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Participate in IU Indy’s experiential learning opportunities and gain the edge you need to pursue your career goals.

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Get hands-on learning from the start with Bridge Week

Work in groups, serve the community, explore Indianapolis, and launch your learning journey through common first-year experiences.

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Solve industry problems with project-based learning

Our industry partnerships mean learning is more than just lecture. Here, you solve real-world problems with your homework.

Learn by doing

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Transform communities and make a difference

Get involved in the community and with civic engagement while earning credit toward your degree.

Make an impact

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Study abroad and discover the world

Embark on an intellectual and cultural adventure that will shape how you see the world, other people, and yourself.

Study abroad

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Get involved in research and see discovery in action

Through groundbreaking research opportunities at Indy’s only R1 university, discover how fulfilling it is to reveal a new understanding that changes lives.

Conduct research

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Put your knowledge to work through internships

Gain professional experience. Most internships we promote are paid, and you can even earn academic credit in many programs.

Get career support

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Showcase your work with an ePortfolio

Create an ePortfolio to share with employers that includes classwork, work experiences, and co-curricular engagements.

Build an ePortfolio

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Apply knowledge through capstone courses

Demonstrate all of your learnings with a significant project, paper, or portfolio during your final year.

See examples

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Indianapolis, IN 46202
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