Getting to the Finish Line: What It Takes

Parenting a College Freshman from a College Student’s Perspective

Helping Your Student Be Successful

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Getting to the Finish Line: What It Takes

“ My “two cents” to the parents and family members of our incoming students is to support your students…”

Welcome!

University College welcomes your student to IUPUI.

Going to college is as big a step in a student’s life as it is for his or her family. It is a huge transition for everyone involved. Here are some helpful tips for students and families when taking that next big step!

Many families need to realize their student is going to be on his or her own, and this is a growth opportunity. Help your student figure out what he or she wants to do and where he or she will be comfortable attending school. Also go with your student to his or her campus visits so you can share this learning experience together. This might help you to better help your student think through some decisions.

Amanda Nobbe

Parenting a College Freshman from a College Student’s Perspective

As a father with a daughter about to enter college, I understand what parents of future IUPUI students must be feeling. I can remember when she got on the bus to go to kindergarten; she was excited and didn’t even look back. And now, she’s off to college! She still loves school and is very excited about the future.

I know my daughter made the right college choice, and I know that you and your son or daughter has made the right choice, too. IUPUI is a dynamic urban university – one of the best university campuses in the country. Recently, U.S. News & World Report ranked IUPUI seventh in “Universities to Watch,” and Forbes magazine ranked IUPUI as the eighth best public university in the Midwest. Your future college student is in good hands at IUPUI.

Troy D. Brown

Your student, along with about two million others in this country, is about to enter a time that is both exciting and frightening; a time of joy and discovery, but also anxiety and sometimes disappointment. Students are beginning a period of their lives in which they will change and one day leave the campus as very different people. You are entering this period with your student. You’ll experience the same exhilaration and disappointments as your student – perhaps from a distance – but often as vividly.

Going to college is exciting and challenging. Coming to IUPUI, a major urban research university, is a particular challenge and one that I know will not only be focused on learning but also will allow you to be fully engaged in the life of the campus and the city. Your student’s time at IUPUI will be rewarding. I cannot wait for him or her to start your adventure at IUPUI. Go Jags!

Karen M. Whitney

“ While students sometimes need to study alone, most successful students also use

campus resources and attend mentoring sessions…”

Helping Your Student Be Successful

“Academic advising is teaching,” according to the National Academic Advising Association. So what do academic advisors teach?

With each student, academic advisors teach techniques to promote success inside and outside of the classroom. We help students identify their own strengths and abilities and create a clear academic plan toward their ultimate career goals. In addition, we help students learn how to find and use campus and community resources and make lifelong academic and career connections.

Yvonne Fitzgerald

Academic Advising, Career Development, and Student Employment

Frequently Asked Questions About Academic Advising

Q: What courses will my student take his or her first term/semester?

A: Beginning students must register for a learning community. Academic advisors will also recommend that students take writing and mathematics courses according to the student’s placement examination. Other courses will be selected according to the student’s interests or intended major. If a student has not yet chosen a major, courses will be selected which will help the student explore different areas and decide on a major.

Q: When will a student start studying in the school that offers the student’s intended degree?

A: University College is the academic home for all entering students. The faculty and staff of all the schools work with University College. An academic advisor can talk with your student about the requirements to move into a degree-granting school. Some students will move into a degree-granting school after their first term of study, while others will remain part of University College for a longer time in order to meet certification requirements. Academic advisors in University College will work with you and your student if he or she has any questions.

Q: How do students know how they are doing in their courses?A: University College has an “early warning” system in

which faculty are asked to let the academic advisors know if students in their courses are having difficulty. We will then contact the students identified to us by the faculty. Students are encouraged to ask their instructors how they are doing.

Q: What is a planning guide?A: A planning guide is a list of suggested courses that is filled

out when a student sees an academic advisor to plan for an upcoming term. To obtain clearance to register for the spring term, students must see an academic advisor in the fall term by signing up for an advising appointment in their learning community. We encourage students to make every effort to attend this appointment to avoid the wait-to-see (an advisor) that can occur when a student comes to see an advisor on a walk-in basis.

