We are here to help any person part of our campus community!
The food pantry is a free service where you can pick up food to supplement your meals. Though we are unable to supplement all meals, we aim to provide a variety of foods that cater to various dietary needs. The food pantry runs on both food donations and financial donations, and wouldn't be possible without our donors. If you utilize the pantry, please log what you take before you leave, so we can better stock for our campus needs.
Learn more about this service here
We have clothes!... Whether you are facing harsh rainy weather or the hot summer days, don't sweat it, we've got your back! The clothing closet is a free resource for all in the campus community and provides access to clothing for an array of occasions. All clothes are donated from loggers and even others outside our campus community! Think of it as the best and most affordable thrift shop, so stop on by and see what we have in stock!
Want to learn more about this service? Check here for more information!
The Lending Library is a free resource for all students who are struggling to acquire textbooks.
Whether it be a financial boundary or an accessibility issue, the lending library is here to supplement the cost and accessibility. All books we have in stock are donated by other loggers who no longer need their textbooks and are looking to pay it forward. When using the lending library, we kindly request that you log the books you borrow, along with your email address, so we can contact you at the end of the semester regarding book returns.
Want to learn more about this service? Check here to learn more!
BRAVe creates and facilitates programming for the campus community to address issues of sexuality, healthy relationships, consent, and sexual violence prevention. We collaborate with our campus partners both on campus and in the community to start conversations and educate our community members on these important topics.
You can email us at brave@pugetsound.edu
Peer Allies are confidential advocates that provide a safe place for survivors of sexual violence to be heard and believed. Office hours are posted on the website, and you can reach us at peerallies@pugetsound.edu
If you are needing immediate support or are supporting a survivor, the Rebuilding Hope crisis line is a 24/7 available resource.
1-855-757-7273
When a student is struggling personally or academically, a member of our Campus Assessment, Response & Education (CARE) team reaches out to support that student.
Puget Sound community members (faculty, staff, students, or family members) may submit a Student of Concern Referral Form to the CARE team regarding any student at any time. A link to the preferred alert form is available in the faculty portal under Advising on the main menu. All non-student employees can find it on the myPugetSound portal, when they click the “Student Alerts and Concern” button. Faculty may also send an email directly to Landon Wade in Academic Advising
Our Self-Harm Risk Assessment team meets with students who have expressed Self-Harm or Suicide Ideation and gets those students connected directly to mental health resources and support.
You can report any concerning behavior to our SHRA team using our Self-Harm Reporting Form. This form is NOT an emergency service, please contact Security Services or 911 for immediate concerns and life-threatening situations.
The ASUPS Emergency Fund provides limited emergency financial assistance to full-time undergraduate students at the University of Puget Sound (and any other students who pay ASUPS membership fees) who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship related to an unexpected situation not related to student account/tuition. The fund is designated to offset a short-term financial need and is not intended to replace or supplement financial aid. Funds are awarded as a grant, and, unlike a loan, do not need to be repaid. Granted funds qualify as income and may be subject to federal and/or state taxes.
You can apply for the E Fund here.
The Puget Sound First Gen Loggers Network is a group of faculty and staff who support first generation college students (students whose neither parent has attained a four-year US college degree). This is done through fun social events, networking opportunities, off-campus experiences, and facilitating connections to fantastic faculty, staff, and offices across campus. The First Gen Loggers Network also provides Puget Sound faculty and staff with resources and recommendations to ensure that Puget Sound is a first-gen student-ready campus.
Please contact Najhan Bell in Academic Advising, My Khanh Tran in the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED), and/or Eric Hetland in the Center for Student Support if you want to learn more about these opportunities for first generation Loggers, or if you are a faculty/staff member interested in getting involved.
Got a random question and you just aren’t sure where to go to get it answered? Start with your success coach!
Got a random question and you just aren’t sure where to go to get it answered? Start with your success coach!
The Student Success Coaches are here to support YOU! Whether you are a first-year student or a transfer student, our job is to help you to be successful during your first year here at Puget Sound. We can help with developing problem-solving skills, time management, and interpersonal skills; assist you in navigating academic and personal challenges on campus; and help you build connections with the campus and broader Tacoma community. We’re also around if you just need someone to talk to!
Text us, email us, swing by our office any time to see if we’re free, or make an appointment!
For all of our contact information, please visit our Contacts page.
For general questions or to set up a meeting with Eric or Sonya, please contact studentsupport@pugetsound.edu.
For questions regarding the Direct Student Services (Food Pantry, Lending Library, and Clothing Closet), please reach out to Daniel Lerma-Hill.
For questions regarding Sexual Violence Prevention & Education programing or resources, please contact Sonya Dauncey. If you are seeking confidential support, please contact Sonya or Eric directly via email.
For questions regarding First Gen Loggers or Veteran Support, please contact Eric Hetland. Any other departmental inquiries can go to Eric directly or studentsupport@pugetsound.edu.
