At IU, you will find so many valuable ways to extend your classroom
learning and widen your academic experiences. Study abroad in places like
Australia and Japan, live in a learning community, conduct research with a
professor, complete an internship, plan your own degree program, or take
honors classes.
Hutton Honors College
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. Transfer students
are eligible for admission to this highly selective program. Contact the
Hutton Honors
College directly for more information.
Many of IU's schools and departments also offer honors programs within
their majors that like the Honors College curriculum, 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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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 operates 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, and some of the most popular include
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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