There are many resources for students on campus, but there are plenty of organizations that are there for parents, too. These are some of the important numbers
and resources that might be helpful.
IU Parents Association
This office provides a link between parents and the IU campus and sends two newsletters per year via email. Sign up for the newsletter at mykidis@indiana.edu.
Indiana Memorial Union M088
900 E. Seventh St.
812-856-1626
mykidis@indiana.edu
First Year Experiences (FYE)
This office is geared completely toward orienting and supporting students in their first years, but it can be a helpful resource for new college parents as well.
Wright Residence Center (Mid-May to mid-July)
501 N. Jordan Ave.
Franklin Hall 228 (Mid-July to mid-May)
601 E. Kirkwood Ave.
812-855-4357
fye@indiana.edu
Bursar
If you’re paying the bills, the Bursar might be an important contact. The office handles all University billing and payments.
Franklin Hall 011
601 E. Kirkwood Ave.
812-855-2636
bursar@indiana.edu
IUPD Crime Alerts
This site provides updates of all crime and alerts on campus.
http://www.indiana.edu/~iupd/crimeAlerts.html
Counseling and Psychological Services
CAPS can be a great counseling resource for students, but it also provides tips for parents on how to support a student leaving for college.
600 N. Jordan Ave.
812-855-5711
http://www.iu.edu/~health/departments/caps/caps_links/caps_parents.html
Health Center
The Health Center is located on campus and can help students with minor injuries or illnesses.
600 N. Jordan Ave.
812-855-4011
http://healthcenter.indiana.edu/index2.html
Bloomington Hospital
If your student has an emergency, the Bloomington Hospital is always open and prepared to deal with anything.
601 W. Second St.
812-353-5252
Alumni Association
800-824-3044
http://alumni.indiana.edu/
Disability Services for Students
812-855-7578
http://www2.dsa.indiana.edu/dss/
Financial Aid
812-855-0321
http://www.indiana.edu/~sfa/
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Support Services
812-855-4252
http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/
Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau
812-336-3681
http://www.bloomingtonconvention.com/
Residential Programs and Services
801 N. Jordan Ave.
812-855-1764
http://www.rps.indiana.edu/index.cfml
Student Legal Services
812-855-7867
https://www.indiana.edu/~sls/
Resources for parents
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