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Student Wellbeing, Support and Advocacy

Our Mission

Student Wellbeing, Support and Advocacy cultivates a seamless culture of care that supports the University of Delaware community. Through proactive engagement, responsive support and access-centered accommodations, we foster self-advocacy, conflict resolution skills and holistic wellbeing. We partner with Blue Hens in getting well, being well and staying well so they can navigate challenges and thrive at UD and beyond

Support Offices

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Community Standards & Conflict Resolution

  • Understand your rights, responsibilities and expectations as a student.
  • Address conflict through coaching, dialogue and restorative options.
  • Access resources to support accountability and community wellbeing.

Community Standards & Conflict Resolution

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Disability Support Services

  • Register for academic accommodations and schedule exams at the Test Accommodation Center.
  • Apply for housing accommodations, ADA transportation or communication access services.
  • Explore a range of assistive technology tools and resources.

Disability
Support Services

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Student Advocacy & Support

  • Connect to campus and community support resources.
  • Access a Victim Advocate for support if you have been impacted by sexual or relationship violence or stalking.
  • Receive veteran and military-connected student support, including VA/DOD benefits assistance.

Student Advocacy & Support

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Student Services for Athletes

  • Receive academic advising to plan and track degree progress.
  • Build academic success strategies including study and time management skills.
  • Develop career readiness through 1-1 coaching, internship and networking opportunities.

Student Services for Athletes

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Student Wellbeing

  • Meet with a counselor for your mental health.
  • Access physical health services and resources.
  • Attend a wellbeing event or request a prevention program.

Student
Wellbeing

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Campus Recreation

  • Participate in fitness and wellness activities.
  • Join intramural and club sports teams.
  • Access recreational facilities.

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Recreation

Donate to Support Students

The Student Crisis Fund

UD’s Student Crisis Fund supports eligible students who face a serious financial hardship due to unanticipated crisis such as food or home insecurity, travel costs related to a sudden death or illness in the immediate family, out-of-pocket medical costs or replacement of personal belongings due to fire, natural disaster or theft.

 

Support Student Wellbeing

Supporting student wellbeing at the University of Delaware means investing in the whole student: Mind, body and community. Gifts to wellbeing initiatives help expand access to mental health care, wellness programming and spaces where students can recharge, connect and thrive. Your support ensures that every Blue Hen has the resources they need to navigate challenges, build resilience and succeed both in and beyond the classroom.

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Student Wellbeing, Support and Advocacy Leadership

Adam D. Cantley

Associate Vice President, Student Wellbeing, Support and Advocacy
 

Holli Harvey-Dudlek

Dean of Students
 

Katie Rizzo

Associate Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy & Support
 

Regina Donato

Associate Dean of Students and Director, Community Standards & Conflict Resolution
 

Lynda Pagan

Interim Director, Disability Support Services
 

Kelly Frick, MD, FAAFP

Medical Director, Student Health Services
 

Andrew Reisman, MD, FAMSSM, FAAFP, CAQSM

Medical Director, Athletic Medicine, Student Health Services
Chief Medical Officer, Athletics
 

Cynthia Diefenbeck, PsyD, APRN

Director, Center for Counseling and Student Development
 

Helen Ann Lawless

Director, Student Wellness and Health Promotion
 

Adam Jines

Director, Campus Recreation Services