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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Counseling Center
341 Knight Hall
Phone: (307) 766-2187
Website: www.uwyo.edu/ucc
The University Counseling Center offers free STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES including CRISIS INTERVENTION to current-term enrolled University of Wyoming students.Crisis appointments available daily, most new appointments within 24-48 hours. For mental health crisis situations Monday-Friday during office hours, call our office at 307-766-2187. After hours (or when our office is closed), please use our after-hours crisis line at 307-766-8989 or dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
English Language Center
Cheney International Center, Lower Level
Phone: (307) 766-3631
Email: elc@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyo.edu/study-iep-esl
The UW English Language Center was established in 2015 to serve the university community with support programs for international students, scholars, and visiting faculty.
The ELC provides supports the UW international community by offering:
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Intensive English Program-with up to 20 hours of weekly class time designed to boost English language proficiency for admission to the University of Wyoming and other U.S. universities.
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Undergraduates-several 3-credit English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses specifically designed for University of Wyoming international students.
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Graduate Students-a series of TA and RA Training Workshops throughout the semester, and EAP 5010: Technical Writing for International Students.
Parking and Bus Services
1602 East Spring Creek Dr., Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: (307) 766-9800
Email: tps@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyo.edu/transportation
UW offers parking lots with bus services to students, faculty and the public with multiple routes that include on campus, to downtown businesses, and for visitors. Services, maps, regulations, options, and route information can be found online at
Cocurricular Activities and Organizations
Sudent Legal Services (SLS) is a service provided by the Associated Students of the University of Wyoming (ASUW) for all full-fee paying University of Wyoming students. Part-time students who pay for the optional fee package are also eligible for SLS assistance but should be aware that it may be more costly than hiring a private attorney.
Student Legal Services offers a full-time, licensed attorney to assist University of Wyoming students. All meetings with the SLS attorney are confidential. The SLS attorney can assist students in a wide variety of subject areas including:
- Landlord tenant law
- Criminal law
- Family law
- General civil law
- Immigration law
The Student Legal Services attorney can assist students in multiple ways including:
- Information and advice
- Demand letters
- Legal document preparation
- Referral resources
Generally, after meeting with the Student Legal Services attorney and receiving information and advice, students understand the situation, their options, and are confident moving forward on their own. The attorney can also prepare documents for students. There is a charge for personal legal documents prepared by the Student Legal Services attorney. In the situation where the attorney does not have the knowledge to assist the student with direct advice she will provide the student with referral resources.
Student Legal Services cannot:
- assist a student who has a legal dispute against another University of Wyoming Student;
- assist a student who has a legal dispute against the University of Wyoming;
- assist a student who has a legal dispute against a University of Wyoming student group;
- represent students in court.
Office of the Registrar
Phone: (307) 766-5272
Email: registrar@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyo.edu/registrar
The Office of the Registrar keeps all the official academic records for all students at the University of Wyoming. Students can request transcript to be sent to anyone they desire free of charge. Students that graduated prior to 1987 can request a transcript through an online request form. Current students or alumni graduating after 1987 may request a transcript through logging into their UW student WyoRecords account in WyoWeb. Specific steps can found online at Office of Registrar’s transcript page.
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/.
Hill Hall, Room 641, Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: (307) 766-3025
Email: stuins@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyo.edu/risk/smi
Student Health Insurance is designed to help students maintain good health throughout their academic study and decrease the financial burden that can be caused by unexpected health expenses. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees elected to offer a program which balances maintaining comprehensive healthcare coverage at a reasonable cost. University of Wyoming Student Health Insurance is provided through UnitedHealthcare StudentResource’s website..
Enrollment
Every Fall and Spring semesters, all non-international (domestic) students are required to accept or decline the Student Health Insurance online in WyoWeb prior to registering for classes. Students are sent a confirmation email to their university email after they make their selection.
Deadline
The deadline for domestic students to make any changes to their insurance selection and for international students to request a waiver of the insurance requirement is the drop/add deadline for the semester. The deadline is published in the calendar on the Registrar’s website.
Domestic students can make changes to their insurance choice by selecting “Health Insurance” under the “To-Do” list in their WyoWeb account. International students may request a waiver of the University’s insurance requirements by emailing stuins@uwyo.edu and providing documentation that meets the waiver requirements.
International (Non-Citizen) students are automatically enrolled in the health insurance every fall and spring semester that they enroll in classes.
International students may waive the University of Wyoming Student Health Insurance if their circumstances meet requirements outlined in the University’s Foreign Student Health Insurance Waiver Policy and also complies with University Regulation 2-201 Admission of Students, and the corresponding Admission Policy for International Students. Students are not eligible for student health insurance if they are only online or remote but should review their registration closely and contact the Student Health Insurance Office if you are online/remote and insurance charges appear on your account.
