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Emergencies and Accidents

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If a student is in an emergency situation or accident, the Dean of Students may be contacted for assistance. The Dean of Students Office can inform professors about the accident, and in the case that a student decides to discontinue from classes, the Dean's Office can help connect students/family with housing, financial, meal plan, and other services. Assistance for family, legal guardians, or conservators is also available in the case of a current student death through the Dean of Students Office. Click here for more information.

Information about Emergencies and Accidents

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Informing BYU of a Current Student Emergency or Accident

If you become aware of a student who is experiencing a medical emergency or accident, the Dean of Students Office can help. Any of the following information will help expedite contacting the student:
  • Student’s name
  • Social Security Number
  • Birth date
  • Current BYU address
  • Permanent address
  • BYU ward

Dean of Students Contact Information:
3500 Wilkinson Student Center
deanofstudents@byu.edu
(801) 422-2731
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Assistance In the Event of an Emergency or Accident

The Dean of Students Office provides multiple services for students who have experiences an emergency or accident. These services are intended to help a student address the specific needs resulting from their emergency or accident. Some of these services include:
  • contacting professors to inform them of the current situation
  • notifying the student’s bishop
  • assisting with the process of requesting incompletes if the student is unable to return to school
  • connecting students with helpful campus resources (advising, accessibility, Counseling & Psychological Services, etc.)
If you have experienced an emergency or accident and need assistance, please contact the Dean of Students Office.
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Contact Us

Are you in need of assistance and would like to contact the Dean of Students Office? Click the link below to send us an email.