Helping YOU help your student thrive at URI

Supporting Your Student’s Journey

Your student’s college experience may include both successes and struggles. The Dean of Students Office offers support, advocacy, and guidance when challenges arise.

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At URI, students have access to a compassionate network of support services focused on well-being, access, health, and advocacy. These offices collaborate to help your student succeed in every area of college life.

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Educational
Rights and
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At URI, parents are generally considered third parties and do not have automatic access to their child’s education records.

what you should know

🔒 Students control access to their educational records.​
👂 They can grant or revoke permission​.
🚨 In certain emergencies, we can contact you​.

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Family and Supporter Resources

Families and supporters are a valued part of the URI community, and we want you to be a partner in your student’s success. Learn more about the services, opportunities, and resources that are available to your student.

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Student Conduct

Understand the student conduct process and how we help students grow from missteps.

⚖️ Community Standards

Disability, Access, and Inclusion

Supporting a student with an IEP, 504 plan, or other access needs? Learn how DAI works at URI.

Accommodations by design

🛟 Share a Concern

Notice something that concerns you about your student’s well-being or academic progress? Start here.
Report It

REPORT it

Notify URI about loss

Review the bereavement policy to provide students the time to attend upcoming services.

Submit Bereavement request

🏥 Health Services

Refer a student with medical concerns to URI Health Services.
On-campus healthcare, URI Pharmacy, emergency triage.

contact health services

🧠 Mental Health Support

Resources for students seeking mental health support, including short-term counseling, group therapy, and 24/7 TELUS Health.

view available resources

Violence Prevention & Advocacy

Confidential, trauma-informed support for survivors of interpersonal violence.

Get Support

Alcohol & Other Drug Education

Harm reduction, education, and wellness coaching.

Substance Use Info
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We Are All on the Same Team

Together, we support our students through every step of their journey at URI. Let us know how we can help.

Need to speak with someone?

Email us at deanofstudents-group@uri.edu or call 401-874-2098.