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Engaged Learning

Where passion meets action

Explore your interests and discover your strengths with experiences that work for you. From engaging with other cultures through study abroad, to solving real-world problems without even needing to leave the classroom—there is no shortage of opportunities to get the most out of your education at IU Indianapolis. 

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Your first year

Starting day one at IU Indianapolis, students take part in engaged learning. To name a few examples you do right away:

  • Bridge Week
  • First Year Seminars
  • Peer Mentoring

And that's just the beginning! Being a Jaguar means taking part in meaningful, impactful experiences throughout your entire time at IU Indianapolis, both inside and outside the classroom.

Your Jaguar journey

  • Project-based learning

    Learn by doing

    Our partnerships across Indianapolis mean learning is more than just lecture at IU Indianapolis. Here, you solve real-world problems as part of class. The work you do lives on and continues to make an impact long after you've left the classroom.

  • Service learning and civic engagement

    Make an impact on your community

    Get involved in the community while earning credit toward your degree. You solve real problems that affect real people—a skill you can use in any profession. You also connect with local leaders, broaden your experiences, and enhance your resume.

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    Global learning

    Study abroad

    Study abroad is more than a trip—it’s an intellectual and cultural adventure that will change the way you see the world, other people, and yourself.

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    Creative expression

    Tell your story with ePortfolio

    Whatever, wherever you're learning, you can showcase it in your ePortfolio. Reflect on your experience and think about how all the different parts of your college journey fit together as you build your ePortfolio. Then, use it to share your unique story share it with faculty, friends, employers, and the community.

  • Career development

    Internships

    Internships are designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills you will need for professional jobs. Discover what you like and dislike about your current career choice or field of study. Most internships promoted through IU Indianapolis are paid, and you can even earn academic credit in many programs!

  • Research

    Discovery in action

    There’s nothing like the thrill of discovery, and IU Indianapolis’s hands-on learning culture will put you in the center of the action. You’ll experience how fulfilling—and fun—it is when your research project reveals a new understanding that could change how people think and live.

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Herron students participate in the Wearable Art Show at the Eskenazi Fine Arts Center

Your final year

Capstone provides students in their final year with the opportunity to share their expertise and represent the cumulation of their time at IU Indianapolis. Many capstone projects can involve working directly with local community partners to solve real-world challenges.

See examples