Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to advocacy and education centered on student growth and self-responsibility by serving as a central resource for UNCW students, faculty and staff. Through collaboration with the university and Wilmington community, we provide assistance to members of the UNCW community by: educating students about their rights and responsibilities as members of our community; assisting students, faculty and staff with interpretation of campus policies, including the Code of Student Life and the Student Academic Honor Code; training and educating faculty, staff and students on community standards and conflict resolution; establishing grievance and conflict resolution procedures; referring students to myriad resources to increase the likelihood of their success; assisting in the coordination of 24 hour emergency and crisis response; and providing resources and education for special populations including fraternity & sorority life members and off campus students. Our mission is to foster a respectful and dynamic community that affirms the value and contributions of each individual and which harbors and elevates democracy, civility, and diversity as paramount values.

The following services and programs are coordinated and managed through the Office of the Dean of Students: Off-Campus Student Services; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Cornerstone Community Standards; Student Conduct; Student Academic Honor Code and Case Management (student behavioral intervention/resource referral). Student rights and responsibilities are communicated through the Code of Student Life, and we adjudicate academic and behavioral violations through the campus conduct system. Our staff is vested in the success of every student, and we invite you to access us as partners in assisting you in your roles as students, faculty and staff at UNCW. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at (910) 962-3119, by e-mail at deanofstudents@uncw.edu or visit our website at www.uncw.edu/odos.