Vice President For Student Affairs Office:
408 Old Main, (307) 766-5123
The Division of Student Affairs is the administrative unit of the university that is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of programs and services designed to support student learning and development in and outside the classroom.
In partnership with UW faculty, staff, and students, the Division of Student Affairs develops and delivers services, programs, and facilities that promote the intellectual, personal, cultural, and civic development of students; coordinates efforts to create a caring community in which individuals are respected, encouraged to pursue excellence, and achieve their potential; and fosters honoring the diversity of individuals and cultures.
The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of the Associated Students of the University of Wyoming, Campus Recreation, the Dean of Students Office, the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Disability Support Services, Student Health Service, Student Success & Graduation, the University Counseling Center, Native American Education, Research & Cultural Center, and Residence Life. The different areas within the Division work together to provide safe and comfortable housing; to provide wellness services for the health of students; to educate students and encourage personal accountability; to engage students in leadership opportunities; to provide educational and entertaining programs and events; and to foster opportunities for student feedback which is essential for a successful institution.
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center
Phone: (307) 766-5586
Website: www.uwyo.edu/Rec
Our mission is to promote a holistic approach to a healthy campus through quality recreation and wellness programs and facilities. Our programs, which include the Wellness Center, Open Recreation, Intramural Sports, Club Sports, and the Outdoor Program, offer a broad range of coordinated activities for individuals and groups that promote health awareness, a sense of community and a lifelong appreciation for wellness and recreational activities. Supporting the value of student development, our programs strive to offer opportunities to students to develop leadership skills and promote responsibility while maintaining a balance between personal, professional, and academic pursuits.
Wellness Center
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, First Floor
Phone: (307) 766-9355
The Wellness Center offers health promotion and educational services to students and the broader campus community, taking a holistic approach to well-being. The staff at the Wellness Center are dedicated to supporting students across various dimensions of wellness. Available services and programs include Mental Health First Aid Courses, massage chairs, athletic training for students, a RelaxSpace Wellness Pod, Zen Den, drop-in meditation, and other weekly educational workshops. Located in the southwest corner of Half Acre in the “free zone,” the Wellness Center is accessible to both students and other University community members with or without a Campus Recreation membership. While membership or student status is required to utilize some Wellness Center services, many are free to the entire university community. Visit the Wellness Center to explore programs and services designed to enhance your overall wellness.
Open Recreation
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, First Floor
Phone: (307) 766-5586
The state-of-the-art Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center serves as the main hub for Open Recreation on campus. The UW campus community can enjoy a wide variety of amenities, including cardio and weight training equipment, an indoor track, climbing wall and bouldering area, a golf simulator, and indoor courts for racquetball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton. Additionally, a new functional fitness space with a turf field is available. More than 40 Group Fitness classes are offered free of charge each week to all members. Corbett Pool hosts lap swim, water aerobics, and water-based fitness classes. Stop by Half Acre to check out what we offer-we strive to have something for everyone!
Intramural Sports
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, Second Floor
Phone: (307) 766-4175
UW’s Intramural Sports Program offers organized individual and team competitive sport events in men’s, women’s, and co- recreational leagues. Students and employees can participate in organized recreation-level sport competition in approximately 30 activities per semester such as flag football, soccer, inner-tube water polo, wrestling, badminton, basketball, volleyball, or table tennis. Information is available from the Rec Sports Office or on the Campus Recreation website. Intramural competition is structured for various skill levels, ranging from competitive to recreational. Come alone or with a group to sign up for a fun time!
Club Sports
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, Second Floor
Phone: (307) 766-4175
The Club Sports program provides an opportunity for UW students to participate in competitive sport contests with opposing intercollegiate clubs. Club Sports are organized and directed by their members under the supervision of Rec Sports Coordinators. Emphasis is placed on student leadership and involvement. Active club sports include: baseball, cycling, equestrian, Esports, fencing, men’s hockey, men’s lacrosse, men’s rugby, men’s soccer, racquetball, shotgun sports, tennis, triathlon, women’s basketball, women’s hockey, women’s rugby, women’s soccer, women’s softball, and women’s volleyball. Visit our website or stop by the Recreational Sports office for more information on our club teams.
