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Yes, It Is Urgent

Student conduct is clearly irritated, disorderly, dangerous, or threatening and suggestive of immediate harm to
self or others in the community.

Call 911 for immediate response or the Georgia Tech Police Department at 404-894-2500. After the immediate crisis has been resolved, report the concern through the Student Life Referral Form.

What to Expect

You can expect support around the situation. Expect immediate support from emergency personnel and contact from the AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair Office after the crisis, immediate response from emergency personnel and after-the-crisis follow-up from the AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair.

I’m Not Sure

Student is exhibiting some verbal or physical aggression, disrupting class, difficulty communicating or relating to others. Student is clearly irritated or making others feel uncomfortable. Student is chronically absent or otherwise unable to perform as a student.

Refer the student to the Center for Assessment, Referral and Education (CARE) or the AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair. For reticent students, consider walking the student to CARE or the AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair Office. Follow up with a report to the AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair by completing the Referral Form.

What to Expect

You can expect support around the situation. Your report to the AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair is confidential and you will be contacted to discuss your observations.

No, It’s Not Urgent

Student is exhibiting indicators of distress but is not immediately disruptive or fully non-functional as a student.

Refer the student to the Center for Assessment, Referral and Education (CARE), the AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair or another relevant resource center that can assist the student with stress management, and mental health and well-being tools and services.

What to Expect

You should conduct a follow-up conversation with the student to inquire about their progress accessing the resources you suggested.

If you feel like the student needs additional support, complete the Student Life AVP for Student Engagement & Well-Being and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair Office Referral Form.

What to Do Next

Review the Guidelines for Responding to a Student of Concern and the steps to take to talk to the student.