Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs exists to assist students in formulating and achieving their educational goals through formal and informal experiences and through interaction within the University community.It Includes:

• Vice President for Student Affairs
• Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
• Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Northern Campuses
• Career Development Center
• Counseling & Psychological Services
• International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
• Office of Diversity Services (ODS)
• Office of Financial Aid
• Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD)
• Multicultural Affairs
• Student Involvement & Leadership
• Student Health Services

Vice President for Student Affairs
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs maintains open communications and a good working relationship among students, faculty, staff and administration. The Vice President is the chief administrative officer for Student Affairs throughout the University.

Location: Boca Raton Campus, SU 215
Phone: (561) 297-3988 

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Associate Vice President & Dean of Students
"Making A Difference One Student At A Time......."
The Associate Vice President & Dean of Students office exists to assist students in meeting their educational goals by offering assistance with academic matters, leadership and student development opportunities, through individualized advising.

• That a student receives proper assistance and or a referral when an extenuating circumstance prevents a student from succeeding academically.
• That leadership, growth and student development opportunities are fostered through an active Greek community, founded on the principles of scholarship, brotherhood / sisterhood, leadership and service.
• That student accountability and personal responsibility be upheld through the Student Code of Conduct.
• That through advising and sound financial decisions student government leaders will uphold their mission to offer services and programs for betterment of the student body.

Student services coordinated through this office include Housing and Residential Life, the Student Union, Student Involvement & Leadership, Counseling, Campus Recreation, Dr. Weppner Volunteer Center, United Campus Ministries, Multicultural Affairs, New Student and Owl Family Programs, Office for Student Media,  Student Conduct, the Office for Students with Disabilities, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Government,  Career Development Center, International Students and Scholar Services, and Student Government Accounting and Budget Office. In addition, this office handles student conduct, academic petitions and exceptional circumstance withdrawals and edits the student handbook and student success planner.

Locations:
Boca Raton Campus: SSB 226 (above the Breezeway Cafeteria)
Phone: (561) 297-3542

Broward Campuses: Davie Campus, Liberal Arts Building, Room 109
Phone: (954) 236-1236

Northern Campuses: Jupiter Campus, SR 119
Phone: (561) 799-8521

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Associate Dean of Student Affairs, John D. MacArthur Campus
The Associate Dean is the chief administrative officer for student affairs on the Jupiter campus. The student affairs office in Jupiter is an advocate for all students, and available to help with problem-solving, information and advice. The Office handles general information and student concerns.

Northern Campuses:
Jupiter Campus: SR 119
Phone: (561) 799-8690

Treasure Coast: CO 138
Phone:  (772)873-3305

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Career Development Center
Explore, Envision, Succeed

The Career Development Center is a centralized, comprehensive operation geared to assist all FAU students with their career management needs from freshman year through graduation.  We offer comprehensive career-planning services and resources at four locations: Boca Raton, Davie, Jupiter and Port St. Lucie.  Our contention is that career development is an ongoing process that begins with self-assessment, exploration and research, as well as experiential learning which prepares students for entering the workforce or graduate/professional school. If you need assistance, choosing a major or learning about career paths we offer career assessment inventories to help guide your decision-making.  We offer various workshops on resume writing, job search, and internships. In addition, we host Career Day & Technical Job Fairs, an on-campus interview program, offer OWL Careerlink our online job portal and assist with applying to graduate school.

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Counseling & Psychological Services
“Empowering You for Life”

The Counseling & Psychological Services on the Jupiter Campus provides free and confidential psychological services to FAU students.  Individual, couples, and group counseling is provided by Dr. Phil Cromer, a licensed Florida psychologist, and well as a supervised graduate student trainee.  The Counseling Center also provides consultation to faculty and staff, and will provide workshops and seminars upon request.

Location: Student Resource Building, Room 274
Phone: 561-799-8678

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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Diversity Student Services works in conjunction with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) located on the Boca Raton campus.  Diversity Student Services welcomes international students, scholars and their families in an effort to promote a culturally diverse learning environment and to enrich the quality of education, teaching and research at FAU.  Diversity Student Services is a resource for interpretation and application of the Department of Homeland Security regulations for nonimmigrant and immigrant students and scholars.  Additionally, Diversity Student Services collaborates with ISSS to provide orientations, workshops and tax seminars tailored to the needs of international students and scholars.  Diversity Student Services collaborates with student organizations, staff and faculty to develop programs that foster cross-cultural appreciation and understanding.

