The Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) serves all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at UW-Madison. It includes eight departments unified by the common mission of cultivating, advancing, and interconnecting the academic, professional, personal, and social development of students, as well as championing a respectful, globally engaged, and diverse university community. As a co-author of the Wisconsin Experience, ODOS strives to engage with students toward the goal of creating and applying learning inside and outside the classroom to make the world a better place.
The central office for the division is located in Bascom Hall, Room 75, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706-1380; 608-263-5700 (voice); 608-890-1652 (TTY); fax 608-265-5646; dean@odos.wisc.edu; see also the Dean of Students Web site.
ASM is the student government of the UW-Madison campus and the mechanism through which students participate in shared governance decisions. For information, contact ASM, Student Activity Center, Room 4301, 333 East Campus Mall; 608-265-4276; fax 608-265-5637; asm@ros.wisc.edu.
The LGBTCC works to provide educational, social, and support services for LGBT students, and provides opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff who seek to learn more about the challenges and issues faced by LGBT students. For more information contact LGBTCC, 2212 Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706-1419; 608-265-3344; lgbtcc@gmail.com.
ISS assists nearly 4,000 international students and their dependent families on arrival and throughout their stay at the university by providing information on immigration regulations, processing documents, and orientation. For more information contact ISS, Red Gym, Room 217, 716 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706; 608-262-2044; fax 608-262-2838; iss@odos.wisc.edu.
The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the primary campus resource for enrolled students with disabilities. Eligibility determination and the provision of disability-related services and accommodations are coordinated through the center. UW-Madison supports full and equal educational opportunities for all students. Students, including those with disabilities, are entitled to an accessible, accommodating, and supportive teaching and learning environment. For more information visit the McBurney Web site, call 608-263-2741 (voice) or 608-225-7956 (text); fax 608-265-2998; e-mail mcburney@odos.wisc.edu; or write to McBurney Disability Resource Center, 1305 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706-1523.
The MSC's purpose is to create programs that will enhance the academic achievement of students of color and develop activities that will promote cultural warmth, identity, and a sense of belonging among all students. For more information contact the MSC, Red Gym, Room 249, 716 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706; 608-262-4503.
CFYE plans and implements student orientation for both freshman and transfer students. It also develops courses, programs, and partnerships to enhance a student's first year and organizes academic and tutoring resources. For further information contact the CFYE, 21 North Park Street, Suite 6301, Madison, WI 53715; 608-263-0367; fax 608-265-3370; newstudent@odos.wisc.edu.
SAJA administers the university's academic and nonacademic student misconduct processes. In addition, it provides daily walk-in or call-in assistance for students dealing with personal crisis. Student veterans are also supported through this office. For further information contact SAJA, 75 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706-1380; 608-263-5700; fax 608-265-5646; dean@odos.wisc.edu.
CFLI promotes student involvement on campus as an integral part of university education. In addition to providing leadership development for individuals and groups, it also coordinates information on more than 750 student organizations. For more information contact CFLI, 239 Red Gym, 716 Langdon Street; Madison, WI 53706; 608-263-0365; 608-263-2400 (TTY); fax 608-265-8184; cfli@odos.wisc.edu.