Find supports for staying well as a graduate student
Transitioning into life as a graduate student or postdoc can be a challenge, especially if you are new to town or you are bringing the family with you. These resources will get you started in maintaining health, wellness, and balance in relation to your academic life.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Whether you’re feeling depressed, are struggling with substance abuse, or are just struggling to cope with college life, CAPS can help. It offers counseling options and workshops to assist with virtually any mental health issue.
Learn more about CAPS
Health insurance
University Human Resources offers several health plans through Aetna Health. These plans apply to qualifying Student Academic Appointees (SAA) and Fellowship Recipients, international travel, postdoctoral fellows, and professional students. For more information on eligibility and plan specifics, visit University Human Resources.
IU Student Health Center
IU Bloomington’s four-story facility includes a full-service medical clinic, lab, X-ray facility, women’s clinic, and pharmacy.
Plan your visit
IU recreational sports
Sweat out your stress with fitness classes, over 400 pieces of cardio and weight-training equipment, intramurals, and fitness events through multiple campus facilities.
Connect with Rec Sports
Money Smarts (IU financial literacy)
MoneySmarts is a program intended to provide financial education resources to all of our IU campuses and communities. All of their resources are free!
Visit the website
Student legal services
Once you pay your Student Activity fee, you’re entitled to advice and, often, legal representation at no charge.
Find out what’s included