Student Assistance
The Dean of Students Office strives to provide assistance for students in need.
Advocacy Meetings
If you are encountering a problem and you are not sure where to turn, contact the to the Dean of Students Office (DOS). Whether it is an academic issue in a class or personal concerns, we can help with support and advocacy.
Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)
The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) meets regularly to review reports of students in distress in order to determine how best to resolve concerns and connect students to the appropriate support services.
UWO Dean of Students Office Absence Notifications:
The Dean of Students Office does not send absence notifications, out-of-class emails, or excused absence letters for students. If a student misses classes for any reason, they should notify all instructors via email as soon as possible.
Refer to UWO Dean of Students Office Absence Notification documentation reviewed by Chancellor’s Cabinet and Faculty Sentate on October 29, 2024.
Other Support
Food Pantry: Food insecure (low in funds and in need of food)
Supplies Closet: Students with low funds or in need of everyday necessities, i.e. shampoo, deodorant, razors, toothbrush, etc.)
Law for Learners
Do you have legal problems keeping you from attending classes or achieving your academic and career goals? Get free, confidential legal help through Law For Learners. Law For Learners connect you with legal help specific to your unique situation and the help varies based on the legal matter. To learn what is available and ask for free legal help, visit Law for Learners or fill out a form here to get started!
Medical Late Drops or Withdrawal for Classes
If students are currently connected with the Dean of Students Office for severe circumstances such as :
- Medical emergency
- Family emergency
- Mental Health emergency resulting in counseling or other professional care
and their circumstances impedes a student’s ability to be academically successful, the Dean of Student Office can assist with students to provide an option for medical late drops (one or a few classes) or withdrawal (drop all classes for the current/previous semester). All late drops and withdrawals are processed by the Registrar’s Office. If students have questions or concerns, email withdrawal@uwosh.edu and more information can be found on the Registrar website.