Dean of Students
Welcome to the Dean of Students Office!
The Dean of Students supports a central team and core areas that include Residential Education, the Graduate Life Office, the Office of Community Standards, and the Office of Accessible Education, which collectively support the lived experiences of undergraduate and graduate students. We serve as a compass for students in finding purpose, resilience, and belonging by fostering an accessible, respectful, living and learning environment through individualized student support, responsive care, and case management services.
DOS Office Team
The Dean of Students Office team provides oversight for the case management of student-related incidents and issues, facilitates implementation of certain student policies, and engages students in activities to build community and inspire a sense of belonging. The Dean of Students Office team members are committed to supporting Stanford's communities. Read below to learn about their different backgrounds and interests as well as how to connect with them for assistance.
Share a Concern
If you would like to share a non-urgent concern about a student, please use the form linked below. If you are seeking crisis or emergency support for a student, please review our urgent support options.
2026 James W. Lyons Award for Service Recipients
The annual honor goes to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to service to and on behalf of Stanford University. This year’s recipients of the James W. Lyons Award for Service were honored by the Division of Student Affairs at a dinner event held May 21 at Tresidder Memorial Union.
Dean of Students Units
The Graduate Life Office (GLO) are a division of the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. We serve the entire graduate student population at Stanford and their families. GLO deans are a source of comprehensive, impartial guidance and information related to all aspects of your life as a graduate student.
The mission of the Office of Accessible Education (OAE) is to promote an accessible and inclusive environment for all students with disabilities. Through both academic and housing accommodations, we work to mitigate physical and attitudinal barriers that students might face. We are dedicated to supporting students with disabilities to give them the opportunity to perform at their highest academic potential. We also strive to promote the inclusive environment they need to experience full membership in our diverse Stanford community.
The Stanford community strives to create meaningful change both on campus and in the world. A commitment to integrity permeates all aspects of campus life, and the Office of Community Standards (OCS) supports this mission by upholding two of Stanford's foundational principles: the Fundamental Standard and the Honor Code. Together, these standards articulate the values that unite us and outline the responsibilities that attend the great privilege of being at Stanford. Every member of the Stanford community plays an integral role in espousing these ideals and sustaining our culture of excellence.
Residential Education can be described in many different ways. However, the most important thing to remember is that Residential Education is about the people it serves! From providing programming in the residences to community engagement, ResEd oversees a myriad of opportunities for both the student body, as well as for the professional university staff by bringing both groups together to engage in the development of intellectual, educational and community building policies, programs, and activities.
