Office of Student Life

149 Graff Main Hall; (608) 785-8062
www.uwlax.edu/StudentLife

Office of Student Life staff strive to serve as advocates to promote the interest of students within the university. Their goal is to help facilitate student success by maximizing the use of the services available and to intervene on students' behalf when requested and appropriate. Staff are prepared to address the following issues:

  1. - social and academic integration (new student orientation)
  2. - advising and referral of students who experience personal crises
  3. - investigation of student complaints (ombuds role)
  4. - advocacy and advisement for returning adult students (nontraditional aged)

The Office of Student Life is also designated with the responsibility of enforcing the various conduct codes on campus, which can be found in the Eagle Eye. Students who experience harassment, discrimination, assault (physical or sexual), or have questions regarding their rights and responsibilities, should visit the Office of Student Life for confidential advice and guidance.

In addition, the staff can provide mediation services to students who may experience interpersonal conflict(s) and are interested in working toward resolution.

Safety on Our Sidewalks (SOS) is coordinated through the Office of Student Life. The goal of SOS is to help provide a safer campus environment. During the academic year, student coordinators and volunteers provide nightly safe walks on campus and within a limited area around campus. SOS can be accessed by calling 785-TRUST (8787) or by walking up to the SOS station in Murphy Library or Cartwright Center. Call SOS for specific hours of operation.