When to Make a Referral
Faculty members, staff members, and fellow students may be concerned for the well-being of a student after a student experiences a tragedy or seems to be in distress. Students needing additional care and support often exhibit one or more of the following signs.
Physical Signs
- Significant changes in energy
- Significant weight loss
- Worrisome changes in hygiene
- Notiecable cuts, bruises, or burns
- Sleeping in class/other inappropriate times
- Frequent intoxication
Emotional Signs
- Inappropriate emotional outbursts
- Direct statements indicating distress
- Expressions of hopelessness or suicide
- Behavior that draws peer concern
- Exaggerated personality traits (more withdrawn or animated than usual)
Academic Signs
- Deterioration in academic work
- Disorganized or erratic performance
- Repeated absences and missed assignments
- Ranting or threatening emails
- Continual seeking of special exceptions
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ODU Care Team Referral
Submit any concerns regarding the well being of an ODU Student.
Sexual Harrassment/Violence Complaint
Report concerns regarding a sexual harassment/violence complaint.
Threat Education, Assessment & Management Team Referral
Report threats and other behaviors of concern related to the safety of the campus community.
Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity Reporting
The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity oversees the administration of the student conduct system as outlined by the Code of Student Conduct. You may report incidents such as student code of conduct violations, academic integrity violations, Housing & Residence Life incident, or neighborhood/off-campus concerns.