YOUR LIFE AT IUP
Your college journey at IUP holds so many possibilities. We won’t kid you—it will be hard work. But it’s not all about classes. The key is to get involved with campus life. You’ll make friends, broaden your perspective, and have fun doing it, too. Start with two necessities: good food and a comfortable bed. Then, learn about all the options you’ll have outside the classroom.
LIVE IN STYLE Our modern residence halls have all the features you need to study, socialize, and make a home away from home. These six floor plans are available in all residence halls except Whitmyre, which is home to the Cook Honors College and has a more traditional college room setup.
Most suites are like mini apartments, complete with private bathrooms. But, this housing includes all the things living off campus doesn’t— Wi-Fi, cable, security, AC, and, best of all, your new best friends right next door.
TAKE CARE OF THE NEST
LIVE AND LEARN
Getting involved in the Residence Hall Association is a great way to meet friends and build community. RHA members plan fun events for occasions like Halloween, sponsor movie nights, and act as advocates for all students. Every residence hall has its own RHA council.
This is where living and learning come together to give you more. Join one of more than 20 livinglearning communities, from Business to Social Justice. Live close to your classes, and hang out with classmates who have the same academic interests as you.
Additionally, you can choose one of two living-learning community certificate programs—either Global Scholarship or Scientific Communication—that will enhance your résumé. For four semesters, you’ll live among others in the programs and build new skills.
Two-Person Shared Semi-suite Common sleeping area, small common room, two closets, and a bathroom
Two-Person Private Semi-suite Private bedrooms, small common area, and a bathroom
Two-Person Shared Suite Shared bedroom, common area, and a bathroom
Two-Person Private Suite with Private Bathroom Two people, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a common area
Four-Person Shared Suite Two people share a bedroom and bathroom; all four share a common room. Four-Person Private Suite Each person has a private bedroom; all four share two bathrooms and a common area.
DINE YOUR WAY “What’s for dinner?” you ask. What isn’t?
You’ll find 15 places to eat on our campus. That includes an all-youcan-eat dining hall, multiple food courts across campus, and even snack options in some of our academic buildings.
Sushi to burgers, crepes to pasta, salads to comfort foods like meatloaf and baked chicken, and vegan dishes, too. And don’t forget gelato, made on site every day. If you have special dietary needs, our dietitian will work with you.
You’ll also have seven different options for meal plans, because we know not everyone eats on the same schedule. And, when you’re busy, you want to be able to grab and go.
BRAND-NAME FAVORITES RIGHT ON CAMPUS!
STARBUCKS
EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
SUBWAY
CHICK-FIL-A
OR GO UPTOWN
If you haven’t seen this yet, you’ll find that IUP’s campus is surrounded by all your favorites. Walk a few blocks to downtown (actually, we call it uptown), or cross the street to find pizza, Thai INSIDE SCOOP: noodles, subs, tacos, ice cream, Decades the Capitol pancakes,ago, coffee, and more. Restaurant on Philadelphia Street sold the Capitol Roll, an ooey-gooey cinnamon roll that generations of alumni still rave about. The restaurant is long gone, but over the years, local establishments have started duplicating this locally famous confection. See if you can find one when you have a chance to eat off campus.
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Decades ago, the Capitol Restaurant on Philadelphia Street sold the Capitol Roll, an ooey-gooey cinnamon roll that generations of alumni still rave about. The restaurant is long gone, but over the years, local establishments have tried duplicating this locally famous confection. See if you can find one when you have a chance to eat off campus.
FIND NEW FRIENDS Getting involved in campus life is like finding the jelly in a donut—it makes your experience that much better. It will help you find friends for a lifetime, build confidence, and hone your time management and collaboration skills, and it will make your overall college experience much more fulfilling.
But, before you get started, you’ll have to find opportunities. That’s where IUP Day and Winter WarmUp come in. At two different activities fairs at the beginning of each semester, you’ll learn about the hundreds of options to get involved with campus life and meet the people who want you to join their clubs and organizations.
THEN GET INVOLVED YOU WANT IT? WE HAVE IT! Political
Leadership
Religious and Spiritual
Fraternities and Sororities
Intercultural
Performance and Arts
Technology
Honors
Service
Special Interest
Professional
Club Sports
Media
HELP OTHERS
LEAD THE PACK
Help kids learn to read, run the food pantry, register new voters—doing good makes you feel good, helps you make new friends, and looks good on your résumé, too. Few things are more rewarding than helping others, and you’ll find a wide array of opportunities to volunteer your time for good at IUP and in the Indiana community.
