Students

The Dean of Students Office, in partnership with other groups in the University, provides resources to help students do their best work through a variety of support services.

Scenario	Resource	Description
💬 I need an accommodation letter.	Disability, Access, and Inclusion (DAI)	Staff can guide you in requesting or implementing appropriate accommodations.
🆘 I need help after a crisis or incident.	Student Support and Advocacy	Offers support, referrals, and follow-up after a personal or campus-related crisis.
📩 I got a letter about a conduct issue.	Community Standards	Helps you understand the steps of the student conduct process, your rights, and how to respond to conduct communications.
👥 I’m worried about a friend.	Report It	Submit a confidential concern to connect someone with support and resources.
🍎 I need help with food access or other basic needs.	Rhody Outpost / Student First Fund	Provides access to food, supplies, or emergency financial assistance in qualified urgent, unexpected instances.
💔 I need support for bereavement or loss.	Student Support and Advocacy	Notify URI of a tragic loss and provide students the time to attend upcoming bereavement services.

More Options..

Requesting the Dean’s Signature, Excused Absences or a Meeting

Need a signature? Use our quick guide to see how to obtain what you need.

what options are available?

Questions about the Dean’s List

View the most recent Dean’s List or view requirements via Enrollment Services.

dean’s list

Hazing and Harassment

Hazing is any activity required for joining or affiliating with an organization—regardless of willingness—that causes physical or mental discomfort, embarrassment, or harm.

hazing policy

Bias and Discrimination

If you experience or witness a bias incident, based on race, color, creed, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, physical or mental disability, political or religious ideology, age, or any other distinguishing characteristic, let us know.

Submit a Report