Students services on the South Bend campus at IU School of Medicine include academic advising, disability accommodations, healthcare and security.

Campus Student Services

Students at the South Bend campus can access a wide range of support services from IU School of Medicine. The South Bend campus takes pride in a highly-qualified medical education staff with deep experience in helping students be successful. All centralized student services for the IU School of Medicine operate from the Indianapolis campus,  including financial services and student learning environment, mistreatment reporting and conflict resolution support. Localized services are also available, including academic advising, personal counseling, campus safety and peer tutoring.

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 South Bend

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

At the South Bend campus, the medical education staff can provide access to numerous primary care and clinical specialists who will address medical issues swiftly, allowing students to quickly return to their studies. Students can access care at the Indiana University South Bend Student Wellness Center and through a variety of local providers.

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 South Bend.

For security and safety issues, please contact Notre Dame Security Police at 574-631-5555. Additionally, an emergency call box is available in the parking lot of the medical school.