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

Student Services

Students at the IU School of Medicine Indianapolis campus can access a wide range of support services. All centralized student services for the school operate from this location, including financial services, disability services and student learning environment, mistreatment reporting and conflict resolution support. Localized services are also available, including mental health services, 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.

Reach the 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line at 317-278-HELP (4357) or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255.


Student Support Services in Indianapolis

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.

Request accommodations

For after-hours emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Round-the-clock, 24-Hour Crisis Resources are also available via the Mental Health Crisis Line: 317-278-HELP (4357)

At the Indianapolis campus, medical students can access vaccines, primary care, preventative, and women’s health services at IU Indianapolis Campus Health. Other diagnostic or therapeutic health services not available at this location can be accessed by referral. Urgent care needs can be accessed at IU Health Methodist Hospital or IU Health Urgent Care Centers. The 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 Indianapolis.

IU Indianapolis Campus Police provide safety escort walks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To request a Safewalk escort, IU School of Medicine students, faculty and staff can call 317-274-7233 (SAFE).