Advocates

We listen. We connect. We advocate.

College life can be confusing and overwhelming, and sometimes you just need someone to help you sort things out. If you’re facing an issue that is affecting your ability to succeed at Indiana University Bloomington, you can get help from a Student Advocate. Student Advocates are retired IU faculty and staff members who volunteer their time and expertise to assist students in resolving academic, financial, and conduct problems. Advocates have been helping Hoosiers since 1981.

No matter what your situation is, Student Advocates are here to listen nonjudgmentally, provide unconditional support, and help you resolve problems so you can successfully maintain progress towards your degree.

Find out how to get help
Meet our staff

Student Advocates Office

Eigenmann Hall West 225
1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4:30 p.m.

  • Phone: 812-855-0761
  • Fax: 812-855-2259
  • General Inquiries Email: advocate@indiana.edu
  • Emergency Funding Inquiries: emrgfund@iu.edu

Submit a Care Referral

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

Change or appeal a grade

If there are extreme circumstances that prevent you from completing a course, you can request that your grade be changed to a W. If you feel that you’ve been graded unfairly in a course, you have the option to appeal that grade.

Withdraw from all courses

Learn how to end your enrollment at Indiana University. We strongly encourage you to speak with a Student Advocate before you begin the withdrawal process.

Become a Student Advocate

We rely on a team of committed volunteers to carry out our mission of helping students address problems and stay on track with their education. If you’re a retired IU faculty or staff member ready for a new way to support students, we want you to join our team.

Learn how to become a Student Advocate

Do you need a Confidential Victim Advocate?

Confidential Victim Advocates (CVAs) are specially trained advocates who support students that have experienced sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking. Your Confidential Victim Advocate can help address any safety, academic, or other university-related concerns and assist you in making a report, if you choose.

Sexual Violence Support

Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy

IU Student Health Center
Third Floor
600 N. Eagleson Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
  • Phone: 812-856-2469
  • Email: cva@indiana.edu