Location: Student Resource Bldg., Room 117
Phone: (561) 799-8585 TTY: (561) 799-8565

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Diversity Student Services:
Diversity Student Services encompasses three distinct offices within the Division of Student Affairs: International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), Multicultural Affairs and the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD).

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Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid offers a comprehensive program of student financial aid including grants, loans, part-time employment and veterans' benefits. Assistance is awarded in compliance with state, federal and University regulations on the basis of financial need and academic merit. The Financial Aid Office at the Jupiter campus provides full service to students. Financial aid staff can assist students in applying for financial aid and with questions regarding all aid and scholarship programs. The financial aid process, from application to award (if eligible), takes approximately six to eight weeks.

Location: Student Resource Bldg, Room 139
Phone: (561) 799-8510

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Office of Students with Disabilities(OSD)
Diversity Student Services works in junction with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) located on the Boca Raton Campus.  The mission of the OSD is to support students with disabilities in their pursuit of equity and excellence in education.  The OSD works with faculty and staff to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to allow this population of students an equal opportunity in the classroom and to have access to all areas around campus. The OSd fosters students self-advocacy and the development of compensatory skills that support independent learning.

Numerous adaptive technology aids and human support services are available to help meet the needs of students with varying disabilities, including computers with screen readers and speech recognition systems, stand-alone readers, magnification devices, tape recorders, Braille writers, wheelchair-accessible desks, tactile aids and FM systems.

The support services include assistive technology training, note-taking services, sign language interpreting, adaptive testing accommodations and learning strategy tutoring.  Self-identification and registration with the OSD is the student's decision and is not mandatory.  However, the student must do so in order to receive authorized academic accommodations.  Official documentation of the disability from a qualified professional is necessary in order to complete the process.

This enables the OSD to provide the appropriate, reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure access to the student's educational program.  All disability-related records are kept confidential and are not released without the student's written permission.

Students who have a disability that prevents them from meeting foreign language or graduation requirements may request a substitution of the course requirement in question. Granting course substitutions will depend on the nature and extent of the disability and its impact on the student’s ability to successfully meet the requirements.  Requests for course substitutions that would require a significant modification of the program, those required for certification or licensure, or those that would be inconsistent with the student's academic program or objectives may be denied.  Students should contact the OSD for assistance in following the appropriate procedures.

Location: Student Resource Bldg., Room 117
Phone: (561)799-8585 TTY:(561)799-8565

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Office of Multicultural Affairs
Diversity Student Services promotes multicultural affairs through a variety of programs and events that are designed to enhance the academic and personal development of FAU’s students throughout their college careers.  Diversity Student Services promotes responsibility and leadership through programs to empower students of all cultures, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, spiritualities, ages, backgrounds, nationalities, citizenships, languages, abilities, classes and additional identities that are salient to students.  All students are encouraged to attend and to participate in the planning of programs.

Location: Student Resource Bldg., Room 117
Phone: (561) 799-8585 TTY: (561) 799-8565

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Student Involvement & Leadership
The Office of Student Life and Recreation supports programs that encourage a sense of community and concept of total student development. It is committed to providing an environment conducive to personal, cultural, social, ethical, emotional, recreational and spiritual development through cocurricular involvement. Students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities and events designed to create and foster community spirit on the MacArthur campus. These activities include clubs and organizations, leadership development programs, social events and activities, recreation and intramural events, lectures on current events, musical and comedy performances and movies and other performing arts.

Location: Student Resource Bldg, Room 151
Phone: (561) 799-8696

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Student Health Services
The mission of Student Health Services is to provide and promote quality healthcare and wellness education and resources that are essential for the academic and personal success of members of our diverse University community. Student Health Services upholds the rights of students, including the rights of privacy and confidentially.

Clinic services include treatment for common health conditions and illnesses including performing laboratory tests to aid in diagnosing or monitoring health, prescriptions for medication; physical exams for study abroad, contraception, or employment; immunizations; and health education.

The Jupiter Student Health Clinic does not provide the following:

•  Excuses for missed class(es)

•  Allergy injections/immunotherapy (available at Boca Student Health Clinic)

•  Tuberculosis (TB) screening tests (available at Boca Student Health Clinic)

The Jupiter campus Student Health Clinic is staffed by a board-certified advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP).

SHS is funded by the Student Health Fee, part of each student’s tuition.  There is a $5.00 charge for all episodic medical visits at Student Health Services.  Laboratory and other diagnostic tests and treatments are available at reduced fees. Please call for more specific information on services and charges.

Location: Student Resource Bldg., Room 106
Phone: (561) 799-8678

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