Student Involvement & Support Services
Assisting students in their graduate school journey
Student Affairs is here to assist students with their graduate school journey inside and outside of the classroom. We offer a variety of resources and services available on-campus or virtually, such as housing and transportation, information, and ways to get involved. Please browse our services below.
Housing & Transportation
Housing
Please visit our housing and accommodations guide for off-campus housing resources during your residential program and hotels with discounted rates during your onsite for off-campus students.
Post-Professional Accommodations
Students enrolled in post-professional/limited-residency programs that require on campus learning during their degree program can receive an RMU Student discount at the hotels listed in our Housing & Hotel Guide (linked below).
Transportation
RMU is conveniently located within .5 mile from a Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus stop, a mile away from the Provo Central Station for the Frontrunner commuter train. Please find the UTA Frontrunner and bus maps here.
To purchase a one-time ticket, check out the UTA website here.
RMU offers discounted monthly UTA passes. Purchasing instructions are located here. Please email studentaffairs@rm.edu if you have any questions.
Post-Professional/Limited Residency Travel
- Salt Lake City International Airport (approx. 40-60 minutes from campus)
- Transportation from SLC to Provo: You can take UTA public transportation, rental cars, shuttles, or Uber/Lyft. There is information about your transportation options on the SLC airport website here. On the menu on the left, you can click public transportation to learn about the train and bus system or ground transportation to learn about shuttles and taxis that are available.
- Public Transportation to Provo: You can take the TRAX (light rail system) Green Line from the airport to the North Temple Station, where you can transfer to the FrontRunner to get to the Provo Central Station. Here is the TRAX Green Line schedule and the FrontRunner schedule, as well as a page with maps of the UTA buses and trains by region. You can buy tickets on the platform or pay with the UTA Go Ride mobile app.
- For shuttle service, if you would like to use the Express shuttle, ask for the RMU student discount.
- Transportation from SLC to Provo: You can take UTA public transportation, rental cars, shuttles, or Uber/Lyft. There is information about your transportation options on the SLC airport website here. On the menu on the left, you can click public transportation to learn about the train and bus system or ground transportation to learn about shuttles and taxis that are available.
- Provo Municipal Airport (approx. 10-15 minutes from campus)
For airport transportation options, such as rental cars and bus/taxi/shuttle services, click here.
Healthcare & Emergency
Healthcare Information
Residential students are required to provide proof of health insurance coverage to the University upon enrollment. If you need to purchase coverage, you can explore your options through a preferred agent or agency or the government (e.g., Medicaid).
Health Insurance Resources include:
Find providers near you
The Department of Student Affairs has compiled external resources as a reference for students. RMUoHP is not affiliated with, nor endorses, any of the listed organizations/establishments.
Additional Healthcare Resources:
- Local Healthcare Facilities (Medical and Dental)
- BetterHelp Counseling Services (At no additional cost for RMU Students)
- Local Counseling and Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health Resources for Online Colleges
Emergency Information
In case of emergency, a student should immediately dial 911 and then report the emergency to a University employee. There are first aid kits and an automated external defibrillator in all University buildings. While on campus, any student, employee, or guest of the University that requires emergency medical attention may have the required care summoned from local resources at the discretion of the employee(s).
In emergency situations, students assume responsibility for their healthcare and the financial responsibility for any required medical, dental, or mental health assistance.
For non-emergency situations, students are encouraged to seek healthcare providers covered via their insurance policy. In all cases, involved students must complete an Incident Form available from the University’s Safety Officer, Penny Boothe.
Emergencies – Dial 911
Mental Health Emergencies – Dial 988
For assistance with non-emergency or other related questions, students may contact Student Services & Support at sss@rm.edu or 801.375.5125.
Get Involved at RMU
As an RMU student, you have several opportunities to get involved and make a difference for the RMU community. If you are a residential student, we encourage you to run for a position in your student leadership during your first semester. All students are also welcome to join our Student Diversity Committee and Student Social Committee. Please read the sections below for more information and reach out to sss@rm.edu to learn more about these opportunities.
Student Leadership (Residential Students)
If you are a residential student, your cohort leadership group will be organized during your first semester on campus.
