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Welcome to Aurora

The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education provides a free and confidential space for students, faculty, and staff affiliated with the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Augsburg University who are victims/survivors/concerned people of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.

2019 AAU Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault & Misconduct

Access the 2019 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct and the National Aggregate report and data tables here.

COVID-19 Updates

For university wide communication and updates: COVID-19 Updates

Aurora Clients: The physical office is closed through May 4, 2020. Staff are available virtually during business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Clients are able to contact staff via email (aurora@umn.edu), or by phone (612-626-2929). Staff may schedule a video conference with clients for follow-up. Aurora's 24 Hour Helpline will remain operational at this time.

Prevention Education: In accordance with University guidelines around COVID-19, Aurora will not be faciltating workshops before May 4, 2020. If your workshop is scheduled for anytime after April 1st, we will proceed normally until University leadership provides further guidance.

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We Are Here For You

Call

Emergencies: Call 911
24hr Helpline: (612) 626-9111
Textline: (612) 615-8911
- M-F 8am-4:30pm only

Email:

aurora@umn.edu
- M-F 8am-4:30pm only

Visit:

Appleby Hall, Suite 117
Drop-in Appointments
- M-F 9am-3pm only
Scheduled Appointments
- M-F 9am-4pm only

Request a Workshop

*** IMPORTANT UPDATE: In accordance with University guidelines around COVID-19 precautions, Aurora will not be accepting requests for prevention workshops before April 1st. If your workshop is scheduled for anytime after April 1st, we will proceed normally until University leadership provides further guidance. ***

Use our quick online form

Please request at least three weeks in advance.

Visit Us

Appleby Hall, Suite 117

Drop-in & scheduled appointments available

Apply to Volunteer

40 Hour Volunteer Training (February 2021)

6 Hour Special Projects Volunteer Training (June 2020)

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