Q: Where can a student find a list of courses needed for his/her major?

A: Refer to www.uc.iupui.edu. Scroll over “Students” and click “Academic Planning.” Under “Explore Majors & Careers,” click “Check Sheets.” Scroll down to select a school to see a list of all degree programs and their checksheets/requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Learning

CommunitiesQ: Who should enroll in Learning Communities?A: All new students and transfer students with 17 or fewer

college-level credits are expected to enroll in a Learning Community and First-Year Seminar during their first term. Because the course is designed for first-year students, only in rare instances is a student permitted to enroll in a Learning Community once they have completed their first term of enrollment.

Q: What are the advantages of enrolling in a Learning Community?

A: Students work with instructional team members who combine their expertise to help first-year students make a successful transition to higher education:

• The faculty member is the leader of the instructional team and sets the academic goals for the class.

• The student mentor serves as a role model for new students and a peer guide to the college experience.

• The librarian introduces students to the resources offered through the library.

• The academic advisor works with students to begin their short- and long-term academic planning and provides important information on academic policies and procedures.

• Students learn to study together, collaborate on projects, and depend on each other for support in the classroom.

• Students are introduced to key information and begin to develop the skills needed to succeed in college.

Learning Communities

A popular question that all students are asked by family, friends, instructors, etc. is, “What is your major?” Well, what if you don’t know, or what if you change your mind? The career professionals in Academic and Career Development are here to help!

About 65-70 percent of undergraduates change their majors at least once. Many majors can lead to a variety of career options, so it is important to begin the exploration process early. It starts by looking at your interests, skills, values, and personality so that you find the best fit for you.

Jennifer Schott

Connections with friends and others are important to your success at IUPUI and in life. Themed Learning Communities (TLCs) provide opportunities for new students with similar interests to form study groups and connect with dedicated faculty by enrolling in a small group of courses together. Through these supportive connections, students in the TLCs generally achieve higher grades and better success in their academic careers. Ask your advisor how to sign up for a Themed Learning Community.

Lauren Chism

What About TLCsQ: What are the advantages of enrolling in a TLC?A: • Students are able to meet and form a sense of community

with others who have similar academic interests. • TLCs allow students to enroll in a cluster of courses,

which will apply toward their major. If students have not decided on a major, they will complete general education requirements while doing some career exploration.

• Students learn to study together, collaborate on projects, and depend on each other for support in the classroom.

• Students are introduced to key information and begin to develop the skills needed to succeed in college.

Themed Learning Communities (TLCs)

Open: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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In the know,on the go!

The Bepko Learning Center’s programs are based on a philosophy in which highly successful academic students can play an integral role in the academic development of their peers. Collaborative learning, role modeling, peer interaction, and peer support are all components of this process.

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Bepko Learning Center

Hello, and welcome to IUPUI! As Director of the Bepko Learning Center, I would like to introduce you to the many academic supports which are available for you to take advantage of during your first semester on campus.

Several support centers are available for you to utilize such as the Bepko Learning Center, the Mathematic Assistance Center, the Writing Center, the Speakers’ Lab, the Chemistry Resource Center, Biology Resource Center, and the Psychology Resource Center. Additionally, we have a list of free tutoring programs and a database of available paid tutors at the Bepko Learning Center.

Many students wait until they are in severe academic difficulty before reaching out for support. I encourage you to take advantage from the beginning of the many academic support programs offered to make your academic journey a complete success.

Mark Minglin

IUPUI Honors College

The IUPUI Honors College is the place for students with a track record of success and achievement. It is the place for high-achieving students to receive the support and academic challenges they need. It is the place for IUPUI’s top-flight students to grow into graduates that will be embraced by business leaders and employers.

