UHS Resources for Faculty and Staff
UHS services are available to UW–Madison students. UHS does not provide medical or mental health services for UW–Madison faculty or staff, with the exception of some services administered through Occupational Medicine, outlined below.
This page shares additional resources to help you better support student health and wellbeing.
Resources and Information for Faculty and Staff
Employee Flu Vaccines
University Health Services coordinates the employee flu shot program offered in the fall semester. UW employees are notified by email when the clinics have been scheduled at locations around campus.
Excuse Policy for Student Absences
University Health Services does not provide excuses for short-term absences from class or missed deadlines due to acute illness or mental health appointment. This long-standing policy helps us direct our finite resources toward patient care and reflects our respect for students’ privacy.
Occupational Medicine
Occupational Medicine provides medical response plans and specific clinical services for UW–Madison employees, students in designated courses, and affiliates based on eligibility.
Helping You Help Students
Consultation for Supporting Mental Health
As a member of the UW campus community, you play a part in promoting the mental health of students. UHS Mental Health Services and Suicide Prevention provide consultative services on a wide range of issues for academic departments and non-academic divisions across campus.
Suicide Prevention Training
Online and live suicide prevention trainings are available through Recognize, Respond, Refer. Learn to recognize the warnings signs for a student in distress; respond to their concerns; and refer them to services on campus.
Supporting Student Survivors
University Health Services provides support services for victims and survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence and/or stalking. Learn what resources are available and how you can help a student or become an advocate for ending this type of violence on campus.
Syllabus statements
Syllabus statements on student health and wellbeing are available through the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring.