Students services on the Evansville campus include academic advising, disability accommodations, healthcare, safety and security.

Campus Student Support Services

Medical students at the IU School of Medicine–Evansville campus have access to student services provided locally at the University of Evansville and can access a range of centralized support services from IU School of Medicine, including financial services and student learning environment, mistreatment reporting and conflict resolution services. Plus, with small class sizes and faculty who practice a true open-door policy, students at this campus can easily access personalized support needed to ensure success in medical school.

Emergency Contacts

For emergencies, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate care.

Reach the 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line at 317-278-HELP (4357).


Student Support Services in Evansville

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.

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At the Indiana University School of Medicine—Evansville campus, medical students can access vaccines, primary care, preventative and women's health services at University of Evansville Crayton E. And Ellen Mann Health Center. Urgent care and clinical specialists for medical issues at Deaconess Urgent Care, Ascension St. Vincent Urgent Care, CVS Pharmacy First Avenue Minute Clinic or CVS Pharmacy Weston Road Minute Clinic. Other diagnostic or therapeutic health services not available at these locations can be accessed by referral. IU School of Medicine permits students to be excused from required educational experiences to seek needed care under the IU School of Medicine Time Away Policy.

The Department of Mental Health Services provides mental health and personal counseling services to all IU School of Medicine students, residents, and fellows on every IU School of Medicine campus. Find details about mental health services in Evansville.

Fitness Resources

At the Evansville campus, all students receive a membership to the YMCA that will get them into any location. There are two locations in Evansville to choose from: one downtown and within walking distance of campus. This location is newly built and provides tons of exercise classes including yoga, cycling and pickleball. Students in Evansville also have access to the University of Evansville fitness center and many students participate in University of Evansville intramural teams.

Wellness Resources

Students at the Evansville campus have access to University of Evansville mental health services along with access to remote services through IU School of Medicine Department of Mental Health Services. On campus, students have a room dedicated to wellness close to the study spaces. This room includes a large bean bag, a massage chair, a stationary bike and craft supplies for students who enjoy being creative when taking a break from studying.

For safety and security issues, please contact the Indiana University Police Department dispatch at 812-855-2421. For emergencies, call 911.

IU School of Medicine—Evansville enjoys a highly supportive community that has helped raise important scholarship funds. The Evansville campus offers the highest level of local scholarship support of all the school’s campuses. More than 60 percent of students at this campus receive scholarships—an average of $200,000/year in total awards based on academic performance, financial need and donor intent. This level of financial support would not be possible without the generosity of the school’s alumni, donors and Evansville community.

All medical students at the Evansville campus are eligible for scholarship consideration, provided that the FAFSA form is submitted to IU School of Medicine. Some awards carry restrictions regarding academic achievement and/or financial need. Even with restrictions, most students are eligible for one or more of the Evansville campus scholarships.