Outdoor Program
Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center, First Floor
Phone: (307) 766-2402
The Outdoor Program (OP) offers safe and affordable outdoor activities and services to the UW community. These activities include day and weekend trips to local destinations, as well as extended trips to unique locations. The OP hosts clinics, guest speakers, presentations, and other educational programs. With options for all skill levels, some of our activities include backcountry skiing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, and rock climbing. The OP also offers a wide range of rental equipment at affordable rates. The OP staff are eager to introduce the UW community to the exciting adventures that the beautiful outdoors of Wyoming and beyond have to offer. For more details on OP activities and services, visit the office or check out our website.
128 Knight Hall, (307) 766-3296
Website: www.uwyo.edu/DOS
The Dean of Students Office (DOS) provides a variety of UW student support services. The staff in DOS work to enhance the quality of life for all UW students. Assistance with situational needs and student life concerns of individual students and groups of students regarding their personal, academic, and/or social wellbeing are coordinated by the DOS staff.
Services available through the Dean of Students Office include individual advisement and consultation regarding situational student life concerns; referral coordination with other university and community services related to wellbeing and academic success; conflict resolution and consultation regarding student conduct; official university withdrawals; and excused absences. Information, individual advisement and consultation, and assistance with administrative procedures are facilitated in the Knight Hall offices.
109 Knight Hall
Phone: (307) 766-3073
Fax: (307) 766-3298
Website: www.uwyo.edu/udss
Disability Support Services (DSS) provides a variety of services for students managing a disability or medical condition. Services include offering course materials in alternative format, note-taking assistance, classroom relocation, exam accommodations, access to technology, sign language interpreters, real-time transcribing, as well as other academic support services. DSS assists UW to meet its legal and ethical obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. DSS partners with various UW departments to coordinate services and support. Students with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations to fully participate in classes and programs at the University of Wyoming are strongly encouraged to register with DSS and provide documentation of their disability.
Student Health Building
Phone: (307) 766-2130
Website: www.uwyo.edu/ShSer
The Student Health Service (SHS) provides personalized health care to eligible students by maintaining a high-quality outpatient clinic. The clinic provides primary health care, mental health care, health education, and preventive services to enable students to complete their course of study. The professional staff consists of one physician, four nurse practitioners, two psychiatric nurse practitioners, one physician assistant, and registered nurses, in addition to other professional and administrative personnel. Main Campus students enrolled in at least six credits are assessed a mandatory student fee for the Consolidated Student Services Fee. Students in less than six credits may purchase the Student Benefit Package which includes this fee. Eligible student benefits include unlimited office visits with clinicians and nurses. Services with nominal charges include: pharmacy; laboratory; allergy immunotherapy; immunizations; medical appliances and supplies; and procedures.
Enrollment in, or waiver from, the University of Wyoming Student Medical Insurance program has no effect on eligibility to use the Student Health Service. Main campus students enrolled in summer school are assessed the Consolidated Student Services Fee, which provides access to Student Health throughout the summer. Main campus students not enrolled in the summer, who attended classes in the spring semester and are pre-enrolled for the fall semester are eligible to pay the summer fee and receive care at the Student Health Service during the summer session. The fee must be paid prior to or at the initial visit. Students who wish to enroll in student medical insurance over summer must pay this fee. Students not enrolled in summer classes, but previously enrolled in the spring semester, have the option to purchase a Summer Wellness Fee. Students can purchase the fee for Student Health Service access only or access to Student Health Service, University Counseling Center, and Half Acre.
The hours of the Student Health Service can be found on our web site. All students are urged to have adequate health insurance coverage for illnesses or emergency visits to the local hospital, urgent care clinic, or a physician’s office when the Student Health Service is closed. Insurance coverage is also recommended for medical care that is not available at the Student Health Service, including treatment of major injuries, surgery, and hospitalization. The student is responsible for all charges for services provided by persons or institutions outside of the Student Health Service.
