Welcome to Indiana State University!

Dear Future Sycamore,

As the new president of Indiana State University, I am excited and honored to introduce you to our exceptional campus community. Indiana State provides a wonderful environment to study, learn, and grow, and my colleagues and I are deeply committed to supporting your successful college journey.

Established in 1865, our University has a rich history of empowering students like you to achieve your full potential and create a lasting impact in your future profession and your local community. Indiana State University is where academic excellence meets a vibrant and diverse student experience and where transformative learning opportunities prepare you for scholarly achievement and career success in our globally connected world.

As a Sycamore, you will experience incredible learning opportunities through service projects, study abroad, undergraduate research, volunteer activities, internships with major corporations, and other enriching activities. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy Indiana State’s active social life, with Division I athletics, Greek organizations, multicultural events, performing arts, intramural sports, and more than 160 campus student organizations, all contributing to a fun, connected, and friendly campus community.

Beyond sports, dance marathons, and events at the Fountain, your Indiana State experience is ultimately about preparing you for a successful future. We are nationally recognized for providing students with the social mobility to move, work, and live anywhere their dreams take them. Our 100,000+ alumni network and major employer partnerships ensured that 93% of Indiana State’s 2023 graduates secured job or graduate school placements following graduation. The average starting salary for an Indiana State graduate was $62,144.

I invite you to learn more about Indiana State University’s outstanding opportunities and exceptional educational value in the following pages. As this University’s 13th president, I've just started my own Sycamore adventure, and I'd love for you to come along and explore all that Indiana State has to offer.

Go Sycamores!

Mike Godard, Ph.D. President of Indiana State University