Come talk with us. You don’t have to know exactly what you need or who you should talk to. The Dean of Students Office is a safe, welcoming place to start. We can listen, help you sort through what you’re facing, and connect you with the people and resources that can help. You don’t have to figure it out alone—we’re here to help.
The Dean of Students Office does not excuse absences or relieve you of responsibility for missed classwork. However, we know that absences are not all the same—and sometimes life happens. A death in the family, serious illness, family emergency, personal crisis, or other significant hardship can make it difficult to attend class or keep up with coursework.
If something is affecting your ability to attend class or succeed academically, please come talk with us. We can help you think through your options, connect you with resources, and consider how best to communicate with your instructors.
If you know you will miss class, communicate with your instructor as early as possible. Your instructor will determine how to address missed attendance and coursework based on the circumstances of your situation and the requirements of the course.
As the university catalog explains, students remain responsible for missed coursework, including when an absence results from illness, an emergency, or a university-sponsored activity. But being responsible for your coursework does not mean you have to face a difficult circumstance without support. We want to help.
If something is affecting your ability to attend class or succeed academically, please come talk with us. We can help you think through your options, connect you with resources, and consider how best to communicate with your instructors.
If you know you will miss class, communicate with your instructor as early as possible. Your instructor will determine how to address missed attendance and coursework based on the circumstances of your situation and the requirements of the course.
As the university catalog explains, students remain responsible for missed coursework, including when an absence results from illness, an emergency, or a university-sponsored activity. But being responsible for your coursework does not mean you have to face a difficult circumstance without support. We want to help.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. The Counseling Center provides a confidential place to talk with a licensed therapist and offers couples therapy, group therapy, medication management, and online selfhelp resources through Therapy Assistance Online (TAO). All BYU–Idaho students assigned to a track, and registered for a minimum of six (6) credits, are eligible for counseling. Non-student spouses of students are only eligible for marital counseling.
The Wellness Center also offers one-on-one wellness education and other programs designed to support mental health and overall well-being.
If you’re not sure which resource is right for you, come talk with us in the Dean of Students Office. We can help you find the right place to start.
The Wellness Center also offers one-on-one wellness education and other programs designed to support mental health and overall well-being.
If you’re not sure which resource is right for you, come talk with us in the Dean of Students Office. We can help you find the right place to start.
There are several resources that may be able to help:
- Financial aid: Contact the Financial Aid Office with questions about scholarships, Pell grants, student loans, or other financial assistance.
- Employment: Check the Student Employment Job Board for campus jobs.
- Food insecurity: Talk with your family and campus bishop about available support. The surrounding community also offers several resources, including the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP), the Family Crisis Center, and the Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry.
- International students: Contact the International Services Office to discuss options.
Start by taking care of your health. The Student Health Center provides primary health care, and you may also receive care from providers in the community or elsewhere.
If your health may affect your attendance, coursework, or ability to participate in your classes, communicate with your instructors as early as possible and review your course syllabus for relevant policies.
You may also be eligible for academic accommodations through Accessibility Services if you have a medical condition or disability that affects your ability to participate in your courses or complete academic work.
If you are unsure what to do or how your situation may affect your studies, come talk with us. We can help you understand your options and find the right resources.
If your health may affect your attendance, coursework, or ability to participate in your classes, communicate with your instructors as early as possible and review your course syllabus for relevant policies.
You may also be eligible for academic accommodations through Accessibility Services if you have a medical condition or disability that affects your ability to participate in your courses or complete academic work.
If you are unsure what to do or how your situation may affect your studies, come talk with us. We can help you understand your options and find the right resources.
No. The Dean of Students Office does not contact students to discipline them. In fact, we are likely reaching out because we want to help.
We reach out for many reasons, including when someone has expressed concern about you, when you are new to the university, or when we think we may be able to connect you with helpful resources and support.
We are here to help you navigate challenges and feel connected to the university. If we invite you to meet with us, please come. You don’t need to have a problem figured out before you walk through our door.
We reach out for many reasons, including when someone has expressed concern about you, when you are new to the university, or when we think we may be able to connect you with helpful resources and support.
We are here to help you navigate challenges and feel connected to the university. If we invite you to meet with us, please come. You don’t need to have a problem figured out before you walk through our door.
Start by talking with your roommates about the concern. A roommate council can provide a structured opportunity for everyone to listen, express concerns, and agree on reasonable ways to improve the situation.
If the concern continues, ask your apartment manager to get involved. You may also contact Housing & Student Living or seek guidance from your bishop.
If your roommate situation is affecting your well-being and you need additional support, please come talk with us in the Dean of Students Office.
If the concern continues, ask your apartment manager to get involved. You may also contact Housing & Student Living or seek guidance from your bishop.
If your roommate situation is affecting your well-being and you need additional support, please come talk with us in the Dean of Students Office.
You can care about your roommate without being responsible for fixing the situation. If you are concerned about their health or safety, seek help rather than trying to manage the situation on your own.
In an emergency, call 911. If your roommate is experiencing significant emotion distress, having suicidal thoughts, or needs immediate mental health support, call or text 988.
For non-emergencies, consider contacting the Counseling Center or another campus resource. If you are not sure what to do, contact the Dean of Students Office. We can help you determine the best next step.
In an emergency, call 911. If your roommate is experiencing significant emotion distress, having suicidal thoughts, or needs immediate mental health support, call or text 988.
For non-emergencies, consider contacting the Counseling Center or another campus resource. If you are not sure what to do, contact the Dean of Students Office. We can help you determine the best next step.