Welcome to the Dean of Students Office.
Our mission is to support, advocate for, and empower students throughout their academic journey. Whether you’re facing a personal challenge, navigating a university policy, or looking for resources to help you thrive, our office is here to help. We serve as a central hub for wrap-around support, connecting students to critical services such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Legal Services, Student Care Services, and Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.
College is a time of growth, not just academically, but personally as well. With growth comes both challenges and opportunities. We believe in fostering a campus environment grounded in always supporting you with respect, accountability, and care. That means holding students to high standards while offering compassion and guidance along the way. When issues arise, our team works to ensure fair processes and meaningful support that encourage learning, reflection, and forward progress.
Whether you’re in need of immediate help or just want to better understand the resources available to you, our team is here to listen, guide, and walk alongside you.
You don’t have to go it alone. We’re here to help you meet challenges with confidence, celebrate your victories, and make the most of your time at UCF.
Go Knights!
Dean Juntunen
deanofstudents@ucf.edu
Dean Juntunen has over 25 years of experience working in higher education, spanning areas such as housing and residence life, student conduct and academic integrity, student rights and responsibilities, student care services, and the Dean of Students office. She has been present for the opening of every academic year on a college campus for the last three decades.
Having been with the University of Central Florida since 2003, her professional passions center on supporting student success and well-being, as well as the ‘behind the scenes’ of student life and crisis management. In her role as Dean of Students, she also serves as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Her work involves promoting a campus climate of integrity, civility, and accountability, and providing wraparound care for students facing impediments to their overall success.
Dean Juntunen previously worked at the University of Maryland, College Park, and holds a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in College Student Personnel Administration and a bachelor’s degree in English, Theater, and Secondary Education from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Outside of work, she is a proud mother of three sons and two dogs, and enjoys travel, reading, and theater.