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Message from Dr. Katie Sermersheim
Welcome to the Boilermaker family! Congratulations to your student on all of their great accomplishments to get them to Purdue. Your support during their high school journey helped get them here, and will be needed throughout their college experience.
We understand that being a Boilermaker will come with many great opportunities as well as a few challenges along the way. The Office of the Dean of Students is here to help your student navigate any challenge that may arise and is here to help your student make informed decisions. Students may walk in to Schleman 207 and ask to speak with a Student Support Specialist or contact our office at (765) 494-1747, Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
The Office of the Dean of Students consists of specialized areas including: Center for Advocacy, Response and Education; Counseling and Psychological Services;
Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life; Off-Campus Housing; Parent & Family Connections; Student Health Services; The Division of Recreation and Wellness; Student Legal Services; and Student Rights and Responsibilities, all of which will be expanded on throughout this publication. If your student is in need of a service ODOS does not offer, our office will help them identify and access other resources on the campus and in the community.
Together the areas of the Office of the Dean of Students advocate for student issues, needs and concerns; respond to
emergency situations affecting our students; and represent the University to various constituencies. As a support system for our entire student body, we empower students to discover, pursue, and achieve their personal and educational goals.
On behalf of the entire Dean’s office, I welcome your family to Purdue and look forward to guiding your student on this exciting journey.
Dr. Katie Sermersheim
Dean of Students