Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Student Advocate a student?

The Student Advocate is actually a full-time professional position within the Division of Student Life.

Do I need to make an appointment to see the Student Advocate?

You can make an appointment if you wish, but the Student Advocate has an open-door policy. If the Student Advocate is in the office and not meeting with another student, you will be able to do a walk-in appointment.

I'm having a specific problem with "blank" in a class. What is the university-wide policy on "blank"?

The majority of policies at IUPUI are NOT university-wide. Individual schools within the university are given autonomy over how to facilitate classes. Check with your department and/or the Student Advocate to be sure.

I've been accused of academic/personal misconduct and would like someone to speak on my behalf. Can the Student Advocate do this for me?

Neither the Student Advocate nor anyone else can speak on your behalf in a misconduct case. You can speak with the Student Advocate for guidance, advice, and clarification of disciplinary policies and procedures.

I need legal advice/representation. Can the Student Advocate provide this?

The Student Advocate has no legal education, background, or training. The Student Advocate does have some resources for pro bono/reduced rate legal clinics in the community, however.

Can the Student Advocate come speak to my class/office/organization?

Absolutely. The Student Advocate has two different presentations currently: a shorter one on a general rundown of what the Student Advocate does, and a longer one on explaining commonly-used university processes. Contact the Student Advocate for more information.

Can I submit a complaint to the Student Advocate anonymously?

You can submit an anonymous complaint/concern to the Student Advocate, but it limits the amount that the Student Advocate can do for you. Many departments cannot do much follow-up with anonymous complaints.

I am unsure if the Student Advocate can help me with my concern. What should I do?

Definitely speak with the Student Advocate! The Student Advocate will not turn students away. Even if there is nothing that the Student Advocate can do to specifically assist, it is sometimes helpful for you to just process your problem out loud with someone else.

I had a positive experience with the Student Advocate and would like to help. How can I do this?

The best way you can help is to tell everyone you know! The Student Advocate can always use more advertising!

• Is the Student Advocate a student?
• Do I need to make an appointment to see the Student Advocate?
• I'm having a specific problem with "blank" in a class. What is the university-wide policy on "blank"?
• I've been accused of academic/personal misconduct and would like someone to speak on my behalf. Can the Student Advocate do this for me?
• I need legal advice/representation. Can the Student Advocate provide this?
• Can the Student Advocate come speak to my class/office/organization?
• Can I submit a complaint to the Student Advocate anonymously?
• I am unsure if the Student Advocate can help me with my concern. What should I do?
• I had a positive experience with the Student Advocate and would like to help. How can I do this?