E. Jane Luzar

University College Bepko Learning Center

BLC Helping Through Components of Support

Structured Learning Assistance is a mandatory one-hour and fifteen minute per week directed study and practice session that is attached to high risk-for-failure “gateway” courses. Students are given content-specific background information to assist them in making connections to the class lessons and lectures. SLA is a mechanism for teaching students how to work collaboratively and how to form study groups.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Mentors are learning assistants who have received an exceptional grade in a specific course and are content-competent in that particular subject. SI Mentors assist other students in gaining a better understanding of the course content, and they help students develop learning skills to enhance their academic experience.

SI Mentors are not tutors, but rather facilitators who help students develop the thinking and reasoning skills which characterize intellectual maturity. SI Mentors are available to undergraduate students as an academic guide, a university orientation assistant, a resource guide, an empathetic listener, and most of all a supportive friend.

Resource Mentors serve as empathetic listeners and advocates for IUPUI students and their needs. They are trained to possess the interviewing skills necessary to make them active, helpful, and non-judgmental listeners. The mentors work one-on-one with individual students, empowering them in their quest to succeed academically and socially. Furthermore, Resource Mentors conduct thorough and on-going follow-ups with all students after the initial contact. Resource Mentors provide students with resources such as tutor referrals, study skills handouts, campus information, and other learning aides. The Resource Desk provides mentoring referrals for one-on-one mentoring to help students determine their individual learning style. Additionally, Resource Mentors refer students to other campus resources such as Academic Advising, The Writing Center, Speakers’ Lab, Office of Student Involvement, International Affairs, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Academic and Career Development, Office of Student Employment, and Mathematics Assistance Center (MAC) to name a few. Most importantly, the Resource Mentors encourage students to interact with instructors and departmental staff about additional resources.

The Tutoring Program offers tutor referrals for students in IUPUI classes. If a student is in need of assistance for a particular class, tutoring information is available at the Bepko Learning Center Resource Desk, UC 2006. The student will receive contact information about a tutor who can help. The student is then responsible for contacting the tutor and negotiating a fee. The Tutoring Program offers time flexibility and one-on-one assistance. For more information, please visit the tutoring Web site at tutor.uc.iupui.edu.

Another tutoring service offered by the Bepko Learning Center is Veteran’s Administration and Vocational Rehabilitation paid assistance. This service is for students who are associated with these offices. The student will be eligible to receive free one-on-one tutoring for a specified number of hours per week, and the tutor will be reimbursed by the VA or VR office. For more information, contact the Bepko Learning Center at 317-274-4818 or visit the Resource Desk.

Frequently Asked Questions About Registration

Q: Does a student have to see an academic advisor every time he/she registers?

A: Part of the student’s academic success will depend on how closely the student works with their academic advisor. Students are encouraged to keep in contact with his/her academic advisor early in the term.

Q: What is the difference between Priority Registration and Open Registration?

A: Priority Registration is held for each upcoming term and allows all currently enrolled students the opportunity to register online during a set period of time before registration is opened up to all students. Students are given an appointment time to register for classes and may register as soon as that appointment arrives or anytime afterward through the first week of classes. Open registration begins after priority registration ends through the first week of classes for fall and spring terms (first three days for summer sessions). This is also the time when transfer and returning students may register. A late fee is charged as of the first official day of the term..

Q: What are the various ways a student may register for classes?A: A student can register on campus at any computer lab, or

online at OneStart (onestart.iu.edu) > Services > Student Self-Service tab. Click on the Go to Student Center link.

Q: How does a student know when to register for classes at IUPUI?

A: If the student is a new student, he/she will register as part of the New Student Orientation program. If a student is currently enrolled, the student will receive an email notification about his/her enrollment appointment time from the Registrar’s Office. Students can view their enrollment appointment at OneStart (www.onestart.iu.edu) > Services > Student Self-Service tab. Click on the Go to Student Center link. On the right-hand side of the Student Center page under Enrollment Dates, students will see Enrollment Appointment information.

At the student’s appointed time to enroll or anytime after that time, the student can register online through the first week of classes. Temporary transfer students and returning students are notified about the open registration dates which occur immediately after registration for currently enrolled students.

