Student Support Services

Student Life offices are readily available to help meet student needs ranging from health and safety to academic assistance. We are dedicated to the well being of every Davidson student.

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Academic Access and Disability Resources

The Office of Academic Access and Disability Resources assists any student who is struggling academically and supports eligible students with disabilities in need of reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access.

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Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion fosters mutual respect and understanding among - and for all - people of different cultures, backgrounds, experiences and worldviews, and helps the college achieve its stated commitment to diversity.

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Meet the Chaplains

The college chaplains help students from diverse religious backgrounds connect with fellowships or houses of worship. They're also available to students from any tradition, or none at all, for pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, and program planning.

Center for Student Health and Well-Being

Davidson's Center for Student Health and Well-Being provide services to all full-time students. Most are free of charge.

Student Health Center: 704-894-2300

Student Counseling Center: 704-894-2300

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Public Safety and Campus Police

Public Safety and Campus Police work with members of the college community to prevent crime, eliminate threats and ensure a safe, secure environment for all students, staff and faculty members.

Campus Police and Safety Escort: 704-894-2178

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International Student Programs

ISP is dedicated to assisting international students in their adjustment to U.S. culture and education, to being a resource on immigration matters, to coordinating quality educational and social programming and much more.

Residence Life Office

The Residence Life Office (RLO) at Davidson College provides a safe residential space for learning and development.

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Davidson Outdoors

Davidson Outdoors offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, events and courses throughout the year to Davidson students, faculty and staff.

Student Activities

Involvement in social, service and leadership organizations fosters the connections that stay with our students long after graduation.

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Center for Civic Engagement

The Center for Civic Engagement connects students with public and nonprofit organizations for opportunities to impact positive community driven change.

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Chidsey Program for Leadership Development

The Chidsey Program for Leadership Development prepares Davidson students to exercise leadership in ways that positively impact our campus, community, and world.

Personal Leave and Withdrawal

There may be instances in which it is in a student's best interest to spend some time away from the college.

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CARE Team

The CARE (Connection, Advocacy, Resources, Education) Team meets weekly to provide a means for early intervention of at-risk students through collaboration with campus departments, faculty, staff, and possible off campus referrals and resources. The committee is comprised of key individuals across campus from Dean of Students, Academic Affairs, Counseling and Health Services, Disability Services, Residence Life, Campus Police, and Religious Life. Students exhibiting behaviors that are of any concern in relation to their personal, physical, and emotional well-being should be referred to this team of professionals.

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