Academics

Your academic experience, your way

Your academic experience at IU Indianapolis is whatever you want to make it. With the options of hundreds of high-quality academic programs and hands-on learning experiences, you will be able to not only gain an education but also pursue your passions.

We will be there with you every step of the way. Whether it is with our own success and career coaching or being able to direct you to the right resources, you always have support throughout your journey.

We also recognize that your education is a big investment, which is why we strive to make getting an IU Indianapolis education affordable by keeping tuition low, offering substantial financial aid, and connecting you with scholarship and grant opportunities. Visit financial aid and scholarships to learn how to optimize your investment.

450+Academic programs at IU Indianapolis.

94%of recent graduates reported positive career outcomes with employment or further education.

17Degree-granting schools at IU Indianapolis.

Academic programs

With academic programs from both Indiana University and Purdue University, IU Indianapolis gives you the freedom to explore your interests and design an academic experience that aligns with your goals—you can even design your own interdisciplinary major. Online degree programs and certificate programs also provide you with convenient and flexible options to fit your lifestyle.

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Convenient and flexible degree programs

We know you have unique needs as a transfer or adult student. From trying to balance multiple priorities to finding classes that fit your schedule, you may be asking, What degree program is best for me?

We can help you answer that. We'll help you sort through the available programs to help you find a convenient and flexible program that matches your interests and leads you to the career you want.

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Find academic support

You have many forms of academic support while at IU Indianapolis to ensure that you have all of the tools you need to succeed. One of those forms of support is your academic advisor. From orientation to the day you graduate, your advisor will be there to help you make the transition to IU IndianapolisI, and then work with you for your continued success. Our success coaches also provide you with individualized life and academic support in ways that work for you.

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Looking for academic services such as tutoring?

IU Indianapolis has several support services in place.

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Hands-on learning

At IU Indianapolis, there is a lot more to your academic experience than what you learn in a classroom. The RISE initiative allows you to apply your knowledge and skills in real-world settings by participating in four types of experiences:

  • Research opportunities: conducting research or artistic work under faculty mentorship
  • International experiences: travel and learning outside of the United States
  • Service-learning experiences: participation in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs
  • Experiential learning: community-based professional practice activities

After you have completed at least two of the four RISE experiences, your status as a RISE scholar is noted on your IU Indianapolis transcript.

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From your first year at IU Indianapolis to capstone experiences, the Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success are the basis for all learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. These Profiles prepare you to engage in local and global communities in ways that solve twenty-first century problems. The Profiles include:

  • Communicator: convey ideas effectively through writing, oral, and visual mediums
  • Problem solver: collect, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to implement solutions
  • Innovator: build on experiences and expertise to approach new situations in original ways
  • Community contributor: be an active and valued contributor on campus and beyond

You’ll find numerous ways to encounter and develop along these Profiles while at IU Indianapolis.

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Preparing you for what’s next: The career you want

From choosing a major to exploring career pathways, we have resources to help you through the career development process. Our career consultant works with you to establish a path that suits your professional and personal goals.

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