Advocates

Use the Withdraw from All Subjects link for information about withdrawing from all subjects. The form for withdrawal is at the bottom of the page. 

You cannot use this form to withdraw if you are a student in any of the following schools:

• University Division
• Students in Transition
• Maurer School of Law
• School of Optometry

OR if you are an International Student.

You must contact that school/department in order to complete a withdrawal from all subjects.

IU does not have a specific medical withdrawal process.

You may withdraw for any reason prior to the Complete Withdrawal (All Classes) Deadline.

Some schools may have Leave of Absence policies, so we would encourage you to check with your Academic Advisor.

Visit the Withdraw from All Subjects link for more information about withdrawing from all subjects.

If you are withdrawing due to certain documentable significant or unusual circumstances, you may be able to submit an appeal of the fee refund policy.

Please see How to Appeal a Fee for more information.

No, it only withdraws you from the courses currently in session.

You may call 812-855-0761 or visit our Bookings page.

If you believe your final grade is not accurate because of an error in the calculation of the grade or believe that your grade was based on non-academic grounds (ex: bias), you may want to appeal the grade.

Grade appeal steps for academic units are typically outlined in the school's academic bulletin.

Please note: Issues related to an instructor's intrinsic evaluation of your work are not subject to appeal.

Contact the Student Advocates Office to schedule an appointment with an Academic Advocate for assistance in preparing your appeal.

Contact the Student Advocates Office to schedule an appointment to meet with an Academic Advocate to discuss the possibility of a grade change to W.

Note: Each school sets its own deadlines for submitting a grade change request. Check your school's academic bulletin for details.

Contact the Student Advocates Office to schedule an appointment with a Conduct Advocate. They can help you understand the conduct process at IU, as well as prepare for and/or join you in an advisory role at any scheduled meetings with the Office of Student Conduct. 

Reach out to your professors to discuss your status in the course.

Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor to discuss your options.

Review available resources on IU's Mental Health webpage.

Refer to your syllabus to see if the professor has instructions on how to best contact them.

Please give your professors at least 48 hours to respond.

If you have not heard from them after the 48 hour period, you can send them a polite email asking if they have had time to review your email.

If you still do not hear from them, you could contact their department for assistance in reaching the professor.

Try to talk issues out with your roommate. If problems continue, contact your Resident Assistant (RA) or other Residence Life and Housing staff for assistance.

Have you and your roommate completed your roommate agreement? If not, work with your RA to complete one. If you have, have a talk with your roommate about your concerns and bring your roommate agreement with you. Your RA can assist you if you need support speaking with your roommate.

Ask your RA for a meeting to talk through your concerns. They will escalate to their supervisors if needed. Remember, they may want to revisit your roommate agreement with you and your roommate.

It is always best to address an issue sooner rather than later. Resident Assistants, Graduate Supervisors, Resident Life Coordinators for Student Life, and the Residence Manager are there to help you work out roommate differences. Many conflicts are with dialogue, review of expectations, and having compassion and understanding for each other as roommates.

Visit the Residential Life Info webpage for additional information.

A student who does not meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy is considered ineligible for financial aid. However, they may submit an appeal if they have a documented extenuating circumstance that prevented them from meeting the SAP policy. You can contact the Student Advocates Office to schedule an appointment with an Academic Advocate for assistance in preparing your appeal.

Student Advocates are unable to assist with financial aid issues. Please contact Student Central for assistance.

The Student Advocates Office is unable to excuse students from class or missed work and is not the office that helps with that process.

If a student is missing class due to a current hospitalization or the death of an immediate family member, they can contact the Student Care and Resource Center for assistance.

If you are a student who has a permanent or temporary qualifying medical condition and have missed classes or will miss upcoming classes due to that condition, you should contact Accessible Educational Services for assistance. 

Assists students with:

• Grade appeals
• Grade change requests
• Withdrawing from all subjects
• Academic misconduct charges (i.e., cheating, plagiarism)
• Personal misconduct charges (i.e., alcohol, drugs, sexual misconduct)
• Communicating with professors (i.e., how to compose an email, etc.)
• Preparing residency appeals

The Student Advocates Office does not:

• Provide attendance memos
• Provide financial assistance
• Assist with roommate or residence hall room issues