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.

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 a 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.