Students services on the Fort Wayne campus include academic advising, disability accommodations, healthcare, safety and security.
Student Services
Students at the Fort Wayne campus can access a wide range of support services from IU School of Medicine as well as those available through Purdue University Fort Wayne. All centralized student services for IU School of Medicine operate from the Indianapolis campus, including academic advising, disability accommodations, financial support, health care and wellness services, and student learning environment, mistreatment reporting and conflict resolution support. Localized services are also available, including, campus safety, peer tutoring, exam preparation and more.
Emergency Contacts
For emergencies, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate care.
As part of the statewide IU School of Medicine academic advising program, each medical student is assigned a lead advisor, a highly-trained professional who guides students through their entire time in medical school.
IU School of Medicine is committed to helping students with disabilities succeed. All IU School of Medicine students in need of disability accommodations should apply through IU Indianapolis Adaptive Educational Services.
While attending the Fort Wayne campus, students can visit the Disability Access Center at Purdue Fort Wayne, located in Walb Student Union Room 113, to access reasonable accommodations and support. Any questions can be directed to the Disability Access Center at dac@pfw.edu or 260-481-6657.
At the Fort Wayne campus, medical students can access vaccines, primary care, preventative and women's health services at the Purdue Fort Wayne Center for Healthy Living. Other diagnostic or therapeutic health services not available at this location can be accessed by referral. Urgent care needs can be accessed at the clinics listed below.
IU School of Medicine permits students to be excused from required educational experience to seek needed care under the IU School of Medicine Time Away Policy.
Additional Details
The Purdue Fort Wayne Center for Healthy Living is an outpatient facility that provides a variety of health care services to students, faculty, staff and community members. The center is located in the Walb Student Union (room 234) and open Monday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Virtual appointments may also be scheduled. Same day and walk-in appointments will be available, but spots will be limited. All patients will be required to create a new account and establish a username and password to schedule an appointment. The campus clinic accepts a wide range of health insurance plans, and parking is available in the parking garage next to Gates Sports Center. Appointments can be scheduled through the patient portal or by calling 765-494-0111. Please be sure to specify the Purdue Fort Wayne location.
Urgent care can be accessed at the following clinics:
Clinic
Location
Phone
Hours
Physician’s Urgent Care
920 E Coliseum Blvd
260-498-8077
Open daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Parkview Walk-In Clinic
3909 New Vision Dr.
260-425-5500
Open daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Redi-Med
(Lutheran Health Network)
3717 Maplecrest Road
260-458-3846
Open daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Women's Health Advantage Walk-In Clinic
(OB/GYN services)
2518 E Dupont Rd
260-432-4400
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
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For services from the Purdue Fort Wayne Counseling Center, visit the center's website or call 260-481-6200 to make an appointment. The Center for Student Counseling is located in Kettler Hall, Room G02 and in-person and virtual services from 9AM - 4PM Monday - Thursday and 9A -12N on Friday.
Purdue Fort Wayne is a safe campus and campus police are reliable. Purdue Fort Wayne University Police Department provides a safety escort service for students on campus. This service is available 24 hours a day if ever a student feels threatened or uncomfortable. Call 260-481-6827 for safety and security services. Emergency phones are located throughout campus. Call 911 for emergencies. Security phones are located throughout campus.
The Hillard Gates Sports Center is a great place for students to stay active and take a break from their studies. The facility offers a variety of amenities, including a fully equipped gym with strength and cardio equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, racquetball courts, an indoor running track and fitness classes which are free or low-cost for students.
The Center for Student Counseling at Purdue Fort Wayne offers free and confidential support for things like stress, anxiety, and other personal challenges students might face during school. They also provide wellness coaching to help students build healthy habits. Contact the counseling center at 260-481-6200 or counseling@pfw.edu. Purdue Fort Wayne also hosts wellness events, mindfulness sessions and peer support groups to keep students connected and feeling their best. The Friends of the University Pantry is available on campus to provide free food and essentials to students in need. Don't hesitate to take advantage of these awesome resources, they’re here to help!