Q: Will information on courses, schedules, open sections, etc. be sent to the students?

A: If a student is new to IUPUI, information will be available during orientation. If the student is an inter-campus transfer or continuing student, the course offerings are available on-line from the Registrar home page (www.registrar.iupui.edu) in various formats including one that shows the current enrollment in the class on a daily basis.

Registration

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Students can also check for open sections in real time online via OneStart. If a student wants a check sheet with a list of requirements for a specific major, the check sheets are available on the University College Web site at www.universitycollege.iupui.edu. If a student needs a course description, check bulletin.iupui.edu.

Q: Can students check to see if a section is open in a course they want to take?

A: Students can check course availability from OneStart at onestart.iu.edu. Also, from the Registrar home page (www.registrar.iupui.edu), Course Offerings, there are several course offerings formats which include information on current enrollment updated each day.

Q: Is transfer student registration different from new student registration?

A: Advising and registration for new transfer students will occur during New Student Orientation. Once a student has been enrolled at IUPUI for one term and has received an appointment time to register from the Registrar’s Office, he/she should go to onestart.iu.edu to register.

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three IU campuses – Bloomington, Richmond, and Indianapolis – and I truly love the Indianapolis campus. As your Associate Director of the Office of Student Account Services and Bursar with 32 years of student service experience at IU, I am pleased to offer you the tips above to make your student’s life easier.

Good luck in your academic endeavors, and enjoy our campus.

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Don’t Drop Unless You Know This

Frequently Asked Questions About Drop/Add Q: How does a student drop or add a class?A: Through the first week of class, all adjustments to a student’s class schedule can be done online via OneStart. After the first week of classes for fall and spring terms through roughly the eighth week of those terms (listed as the

“Automatic W” date on the Academic Calendar), students may complete a Late Drop/Add request via OneStart/Student Center/Late Drop & Add Classes. Note that University College students are required to meet with an advisor before any request can be initiated and approved.

After the eighth week of the fall and spring terms, Late Drop/Add forms must be used and can be obtained at the Office of Academic and Career Development, Taylor Hall, Room 3004A. Late Drop/Add forms must be taken to the Office of the Registrar by the student for processing. There are various deadlines for withdrawal throughout the fall and spring terms, but academic policy requires that drops after the Automatic W period (roughly 8 weeks into the term) may occur only under extreme, extenuating circumstances. During this period, poor performance is not considered an acceptable reason for withdrawal. The Office of the Registrar’s Web site (registrar.iupui.edu/drop.html) is a good source for withdrawal deadline information. If a student receives financial aid or loans, it is very important to talk to financial aid before dropping any classes as any changes in a student’s class load may affect the student’s financial aid package.

Please see the Academic Calendar for summer deadlines regarding dropping/adding classes as summer deadlines and requirements vary from the fall/spring terms.

Q: How does a student fill out a drop/add form?A: Personnel who provide a student with the drop/add form can help the student with instructions on how to complete it.Q: Why does a student have to get an instructor’s approval before an academic advisor can approve a drop/add?A: For dropping a class, from the second week of classes of a fall or spring term through roughly the eighth week of classes

(Automatic W period) the instructor does not need to approve a student drop, but the advisor must approve the action. It is important, however, for a student to discuss the decision with the instructor prior to dropping the class to make sure it is the right decision for the student. During this period, a student needs to obtain an advisor’s approval in order to drop a class, and a grade of “W” will be assigned, having no effect on a student’s GPA.

After this period, a Drop/Add form is required with the instructor’s signature along with the advisor’s signature, and the instructor must also circle either “W” or “F.” If a student is failing and the instructor circles “F,” the student will receive an “F” on his/her transcript, and an “F” will be calculated into the student’s grade point average.

For adding a class, as of the second week of classes of a fall or spring term, the instructor needs to approve seating in his/her classroom and needs to assure that the student will be able to catch up with any missed material/exercises before allowing him/her to officially add the class. An academic advisor’s signature indicates that the student has taken any prerequisites necessary to register for the class.