Scholars in J-1 status, Undergraduate student teachers during their teaching term, and OPT students engaged in educational activities at the University of Wyoming are able to purchase this plan on a voluntary basis. Eligible students who are enrolled in the plan may also insure their dependent spouse or dependent children under 26 years of age. Students should contact the risk management office by email at stuins@uwyo.edu to enroll in any voluntary coverage.
Domestic (U.S.) students are eligible for insurance during the fall and spring semesters if they are enrolled in at least 12 hours for undergraduates or 9 hours for graduate students, including students at the UW/Casper College, Teton Science School and DNP program students, WWAMI students, and undergraduate student teachers during their student teaching term. Undergraduates taking 6 to 11.5 credit hours and graduate students taking 4.5 to 8.5 credit hours are eligible to enroll with the part-time benefit fee package. Graduate students who are otherwise eligible for the part-time benefit package, for example by the optional fee petition process, are also eligible to enroll with the part-time benefit package.
Students are not eligible for student health insurance if you are online or remote only and should not elect the insurance if you are not taking classes in person, on campus.
During the summer semester in order for students to be able to enroll during that time undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours. While graduate students must be enrolled in at least 1 credit hour. Students wishing to enroll in coverage for the first time during the summer semester need to contact the Risk Management office at stuins@uwyo.edu for assistance with enrollment.
Student Health Service
Student Health/Cheney Intl. Bldg., Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: (307) 766-2130
Email: studenthealth@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyo.edu/shser
Wyoming Student Health Service offers top-tier healthcare empowering students to excel physically, mentally, and emotionally. Services include care in primary care, sexual and reproductive care, mental health care, sports medicine and injuries, immunizations and preventative health, as well as an on-site pharmacy.
Academic Year Eligibility (Fall/Spring Semesters):
Students Taking 6+ Credit Hours
Students taking 6 or more credit hours during the academic year are automatically charged the consolidated student services fee, which includes access to Student Health. Eligible student benefits include zero-charge office visits. Services for which an additional fee applies include laboratory, allergy immunotherapy, immunizations, medical supplies and medical and surgical procedures.
Students Taking Less Than 6 Credit Hours
Students taking less than 6 credit hours may purchase the Optional Student Fee Package for access to Student Health.
Student Enrolled In Summer Session
Summer session students pay the current summer Student Health fee and therefore have access. Eligible student benefits include zero-charge office visits. Services for which an additional fee applies include laboratory, allergy immunotherapy, immunizations, medical supplies, and medical and surgical procedures.
Students NOT Enrolled In Summer Session
Students who were enrolled in spring and not pre-enrolled for fall and/or continuing students (enrolled for spring, pre-enrolled for fall) have the option to purchase access to Student Health.
Website: www.uwyo.edu/alumni
UW Alumni Assoication helps alumni and friends stay involved with the university, sharing with them the university’s direction and aspirations and engaging them in order to attain those aspirations. UWAA builds pride, loyalty and future sustainment among the UW Community through communication, involvement, engagement, and celebration. As a membership organization, UWAA has events and supports localized networks of UW alumni accross the world.
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.
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.
University Store
Student Union
Phone: 307-766-3264
Email: uwyo-bookstore@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyostore.com
Located in the Student Union, The University Store is owned and operated by the University of Wyoming and is an official retailer of University of Wyoming apparel, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and athletic apparel. The goal of the University Store is to provide you with an enjoyable, hassle-free online shopping experience. We continuously monitor response to the site to make sure our customers are finding it friendly and easy to navigate. Whether you are a University of Wyoming alumni, student, Cowboy fan or Wyoming enthusiast, we hope you will find what you are looking for!
University Police Department
1010 East Ivinson
Phone: 307-766-5179
Email: uwpd@uwyo.edu
Website: www.uwyo.edu/uwpd
The University of Wyoming Police Department is dedicated to providing quality law enforcement services to our community. Our mission is to protect life and property; preserve the peace; prevent crime; and enforce all laws, ordinances, and university regulations in a fair and impartial manner. We respect the rights of all people and are committed to being responsive to the needs of our community. The University of Wyoming Police Department (UWPD) is the principal law enforcement agency serving the University of Wyoming. The UWPD operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is responsible for law enforcement, public safety, building security, and traffic control within the university. Nested within these traditional law enforcement functions are numerous non-enforcement activities, which include; fingerprinting*, VIN inspections*, lights-out surveys, money escorts, pick-up and storage of lost and found items, as well as other services that benefit the community. The University of Wyoming Police Department works with a variety of departments on campus and within the Laramie community to prepare for a variety of emergencies.
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