WashU Cares provides resources to assist a student whose courses are affected by a situation that’s affecting their ability to be academically successful. In addition to support from our office, your school contacts can assist you.

Assistance from WashU Cares

Following consultation with our staff, the following support services are available, as appropriate:

Medical Leave of Absence
Late Withdrawal
Assistance in applying for Reduced Course Load via Disability Resources accommodations process

Support from your school

Arts & Sciences

Robert Pampel

Jennifer Romney


McKelvey School of Engineering

Chris Kroeger
Associate Dean


Olin School of Business

Paige LaRose
Senior Associate Dean & Director of Undergraduate Programs


Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts

Joseph Fitzpatrick
Associate Dean of Students

Arts & Sciences

Andy Wiegert
Director of Graduate Student Affairs


Brown School

Ragini Maddipati
Assistant Dean for Academic Programs


McKelvey School of Engineering

Holly Stanwich
Director of Graduate Student Affairs


Olin School of Business

For mba students

Rachel Donnell
Associate Director Advising/Student Services

For SMP students

Nikki Cornwell
Associate Director Advising/Student Services


Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Art

Joseph Fitzpatrick
Associate Dean of Students


School of Law

Elizabeth Walsh
Associate Dean for Student Services