Your hometown has a whole network of leaders. Your college community does, too—and you can lead from wherever you are. IUP leadership opportunities include Student Government Association, the Black Student League, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, the Council on Spiritual and Religious Life, and more.
SET THE STAGE, AND BE THE BAND
The IUP Marching Band—known by some as the Legend—is open to all students and has spots for musicians and silk artists. The band goes on the road to many regional shows and serves as the IUP football team’s loudest fan base. Artists will also find opportunities with the pep band, in student-run plays, and more.
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Stressed during finals? We’ve got you covered. Late-night pancakes and therapy dogs come to the rescue by giving you a chance to refuel and get some unconditional love.
STAY HEALTHY MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT At IUP, you’ll find help when you need it.
No problem is too big or too small. Our medical and counseling staffs at the Rhonda H. Luckey Center for Health and Well-Being are ready to help get you through the tough times.
We also have plenty of options for getting and staying physically fit—at the HUB fitness center, where you can use all types of equipment and take classes like spinning and yoga, or the Lepley pool in Zink Hall.
LOVE OUR TOWN Indiana is a small-size town you can call home.
You’ll find shops and restaurants and churches of almost every denomination on Philadelphia Street and the streets that surround campus. If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Indiana County. You can fish or rent kayaks or pontoons at Yellow Creek State Park, just a short distance from campus. The Hoodlebug Trail runs through IUP’s campus, and if you like to bike long distances, you can use it to connect with the Ghost Town Trail.
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Before you pedal your bike too far, be sure to check out Co-op Park, run by IUP’s Student Cooperative Association. You can hike a beautiful trail, play disc golf, and enjoy nature at its finest.
ENTERTAIN YOUR BRAIN (AND DANCE, IF YOU WANT TO) Sometimes, performances connect directly to your academic work. Sometimes, they’re just for your own fulfillment or entertainment. You’ll find both at IUP. First, you need to know that our own College of Fine Arts brings a wide array of artistic talent to campus through the Lively Arts program. From Broadway shows like Rent and Finding Neverland to the sophisticated Pittsburgh Symphony.
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Impress your parents, and tell them Billy Joel performed at IUP twice— in 1977 and again in 1996.
You also can enjoy—or sign up to help plan—acts sponsored by Static, the student programming board. In recent years, Eric Paslay, the Maine, Chance the Rapper, Mayday Parade, and Pete Davidson have performed on campus.
HOMECOMING It’s probably the biggest event of the year. For Homecoming, alumni of all eras return to Indiana to see the campus and meet up with old friends. Performances by big-name acts, the annual parade on Philadelphia Street, and the football game (with its marching band show and Homecoming Court persentations) offer plenty of fun for everyone.
NCAA Division II National Force
BE A HAWK
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Norm, our mascot, is named in honor of IUP’s original name. IUP opened in 1875 as Indiana Normal School. In those days, normal schools were places that trained high school graduates to be teachers. The term “normal” referred to the trend of preparing educators to teach the behavioral norms of the time. Hey, things have changed a lot since then!
Men’s Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming, Indoor Track and Field, and Outdoor Track and Field
Women’s Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, and Volleyball
CLUB SPORTS
If varsity isn’t your thing, you can compete in club sports. Some of our teams have played at the national level. Opportunities change with interests, but these are just a few of our club sports with a long-standing tradition. Rugby Baseball Soccer Ice Hockey Lacrosse
INTRAMURALS
The Student Cooperative Association runs our intramurals program. Again, offerings change as interests evolve. To give you a sense of what intramurals entail, get a taste of the fall 2019 lineup. Cornhole (men’s, women’s, and mixed) Indoor Soccer 3v3 (men’s, women’s, and mixed)
Volleyball (mixed) Flag Football (men’s and women’s) Esports FIFA 20—That’s right.
Sports from a comfy chair.
Basketball (men’s) Golf Putt-Putt
SO, WHAT ELSE CAN WE TELL YOU? There’s so much to know about IUP that this publication can’t even scratch the surface. Ask an admissions counselor about other opportunities. At Open House events, be sure to stop by tables staffed by members of the Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement, the Student Cooperative Association, and the Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining.
Start by sending an email message to admissions-inquiry@iup.edu or by calling 724-357-2230.