The following information is taken from a document created by Human Resources called, “The Student Exchange & Visa Information System.”
Access to UMN Privileges
University privileges such as email and internet accounts, U Card privileges, building access, and library services are automatically provided, free of charge, to officially appointed faculty and staff of the University.
Departments may “sponsor” services for J-1 Visitors, as long as that individual provides a service/function that directly impacts University students, faculty, or staff). The sponsored services are available at cost to the departments. These costs are listed below:
Email/Internet Accounts (x.500)
my-account.umn.edu/create-sponsored-acct
Cost: $100 – annual fee for each sponsored account or $4 set up fee plus $8 monthly
U Card
Cost: $12 – one time fee; $15 replacement fee
Building Access
There are two ways of acquiring building access: the key swipe or building/department keys. Both circumstances require a PS ID. Departments should determine the appropriate level of access before making a key request.
Key Swipe
Used for those buildings/departments that require a key card. The department should contact “Card Access Support” in Facilities Management to request this type of access. Normally, access codes are attached to a person’s U Card.
Cost: None
Keys
Each building has a “key controller” who will approve and issue keys. Departments should contact their building’s “key controller” to make such a request. Contact Facilities Management for names of key controllers.
Cost: Cost of making the keys
Library Access
Cost: With letter from department, free on-site service is available (checkout books, recalls, access to some databases.) Online access is limited.
Metro Pass
Staff
Eligibility: Working at least 20 hrs/wk, has a U Card, and is set up for the payroll deduction.
Student U-Pass
Eligibility: Registered for at least 1 credit, has paid the $10 transportation fee, and has a U Card. 95xx job titles are eligible only if they work more than 30hrs/week.
