Office Updates

From March 30th until further notice our office located at 300 North Jordan Avenue will be closed and all staff will be working remotely.

Staff and Advisor Availability

Academic Advisors

While 21cs Advisors do not have regular drop-ins or appointments throughout summer, if you have questions/concerns, they can always be reached via email shown below and on our staff directory page.   Please, keep in mind that Advisors are an integral part in New Student Orientation (NSO) from June 8 – July 31 and their response time may be longer during that time.

Connect with us if you have academic or other questions/concerns related, but not limited to:

• Navigating the S Grade option (See email from Provost Robel 3/26/20)
• Managing & transitioning to online coursework
• General Academic performance
• Academic status – Probation or high risk
• Personal challenges adjusting to not being in Bloomington or being here separate from others
• Summer courses (all online if with IU)
• Fall 2020 registration (separate communication from assigned advisor)
• 21CS Scholar Success Program

Jen Berry (berryjl@indiana.edu), Lead Advisor
Rachel Boveja (rboveja@indiana.edu), Career Coordinator
Andrew Schwartz (schwaran@indiana.edu), SMART Program Coordinator

If you have any questions about:

• State or SAP appeals
• FAFSA verification
• Any other questions or concerns about your scholarship

Email, Nikki Davenport (niddave@indiana.edu) 

Questions about state appeals and scholarship eligibility, please be sure to contact the State 888-528-4719.

Questions about Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals and verification, please be sure to contact Student Central (scu@indiana.edu),  812-855-6500.

ScholarCorps AmeriCorps Members

Nikki Davenport (niddave@indiana.edu), Graduation & Retention Specialist
Derrick Robinson (robindel@iu.edu), Graduation & Retention Specialist

IUB 21st Century Scholars Q & A

Will our office still be available remotely?
Yes, we will still be available. Email us at iub21cs@indiana.edu with any questions or concerns.

Will there be virtual events and workshops?
Yes, please refer to our website (Workshops page), newsletter, and social media for updates.

What will happen to my financial aid?
Please see the Student Central Resource below. If you still have questions about your specific account, please email them at scu@indiana.edu.

Will tutoring services still be offered?
Yes, please see our Tutoring Services page. 

I am worried about my credit completion in relation to COVID-19, who should I contact?
Please contact any of the 21CS academic advisors, see “Academic Advisors” above.

I am taking an S/F course, will this affect my 21CS scholarship?
Passed courses (S grades) earn credits. A failed course (F grade, regardless) does not earn credits and can impact eligibility. Contact a 21CS Advisor if you have additional questions. 

If you are worried about not reaching 30 credit hours this year, please contact any of the 21CS academic advisors, see “Academic Advisors” above.
If you have questions on how it may affect your major, please contact your major advisor.

IU Bloomington Campus Resources

• Free Zoom workshops on mindfulness, stress & other topics
• Free meals for IU students (In response the pandemic, IU Dining is collaborating with the Food Institute, the Campus Kitchen, the Food Project, GPSG, and others on an Emergency Meal Project.  You can also donate here.)
• IU Coronavirus Website
• Division of Student Affairs Care Referral
• Apply for Emergency Funding Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
• Student Central (If you have any specific account questions or need assistance with your financial aid, contact them at scu@indiana.edu)
• RPS
• RPS move-out FAQ (If you have any specific questions or concerns, email  askRPS@iu.edu)
• WiFi Access lot hot spots and free 60 day access from Comcast, Spectrum
•  Crimson Cupboard Food Pantry
• Healthy IU
• CAPS
• MoneySmarts/ IU Financial Literacy
• MoneySmarts Resource Guide
• Student Advocates Office
• Student Academic Center
• Academic Support Center
• Writing Tutorial Services
• University Division
• Career Development Center
• UITS Help & Support
• Office of Overseas Study
• Resources for Temporary Employees Experiencing Food Insecurity
• Student Involvement and Leadership Center
• Emergency Meal Project - Request a Meal

Bloomington Community Resources

•  LaCasa Resource List
• Asian Culture Center Resource List
• General Community Assistance
• Emergency Social Services in Bloomington and Monroe County
• Bloomington Food Pantries
• Food Assistance Availability Map

Government & CDC

Visit the learnmoreindiana.org/students-families/covid-19/ site for a complete list of resources especially geared towards 21st Century Scholars.  (guidance and support regarding digital access, financial assistance and financial aid)

• Indiana State Department of Health
• Use of Cloth Face Coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19
• Mental Health Considerations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
• CDC
• Consumer Financial Protect Bureau
• Receiving IRS Economic Impact Payments

Other Resources

• Practical ways to spend the stimulus check
• How to get help if you can't pay your bills
• How to open a bank account remotely

IU Administrative Updates

See the Student Central COVID-19 updates page for important IU administrative information.