Welcome to the Office of the Dean of Students
Sincerely yours,
Jonathan C. Sawyer
Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
What the Office of the Dean of Students Does
The Office of the Dean of Student (DOS) provides several services to students. DOS services include:
Assisting students in adjusting to university life and providing support with academic, personal, or social issues and concerns.
Providing support in the event of a personal, medical, or family emergency (including temporary injuries).
Discussing and answering questions about university policies, procedures, and services and directing students to appropriate campus resources. Click here for Policies and Procedures.
Processing permanent withdrawals and temporary leaves of absence from the University; whether planned or emergency. Click here for Academic Leave and/or Permanent Withdrawals.
The following resources provide specific information about certain policies at the University:
- Absence from Class Issues
- Requests for Information (Background Checks)
- Student Life Resources for Faculty Consultation and Referral
Business Hours
Normal business hours for the Office of the Dean of Students are:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Changes to office hours will be posted on this site, normally 24 hours in advance.


