IU South Bend Elkhart Center
125 East Franklin Street | Elkhart, Indiana 46516-3609 | (800) 321-7834 or (574) 294-5550 | elkhart@iusb.edu | elkhart.iusb.edu
Course Offerings
- First two years of IU South Bend general-education courses
- Customized training for business and industry
- Professional development courses
- Day and evening classes
Services
- Assistance with registration and schedule adjustments
- Academic advising for undecided students
- Placement examinations for incoming students
- Admissions counseling for prospective students
- Security on-site during open building hours
- Computers available for student use during open business hours
- Referral to appropriate campus resources
- Financial aid and scholarships available for Elkhart residents
SmartStart Program
Students who begin at IU South Bend by taking 24 or more credit hours at the Elkhart Center are considered SmartStart students. The personal attention and instruction they receive by faculty and staff will provide SmartStart students with a solid foundation of general-education courses to build their IU degree. Students who wish to take their courses at the Elkhart Center should work with their academic advisor to plan their course schedules.
Students who successfully complete the SmartStart Program are encouraged to apply for the Verizon Scholarship, which provides tuition assistance for future coursework IU South Bend.
Scholarships
Several scholarship opportunities are available for students attending IU classes in Elkhart or for students who live in Elkhart County. For additional scholarship information contact (574) 520-4483 or toll free at (877) 462-4872, extension 4483.