IUPUC Campus Bulletin 2016-2017

• Admission
• Academic Advising
  • Elements of an Undergraduate Degree
  • First-Year Seminars or Learning Communities
  • General-Education Requirements/Introduction to Majors
  • Preparing for Advising Sessions
  • Scheduling Tools and Information
  • Undecided and Exploratory Options
• Financial Aid & Scholarships
• General Education Core 30
• Graduation Requirements
• Orientation
• Placement Testing
• Registration
• Student Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate Programs

Academic Advising

First-Year Seminars or Learning Communities

National studies have shown that successful first-year students need five elements: an introduction to campus resources and support services, the creation of a support network (which is especially important on a commuter campus), ongoing personal interaction with faculty and staff, the development of skills and habits basic to academic achievement, and a realization of the high expectation that the campus has for each of its learners.

IUPUC requires all first year students to take a First-Year Seminar course. The seminar team approach of faculty members, librarians, advisors, and student mentors provides students with in-depth knowledge and contacts for key elements of the campus. Some seminars are specific to the program of study, while others have an added focus on career exploration.