What We Do
Student Advocacy - Student Support and Advocacy represents and interprets the interests and needs of students in university policy development and decision-making. Advocacy may involve formally raising student issues with university administrators or formally exploring policy modifications that would improve services for students.
Problem Solving - Student Support and Advocacy assists students in resolving complex problems involving multiple departments. We help students and their families in navigating the university, understanding options, and understanding university policy and procedures. Please call us at (213) 740-2421 or contact us at SC Navigator/One-Stop Problem Solving.
Crisis Management - Student Support and Advocacy provides support for students who are experiencing crisis situations. These situations vary, and include anything from difficult home/family situations to severe injury or illness. When necessary, Student Support and Advocacy works closely with families to assist students who are in crisis. For assistance please all (213) 740-2421.
Medical/Non-Medical Leave of Absence - Student Support and Advocacy facilitates the leave of absence process for students, who for a variety of reasons, must withdraw from classes prior to end of the academic term. For more information on the undergraduate leave of absence process, please review the Undergraduate Leave of Absence Handbook.
Faculty Notification - In the event that a student is unable to attend classes due to medical reasons or a family emergency, Student Relations will contact the student’s professors and notify them of the situation upon receiving consent from the student.
Informal and Formal Grievances - Students desirous of filing a complaint against a university staff member, professor, or department can receive guidance from Student Support and Advocacy. For detailed information on the grievance procedure, please review SCampus.
Grade Disputes - Student Support and Advocacy advises students through the disputed academic evaluation process. For detailed information about grade disputes, please consult the governance section of SCampus.