About Dean of Students

Offering Support When Tigers Need it Most

The Dean of Students’ office is committed to helping students connect to the resources needed to be successful at Mizzou. Our office plays a central role in overseeing programs and services that promote student sense of belonging and engagement beyond the classroom. We encourage growth and exploration and provide care and intervention to ensure every Tiger can learn, live and thrive.

Our Areas

Student Accountability & Support

Upholding our values of respect and responsibility.

We provide empathetic support to students who have hit a bump in the road on their educational journey. Our process is designed for growth and integrity, helping you learn from challenges and take the next steps toward your degree.

Care Team

Providing a safety net for students navigating life's challenges.

The Care Team provides one-on-one support, including advocacy, referrals and follow-up services when Tigers are experiencing significant difficulties related to mental health, physical health, personal and family emergencies, financial issues or other areas of concern. We’re here to ensure no Tiger has to navigate significant hardships alone.

Disability Center

Supporting equal access for Tigers.

We lead the way at Mizzou in supporting the needs of disabled students from accommodations support to peer mentoring to educational sessions for families, faculty and staff. Our team is dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring every Tiger feels welcomed, supported and empowered to succeed.

Mizzou Families

Your partner in supporting your student’s success.

As the primary liaison for parents and families, we provide the resources and communication you need to support your student. When families are informed and connected, our students are better positioned to excel.

First Gen Initiatives

Celebrating the first in the family to attend college.

We are dedicated to building a supportive campus culture that celebrates you, offers personalized connections to faculty and staff and provides essential resources to support your success from day one until graduation.