Guidance for students, faculty, and staff provided by the Office of Student Assistance and Support
Our goal is to be a central resource that helps students connect with campus resources. The office also consults faculty and staff, parents, families, and friends, working together to serve students.
Academic and Classroom Resources
Class attendance guidance
Guidance to assist in the decision making process when academic flexibility requests are made from students regarding class attendance.
Absences from class
Guidance for managing situations where a student misses class and making up exams.
Flexibility requests for life events
Guidance to navigate academic flexibility requests for religious observances, pregnancy, parenting, or other events.
Reporting an academic complaint
Guidance on academic complaint process, including concerns with curriculum, grades, dropping classes, academic decisions and classroom concerns
Health and Wellness
University Health Services
Students have access to excellent physical and mental health services through University Health Services.
Supporting mental health of students
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.
When you are concerned about a student
Guidance on how to approach your concerns about a student, and how to talk about your concerns
Refer a student of concern
How to refer a student who may be experiencing personal challenges that may be impacting their ability to be successful.
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.
Healthy Academics Instructional Toolkit
Driven by UW–Madison student health and well-being indicators, this Healthy Academics Instructional Toolkit offers evidence-based strategies and campus resources for faculty and instructors across campus.
Financial, Food Access, and Other Concerns
Food and Financial Support Resources
Resources to assist with food access and financial support.
Crisis Loans and Grants
Short term loans and grants for students when unexpected or emergency life events take place that causes financial hardship.
Pregnancy and Parenting Students
Resources for pregnant and parenting students including assistance with absences, rights, and accommodations.
Awards and recognition
Additional Guides and Resources
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 Office of Student Assistance and Support.
Contact
Office of Student Assistance and Support
Visit us at: 70 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive Madison, WI 53706-1380
Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 4pm
OSAS@studentaffairs.wisc.edu
608-263-5700
Let's navigate this together.
After-hours support
- 24/7 mental health and urgent crisis support at 608-265-5600 (option 9)
- Dial 911 for emergencies
- Non-emergency UW police line: 608-264-2677
- UW Police Department