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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
1)
What resources are available for students who have medical or mental
health needs? For
additional information and recommendations for students with histories
of mental health concerns, please click here.
The university has two resources on campus. The Counseling Center
offers confidential assistance to UW Oshkosh students who would
like to be more effective in their academic, vocational and personal
lives. This could involve examination of such areas/issues as personal
values, interpersonal or family relationships, self-esteem and identity,
career decision-making, motivation and improving academic performance.
The Student Health Center provides healthcare, education and outreach
services to a diverse student population. They promote campus wellness,
encourage healthy lifestyles and personal responsibility to enhance
students' capacity for reaching academic and personal goals.
2. I have received my student’s university bill. There
is a charge for Decisions Program Saction - $50.00, Choices Group
Sanction - $75.00, Personal Directions Sanction - $75.00, Marijuana
Risks Program Sanction - $75.00 or Drinkers Check-up Sanction -
$100. What is this charge?
These are all educational class sanctions that are imposed when
a student is found responsible for violating a university alcohol
or drug policy. A student is assigned to a specific class depending
upon number of incidents, as well as severity. Your student would
be able to best explain the nature of their incidents.
3. Who can be contacted if a student has an emergency and
will be out of class?
The Dean of Student’s Office can be contacted at (920) 424-3100
if a student will be out of class for more than three days. In these
situations an out of class letter will be sent to the student’s
faculty. In case of any absence, students are encouraged to contact
their professors and resolve any missed attendance or assignments
with the professor.
4. Who can I contact if I need to get an emergency message
to my son or daughter?
In cases of a family member trying to contact a student because
of an emergency the Dean of Student's Office will attempt to get
a message to the student. We will need the student's full name,
your relationship to the student, if possible the nature of the
family emergency so we can provide the kind of support needed for
the student, and the nature of the message, including if the student
is to call home. Please make sure you provide us with a number where
we can reach you.
During office hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F) call (920)
424-3100.
After hours call the University Police at (920) 424-1212.
5. How safe is UW Oshkosh?
Campus safety is a priority at UW Oshkosh. For complete information
on our University Police Department, please view their website at
http://www.uwosh.edu/up/. To view
the campuses annual security report, please view http://www.tts.uwosh.edu/dean/campussecurityact/uwpolice/police.html.
6. What is FERPA and how does it effect what information can be
released to me regarding my son or daughter?
Based on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),
also known as the Buckley Amendment, the only information that may
be released to extra institutional sources without the written permission
of the individual student is “directory information.”
This is defined by the Act as “the student’s name, address,
telephone number, e-mail address, date and place of birth, major
field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight
and height of members of athletic teams, and the most recent previous
educational agency or institution attended by the student.”
Any student not desiring their directory information to be made
public must make a written request to the Division of Student Affairs,
Dempsey 148. Any information regarding grades, student accounts,
disciplinary matters or additional confidential matter cannot be
released to parents without specific written release by the student.
7. Who can I refer my son or daughter to if there is an
issue with his or her roommate?
Roommate issues often are a part of the college experience. The
first step in resolving roommate issues usually begins with the
two students sitting down to try and work things out. It is encouraged
that all roommates fill out a roommate agreement at the beginning
of the year. This document provides students with a start to discussing
matters that sometimes become issues for roommate, such as cleaning,
guests, or use of each other’s property. Students are able
to get copies of the roommate agreement from their Community Advisor
(CA) or Residence Hall Director (RHD). If the two students are unable
to reach an agreement on their own, there are CAs on every floor
that have been trained in mediation. Every building also has a RHD
who is a professional staff member who generally has a Master’s
degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or something similar.
8. Is there health insurance available for students on campus?
The Student Health Center does not bill insurance, other than the Family Planning Waiver. However, upon request, we will give you a copy of your receipt with the proper information to enable you to submit your charges to your insurance company for reimbursement.
It is important for you to carry a copy of your health insurance card. Many insurances will only cover the cost of care at specific hospitals/clinics. If you require x-rays or specialty care it is important for you to know where your care will be covered.
We recommend that all students have health insurance coverage. If you are not covered by your parents plan or if your parents plan does not cover you while away at college, UW System has made available a quality, comprehensive plan for you to consider. The plan description is available from Student Assurance Services at: www.sas-mn.com (under colleges click on "Look Up School" and select University of Wisconsin Oshkosh).
To find the list of providers or facilities available under the health insurance plan visit the Health EOS website.
For information from the Student Assurance Insurance contact:
1-800-328-2739 or
Candy Mears (Account Manager)
(651) 209-5991
candym@sas-mn.com
If you have additional questions contact:
Rosalie Slomski (Office Manager)
920-424-2425
slomski@uwosh.edu
http://www.uwosh.edu/health_center/health-insurance.php
9. When are university bills due?
Information regarding student accounts and billing amounts may be
obtained from the “Student Accounts” website at
http://www.uwosh.edu/admin_serv/newstdaccts.htm.
10. What resources are available for students to find resources
regarding their future careers?
Students can find out more about career possibilities, internships,
and developing a resume from Career Services. To find out more information
regarding the resources available at Career Services, please visit
their website at http://
www.uwosh.edu/career/.
11. What about academic advising? How can I find out more?
For a listing of frequently asked questions regarding academic advising,
please visit http://www.uwosh.edu/advising/resources/frequently-asked-questions#documentContent.
This site is full of information related to many of the questions
that come up regarding courses, requirements, and deadlines.
12. My student wants to get involved on campus. What student activities
are available?
There are a number of student organizations/activities available
on the Oshkosh campus. These organizations can be a great way for
your student to develop close friendships and feel a part of campus
social life. To find out more about what is offered, please visit
http://www.reeve.uwosh.edu/getinvolved/.
13. What opportunities are available for studying abroad?
This can be an excellent advantage for your son or daughter’s
overall college experience. You can visit the website http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/index.php
to get more information on what is offered.
14. If my son or daughter is interested in doing an internship,
where do they go?
Doing an internship can be a valuable experience as well as help
a student determine if the career he/she is seeking is the right
one. If it is a good experience, employers will often hire their
interns for permanent employment. For more information regarding
this please visit our website at http://www.uwosh.edu/career/jobbanks.php.
15. What about parking on campus?
It is true that some students do have a car on campus, but it often
becomes more of a hassle than a necessity. It is rare that students
need to have a car on campus if they are living on campus. Bus service
is available to most places around the city. For more information,
please visit http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Transit/Transit.htm.
For more information regarding parking on campus please visit our
website at
http://www.uwosh.edu/parking/.
16. Are tutors available?
There are many free tutoring services available. To find out more about tutoring provided by academic departments, individualized help with learning strategies, assistance in writing and math, or tutors requested for any undergraduate course, review the Center for Academic Resources website at http://www.uwosh.edu/car .
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