The Office of the Graduate Student Ombudsperson is:

Independent ~ Impartial ~ Confidential ~ Informal

The Office of the Graduate Student Ombudsperson helps graduate students resolve issues and address concerns that arise within the university setting. The ombudsperson provides a resource for and information about institutional policies and acts as a facilitator to work towards resolutions of graduate students’ concerns. The office is an informal avenue for graduate students, and consultations are kept confidential, unless the student grants permission for the ombudsperson to discuss issues with involved parties or administrators.