StudentsHow do I let my professors know if I have to miss class?
If you have to miss class and want to get a message to your faculty members,
you need to contact your Academic College Dean's Office.
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
School of Business Administration
College of Education & Social Services
College of Engineering & Mathematical
Sciences
Rubenstein School of Environment &
Natural Resources
College of Medicine
Continuing Education
How do I get my Study Abroad Form signed?
If you wish to travel abroad you will need to visit the Dean of Students Office
for a signature. For more information go to the Study
Abroad 101: The Study Abroad Approval Form page at Office of International
Eduation.
How do I get a UVM I.D. for my spouse/partner?
Many students wish to get UVM I.D. cards for their spouses or partners. For
detailed information about that process please refer to the Spouse/Partner
I.D form under Forms, Processes & Publications on this website.
Where do I call to make an appointment for an alcohol or drug consultation?
Students who are required to meet with Alcohol & Other Drug Services for
a consultation should contact Alcohol
& Other Drug Services directly at 802-656-0784.
How do I find off-campus housing?
The Department of Student & Community
Relations manages an off-campus housing database that serves students who
are looking for off-campus housing
I am concerned about a friend…who can I call for help?
There are many reasons that you may be concerned for a friend at UVM. Thankfully
there are many resources on campus that can offer assistance. You can begin
by looking at Student
Concerns A-Z or you can also call Nicholas Efren Negrete, Assistant Dean for Retention & Assessment at 802-656-3380
for help.
I have a concern about my student's experience at UVM. Who can I speak
to for assistance and information?
If you are concerned about an issue affecting your student we encourage you
to begin by urging your student to speak to individuals representing the department
with which the concern originates. Our staff-members are trained to work with
college students and help them work through concerns and problems.
If the matter is still of concern then we encourage you to begin by contacting
the department with which your concern arises. For example, if you have a question
about the residence halls, please contact the Department
of Residential Life. Likewise, if you have a concern about the judicial
process, please contact the Center for
Student Ethics and Standards. If you feel that your concern has not adequately
been addressed we encourage you to call (802-656-3380)or email
our office. We will do our best to provide you with information and address
your concern.
How can I find out information about my student's record?
Often times our office receives calls from parents who want to know specific
information about their student's academic or behavioral record (grades, class
schedule, advisors, etc). University staff-members are prohibited from providing
any information about a student's record by the Family
Educational Rights & Privacy Act. Students can sign a FERPA waiver so
that university officials can discuss these matters but students must do so
in person with the office in which the specific record resides.
I am worried about my student. Where can I get help?
Many parents often call the Dean of Students Office when they are concerned
about their student. Our office can contact other staff members to put resources
in place for a student who is struggling. To speak to someone about your concerns
please call Nicholas Efren Negrete, Assistant Dean for Retention and Assessment
at 802-656-3380.
My student is going through the campus judicial proceedings. Where
can I get more information about the process?
The Dean of Students Office often receives inquiries from parents regarding
their student's judicial process within the Center for Student Ethics and Standards.
The Center for Student Ethics and Standards
has a special website dedicated to parents concerns and frequently asked questions.
We encourage you to visit this site and find out more about the judicial process.
Departments from around campus collaborate in order to most effectively respond
to the needs of students at risk. Please refer to this list
How do I get help dealing with a distressed student?
You should not deal with distressed students by yourself. The best thing to
do is to consult with the Dean of Students Office. Contact Nicholas Efren Negrete, Assistant Dean for Retention and Assessment (802-656-3380).
You can also consult with the Counseling
Center and your College Dean's Office.
How do I get assistance dealing with a case of academic dishonesty?
The Center for Student Ethics & Standards has a program to help faculty
deal with violations to the Academic Integrity code. Contact the Center
for Student Ethics & Standards for more information.