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Welcome To VSU

Welcome to the web pages for the Dean of Students Office.  The Dean of Students Office is dedicated to student development both inside and outside the classroom.  Our goal is to provide quality programs, facilities and services that will enhance the educational and personal experiences of VSU students.

The Dean of Students Office is responsible for the supervision of the following departments, programs and services: Campus Recreation, Student Conduct, Orientation and Leadership Development, Student Life (Homecoming, Volunteer Services, Greek Life, student organizations and Campus Activities Board), Student Government Association, school mascot (Blaze), medical withdrawals for students, Who’s Who, and all Student Activity Fee Funded Budgets.  Valdosta State has over 180 registered student organizations ranging from social to religious in nature.  Campus Recreation provides year round leisure opportunities and moved into the new Student Recreation Center during the 2002 fall semester.  The new outdoor intramural field’s complex opened during the 2006 spring semester.  The Orientation and Leadership Department coordinates activities for all incoming and transfer students, and has an award winning “Emerging Leader” program that was recognized as a “Best Practice” by the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia.

Please let us know if we can assist you in any way.  On behalf of the entire Dean of Students Office, we thank you for taking the time to read about our services.

Sincerely,

Russell F. Mast
Dean of Students