Counseling & Psychological Services

Student Life’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides confidential mental health services for currently enrolled U-M students in an atmosphere that is welcoming, comfortable, accessible, and multiculturally sensitive. Support options range from in-person to virtual and include 24/7 crisis support via CAPS After Hours.

Inclusive Campus Resources

Student Life offers you many ways to find connection, community, learning, social justice, and space to support a diverse campus community. 

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office (DOS) is a central place for students, parents, faculty, and staff to seek assistance in navigating the complex issues of campus life. The critical incident response and student support case management team provide direct support to students experiencing any concern that is impacting their Michigan experience, including academic, financial, or physical/mental health concerns as well as crisis/emergency situations, basic needs, and off-campus housing issues.

Addendum to the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Dear University of Michigan Community:

As Wolverines, the importance of cultivating a culture of care for self and others has always been paramount and is of particular importance in this shared moment of crisis and challenge. It is right for us to reflect on the values we hold as individuals and the values we embrace as a community. University values are outlined in the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Civility, dignity, diversity, education, equality, freedom, honesty, and safety.  These values stand as long-held community-defined commitments rooted in social justice and put into practice through a restorative approach. It is these values which continue to serve as a guide as we live into our Pledge to Take Care of the Maize & Blue.

Dean of Students Laura Blake Jones

The Dean of Students provides leadership in the following areas: · Office of Greek Life · The Blavin Scholars Program ​· Beyond the Diag · Central Student Government · Debate in addition to the programs and services of the Dean of Students Office.

Ombuds Tom Lehker

Ombuds for Student Life, providing confidential service to help individual students solve specific problems, impartial advocate for fair and consistent treatment, and advice on formal and informal problem resolution possibilities.