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What is Dean of Students On Call? 

A member of the Dean of Students Office is "on-call" five days a week, from 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday, which means they are available to take walk in appointments, provide support, and meet with MSU students, faculty, and parents. This program is designed so that our students don't have to wait weeks or even days to meet with our office. If they have an issue arise, our on-call program allows them to meet with a DOS staff member either same- or next-day. 

Who can use On Call appointments? 

The short answer is anyone! On call is designed to provide support to the entire MSU community, including staff members, instructors, faculty, and parents. Whether you are a student facing extenuating circumstances, a parent concerned about your student, or an instructor seeking extra support managing a student situation, our on-call appointments are open to all MSU community members. 

How do I schedule an On Call appointment?

All on-call scheduling is handled over the phone. Please call our office at (406) 994-2826 to schedule an appointment. 

What kind of things can an On Call appointment help with? 

Student

Instructor

Parent
  • I'm experiening a personal, family, or medical emergency and want to talk about leaving school for a period of time
  • I'm experiencing an unexpected financial hardship and want to talk about applying for the Student Emergeny Fund 
  • I want to apply for a Retroactive Withdrawal 
  • I'm worried about a peer and don't know what to do 
  • I need help finding support on campus 
  • I have a disruptive student situation in class and would like some extra support navigating it
  • I'm worried about one of my students and don't know what to do
  • I'm worried about my student and would like to explore options on how to best support them
  • We are having a family emergency and I would like to discuss their options for leaving campus or finishing the semester 

 

In sum, the DOS On Call Program exists to help our students, parents, and faculty when they don't know where else to go. Even if our office is not able to resolve the issue for you, these meetings can be used to connect you with other campus resources and offices that can assist you. Please do not hestitate to contact our office with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Strand Union Building, Room 174

(406) 994-2826