Important resources for parents

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
Indiana Memorial Union M088
900 E. Seventh St.
812-856-1626
mykidis@indiana.edu
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.

First Year Experiences (FYE)
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
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.

Bursar
Franklin Hall 011
601 E. Kirkwood Ave.
812-855-2636
bursar@indiana.edu
If you’re paying the bills, the Bursar is certainly an important contact. The office handles all University billing and payments.

IUPD Crime Alerts
http://www.indiana.edu/~iupd/crimeAlerts.html
This site provides updates of all crime and alerts on campus.

Counseling and Psychological Services
600 N. Jordan Ave.
812-855-5711
http://www.iu.edu/~health/departments/caps/caps_links/caps_parents.html
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.

Office of Admissions
300 N. Jordan Ave.
812-855-0661
http://www.admit.indiana.edu/parents/index.shtml
This office’s website has information about adjusting to college, campus safety, overseas study and more. There is also a link to their Parent Facebook page.

IU Health Bloomington
601 W. Second St.
812-353-5252
If your student has an emergency, IU Health Bloomington, Bloomington’s only hospital is always open and prepared to deal with anything.

Alumni Association
800-824-3044
http://alumni.indiana.edu/
Even if you’re not an alum, encourage your child to participate in  the association’s events, traditions and leadership opportunities while at IU. It even offers scholarships and great networking opportunities.

Disability Services for Students
812-855-7578
http://www2.dsa.indiana.edu/dss/
Parents can find information on how their student can receive disability support services as well as academic and other support on campus.

Financial Aid
812-855-0321
http://www.indiana.edu/~sfa/
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides information and links about earning aid, federal loans and managing money.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Student Support Services
812-855-4252
http://www.indiana.edu/~glbt/
The GLBT SSS is a resource for both the campus and community on news, events and organizations advocating the GLBT community.

Health Center
600 N. Jordan Ave.
812-855-4011
http://healthcenter.indiana.edu/index2.html
If your student has a cold, needs to fill a prescription or even wants nutrition or smoking counseling, direct them to IU’s on-campus Health Center.

Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau
812-336-3681
http://www.bloomingtonconvention.com/
This is a great place to find information on visiting Bloomington, from hotels to transportation to weather.

Residential Programs & Services
801 N. Jordan Ave.
812-855-1764
http://www.rps.indiana.edu/
RPS covers all housing information, including residence hall living and meal plans.

Student Legal Services
812-855-7867
https://www.indiana.edu/~sls/
If your student should stumble into any legal trouble, Student Legal Services will provide professional counseling for any issue presented.