A collection of guidance material for students, faculty and staff provided by the Dean of Students Office
Our goal is to be the main resource that helps connect students with campus resources. The office also consults faculty and staff, parents, families, and friends, working together to serve students.
In the classroom
Class attendance
Guidance to assist in the decision making process when accommodation requests are made from students about class attendance and absences.
When you are concerned about a student
Guidance on how to approach your concerns about a student, and how to talk about your concerns.
Disruptive classroom behavior
Guidance on how to manage a student who exhibits disruptive behavior in the classroom.
Supporting student's mental health
Ways to support and open a dialogue with students that may be struggling with mental health or know someone who is, including a syllabus statement.
How to discuss a concern with a student
Guidance on how to respond to a student when you are concerned including resources on who to talk to.
Accommodation requests for life events
How to handle accommodation requests for religious observances, pregnancy, parenting or other life events.
Student rights and advocacy
DACA recipients
Regardless of immigration status, UW-Madison wants all students to know that, “You belong here” and are an integral part of the UW campus community.
Pregnancy and Parenting Students
Ways to support pregnant and parenting students including assistance with absences, rights, and accommodations.
Crisis loans
Short term loans for students when an unexpected life event or circumstance takes place that causes financial hardship.
Report an incident
How to report incidents at UW-Madison including hate, bias, sexual assault, hazing, students you are concerned about and other types of incidents.
Protest Guidelines
Guidance concerning UW-Madison’s response to protests and demonstrations.
Celebrating and connecting students
Awards and recognition
The Citizenship Award is given to students who make the University campus a safer community through their actions.
Personality assessment tests
These can provide a helpful introspective look at job performance, preferences, interests and how we can collaborate with each other.
Supporting student needs
Additional guides to help better serve students and the campus community. If you can not find the help or resource you need please contact the Dean of Students Office.
Contact
Dean's Office Contacts
How can we help?
Call us at:
608-263-5700
Email us at:
dean@studentlife.wisc.edu
Dean of Students Office70 Bascom Hall500 Lincoln DriveMadison, WI 53706-1380
Monday-Friday: 8:30am -4pmduring Fall and Spring semester
After Hours Contacts
Crisis response:
Call Mental Health Services
608-265-5600 (option 9)
Emergencies:
Dial 911 for immediate help from the
UW Police Department
UWPD Non-emergency line: 608-264-2677