | 100 Student Success Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-2493
Our goal is to provide instruction that deepens and enriches students’ understanding of the classes in which they enroll. Through peer and professional instruction, we increase students’ satisfaction with their educational and interpersonal experiences at MU. Just as faculty members need colleagues to review their papers or research findings, students need tutors, teachers, and peers to review, analyze, and assist them with papers they write and the academic problems they encounter. Our mission, therefore, is to enhance students’ academic performance, deepen their satisfaction with their academic experiences, and increase the retention and graduation rates of students who participate in our services.

MU Career Center | 201 Student Success Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-6801

  • Vision:A future in which students discover and develop meaningful career paths that enhance their lives and communities.
  • Mission: Provide services and resources for MU students to acquire the skills, experiences and connections needed to thrive in their careers.

HireMizzouTigers (Handshake)
Hire Mizzou Tigers is a FREE employment website that connects talented student and alumni job seekers to employers looking to recruit interns, part-time, and full-time hires.

Job Seekers can:

  • Search job postings
  • Sign up for on-campus interviews
  • Browse the employer directory
  • RSVP to career fairs and events

Writing Center | 100 Student Success Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-884-8725
The Writing Center supports anyone with a pawprint (including faculty, postdocs, and distanced-students) completely free of charge throughout their time at Mizzou via in-person appointments at the Columbia campus, Zoom appointments, and asynchronous responses through the Online Writery. Writers of all levels can expect detailed feedback and revision options focused on “Higher Order Concerns” and “later order concerns” for any stage of the writing process, regardless of the modality in which they utilize WC services.

Department of Undergraduate Research | 150 Bond Life Sciences Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-5979
MU defines undergraduate research as student engagement in scholarship (e.g., research, creative, or professional projects) designed to lead to generalizable knowledge or other such outcomes as may occur in a particular field of study. It is a faculty-mentored experience using approaches, methods, and analysis appropriate to the discipline.

  • Mission: Since its establishment in 2003, the Office of Undergraduate Research fosters and supports mentored undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in a premiere research environment.
  • Vision: Mizzou will advance a culture where all undergraduates engage in high quality research or creative scholarship experience.

Truman’s Closet | 299 Hitt Street Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-2704
Truman’s Closet offers Mizzou and MU Health Care students, staff, and faculty a way to borrow professional and business attire appropriate for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace. Clothing can affect one’s confidence and how they are perceived by others. There are times, such as interviews, where the first impression is everything.

Tiger Pantry | 299 Hitt Street Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-2704
Tiger Pantry strives to serve, educate and empower those facing food insecurity within the University of Missouri community. We advocate to change the perception of hunger on campus and to offer resources to students, faculty, and staff so that they may focus on the experiences uniquely available at Mizzou.

Cashiers Office | 325 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-3097
The Office of Cashiers, a unit within the Division of Finance and Business Services, is responsible for managing student finances and consists of five main areas: student account billing and collection, cashiering services, refund processing, sponsor billing, and institutional student loans.  The Division of Finance and Business Serviceshas overall responsibility for creating a financial environment on campus that meets fiduciary responsibilities, demonstrates stewardship and meets all of our regulatory requirements.

Student Financial Aid | 11 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-7506
The Office of Financial Aid promotes excellent customer service while educating students, families, campus and the community about Financial Aid resources in order to promote access in higher education. We strive to administer aid programs in an accurate and equitable manner while complying with federal, state, private and institutional rules and regulations.

Discovery Center | M110 Student Success Center Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-884-9700

The Discovery Center is the home for exploring students, and students across campus considering a change in major or in need of assistance in determining new options.

Academic advising facilitates student development and is an integral part of the educational process at Mizzou.  Our ultimate goal is to help you attain the most from your experience at Mizzou! We are here as a resource as you seek academic, personal, and professional support services.

Office for Financial Success (OFS) | 162 Stanley Hall Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-2173
From managing debt to preparing for your first major purchases and everything in between, our trained staff is ready to help through one-on-one coaching, group presentations, and workshops. Our free and confidential services are designed to help you improve your financial wellness.

While we cover some of the same topics as Student Financial Aid and the Cashier’s Office, we do not provide those specific services. Please visit their respective pages to learn more about how they can assist you.

Student Health Center | 909 Hitt Street Columbia MO 65201 | 573-882-7481

Seeing a health care provider is easy. Simply call 573-882-7481to schedule an appointment. Typically, you can be seen the same or next day. Call the same number to reach an after-hours phone nurse.

Plus, your health care needs are met right on campus. You don’t need a car to get to your appointment. Primary care and psychiatric services are provided at the Student Health Center (909 Hitt St,south of MizzouRec and Defoe-Graham).

Counseling Center | Strickland Hall, Fourth floor | 573-882-6601

If you think you are experiencing a mental health issue and are interested in services, call 573-882-6601to schedule a brief screening.

If you feel you are in crisis and have an urgent concern and can’t wait for an appointment, please call 573-882-6601and ask to speak with the on-call counselor.

The MU Counseling Center and counseling services are located in Strickland Hall, 4th floor (use the south stairs or elevator). Our emergency and crisis line remains available at 573-882-6601(follow the prompts).

University of Missouri Police Department (MUPD) | 901 Virginia Avenue Columbia, MO 65201 | 573-882-7201
We are an internationally accredited law enforcement agency with the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation (CALEA) and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). All of our department members strive to help keep our campus safe and enhance community policing.

Disability Center | S5 Memorial Union Columbia, MO 65211 | 573-882-4696
The Disability Center serves as a leader in advocating for equal access and inclusion of Mizzou’s students with disabilities. Through collaboration, we facilitate the provision of accommodations to students, offers educational programming, and provides consultation to the university community.