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 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.
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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Academic and Non-academic misconduct
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
Hazing
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.
Accessibility barriers
The Office of Compliance manages accessibility barriers, including physical or digital barriers that prevent access for individuals with disabilities.
Faculty and staff guides
Guides, resources, and information for UW-Madison faculty and staff to help support students experiencing personal issues including how to talk to students you are concerned about, addressing disruptive behavior and verbal de-escalation.
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 question and can help refer you to the right place.
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