The departments in Student Life provide students with a wide variety of opportunities for learning, well-being, and support. In addition, Student Life departments connect faculty, staff, students, and alumni to programs and services that help them be successful and productive in their interactions with UMD. A list of departments and their leaders follow, and links to each department are found below.
Departments
| Career Center | Jill Kolodzne, Director |
| Dining Services | Betsy Helgesen, Director |
| Disability Resources | Meryl Lucchesi-Freyberg, Director |
| Diversity and Inclusion | Susana Pelayo Woodward, Director |
| Health Services | David Worley, Director |
| Housing and Residence Life | Joe Hazelton, Director |
| Kirby Student Center | Jeni Eltink, Director |
| Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) | Adam Burke, Director |
| Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution | Chris Kaberline, Director |
| Student Life Administration | Toni Christensen, Director |
| Transportation and Parking Services/U Card Office | Lisa Norr, Director |
| UMD Stores/Print Services | Mike Herrick, Director |
Leadership
Jeremy Leiferman
Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students