Student leaders represent in their cohort and program on all matters pertaining to their general welfare as graduate students, including extracurricular activities, professional development opportunities, networking, and more. Cohort leadership councils also service as liaisons to their cohort and communicate with their program, other RMU student cohort leadership councils, and the University
To get in touch with your cohort’s leadership group, reach out to your program coordinator or email sss@rm.edu.
Student Diversity Committee (All Students)
Student Diversity Committee (SDC) members represent the needs and interests of student diversity and the inclusion of multicultural issues campus-wide. The SDC provides a climate and culture that fosters, promotes, and encourages social interactions that support a profound appreciation and celebration of our differences. The SDC strikes to eliminate or reduce inequities and prevent furture inequities between different groups of people. The SDC works with Student Affairs (SA), the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), and academic departments to enhance cross-cultural understanding and break down stereotypes.
All current RMU students are invited to be a part of the SDC! If you would like to be involved, please contact your current SDC chair, Amber Helton, at amber.heltom@rm.edu.
Student Social Association (all students)
Student Social Association (SSA) members represent the social needs and interests of all students by providing non-academic opportunities for student engagement through student-run activities. The Student Social Association strives to build a unified campus community where all residential and non-residential students can come together and create lasting social connections.
All current RMU students are invited to be a part of the Sstudent Social Association! If you’d like to be involved, please contact sss@rm.edu.
Student Service Association (all students)
The Student Service Association helps create student-led opportunities for RMU students to provide service and be involved in the community.
All current RMU students are invited to be a part of the Student Service Association! If you’d like to be involved, please contact sss@rm.edu.
Service Opportunities
Every year, Student Affairs organizes an annual service event in Utah that all students are invited to participate in. Every residential student leadership also has a Service Chair who provides opportunities for their cohorts to serve.
Please contact your Service Chair for more information.
Student Events
The Department of Student Affairs organizes on-campus and virtual events for current RMU students, including monthly on-campus student engagement activities, monthly virtual trivia for non-residential students, and events put on by the Student Social Committee.
Webinars & RMU101
RMU Student Success Webinars
Student Success Webinars were created as an added value to provide students with education topics that fall outside of the classroom. All RMU students were surveyed and topics for the webinars were selected based on feedback received from students. For students who cannot attend the live webinars, all webinars are recorded and accessible to RMU students through their ‘Okta’ accounts.
Student Success Webinars include:
- Alumni Q & A
- Financial Aid 101
- Painless Loan Repayments
- Professional Networking: The Power of Fist Bumps & Fashion Faux Pas
- Professional CV, Resume, and Cover Letter Writing
To access recordings, click on the “Student Success Webinar Recordings” chiclet on your Okta dashboard.
For more information, please contact Student Affairs at studentaffairs@rm.edu.
RMU101
RMU101 is an online course that all new students are added to six weeks before the start of the program. This course acts as an informational orientation course for all newly accepted students, serving as a connection with the university.
Information within this course includes:
- Your RMU Team: Who to contact for additional information
- New student FAQs
- Tech Essentials: Hardware, software, and tips
- Financial Aid
- Student Support Services through the Department of Student Affairs
- All about ‘Okta’: What is it and what is it used for?
- Provo Area 360: Getting to Know Provo, Utah
- Information specific to Residential students
- Information specific to Limited Residency and online students
Additional Resources
Student Food Pantry
The Student Food Pantry is available to all students facing an emergency or interim food scarcity, regardless of where they live. If you are in need, please contact Student Services & Support at sss@rm.edu or fill out the request form in the “Food Pantry Survey” chiclet on your Okta dashboard.
Please be aware that the Student Food Pantry is only made possible by charitable donations.
ADA Accommodation & Accessibility
RMU complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. RMU adheres to all of the applicable federal civil rights laws and laws of the State of Utah regarding unlawful discrimination.
Institutional Equity, Including Title IX
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions affirms its commitment to promote the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise. Discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct is intolerable at RMU, and should be reported to the appropriate parties so it can be investigated, remedied, and addressed to both stop the offense and limit or eliminate further harm to RMU students, staff, and visitors.
Reports of harassment, misconduct, or discrimination may be made to the Discrimination Hotline, at 385.375.8344.
More information, including an online reporting form, may be found at the Institutional Equity page.