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9,000+

fearless students from 50+ countries around the globe.

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88%

of 2021 graduates are employed in their field of choice, according to our survey. SEE PAGE 16

93%

of first-year students received scholarships in 2021, based on their high school success.

142,000

square feet of opportunity for discovery in the new science building that opens in 2023.

Nearly 20% tuition reduction

for undergraduate IUP students from all U.S. states beginning fall 2023. We’re serious about academics, proud of our nationally ranked programs, and committed to making college as affordable as possible. SEE PAGE 18

200+

student organizations, plus plenty of fun on and off campus.

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types of suites, private and semi-private, that you can call home.

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Think of your future self. Who do you want to be? How do you want people to think about you? Where do you want to go?

These are big questions. Don’t think small.

What we’re talking about is a journey to your destiny: becoming who you were meant to be, living the life you planned. But it doesn’t happen quickly, and it isn’t easy. It takes time, and it takes work. Most of all, it takes a network of people who have your back and want you to succeed.

You’ll find all that at IUP.

We’re more than a university. We’re a launching pad. IUP is the place where students have come for almost 150 years to get the skills they need to achieve some truly great things. They come here seeking the tools to land a rewarding career, and they get so much more. They learn teamwork skills. They learn how to look at things from all angles. They learn how to write confidently and speak with compassion. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the skills today’s employers look for.

It’s all part of what IUP stands for. We’re here to help you get to where you want to be. We do this by providing help for every part of your academic journey. We use our network of alumni to connect you with opportunities all over the globe. And when you leave here, you’ll be equipped to tackle some of the toughest challenges our world offers.

Does that sound like a journey you want to take? We’re ready for you. Join us.

YOUR DESTINY AWAITS

BECOME AN EXPERT

As an IUP student, you will grow academically every single day. Your classes will challenge you, but you’ll find an environment that offers all the support you need.

You’ll work with faculty members who are passionate about their areas of expertise and more passionate about sharing it with students. You’ll be encouraged to take a deep look at the information so you can understand all sides of it. Plus, experiential learning opportunities, such as lab and field work and internships, complement what you do in the classroom.

IUP offers a range of majors, such as biochemistry, nursing, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, theatre, and education. There are also unique offerings, like the teamwork minor and the audio production certificate, that can complement your degree.

No matter what you choose, you’ll leave IUP equipped for a rewarding career.

FINDING HER PASSION

What if one class made you change your mind about the rest of your life? That’s what happened to Susie Adams. While in the field for a geology class, she discovered a passion she never knew existed inside her.

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majors available in all kinds of fields: science and technology, business, health care, the arts, humanities, education, and many more.

2,600+

out-of-classroom learning experiences, including internships, student teaching, and clinicals, in 2021-22.

WORLD TRAVELER

Sfen Kadirifu grew up in Philadelphia wanting to see the world. At IUP, she got the chance, and by becoming the 21st IUP student to win the prestigious Gilman Scholarship, she studied in South Korea for the fall semester of her senior year.

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global sites where you can study. Like where? Well, South Korea, England, Germany, Senegal, Chile, France, Norway, Turkey, and Indonesia, for starters.

COOK HONORS COLLEGE

The Cook Honors College at IUP is a unique academic and social environment where critical thinking and discussion are part of our daily work. If you want a different kind of college experience, check it out.

LET’S DIG IN

To truly learn something, you’ve got to dive into it. You have to go beyond the information you have and wonder what else is out there.

Conduct experiments in the lab. Dig into archives. Explore the bottom of the ocean. Write a sonata. Take what you learn in the classroom and use it to find applications that can better the world around you.

Every year, IUP receives millions of dollars in grants for our faculty and students to undertake projects such as unearthing abandoned settlements, finding sustainable ways to harvest coffee beans, and discovering dinosaur fossils.

No topic for your work is off limits, from political science to medical science. People from IUP are gathering knowledge every single day. Every student–undergraduate and graduate alike–has the opportunity to join in.

Your résumé will stand out. Employers will see that you take things to the next step. They’ll see you’re curious and determined.

All of this experiential work is called research, and at IUP it’s in our DNA.

THIS IS IUP RESEARCH

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IUP is one of the few public universities–there are only six in Pennsylvania and 93 in the US–designated as a High Research Activity (R2) institution by the American Council on Education.

GET FUNDED FOR RESEARCH

Research happens year-round at IUP, but it really takes off in the summer with the U-SOAR (Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research) program. It gives students in all majors the opportunity to do research side by side with a faculty member on a project of their choosing, gaining real-world experience that looks great on a résumé and becomes an invaluable career asset.

