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IU Indianapolis Vision Statement

To be recognized as one of the nation’s premier urban research universities, celebrated for the success of its students, breakthroughs in health and life sciences, innovative research and creativity, as well as its significant intellectual, economic, and cultural contributions to the city of Indianapolis, the state of Indiana, and beyond.

IU Indianapolis Mission Statement

IU Indianapolis is the state’s urban research and academic health sciences campus whose mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its residents to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement.  By offering a distinctive range of bachelor's, master's, professional, and Ph.D. degrees, IU Indianapolis promotes the educational, cultural, and economic development of central Indiana and beyond through innovative collaborations, external partnerships, and a strong commitment to diversity.

Statement of Values

IU Indianapolis values the students’ dedication to learning, faculty’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in teaching, scholarship, and service, as well as staff’s dedication to delivering exceptional service.

IU Indianapolis recognizes students as collaborative partners in learning, values the unique opportunities afforded by its location in the state’s capital city, and is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community. 

As a leader in cultivating collaborative relationships, IU Indianapolis prioritizes collegiality, cooperation, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, it upholds values of honesty, integrity, and support for open inquiry and the dissemination of findings. IU Indianapolis is dedicated to fostering the personal and professional growth of a diverse campus community comprising students, faculty, and staff, and is also committed to the ongoing enhancement of its programs and services and to cultivate a strong, inclusive, and welcoming campus environment for all.

Diversity

IU Indianapolis, as educators and advocates, provides student-centered services, consulting, facilities, learning experiences, and programs for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community.

Guided by its mission, evidence-based research and theoretical frameworks of student development, IU Indianapolis strives to create an intentionally inclusive and accessible campus community.

More information about IU Indianapolis’s commitment to diversity is available through the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.