At IU, you will find so many valuable ways to extend your classroom
learning and broaden your academic experiences. Study abroad in places
like Australia and Japan, live in a learning community, take a freshman
seminar, conduct research with a professor, complete an internship, plan
your own degree program, or take honors classes.
Direct Admission
If you already know exactly what you want to study and have a strong
high school record, it is possible to be admitted directly into some of
IU's undergraduate schools. The College of Arts and Sciences, the Kelley School of Business, the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation,
the School of Informatics, the School of Journalism, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs all offer
direct admission programs. Similarly, students who complete the
application and audition process for the Jacobs
School of Music are admitted directly into the school.
While most freshmen begin their studies in the University
Division and later apply to their major area of study, direct
admission allows eligible students to get an early start on their major
course work. Students who are eligible for direct admission, based on
their application for admission, will be notified.
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Hutton Honors College and Honors Programs
The Hutton
Honors College offers our most academically talented students numerous
benefits: small classes taught by distinguished faculty, extensive
academic advising, research opportunities, honors housing, and a wide
variety of extracurricular programs and social events.
Admission to the Hutton Honors College is by
application. If you are admitted to Indiana University by January 25 and
meet the criteria, your admission packet will automatically include a
Selective Scholarship Application, which also serves as the application
for the Hutton Honors College.
For information concerning the specific requirements, please contact
the Hutton
Honors College at (812) 855-3555.
Many of IU's schools and departments also offer honors programs within
their majors, which can lead to a General Honors Notation upon
graduation.
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Individualized Major Program
If an existing major doesn't cover exactly what you want to study, our
Individualized
Major Program allows you to create your own program of study. Examples
of custom-made majors include musical theatre, Japanese animation, peace
studies, jazz history, and art therapy.
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Intensive Freshman Seminars
Intensive
Freshman Seminars is an optional three-week program that takes place
just before the start of your first semester on campus. You will live in a
residence hall, earn college credit, study with top professors in small
classes, make friends with students from across the country, and become
familiar with campus life and college expectations before the fall
semester even begins. Many of the seminars conclude with the start of the
fall semester, however several transition into learning communities that
continue throughout your freshman year.
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Learning Communities
Our learning communities are located
throughout the residence halls and give you the opportunity to live,
learn, travel, study, and have fun with other students who share your
academic and social interests. There are more than 100 interest-based
communities ranging from outdoor adventure to international business to
Jewish studies.
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Multicultural and International Programs
Our student population is both diverse and unique, representing people
from all 50 states, 136 counties, and from every racial, religious, and
ethnic background. Our academic programs reflect this diversity and mix of
perspectives. We offer more than three dozen languages and majors such as
African American and African Diaspora Studies, East Asian Studies, Jewish
Studies, and International Studies. Visit our Office of Academic
Support and Diversity to learn about additional programs and
opportunities.
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Overseas Study
IU offers more than 80 overseas study programs in more than 15 languages and
in over 35 countries. There are programs in almost every field of study,
you can earn full credit toward your degree requirements, and financial
aid can be applied toward overseas study.
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Service Learning
Do you want to link your academic study with community service? Our service-learning
opportunities allow you to combine your course work with a specific
community service project. Almost every academic program at IU offers at
least one service-learning course, with some of the most popular being
Family Counseling, Community Nutrition, Public Relations Writing, and
Nonprofit Management.
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Student Research
At IU, our undergraduates have the opportunity to work with faculty
mentors on groundbreaking scientific research. Through lab courses,
independent studies, honors theses, and a wide range of programs and
funding opportunities, we provide numerous opportunities for undergraduate
involvement in laboratories and research projects.
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