Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students is here to advocate for and support UWA students as they pursue their goals both inside and outside of the classroom. The Dean of Students is here to connect you to resources on campus to address both your needs and interests.
Byron Thetford, Dean of Students
The Dean of Students provides services that assist all students in being engaged and successful members of the UWA community. These services include connecting students to campus resources, facilitating students in resolving issues and complaints, highlighting the values of the university community, encouraging student involvement and addressing emergency concerns.
Common ways the Office of the Dean of Students can help:
- Offer support and assistance to students and their families amidst personal emergencies or challenging situations.
- Offer guidance and advice to faculty and staff regarding student matters or inquiries.
- Address various student issues and concerns while advocating for their needs.
- Coordinate and lead the Behavior Intervention Team
- Promote the recognition of wellness among students, faculty, and staff, emphasizing its impact on student success.
- Coordinate initiatives and efforts to support student success.
Title IX
Student Conduct
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Student Complaints and Appeals
Whenever possible, we encourage that incidents are resolved directly with the staff member or department involved. Often, a complaint can be resolved in this way. However, if an informal approach is neither successful nor advisable, the Complaint and Appeals Form should be submitted.
To submit a complaint, please complete the form linked below. If you wish to submit an anonymous complaint, you may do so without providing your name or any other identifying or contact information. If you do not submit any contact information, no one can contact you for more information or update you on your complaint’s status. By providing correct contact information, staff have the ability to contact you with updates on your concern.
Student Handbook
The handbook offers the University community information about a number of resources, services, policies, and procedures.
Behavioral Health & Support
No matter what, we want your time here to be the safest and most enjoyable it can be. To help you adjust, we offer resources that can give you the strategies and support you need to meet your challenges.
Family Engagement
Stay in the know and equipped to support your Tiger from orientation to graduation.