YOU WON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE

Now and then, we all need a hand. At IUP, you’ll find people who can help you with whatever challenge you’re facing.

The day you arrive, you will be assigned to a faculty or staff mentor from the IUP Guides program. Throughout your career, this person will be ready to assist you. If you don’t need the help, that’s fine, too. You’ll also have an academic advisor to help you stay on track to your degree.

Now, let’s say you just want to know how to get a parking permit for your car or when to register for classes. A good place to get answers is the Hawks Q&A Center, where our staff members will either know the answer or help you find it.

There’s a lot more help available, too. If you want a better understanding of your coursework, you can get a tutor through the Academic Success Center. If you need a counselor to help you work through some things, you can find one at the Center for Health and Well-Being. The Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement and our LGBTQIA Support office are always there if you need help or just want a safe space.

Everything we do is geared to help all Crimson Hawks reach their goals.

HERE FOR YOU

The Center for Health and WellBeing offers services that address the key elements of well-being— physical, mental, and emotional in one location. That includes visits from therapy dogs who you can cuddle to relieve stress during finals.

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Writing help 6 days a week from the Kathleen Jones White Writing Center, from writing papers to developing useful communications skills for your career.

BELIEVE IN YOU. WE DO.

All Imani Jefferson needed was someone to believe in her. She found it when she met Luke Faust, a faculty member who gave her hope—and changed her life.

2,415 students mentored by volunteer faculty and staff guides, in addition to their academic advisors, in 2021-22.

HAVE FUN. WORK HARD. LIVE

LARGE.

A lot more is happening at IUP than just classes. Clubs and organizations are meeting in the HUB. Intramural sports are being played in the field house. Community service is going on everywhere. Students are also working out in the HUB Fitness Center, hanging out in the Oak Grove, dancing in Elkin Hall, and learning about other cultures at International Unity Day.

All over campus, students of all races, religions, and identities are finding ways to unwind and get to know one another. It’s all happening here, and you’re welcome to join.

We’re at our best when we learn from each other. At IUP, you’ll be part of a welcoming community that helps you feel safe and valued while expanding your horizons.

200+

student organizations you can join, ranging from fraternities and sororities to community service groups, arts organizations, academic clubs, marching band, and intramural sports teams.

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NCAA D-II athletic teams on campus. Many are nationally ranked and you can cheer them on throughout the year.

There’s a lot happening outside of IUP, too, and you can be part of it. Off campus, there are parks and trails, art galleries, museums, and places of worship for every major religion. And IUP is roughly an hour from Pittsburgh, which has even more to do.

Balance is an essential part of college life. You should work hard in your classes but also find ways to relax when you’re not studying, reading, or writing. This will help reduce your stress and anxiety.

And who knows? You may build friendships and relationships along the way that will last a lifetime.

OUR TOWN

Take a virtual walkthrough tour of Indiana to see what’s so special about it. Also check out campus locations that offer things to see and do.

HAWKS’ NEST

Check out the official home of IUP Athletics for schedules, rosters, stats, and more, so you can be ready to cheer on the Crimson Hawks.

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THE HEART OF IUP

The Oak Grove is the heart of the IUP campus. Let Hannah, your tour guide, show and tell you why.

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HOUSING AND DINING

Our residence halls offer everything you need to study, socialize, and make a home away from home. They feature six floor plans, with suites like mini apartments complete with private bathrooms.

But they also include all the things living off campus doesn’t—Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, air conditioning, and, best of all, your new best friends right next door.

Feeding your body is just as important as feeding your mind, and in our suites, you’ll have your own kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave so you can cook for yourself.

There are also many options to choose from with meal plans that can be used all over campus. Starbucks or Chickfil-A, sushi to burgers, crepes to pasta, salads to meatloaf or baked chicken. Vegan dishes, too. If you have special dietary needs, our dietitian will work with you to make sure you get enough to eat.

DINE IN STYLE

Ready to learn more about your dining options? Crimson Guide Abby explains what you can expect and shares some of her favorites.

Off campus, Indiana offers more than 30 dining spots within walking distance, including Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Indian, Italian, and Mediterranean restaurants, plus subs, wings, sandwiches, pizza, and much more.

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*Cook Honors College students live and learn in Whitmyre Hall, which has a more traditional dorm setup. See the video link on page 5.

OUR HISTORY GUIDES YOUR FUTURE INSPIRES

Where do you want to go?

Whether you want to go back to your hometown to make a difference, head to a new city to start your career, or land somewhere else around the globe, coming to IUP will be a great first step.

