In the event of a student death, the Office of Student Assistance and Support will start the process to close the student’s records. We can also provide support to other impacted students and to the student’s family.
If you have received notification of a student death, please notify the Office of Student Assistance and Support by phone at 608-263-5700.
Closing records of the student
The Office of Student Assistance and Support is responsible for initiating the process to properly close the records of deceased students. When informed of a student’s death, the Office of Student Assistance and Support will send the official campus correspondence notifying other university offices.
Property
The closing of the student’s records helps manage the affidavit process required to return property to the estate. The Office of Student Assistance and Support also works with university offices to ensure any disposition of property.
Family support
The Office of Student Assistance and Support also provides support for the student’s family during this process. Any questions during this difficult time can be addressed by the office.
Contact
Office of Student Assistance and Support
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)
- Non-emergency UW police line: 608-264-2677
- UW Police Department