In the event of a student death, the Dean of Students Office will start the process to close the student’s records, and provide support to the student’s family.
Closing records of the student
The Dean of Students Office is responsible for initiating the process to properly close the records of deceased students. When informed of a student’s death, the Dean of Students Office will send the official campus correspondence notifying other university offices.
If you have received notification of a student death, please forward that information to the Dean of Students Office.
Property
The closing of the student’s records helps manage the affidavit process required to return property to the estate. The Dean of Students Office also works with university offices to ensure any disposition of property.
Family support
The Dean of Students Office also provides support for the student’s family during this process. Any questions during this difficult time can be addressed by the office.
Contact
Dean’s Office Contacts
How can we help?
Call us at:
608-263-5700
Email us at:
doso@studentaffairs.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