Ombuds Office

The Ombuds Office is available to students who are having a conflict with an office, department, or faculty member at the University. The Ombudsperson helps students to identify and evaluate the options that are available to address concerns. As a designated confidential, neutral, independent, and informal mechanism, the Ombudsperson assists USF students in discussing and resolving issues. The Ombudsperson can explain policies related to the problem and facilitate communication, bring parties together, and promote personal responsibility and institutional justice.

The Ombuds Office will not intervene until a student has initiated existing review mechanisms, nor does he or she have the authority to make, change or set aside a law, policy, or administrative decision. The office operates within the established mechanisms for grievances and redress. The Ombuds Office operates within the established mechanism for grievances and redress. For additional information contact (415) 422-2761.