Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Student Activities

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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis students' favorite campus traditions are Weeks of Welcome, Jagathon and IUPUI Regatta.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Housing

This table offers information on housing at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis students live off campus. In 2023, 13.66% of undergrads at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 86.34% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. There are 2,447 spots available in on-campus housing for all 17,727 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,361 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Athletics

At Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis:

Is Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The IUPUI campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

IUPUI offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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