Q: If a student withdraws from a class, how will that affect his/her GPA?A: If a student withdraws from a class with a grade of “W,” the class has no effect on the GPA If the student receives an “F”

upon withdrawal, however, this will count as a failing grade and will impact the GPA accordingly. Dropping too many courses may affect a student’s satisfactory academic progress and eligibility to receive financial aid.

Grades

Frequently Asked Questions About Grades, Probation,

and DismissalQ: What does it mean to be on probation?A: To be on probation means that a student’s grade point

average has fallen below 2.0 (C), and the student is no longer in good academic standing. The student must see an academic advisor to sign a contract that will outline the requirements for staying in school. The student will not be allowed to register for an upcoming term until he/she has discussed his/her probationary status with an advisor.

Q: If a student’s GPA falls below a 2.0, what does the student need to do?

A: The student will be on academic probation and should see his/her academic advisor to complete a probation contract and discuss strategies for improvement.

Q: When is a student academically dismissed?A: Students who earn below a 1.0 cumulative GPA in their

first term of enrollment are subject to dismissal. Academic dismissal also occurs when a student has completed a minimum of 12 credits and has earned a term GPA below 2.0 for two consecutive terms and has a cumulative grade point average below 2.0.

Q: If a student is dismissed, how can he/she be reinstated?A: Students who are dismissed the first time must sit out

of college for a minimum of one regular (fall or spring) term; students dismissed two or more times must remain out of school for two regular terms. Deadlines and petitions for reinstatement can be found at uc.iupui.edu/currentstudents/enrolling_returning.asp.

Q: How does a student replace an unsatisfactory grade for a class?A: In order to exercise the grade replacement option for a

class, the student must register again for that class. Once the student has completed the class for the second time and received his/her grade, the student should go to the University College Records Office in Taylor Hall, Room 3004.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of grade replacements?A: A student may exercise the grade replacement option for

up to a maximum of 15 credit hours. This option may not be used more than twice for the same course. Certain majors have different requirements, and the student should consult the bulletin of his/her intended school to check for exceptions. NOTE: Some schools do not honor the grade replacement policy.

Q: What does it mean to have a hold on your record? A: A hold prevents a student from registering without

seeing an academic advisor. If a student has a hold it has generally been issued for academic probation or for academic dismissal. However, there are several other kinds of holds, and the student should contact the Records Office responsible for the hold for further information. If the student has a University College hold, the student will need to see an academic advisor for clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions About

TranscriptsQ: Where can a student get a transcript?A: All official transcripts are issued by the Registrar’s

Office and each request requires consent from the student. Each copy of a student’s official transcript costs $8.00. There are three options for receiving a transcript as described on the Registrar Transcript page (registrar.iupui.edu/transcript/index.html):• ONLINE: A currently enrolled or recently enrolled

student who remembers their username and password can request an official transcript online via OneStart by choosing Online Transcript Request in the eDocs section of the OneStart page. OneStart can be accessed at onestart.iu.edu.

• IN-PERSON: Students may also request a transcript in person at the Office of the Registrar, Campus Center Suite 250, 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202 or by writing the Office of the Registrar, Transcripts, Cavanaugh Hall, 425 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5144.

• MAIL: Students should refer to the Web form located on the Registrar Transcript page because there is specific information that is required for each request. www.registrar.iupui.edu/transcript/trans_mail.html.

Q: How does a student change his/her personal information with the university?

A: A student can complete this process by filling out a change of information form obtained through his/her academic unit or the Office of the Registrar. He/she may also complete some of these transactions online via OneStart at onestart.iu.edu

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Student Financial Services

Frequently Asked Questions About Financial AidQ: What is financial aid?A: Financial aid includes all financial benefits a student receives to pay for educational expenses. This includes grants,

scholarships, fee remissions (or sponsorships), veteran’s benefits, and loans from any organization, business, or government entity.

