The Dean of Students Office at the University of Rhode Island is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources to enhance student success and well-being. Our office oversees a range of services, including Commuter Affairs, Community Standards, Greek Affairs, Disability, Access, and Inclusion, Student Support and Advocacy Services, and Alcohol and Other Drug Education. Each unit is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaged campus community. Explore the resources available to you and connect with our offices for personalized support and guidance.
The Dean of Students at URI provides essential leadership in supporting students’ academic and personal success, overseeing crisis response and coordinating several campus teams. This includes fostering a supportive environment through collaboration with units like Title IX, Housing and Residential Life, and the Counseling Center to assist with behavioral intervention and bias response. For more about the Dean’s role and responsibilities, meet the Dean.
The Office of Commuter Affairs is dedicated to supporting the holistic 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.
For more information, visit uri.edu/commuter-housing or contact the office via email at cho@etal.uri.edu.
This office promotes student accountability and integrity by managing the university’s conduct process and educating students on community expectations. Helpful information about the student conduct process, including the Student Handbook and Frequently Asked Questions, is available at uri.edu/studentconduct. Requests for conduct record checks, background checks, or transfer disciplinary reports for current or former students must be submitted online via the “Record Requests” tab. To report an incident, submit a general conduct or academic misconduct, a bias-related incident, or file a hazing that may violate the Student Code of Conduct.
For additional questions, call 401.874.2101 or email studentconduct@etal.uri.edu.
The Greek Affairs office at the University of Rhode Island 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.
For more information about Greek Life at URI, including details on fraternities, sororities, recruitment, and resources, visit uri.edu/greek. To contact the Greek Affairs office, email greek@etal.uri.edu or call 401.874.4667.
The Fraternity Managers Association (FMA) oversees the operations of URI’s 10 sororities and 15 fraternities, as well as the TI/IEP Living Learning Community. For more information about an opportunity for a unique living-learning experience, billing, collection of room and board/ dues, scholarships, and job openings, visit urifma.org. Staff can be reached by phone at 401.874.2557.
Formerly known as Disability Services for Students, 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. For additional inquiries, email dai@uri.edu or visit our website at uri.edu/disability.
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.
More information and resources for faculty and staff are available at uri.edu/student-support/. Contact SSAS at ssas@uri.edu.
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 seeking assistance, support groups, the medical amnesty policy, or recovery resources can explore available services at uri.edu/healthservices/health-promotion/aode or contact 401.874.5521 for more information.
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.