The proof is in our history. IUP graduates are everywhere. In small towns and big cities and everywhere in between, members of the IUP family have put down their roots and grown into thriving citizens with careers that stand out.

Our Career and Professional Development Center offers all kinds of support so you stand out for your skills, abilities, and preparation when it comes time to enter the workforce.

And when you do, you’ll find that IUP graduates are in demand in many fields, and they show an interest in each other, because they know the quality of education IUP provides. It’s a great network based on respect and pride.

So we ask you again, where do you want to go? We’ll help get you there.

of graduates from 2021 are employed in a field of their choice, based on a recent survey.

per year is the average annual income of 2021 graduates who reported data.

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GUIDES US. INSPIRES US.

76 countries around the world are home to IUP graduates.

150,000+

alumni are living and working around the globe and can expand your professional network.

OUR STUDENTS ARE IN DEMAND

Look anywhere and you’ll probably find IUP graduates showing their value in the workplace. We have alumni at Google, Tesla, Amazon, Disney, UPMC, Lockheed Martin, Deloitte, PNC Bank, the US Department of Defense, and the National Stock Exchange, to name a few.

AFFORDABILITY:

IUP PRIORITY

The most common reason students shy away from going to college is the cost. But at IUP, we’re committed to making an education not just affordable, but also a great value.

Starting in fall 2023, we will reduce tuition for undergraduate students from outside of Pennsylvania, and we have frozen housing and meal costs for six years. IUP gives its students millions of dollars in scholarships every year, mostly funded by grateful alumni.

It’s not just the education or the community that helps IUP stand out. It’s the resources you have available here, as well as the alumni network that you can tap into when you graduate. It’s the sense of community and belonging that makes IUP so special.

It’s an affordable education that has a value that will help you as you build your career.

AN UNMATCHED VALUE

a great value. How IUP stacks up in Pennsylvania:

starting in fall 2023 for students from all U.S. states.

INVESTING IN STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS

At IUP, we show our faith in our students. Here, every admitted student is eligible for merit scholarship consideration at admission.

$15 million+ in scholarships IUP awarded to its students in 2021-22.

93% of freshmen received scholarships that were renewable and based on merit in fall 2021.

SET UP FOR SUCCESS

Scholarships have enabled Maura King to do more than just go to college. They’ve allowed her to dive in and get a unique experience she knows will set her up for success.

VISIT US

If you haven’t visited IUP, you should. People tell us that our campus feels like home. Stand in the Oak Grove, and you’ll know what they mean.

Do it your way. Come to one of our open houses. Make a weekday visit in person or online. Or, come to one of our events for transfer students. Learn more about each option.

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If you’re ready to apply, we’re ready to take a look at your application. No SAT or ACT, no problem. We have testoptional admission criteria for all majors. And test scores are not required for academic scholarship consideration.

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MAJORS AT IUP

MAJORS ■ MINORS ● CERTIFICATES ▲ ASSOCIATE DEGREES ◊ HONORS TRACK AVAILABLE H

ART, DESIGN, AND PERFORMANCE

Art History ■ ● Art Studio ■ ● Graphic Design and Illustration ■ Audio Production ▲ Dance ● Dance Leadership and Women’s and Gender Studies ▲ Dance Pedagogy Research ▲ Pre-dance Therapy and Wellness ▲ Fashion Studies ■ ● Interior Design ■ Music ■ ● Music Performance ■ Photography and Digital Imaging ▲ Popular Music ▲ Theatre ■ ● Applied Theatre and Performance ▲ Musical Theatre ■ *Exploratory Arts BUSINESS Accounting

Mathematics/Actuarial Science and Statistics ■ Professional Teamwork and Leadership ● Restaurant and Food Service ● Special Event/Tourism Management ● Sport Management ● * Exploratory Business

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

Audio Production ▲ Communications Media ● Media Marketing ■ Media Production ■ Media Studies ■ News Media ■ Digital History ▲ Educational Technology ● English ● Literature/Culture ■ H Writing Studies ■ H Photography and Digital Imaging ▲ Professional Teamwork and Leadership ● Unmanned Aerial Systems Science and Applications (drones) ▲ *Exploratory Humanities

Culinary Arts ▲ ◊ Hospitality Management ● Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management ■ ◊ Nutrition ■ ● Dietetics ■ Public Health and Community Nutrition ● Restaurant and Food Service ●

EDUCATION

Art Education K-12 ■ H Child Development and Family Science ● Early Childhood Art Education ● Early Childhood Education ■ H Early Childhood (PreK-4)/ Special Education (PreK-8) ■ H Educational Technology ● English Education ■ H

Family and Consumer Sciences Education PreK-12 ■ H Health and Physical Education K-12 ■ H Infant-Toddler Development ▲ Math Education ■ H Elementary and Middle-Level Mathematics ● Music Education ■ H Preschool Education ▲ Secondary Science Education ▲ H Biology Education ■ Chemistry Education ■ Geology (Earth and Space Science) Education■ Physics Education ■

We've updated our science education programs. Now, you'll get a certificate in secondary science education with your bachelor of science in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics.