Old Main, Suite 101
Phone: (307) 766-5765
Website: www.uwyo.edu/student-success
Our mission is to provide a robust support system in which students and families can become actively engaged to find solutions to navigate academic and personal struggles from adjusting to college. SS&G strives to help students quickly find the resources and guidance they need to succeed at UW. All UW students have access to a support system that includes academic advising, therapeutic counseling, engagement, leadership development, mentoring, tutoring, developmental workshops and most of all - a sense of belonging, and SS&G is here to help students connect with these support systems at any stage of their college career. In our office students can meet with a Cowboy Coach, a trained peer mentor, who can assist students with finding community and building their ties to campus. Students can also participate in our outreach events hosted throughout the year designed to help build skills, make friends, and locate resources. Stop by the SS&G any time - no appointment needed, and we will help you find your success.
University Counseling Center
University Counseling Center
341 Knight Hall
Phone: (307) 766-2187
Website: www.uwyo.edu/UCC
The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides comprehensive, time-effective mental health services to the university students and consultation on issues with parents, staff, and faculty. The UCC is a resource center for students to enhance personal success skills in dealing with the challenging and sometimes stressful university environment. The professional UCC staff work together with students to help them find effective ways to approach concerns and problems. Students are supported in learning to make healthy lifestyle choices that promote their personal, social, and academic goals. Group and individual counseling services, in a professional and confidential atmosphere, are provided to students with personal and interpersonal concerns. Other services include crisis intervention, walk-in consultation, and education to the UW community. Individual counseling appointments are made in person during regular office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (summer hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday. The UCC offers walk-in services, various hours a day, when students may simply walk in to be seen for a brief appointment, to determine future services they might need. Counseling services are free to UW students. For after-hour emergencies, students can talk to an on-call counselor by calling 766-8989.
Campus Consultation and Outreach: UCC staff consults with academic and student services personnel, student leaders, and university administration regarding counseling and mental health issues and ways to better the UW living/learning environment. Outreach programs can be initiated by student or staff request or by UCC staff bringing issues of concern to various campus populations. Some current issues include destigmatizing mental health, suicide prevention, building community, life transitions, and stress management.
Generally, UCC asks for a minimum of two weeks notice for an outreach presentation; however, in urgent situations triggered by trauma, outreach programs will be offered on a shorter notice. The Center hosts the Lifesavers Coalition - a group of campus and community partners who have an interest in training others in the skills of suicide prevention and also have a focus on how to be proactive with wellness.
UCC collaborates closely with the STOP Violence Program in the Dean of Students Office by providing counseling support to students who are victims of sexual violence as well as collaborative programming regarding prevention of sexual violence and membership with Campus Coalition for the Prevention of Sexual and Relationship Violence.
AWARE (Alcohol Wellness Alternatives, Research and Education): The AWARE Program is committed to a healthy campus community and a drug-free learning environment. AWARE Program staff utilize best practices in providing drug and alcohol education and prevention programming for the University of Wyoming campus and community. The AWARE Program promotes a standard of wellness in regard to healthy choices surrounding alcohol use and the prevention of illicit drug use by college students. To achieve these goals, the AWARE Program offers a broad range of services ranging from individual interventions to consultative and educational services for campus groups and the community at large. AWARE also coordinates the Cowboy UP Peer Education group. Additionally, the AWARE Program coordinates the A-Team, a campus-community coalition dedicated to reducing underage and excessive alcohol use. For more information, please visit the web site at www.uwyo.edu/aware or feel free to contact via telephone at (307) 766-2187, email (aware@uwyo.edu), or in person by visiting 341 Knight Hall.
200 S. 10th St. Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: (307) 766-8988
Website: www.uwyo.edu/naercc
NAERCC opened in Fall 2017 as a community center for native students. Programming focuses on student success, community building, and resource connection. We share our physical space with the Native & Indigenous academic program and the High Plains American Indian Research Institute (HIPAIRI) which allows for collaboration and extensive community connections.
Our building includes a study lounge, library, kitchen, and computer lab all available to students. We also have a classroom that is used for events and workshops.
