Student Life

The Office of the Dean of Students oversees the division of Student Affairs,comprised of a number of independent, yet interrelated offices designed to meet abroad range of student needs. The offices are noted in the table below.

Trained professionals staff these offices and are available as resources to students. The Student Affairs staff works collaboratively in the development and implementation of programs, procedures and protocols designed to foster student growth, build community and respond to student concerns.

The work of the Division of Student Affairs is guided by the belief that intellectual and personal development are inseparable, and that a healthy campus community is essential to the growth of the whole student. Student Affairs advances Emerson College’s mission by providing a wide range of purposeful out-of-classroom experiences and services that encourage student learning and foster a sense of community. Students are challenged to think critically and support community standards within an environment where the principles of freedom of expression,civility, diversity, fairness and caring are valued and affirmed.

Under the leadership of the Dean of Students, the Student Affairs staff works toward accurately assessing, representing, and meeting the needs of all Emerson students. This may take the form of assisting a student in working through a problem or unanticipated crisis, setting personal or professional goals, fostering leadership skills, planning activities, or being available to listen to student suggestions and complaints.

All offices are open Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.