Report A Missing Student

How to report a student who suddenly stops attending their classes or other university activities, misses an exam, or stops responding to emails.

The Office of Student Assistance and Support encourages filing a report in order to make contact with a student who may be in distress.

Report A Missing Student

1. A report is submitted via the reporting form, by calling 608-263-5700, or by email at osas@studentaffairs.wisc.edu
2. After the report is submitted, a staff member in the Office of Student Assistance and Support will respond to your contact and initiate a non-engaged student process.
3. The Office of Student Assistance and Support will determine whether a “welfare check” by police or University Housing staff is warranted.

If you believe the student is in danger, i.e. made a suicidal statement, has a serious medical condition you observed, please first contact the appropriate emergency services list on the top of the reporting form, and then provide this information to the Office of Student Assistance and Support.