Our office is your starting point for accessing a wide range of resources and support, both on and off campus.
Connect to mental health support, request assistance from an OSAS support staff member, or share a concern through our direct referral forms.
Staff are available for support and consultation via phone, email, and same day appointments. Connect with us.
Need help? Let’s navigate this together.
Supporting Your Student Experience
There is no wrong way to reach out. Let us help you navigate campus life.
Additional Resources
Food Access
There are a variety of campus and community resources for healthy and nutritious food to help students focus on their goals rather than their next meal.
Campus and Community Food Resources
Access free groceries, prepared meals, and financial aid from a variety of campus organizations.
The Open Seat Food Pantry
Visit UW–Madison’s on-campus food pantry run by students, for students.
Housing and Financial Support
Every student deserves safe, supportive, and affordable housing.
Off-Campus Housing Services
Community-driven support for students seeking off-campus housing options in Dane County.
Student Legal Assistance
Free, confidential legal support for a variety of matters, including off-campus housing and tenants’ rights.
Other Topics
Resources and guidance for some of our most common student inquiries,
along with more information on specific concerns and how we can help.
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Pregnancy/Parenting
Visit our “Pregnancy and Parenting Students” guide for information on accommodations and institutional policies.
Academic Complaint
The office assists students through a variety of personal circumstances. For support on academic issues, including changing majors, classroom concerns, course drops or withdrawals, or grade disputes, please submit a request or complaint to the appropriate college or program.
Student of Concern Referral
If you are concerned about the well-being of someone who may need support, reach out to us and reach out to us and we can help. .
Health and Wellness
Connect with University Health Services for mental and physical health assistance or make an appointment with a staff member to learn about available resources. Or play hard, get fit, and live well with Recreation and Wellbeing.
Disability Accommodations
Connect with the McBurney Disability Resource Center to explore disability-related accommodations for available at UW-Madison.
Other Concerns
Find our complete guide of university and OSAS-specific referral forms to submit specific concerns, explore our full list of guides for students, faculty, and staff, or contact us for more information on how we can help.
Emergency Services
Get help for urgent issues regarding mental and physical health and on-campus safety.
Mental Health Crisis
A 24/7 support line for mental health concerns run by University Health Services providing real-time support and long-term plans for navigating concerns.
For students experiencing a mental health crisis 608-265-5600 (option 9).
Safety Issues
Field services, investigative services, security, and public safety for on-campus concerns.
Call 911 if you have an emergency.
Awards and Recognition
Highlighting student achievement is important to OSAS, and it helps all of us celebrate the UW-Madison community as we work toward creating an accepting, supportive, and successful environment to learn and grow.
Exceptional Citizenship Award
Recognize students with notable courage and character through the Exceptional Citizenship Award.
For students experiencing a mental health emergency,
please contact UHS Mental Health Services 24/7 support line at 608-265-5600 (option 9).
For emergency or life-threatening situations, please dial 911.