Loyola University Chicago

Office of the Dean of Students

Division of Student Development

DOS

Welcome to the Office of the Dean of Students!

The DOS is a valuable resource for advocacy, resources, and support for students. With our mission of helping students effectively navigate the University during times of personal difficulty, our team is committed to supporting your success at Loyola and beyond. LEARN MORE

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It's On Us PSA

It's On Us PSA

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News
  • October 9, 2019: A Message from the Dean

    Reaffirming Our Commitment to Advocating and Supporting All Students

    "My office and the departments in my area reaffirm our commitment to be the voice and support for all students. We are dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and social justice. All members of our community deserve to feel safe, respected, and valued. Students, know that you are not alone, and we are here to help." --William Rodriguez, Dean of Students
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  • Submit a Referral for Student Support

    Concerned About a Student? Click Here to Submit a Referral!

    If you know of a Loyola student experiencing a crisis, such as family emergencies, financial hardship, food/housing insecurities, and/or mental health concerns, to name some, there are many ways to help. Submit a referral through the Center for Student Assistance and Advocacy (CSAA), lead by the Office of the Dean of Students. DOS offers specific resources that help student navigate their challenges and coordinates with university partners to support student success.
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  • How Faculty & Staff Support Students

    All Loyola faculty and staff members are reminded of the services available through the Office of the Dean of Students and invited to utilize these services - including CARE, BCT, and others - to support students' well-being and safety, both in and outside the classroom.
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  • Rambler Safety 101

    Rambler Safety 101

  • Message of Support

    Office of the Dean of Students Reaffirms Commitment to Title IX

    The Office of the Dean of Students wants to affirm that Loyola’s current policies and procedures related to gender-based misconduct are not impacted by the Department of Education's formal withdrawal of the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter and 2014 guidance on sexual misconduct on campus.
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  • Message of Support

    DOS Message of Solidarity to Our Students

    In a time when many in our country and in our community are feeling hurt, targeted, excluded, and dismissed, the Office of the Dean of Students wishes students to know: we care about you, we stand with you, and we are here for you.
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