Student Support and Wellness

Student Support Coordinators

MIAD students may receive non-clinical mental health support services at MIAD through the Student Support Coordinators (SSCs). Students visit the SSCs for help with a number of things, including:

• Adjusting to college
• Managing stress
• Developing coping skills
• Balancing school and life
• Receiving support when in distress
• Reserving the telehealth room for virtual appointments
• Connecting with on-campus resources to support their college experience

While counseling is not available on campus, SSCs also assist students seeking therapy in contacting the Marquette University Counseling Center or other community mental health resources. Student Support Coordinators also help students connect with a variety of off-campus resources depending on their needs. 

Unsure of what you need or who to contact? Email studentsupport@miad.edu and a member of our team will help you.

Brandon Peters, he/him
Student Support Coordinator
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(414) 847-3348
brandonpeters@miad.edu

Rithi Punyamurthula, she/her
Student Support Coordinator
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(414) 847-3206
rithipunyamurthula@miad.edu

Attendance and Absences

What is the attendance policy?

Please review the MIAD Class Attendance Policy and your syllabi for any additional policies your instructors may have. Students are able to miss 10% of classes for any reason before an instructor may elect to lower a student’s grade. 

I’m going to be absent from class. What should I do?

If you are unable to attend class for any reason, please email your instructors as soon as possible to notify them of your absence and create a plan of action. Support for absences is at the instructor’s discretion.

I’m sick and would like my absence excused.

Please note that support for absences, even those with a doctor’s note, is at the discretion of the instructor. In addition to contacting your instructors, please email doctor’s notes to Holly Vanderbusch, Associate Dean of Students (hollyvanderbusch@miad.edu, 414-847-3349). Please do not send doctor’s notes directly to your instructors.

Please read below for information regarding health care facilities near MIAD.

I have an emergency and need to miss class (ex: hospitalization, accident, loss of a loved one, etc).

Please contact Holly Vanderbusch, Associate Dean of Students (hollyvanderbusch@miad.edu, 414-847-3349). The Associate Dean of Students will assist you in contacting your instructors and creating plans for your classes. Additional documentation may be requested. It is important that you also contact your instructors.

I need to take a leave of absence. 

Please contact Holly Vanderbusch, Associate Dean of Students (hollyvanderbusch@miad.edu, 414-847-3349), to discuss leave options such as medical withdrawals, medically reduced courseloads, student on leave requests, and complete withdrawals, and determine the best route for you.

The Associate Dean of Students is available to assist with absences, coordinating academic support with instructors due to extenuating circumstances you may be experiencing, medical leaves and medically reduced courseloads, and student on leave requests and complete withdrawals. Please contact Holly Vanderbusch, Associate Dean of Students (hollyvanderbusch@miad.edu, 414-847-3349) for assistance.

Medical Care

Marquette University Medical Clinic

Marquette Medical Clinic

Marquette University Medical Clinic
Wellness + Helfaer Recreation
525 N. 16th Street , 2nd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Phone: 414-288-7184

Appointments are required

Please note that the Marquette Medical Clinic does not provide doctor’s notes.
All full-time MIAD students are able to receive free medical care at the Marquette University’s Medical Clinic. The Marquette University Medical Clinic is equipped to treat most outpatient medical conditions such as:

• Illness
• Physical exams
• Minor injuries
• STI evaluation and treatment
• Immunizations

All medical services are confidential and most services are free or low cost to full-time MIAD students. For hours and information visit the Marquette University Medical Clinic website.

Call 414-288-7184 to schedule an appointment; please identify yourself as a MIAD student when calling.

Same day appointments are often available for urgent care. Appointments are required; walk-ins are not accepted. You must present your MIAD student ID upon arrival to the clinic.

Please note that Marquette does not provide students with a doctor’s note.