We are here to help!

The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues and seeks to be the “go to” spot for student assistance on campus.

Students First Fund

When a student is facing an unexpected crisis, we may be able to financially support through a Students First Fund grant.

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Currently enrolled UConn students can talk to the Dean of Students Office to determine eligibility for this program.

Drop-in Hours: Mon - Fri, 1:00-3:30pm: Students must sign in by 3:30pm to be seen on that day. 

Schedule an appointment: 860-486-3426

UConn Swipes

The Swipe Out Hunger Program aims to provide students who are food insecure, and/or who are experiencing an emergency situation, access to healthy and well-balanced meals in our campus dining halls.

Currently enrolled UConn students can talk to the Dean of Students Office to determine eligibility for this program.

Drop-in Hours: Mon - Fri, 1:00-3:30pm: Students must sign in by 3:30pm to be seen on that day. 

Schedule an appointment: 860-486-3426

Reach us by phone, in-person, or online

All meetings are currently via phone or virtual.  Please schedule an appointment online via Nexus.

Our staff can assist students in problem solving, navigating university policies and processes, and referring students to other helpful resources both on and off campus.