General Information
Call or email to schedule an appointment to meet with a staff member.
Availability
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm ET
Closed Weekends
Address
302 Memorial Union
50 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Contact
Phone: 401.874.2098
TT via RI Relay: 711
Fax: 401.874.5694
Email: deanofstudents@uri.edu
Leadership Team
Units
The Dean of Students Office at the University of Rhode Island is committed to supporting student success, well-being, and engagement throughout the college experience. Through a range of programs and services, our offices provide personalized support, advocacy, and resources designed to foster an inclusive and connected campus community. Explore the resources available to you and connect with our team for guidance, assistance, and support.
The Dean of Students
The Dean of Students provides essential leadership in supporting students’ academic and personal success, overseeing crisis response, and coordinating several campus teams. In his role, he fosters a supportive campus environment by collaborating with a variety of units, including Community, Equity and Diversity, Title IX, Housing and Residential Life, and the Counseling Center, to assist with behavioral intervention, bias resources, and hazing prevention.
Office of Community Standards / Student Conduct
This office promotes student accountability and integrity by managing the university’s conduct process and educating students on community expectations. Resources about the student conduct process, including the Student Handbook and Frequently Asked Questions, are available online. Requests for conduct record checks, background checks, or transfer disciplinary reports for current or former students must be submitted online.
Commuter Affairs
The Office of Commuter Affairs is dedicated to supporting the development of off-campus and commuter students by providing tools and resources for off-campus living. URI partners with Off-Campus Partners to offer a database of property listings in the immediate area, accessible at offcampus.housing.uri.edu. This office serves as a resource for students and landlords, offering guidance on housing options, local laws, and emergency preparedness.
Disability, Access, and Inclusion
Disability, Access, and Inclusion (DAI) ensures equal access to educational opportunities by providing accommodations, support services, and advocacy for students with disabilities. All accommodations require a written request, documentation, and a scheduled meeting with a DAI coordinator. Returning students can schedule appointments via Starfish.
Student Support and Advocacy Services
The Student Support and Advocacy Services (SSAS) office provides assistance to students facing academic, personal, or financial challenges. Services include academic support, emergency funds, food and housing insecurity assistance, bereavement requests, and mental health referrals. Faculty and staff can access guidance on identifying and supporting students in distress, submitting a Student Care and Concern Report, and consulting with SSAS for intervention strategies.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Education
The Alcohol and Other Drug Education (AODE) program at URI Health Services provides education, prevention, and intervention services to promote responsible decision-making regarding substance use. The program offers workshops, individual consultations, and online resources to support student well-being. AODE also collaborates with campus partners to foster a healthier campus community through evidence-based initiatives. Students can seek assistance, support groups, the medical amnesty policy, or recovery resources, and explore available services.
Greek Affairs / Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Greek Affairs oversees a vibrant community of nearly 30 fraternities and sororities, encompassing over 20% of the undergraduate population. These organizations are founded upon the values of fellowship, leadership, scholarship, and community service. The Fraternity Managers Association (FMA) oversees the operations of URI’s 10 sororities, 15 fraternities, and the TI/IEP Living Learning Community, serving as a resource for students seeking a unique living-learning experience as well as information about billing, room and board, dues collection, scholarships, and job opportunities.
University of Rhode Island Land Acknowledgment
The University of Rhode Island occupies the traditional stomping ground of the Narragansett Nation and the Niantic People. We honor and respect the enduring and continuing relationship between the Indigenous people and this land by teaching and learning more about their history and present-day communities, and by becoming stewards of the land we, too, inhabit.