Dean of Students

The glue that holds the campus community together

The Dean of Students is the main office of the Division of Student Life. We connect students to resources and help create policies that improve everyone’s experience at IU Bloomington.

If you don’t know who to contact or where to start, the Dean of Students Office can help. Our staff helps you deal with the heavy issues, so you can focus on learning, growing, and graduating.

Meet with a Dean

Our Dean of Students team is available to meet with students. Please complete this intake form and we will contact you with our available times.

Dean of Students Office

Indiana Memorial Union M088
900 E. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Phone: 812-855-8187
  • Fax: 812-855-5381
  • Email: vpsl@indiana.edu

Report hazing

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

Report harassment or discrimination

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

Request an Attendance Memo

During a time of emergency, an attendance memo from the Dean of Students Office helps to verify the reason for an absence for your instructors.
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Stop Sexual Violence IU

We are committed to ending sexual violence and misconduct. We work with Culture of Care to provide bystander intervention programs and help students overcome the physical and emotional impacts of sexual violence and misconduct.

Stop Sexual Violence
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It’s On Us

It’s On Us to end sexual assault at IU. It’s On Us is a national awareness campaign to address the issue of sexual assault on college campuses. It’s On Us encourages everyone to make a personal commitment to step up and help prevent sexual assault.

It’s On Us
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Campus Safety Walk

Each semester the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students, in partnership with colleagues from IU Emergency Management and the IU Facilities department, hosts a campus safety walk. Students, staff and faculty walk through selected areas of campus to review safety measures and provide recommendations for improvement.

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Gender equality

Gender inequality is a very real problem in college as well as in the workplace. We host leadership and professional development workshops for women, help female students navigate unique challenges like pregnancy and parenting, and advocate against sexual harassment and discrimination.

Parent and Families

Parents and family members: check out the website dedicated to Hoosier Families! You'll find information and resources about Family Weekend, the Parents Advisory Board, campus, and much more. 

Parent and Family Resources
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