Q: How does a student apply for financial aid? A: The first step in applying for any financial aid is to successfully submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

each year at www.fafsa.ed.gov. When a student files a FAFSA, he/she is ‘applying’ for federal and state grants, work-study, and loan programs. Fee remissions and scholarships are primarily student-initiated (meaning the student works directly with the organization granting those particular awards).

Q: Is there a separate IUPUI aid application?A: While there is no additional IUPUI financial aid application for most federal aid during the traditional academic year (the

fall and spring terms), those wishing to apply for a Federal PLUS loan must complete a separate application available on our Web site. Also, students wanting to pursue scholarships at IUPUI need to complete the Office of Scholarships’ application. Additionally, students interested in receiving aid during the summer term will be required to submit an additional summer aid application (available on our Web site prior to spring break).

Q: My student is supposed to be getting financial aid, but he/she still has a bill. Why?A: Federal and state aid will officially credit to the student’s account no earlier than ten days prior to the beginning of classes for

each term. Until this aid credits, the student will continue to receive a bill. Financial aid crediting to the student’s account in a timely fashion is also contingent upon meeting all eligibility criteria:

Student must resolve all “To Do” items on the OneStart “To Do” list; and, Student must be enrolled in the minimum number of credit hours per term for the type of aid he/she will be receiving:

State grants require full-time enrollment (12+ hours); loans require half-time enrollment (6+ credit hours for undergraduate students or 4+ credit hours for graduate students). Note: Waitlisted courses will NOT count toward minimum credit hour requirement.

Q: What is a financial aid refund?A: If the amount of financial aid applied to the student’s account exceeds the amount due, a “credit” balance will show on the

student account. This credit may qualify for refunding. Once the credit is approved for refunding, the student will see a refund entry on his/her OneStart account.

Financial aid will first apply to charges owed the university including tuition, fees, and housing (if applicable). If the total amount of financial aid received exceeds the outstanding account balance, the student will receive a refund. Students should expect the financial aid refund by the first week of classes if a refundable credit exists on his/her OneStart account. Refunds are processed on a regular basis throughout the year once classes begin.

Q: How does the student receive any possible refund?A: Student refunds can be transferred via direct deposit (recommended and quickest method) or sent via U.S. mail to the

address listed on the OneStart account. Refunds from Federal Parent PLUS loans will be mailed in the form of a check to the parent borrower at the address on file with the university.

Q: How are financial aid awards received?A: The majority of the grant and loan awards are made for the full academic year and one-half of the amount will be disbursed

at the beginning of each term in August and January. The funds will be credited to your student’s account to pay tuition and fees. If the grants and loans exceed what is owed to IUPUI the difference will be given to the student for books and living expenses. This refund will either be deposited into the student’s bank account if he/she has signed up for direct deposit or mailed to his/her address. To avoid delays, our recommendation is for the student to sign up for direct deposit via their OneStart account.

Q: Is it too late to apply for financial aid?A: The priority date for submitting the FAFSA in Indiana is March 1 every year. Meeting this priority date provides greater

opportunity for consideration for the Indiana Higher Education Grant programs and some university grants. However, students and parents can still submit the FAFSA and Student Loan applications throughout the year to be considered for the Pell Grant and student or parent loans.

Q: I don’t want my child to have to take out loans. Is there any financial aid for parents to help cover the cost of college?A: Yes! The federal Parent PLUS Loan is a low-interest-rate loan for parents that can be used to help pay for the college

education of a dependent undergraduate child. The maximum amount you can borrow is the student’s cost of attendance minus other aid received by the student. This is a credit-based loan; therefore, you must pass a credit check that will be performed by the lender in order to be eligible for this loan. There may be loan processing fees taken out by the lender before the funds are sent to the school. For an application and more details, please visit: www.iupui.edu/~finaid/services/loans/plus/

Seventy-eight percent of IUPUI students work. It’s important to start relating even your student’s part-time jobs to the skills he or she desire to develop their professional careers.

