University of Wisconsin–Madison

Share a Concern


Refer a student to our office who may need support, or share a general concern. You can also learn how to report other incidents to our campus partners.

Student and general concerns

Student of Concern

Concerns about a student’s well-being or a student who may need additional support.

Share a general complaint or concern

General concerns impacting your success as a student at UW-Madison.

Our promise to support you

At UW-Madison, we recognize that deciding to refer a student or report an incident and choosing how to move forward can be difficult decisions. It is your choice to report an incident, and know that the Office of Student Assistance and Support or our Campus Partners promise to support you during this process.

 

Concerns addressed by campus partners

Academic complaints

Each School and College has their own Academic Deans office who assist students with academic process and policies. Issues that Academic Deans can help with include changing majors, classroom concerns, late drops, withdrawals, and grade disputes.

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Harassment, discrimination, and bias concerns

Report unwanted conduct such as harassment, discrimination, or bias based on a person’s belonging to a specific group or protected class.

Sexual assault, stalking, dating/domestic violence

Report and get support regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation. Confidential support is also available.

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The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards assists when there are concerns about academic and non-academic misconduct.

Academic misconduct can include plagiarism, cheating, copying homework, and stealing an exam or course materials. 

Nonacademic misconduct includes behavioral concerns inside and outside the classroom, including alleged violations of university policy

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards assists when there are concerns about hazing. Hazing is any activity that a person is expected to join or participate in that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers, regardless of willingness to participate.

The Office of Compliance manages accessibility barriers, including physical or digital barriers that prevent access for individuals with disabilities.

Complete list of guides

The full collection of guidance material for students, faculty and staff from the Office of Student Assistance and Support

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Feedback for specific departments

These areas manage their own feedback process, separate from the Office of Student Assistance and Support. Our staff are glad to help you with any related questions and can help refer you to the right place.

Contact

Office of Student Assistance and Support

70 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive Madison, WI 53706-1380

Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
OSAS@studentaffairs.wisc.edu
608-263-5700

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Let’s navigate this together.

After-hours support