University of Wisconsin–Madison

Instructor Referral Guide

If a student needs assistance with….Refer them to
A hate/bias incidentBias or Hate Reporting
A disability accommodationMcBurney Disability Resource Center
Alcohol and/or other drug useSubstance use resources
Being a survivor of sexual assault and/or dating violence*Sexual assault, dating, and domestic violence reporting and/or Survivor Services
Career GoalsCareer Exploration Center or Career Services or Career Advising within their school or college
Choosing a major or selecting coursesAcademic Advising or Cross-College Advising
FinancesBasic Needs Support or Crisis Loans
Finding a student job/internshipCareer Services or Student Job Center
Food InsecurityCampus Food Resources
Getting InvolvedWisconsin Involvement Network or Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement or Morgridge Center for Public Service
HazingReport Hazing
Health and FitnessUniversity Recreation & Wellbeing or University Health Services
Identity or Fitting in or Making FriendsCenter for Educational Opportunity or Center for Interfaith Dialogue or Gender and Sexuality Campus Center or International Student Services or Learning & Theme Communities or Multicultural Student Center or Transfer Transition Program or University Veterans Services
Landlord IssuesOff-Campus Housing Services or Tenant Resource Center
Managing StressMental Health Resources
Mental HealthMental Health Resources
Personal or family issues impacting academicsOffice of Student Assistance and Support
Roommate IssuesHouse Fellow
Study Skills or Tutoring Learning Support or GUTS
Transitioning to CollegeOffice of Student Transitioning and Family Engagement or SOAR or Transfer Transition Program or University Housing
WritingThe Writing Center

If a student is a risk to themselves or others, call the University Police Department at 608-264-2677 or dial 911.

If a student is displaying behaviors (e.g., significant absences) that may interfere with their ability to be successful at the University, or is disrupting the learning of others, submit a Student of Concern Report.

*As a responsible employee, you are required by law to report first-hand knowledge or disclosures of sexual assault. When a victim of sexual assault discloses their experience to you, you must complete the campus incident reporting form.