A basic part-time job is a great place to start developing interpersonal and communication skills, task management, and customer service.

For your student’s next step, look for project management, decision-making responsibilities, and computer or technology skills acquisition.

From there, consider moving on to positions that will provide the student with critical-thinking skills, project development, and in-depth use of knowledge from your student’s major field of study.

Janna McDonald

The staff of Adaptive Educational Services (AES) would like to welcome you to IUPUI. IUPUI and AES feel that all students, regardless of disability, deserve equal opportunities to achieve and succeed. AES ensures that students with documented disabilities have equal opportunities to pursue a college education while also ensuring that a high level of academic integrity is maintained.

AES understands that students with disabilities face unique challenges in college, and our services are designed to maximize potential and minimize disability.

Pam King

College is a life stressor. Nationwide, college students are seeking personal counseling at higher rates than ever before; IUPUI CAPS has seen a 20 percent increase over the past five years.

Many students report symptoms of depression or anxiety. Counseling can help. More than 60 percent of individuals using CAPS’ services reported improved academic performance, over 50 percent said the services helped them stay in school, and the six-year graduation rate for those who sought counseling was 50 percent higher than that of the general IUPUI population.

Let CAPS help your student manage his or her stress and, thus, help toward better academic success!

Julie Lash

Campus Safety

Although we don’t teach the math and English courses that your student will use for a lifetime, Parking and Transportation Services does support your student’s academic journey. We help your student get to class, safely and on time, and that’s a responsibility we take seriously.

Because our staff works hard every day to make sure that your student’s campus experience is productive, we are a trusted resource to which you can turn during your time at IUPUI. We welcome your student to campus and look forward to serving you.

Carol Pferrer

You have, of course, noticed that the world of information is changing very fast. Resources that, a decade ago, were only available as paper copies in a few libraries and archives are now freely available on the Web. And sources like Wikipedia have demonstrated new ways of collecting and vetting knowledge.

Not so long ago it was hard to find the information you needed. Now the trick is to know the biases of the many items you find and to determine what is good scholarship and what is speculation or propaganda.

In addition, the library was once a quiet place for solitary study. While we still try to keep some parts of the building that way, we also look to provide good technology and a good place for group and collaborative work.

When IUPUI built the University Library 15 years ago, it was probably the most technologically sophisticated academic library in America. Today, it is still cutting-edge and one of the busiest and best places on campus.

David Lewis

Students who visit the Mathematics Assistance Center, more affectionately known as the MAC, at least two times per week average two-thirds to one full letter grade better than students who visit the MAC only once per week.

Tim Pierce

TIP: Use the Writing Centers services to help articulate your educational adventure!

My greatest pleasure as a writing center tutor? Witnessing the ways students grow and change as they study here at IUPUI.

Responding to ideas through writing is one of the best ways to document those changes. As students tackle their coursework, they not only learn new things, they learn new ways of perceiving and interacting with the world around them. Talking with students about the ideas they teach themselves to articulate as they write, I watch worlds open.

Welcome to the adventure!

Teresa Molinder-Hogue

IUPUI provides great opportunities for students to get involved in community service: student organizations, campus days of service (e.g., Alternative Spring Break trips, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Jags in the Streets, United Way Day of Caring), service learning courses, American Humanics Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Sam H. Jones Community Service Scholarships, study abroad courses that include community service, and community-based research.

Join other IUPUI students as they make new friends and have fun while giving back!

Bob Bringle

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flu and allergy shots, and routine examinations.”

Frequently Asked Questions about IUPUI

Health ServicesQ: What should your student do if he/she gets injured at

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Q: What should your student do if he/she becomes ill or gets injured after hours?

A: If your student feels that he/she can wait until the next business day, please call 274-8214 to schedule an appointment. If your student has an emergency which he/she feels needs immediate attention, your student should go to the emergency room or Immediate Care Center that his/her insurance company has approved.

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