Student Unions & Activities Staff Site

Department Overview

Student Unions & Activities (SUA) is a department within the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota. SUA provides a variety of programs and services to the University community that enhance the social, educational, and cultural environment of the University of Minnesota. This includes retail services, facility rental, space for individual and group activities, entertainment and educational programs, oversight of student activities, and involvement with diverse student groups.

SUA operates three facilities: Coffman Memorial Union on the East Bank campus, the St. Paul Student Center, and retail services on the West Bank campus. The department has an annual budget of $16.8 million. SUA is funded by student fees and revenue generated by the department.

Christina Regan and Princess Nwaudo playing a large version of Connect 4 at the 2023 Staff Retreat
SUA staff seated at tables listening to presenter in McNamara meeting room; Staff Retreat 2023

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Goldy the mascot posing with the statue of Goldy pointing to sky
SUA staff group image standing on the stairwell at The Graduate Hotel for the 2023 Staff Retreat