Student support includes ensuring basic needs are met:
- Share student employment opportunities
- Assist with resumes and applications
- Share scholarship opportunities and connect students to Financial Aid Staff
- Maintain a food share cabinet in the Native Center, open to all students
- Work with campus partners to connect students with the appropriate campus resources, community resources, and emergency funds as needed.
Residence Life
Washakie Center, Lower Level
Phone: (307) 766-3175
Website: www.uwyo.edu/living
Residence Life is committed to providing a safe, meaningful, and enriching experience for students, with the belief that living on-campus promotes academic success, personal growth, and connectedness. The social and collaborative opportunities that occur while living on-campus are unparalleled elsewhere. You will meet new people, develop meaningful relationships, and integrate living & learning. We are committed to providing an environment that enhances your college experience and look forward to having you become a part of our campus community!
Residence Halls: The residence halls provide convenient living, studying, educational programming, social activities and dining accommodations for the university community. Various living environments are available. Full-time, live-in professional staff and graduate assistants live in the community, along with student resident assistants on every floor. Staff are available to all students to help make living on-campus an enjoyable and productive experience.
The residence halls also provide several additional services to our students:
• Fully staffed customer service desks in each hall
• Mail service
• Laundry facilities on-site
• Community gathering spaces & study rooms
• On-call student and professional staff
• Emergency custodial & maintenance services
Room assignments are based on student preferences as well as the date the completed contract form is received. Students returning to UW who wish to live in the residence halls must pay a $150 housing deposit when they complete their housing contract. The housing deposit will be applied to the cost of housing. Hall, roommate, and other preferences may be indicated on the contract and will be considered in room placement.
New Student Live-in Policy: The UW Trustees have established a policy requiring all new students to live in the UW residence halls during their first academic year on campus and to take a minimum of the unlimited five days a week dining plan. The policy is based on extensive student development research indicating that a student’s chance of academic success and satisfaction with the college experience greatly improves through the residential living experience. For a student to be considered for an exemption to the policy, a request with appropriate documentation must be submitted.
Housing accommodations at the University Apartments may be available for students who have children or minors living with them or students of sophomore status or above.
For additional information about the residence halls, dining plans, or university apartments visit www.uwyo.edu/living; or call (307) 766-3175 (residence halls) or (307)-766-3176 (university apartments); FAX (307) 766-3613 or email living@uwyo.edu. Information may also be obtained by writing to Housing & Dining Services, Dept. 3394, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071.
103 Wyoming Union
Phone: (307) 766-5204
Website: www.uwyo.edu/ASUW
The Associated Students of the University of Wyoming (ASUW) is comprised of three branches: the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. All full-time, fee-paying students are members of ASUW. Officers and 21 senators are elected annually by the students and meet weekly to consider areas of concern to students. The ASUW student government represents student opinion to the administration, faculty, staff, and State of Wyoming legislature. ASUW participation across the University ensures that University policies are made with the concerns of students in mind. In addition, the ASUW president serves as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees and conveys student opinion to the institution’s highest governing body. ASUW also provides their own programs and services for students. Included in these programs are the DIA shuttle; Student Legal Services in Hill Hall; and several councils: First-Year Senate, Non-Traditional Student Council, and the Graduate-Student Council.
Student Legal Services: Student Legal Services provides free, confidential legal assistance to the University of Wyoming student community through a full-time attorney. This office provides full legal service for any student need with the exception of in-court representation. The attorney can assist all fee-paying University of Wyoming students who seek advice in connection with personal legal issues. Information is readily available on a variety of subjects. This service is provided through student fees to ASUW, and there is no additional charge for the attorney’s time. Student Legal Services also facilitates the effective and prompt handling of legal referrals, sls@uwyo.edu.
326 Wyoming Union
Phone: (307) 766-4008
Website: www.uwyo.edu/CSIL
The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL), located throughout the Wyoming Union, seeks to provide opportunities for on campus engagement through student-centered programs, communities, services, and experiential learning opportunities to complement the academic experience. Through CSIL, students can join or create a Student Organization; volunteer for local, national, or international service projects; obtain on-campus employment; serve as a student government leader; participate in fun activities and concerts/speakers; and find community among your fellow pokes.
