Reminder: The 100% refund, first week drop/add period is in effect through Monday, September 8th. Late drop/add will begin on Wednesday, September 10th.
Address Changes
Many important notifications are sent from the Office of the Registrar throughout the semester, so it is important that you update your address(es) as soon as you become aware of any changes.
Address types and how they are used:
| Address Type | Description | Used for | Can I update this in Self-Service? |
|---|---|---|---|
Student Home |
Your permanent address, where mail will always reach you, usually a parent’s address. This is the only address reflected on the student's permanent record. |
Diplomas |
Yes |
Local |
Your non-residence hall address, where you live this semester while attending IU. *If you live in Bloomington University Housing (residence halls or university apartments), you SHOULD NOT provide a Local address. Residential Programs and Services (RPS) will do this for you by updating your Student Housing address. |
Financial Aid refund checks, enrollment info, enrollment bulletin, mailings |
Yes |
Student Housing |
University Housing (Residence Hall or University Apartment) address. Supplied by RPS based on signed housing contract, used in place of Local. |
Financial Aid refund checks, enrollment info, enrollment bulletin, mailings |
No, display only |
Mailing |
Mailing address, used only by the Office of Admissions prior to enrollment at IU. |
Admissions Info |
Yes
|
Employee Home |
IU Employee home address. Changes to this address must be submitted to Human Resources. Academic employees should submit address changes to Faculty Records (Bryan Hall 016). |
Benefits, Human Resource Info |
Update but not delete |
Currently Enrolled Students - How to change your address
- Access OneStart to update your address electronically:
- Go to OneStart (http://onestart.iu.edu).
- Click the Login button and enter your network Username and Password.
- From the Student Center, scroll down to the Personal Information section.
- Review the address displayed in the Contact Information box.
- Click on the address type to be updated.
- Click on the green Edit button to update an existing address.
- Click on the Add a New Address button to add an address to a different address type.
- Enter the address information. Click OK.
- Select the appropriate address type from the box on the right. Do not select an existing type, as indicated with an asterisk.
- If appropriate, change the date to reflect the first date for the new address.
- If adding a LOCAL address, select the appropriate housing code.
- Click Save.
Note: If a housing type may be deleted, a green Delete button will display in the far right column.
- OR you can change your address during your registration session.
Former Students - How to change your address
- Submit the change by e-mail*:
- Submit the change in writing*:
- Submit the change by fax*:
Indiana University, Office of the Registrar
ATTN: Address Change
Franklin Hall 111
601 E Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington IN 47405-1223
(812)855-3311 ATTN: Address Change
* Be sure to include your full name, as it appears on your record, your student identification number, prior address, and type of address to be changed (see address types above). Remember to sign your written or faxed request.
Address Update Deadlines
| For bursar refund checks: | 14 days prior to the first day of classes |
| For inclusion in student directories: | End of the first week of classes for each semester/session |
| Bulletin mailings |
Mid-February Mid-September Mid-January |
* For exact dates, contact the Office of the Registrar via e-mail at registrar@indiana.edu.
If you have any questions, call the Office of the Registrar at (812)855-0121.
