Care & Advocacy

We're here to support you

Maybe you’re in the hospital and need to reschedule your final exams. Maybe you’re facing academic misconduct charges for plagiarism. Maybe you want to sue your landlord.

Whatever your reason for coming here, you aren’t the first person to go through it, and someone within the Office of Student Life can help. Our Care and Advocacy efforts ensure that students, parents, and family members are supported in their experience.

Get help

Submit a Care Referral

Get help for yourself or someone else. Use this form if you don’t know who to contact.

Report hazing

File a report if you believe that you or someone you know is being untreated unfairly or harmed.

Report harassment or discrimination

File a report if you experience or witness harassment or discrimination.

Departments

Accessible Educational Services

Provides resources and support to students with qualifying medical conditions.

Bias Response and Education

Reviews reports regarding incidents of bias, hate, harassment, or discrimination to create awareness and influence change on campus.

Center for Veteran and Military Students

Supports veterans and students affiliated with the military by connecting them to the resources they need to succeed at IU.

Crimson Cupboard

Combats food insecurity by providing food and necessities to those in need through an on-campus food pantry.

Dean of Students Office

Provides resources, information, and support to all IU Bloomington students through one central office.

Family Engagement

Keeps Hoosier families connected through resources, communication, and the celebration of IU's Family Weekend.

Office of Student Conduct

Supports student learning, personal growth, campus safety, and accountability through the Student Code.

Student Advocates Office

Assists students with personal and academic problems to continue maintaining progress towards earning a degree.

Student Care and Resource Center

Supports students who are struggling by providing resources—including Care Referrals.

Student Legal Services

Provides free and confidential on-campus legal advice and services to IU students.

Not sure where to go for help?

Submit a Care Referral