Student Organizations and Entertainment (an office of CSIL)
114 Wyoming Union
Phone: (307) 766-6340
Website: www.uwyo.edu/CSIL
Student Organizations and Entertainment serves as the hub of student activities on campus. Professional staff in the office offer guidance and assistance for programming committees, late-night programming efforts, and more than 250 recognized student organizations (student orgs). Recognized student organizations at UW are established to promote a learning and social experience for individuals who share common interests. Students are encouraged to join and are free to organize associations that will provide opportunities to participate in educational, academic, cultural, and social activities. Student Organizations and Entertainment staff are available to help students develop organizations, sponsor activities, and coordinate efforts with other entities on campus. Information about RSOs can be found on Cowbell. Student Organizations and Entertainment is also home to 7220 Entertainment, a student-run board that plans and implements social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs for the campus community.
Fraternity and Sorority Life (an office of CSIL)
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
The fraternities and sororities at UW provide a living/learning environment designed to support the development and experience of their members. Through intentional programs, members build connections among fellow brothers/sisters and alumni, grow and develop as students and leaders, give back through services, and lead with integrity. Countless leadership opportunities can be found within each chapter, governing council, and broader FSL community.
Student Media (an office of CSIL)
001 Wyoming Union
Phone: (307) 766-6190
The Student Media Office is partially funded by student fees. It meets the informative, educational, and cultural needs of the university community through such publications as The Branding Iron (the daily student newspaper published Tuesday-Friday and weekly during the summer session), the literary magazine Owen Wister Review (published spring semester), and the feature magazine Frontiers (published fall and spring semesters) which are published under the auspices of the Board for Student Media.
The board is composed of students, faculty, staff, and selected members of the Wyoming Press Association. These publications provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience in newspaper, magazine, advertising, sales, and production. More information can be found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/studentmedia/index.html.
Wyoming Union, Union Events, and Pokes Pub & Game Room
Union Events - 2nd Level
Pokes Pub - Lower Level
The Wyoming Union is the community center for campus life-the “living room of campus”, enhancing and complementing out-of-class educational experiences. Open daily, the Wyoming Union provides facilities, services, and various activities to all of the campus community. Through the Union Events office, reservations can be made for spaces in the building including meeting rooms, ballrooms, tables in the Breezeway, and advertisement space. For reservations and information, contact the Union Events office at unionres@uwyo.edu or online: https://www.uwyo.edu/union/reservations/make-reservations.html.
The Wyoming Union also houses the newly updated and rebranded Pokes Pub & Game Room. The game room offers five pool tables, foosball, air hockey, ping pong, shuffleboard, and our eSports Lounge. The eSports Lounge has 16 gaming computers with pre-installed games for students to enjoy. All games are free to play, and you can even reserve the game room for special events. The Pub offers both alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages for all to enjoy.
Veterans Services Center (an office of CSIL)
300 Wyoming Union
Phone: (307) 766-6908
Located on the 3rd floor of the Wyoming Union, the Veterans Services Center has resources, a computer lab, and a lounge area where veterans and their dependents, spouses, and friends can meet, build a community, and lend support to one another. Special events, programs, meals, and student groups are coordinated out of the center. The staff works to improve access to and success in college for students who are veterans, military-connected, and independents. For more information, call, email, or visit their website at http://www.uwyo.edu/vetservices/.
035 Wyoming Union,
The Service, Leadership, and Community Engagement (SLCE) Office offers a variety of opportunities for students to engage with the local and global community. The SLCE Office offers opportunities for civil dialogue and community building through the Good Mule Project. Opportunities like the Big Event, service days, and Alternative Breaks provide opportunities for students to volunteer, develop transferrable skills, and learn more about their communities. Volunteer Hub is a website coordinated by the SLCE Office that houses information on Laramie-area nonprofit organizations and their volunteer needs. Pokes Vote, part of SLCE’s civic engagement programming, is a non-partisan effort to get college-aged students engaged in their democratic community through voting. SLCE also offers leadership workshops throughout the year in addition to credit-bearing leadership courses taught by SLCE staff. Learn more about current opportunities at www.uwyo.edu/slce.
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