Social Studies Education/History ■ H

Spanish Education, PK-12 ▲ Special Education ■ ● H Urban Education ▲

*Exploratory Education

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Biology ■ ● H

Animal Behavior ● Ecology, Conservation, and Evolutionary ■ H Environmental Microbiology ● Wildlife and Conservation ● Environmental Engineering ■ Geography and Geographic Information Science ■ H Geography ● Geology ■ ● Regional Planning ■ ● H Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences ■ ● Sustainability Studies ● Water Resources and Watershed Management ▲

Cultural Competencies ▲ Deaf Studies ● English ● Literature/Culture ■ Writing Studies ■ English Education ■ English as a Second Language ▲ French ● ▲ German ● ▲ International Business ■ International Studies (Political Science) ■ ● Japan Studies ▲ Japanese ▲ Middle Eastern Studies ▲ Pan-African Studies ● Spanish ■ ● ▲ H Spanish for Safety Sciences ▲

Biomedical Science ● Chemistry ■ ● Chemistry Honors ▲ Computer Science ■ ● Cyber Security ■ ● Languages and Systems ■ Software Engineering ■ Environmental Engineering ■ Forensic Biosciences ● Geography and Geographic

*Exploratory Humanities and Social Sciences Biology ■ ● H Neurobiology ● Pre-medical ■ H Pre-veterinary ■ H Biomedical science ● Chemistry ■ ● Chemistry Honors ▲ Global Health ● Medical Imaging Diagnostic Medical Sonography ■ Echocardiography ■ Nuclear Medicine Technology ■ Medical Technology ■ Natural Science ■ Animal Behavior ● Pre-chiropractic ■ Pre-dentistry ■ Pre-optometry ■ Pre-pharmacy ■ Pre-physical Therapy ■ Pre-physician Assistant ■ Nursing ■ Nutrition ■ ● Dietetics ■ Public Health ■ Emergency Medicine ■ Respiratory Care ■ Speech-Language Pathology ■ *Exploratory Health and Human Services

HEALTH CARE AND PRE-MED

Asian Studies ■ ● H China Studies ▲ Chinese ▲

*Exploratory Humanities and Social Sciences Computer Science/Cyber Security ■ ● Geospatial Intelligence Analysis ▲ Military and Geographic Competencies ▲ Military Leadership ● Political Science/Homeland Security ■ ●

MILITARY SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

Information Science ■ H Geography ● Geology ■ ● Mathematics ■ ● Actuarial Science and Statistics ■ Natural Science ■ Physics ■ ● Pre-engineering ■ Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences ■ ● Spanish for Safety Sciences ▲ Unmanned Aerial Systems Science and Applications (drones) ▲

*Exploratory Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH FIELDS

Anthropology ● Applied Anthropology ■ H Archaeology ■ H

Big Ideas: Transformative Culture and the Professions ▲

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT SCIENCES

*Exploratory Humanities and Social Sciences Athletic Coaching ▲ Health and Physical Education Community Health Education ■ ● H Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science Exercise Science ■ ● Pre-athletic Training ■ Sport Administration ■ Pre-dance Therapy and Wellness ▲

*Exploratory Health and Human Services

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)

Child and Adult Advocacy Studies ● ▲ Cultural Competencies ▲ Dance Leadership and Women’s and Gender Studies ▲

Animal Behavior ● Cell and Molecular ■ ▲ H Environmental Microbiology ● Neurobiology ● Wildlife and Conservation Biology ●

Digital History ▲ Diversity and Social Justice ▲ Economics ■ ● H Family and Consumer Sciences ● History ■ ● H Human Development and Family Science ■ LGBTQ Studies ● Military and Geographic Competencies ▲ Museum Studies ▲ Philosophy ■ ● H Philosophy, Politics, and Economics ■ Political Science ■ ● Homeland Security ■ ● Psychology ■ ● H Public History ▲ Religious Studies ● Sociology ■ ● H Human Services ■ ● ▲ H Women’s and Gender Studies ●

*Exploratory Humanities and Social Sciences

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