The International Division coordinates the University's international initiatives. The Division strives to enhance the global perspective of the University community. In addition, staff within the Division work to ensure the internationalization of the campus in order to prepare students for an increasing multicultural and interdependent society.
The International Division supports the international student community enrolled at the University of Indianapolis through immigration counseling, connecting international students with University and community resources, planning and coordinating social events to encourage intercultural exchange, implementing and monitoring a mandatory health insurance program for F-1 and J-1 visa students, and administering a J-1 exchange visitor program for scholars, professors, and students.
The University of Indianapolis is committed to providing an international dimension of education and to exposing students to the heritage and the perspectives of other cultures. It is the University's goal that no student will complete his or her University program without having been touched in some meaningful way by the heritages, the perspectives, and the expressions of other cultures. Students are encouraged to participate in study-abroad opportunities, which fall under the following categories.
The University of Indianapolis-Athens (Greece) offers many of the same courses delivered on the main campus, as well as a selection of specialized study-abroad courses, including Greek language and culture courses. Credits earned are indicated as direct University of Indianapolis credit on student transcripts, and some financial aid for eligible students may apply to this program. All courses are taught in English.
Eligible University of Indianapolis students may participate in special programs offered periodically by international sister or partner institutions. Current possibilities include Stellenbosch University in South Africa and Tunghai University in Taiwan. Further information is available in the International Division. Graduate students particularly are encouraged to participate in partner-sponsored study- abroad programs.
Intensive three-week travel courses are led by University of Indianapolis faculty to countries throughout the world and in a variety of educational fields. To encourage participation, tuition costs are waived for University of Indianapolis students who were enrolled full-time for the two semesters as undergraduates prior to the travel course. The remaining costs of these programs include airfare, hotel accommodations, local travel, and partial board. Costs usually range from $1,800 to $2,700. Travel grants may be available to eligible students.
As a member of the College Consortium for International Studies, University of Indianapolis students may participate in summer, semester, or academic-year programs in a variety of academic fields from more than 32 countries. Students enrolled in CCIS programs earn direct credit at the University. CCIS courses with final grades of C- or higher are reflected directly on the University transcript as "S," meaning Satisfactory. Grades below C- are indicated as "U" for Unsatisfactory. These grades are not calculated into the student's grade point average.
The University of Indianapolis participates in this initiative with similar institutions in Northern Ireland. Positions are made available to two University of Indianapolis students each year. Further information is available from the International Division.
Students may participate in other study-abroad programs that are offered by accredited colleges or universities. To ensure the transfer of credits and course equivalencies, students should meet with representatives of the International Division before participating in external programs. The University of Indianapolis cannot process financial aid for external programs, and University travel grants do not apply to such programs. Students are also strongly encouraged to meet with their department chairs if coursework is to be applied to major requirements.
The University of Indianapolis offers its students a number of exceptional cultural experiences both on campus and in the metropolitan area. Students can enjoy campus activities featuring renowned speakers and entertainers, dramatic and artistic productions, and musical shows and concerts. They also can avail themselves of the sights and sounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Children's Museum (the world's largest), White River State Park (which includes the beautiful Canal Walk, the Medal of Honor Memorial, the NCAA Headquarters and Hall of Champions, an IMAX Theatre, White River Gardens, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and the Indianapolis Zoo), the Indiana State Museum, the Indiana Historical Society, the Conner Prairie living history complex, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Ballet Theatre, the Indianapolis Opera Company, Dance Kaleidoscope, the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Civic Theatre, and many other special concerts, programs, and lectures.
Indianapolis has staked a claim as the amateur sports capital of the world and hosts such international events as the Pan-American Games, NCAA basketball tournaments, and Olympic trials for track and field and swimming. Professional basketball (the NBA's Pacers and the WNBA's Fever), football (the NFL's Colts), baseball (the Indianapolis Indians), soccer, and hockey complement the amateur sports scene, providing additional opportunities for students to be spectators as well as participants. And for race fans there are the world-famous Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400, and the new circuit for international Formula One touring cars.
The institution's central Indiana location also provides the ideal educational setting for the study of state and local government agencies; industrial, commercial, and social institutions; and health care facilities. Students who are interested find that opportunities are available for internships, cooperative experiences, and practica in many governmental, business, educational, and health organizations. (See additional information regarding these programs in other sections of the catalog.) University of Indianapolis students can participate in the total life of the community.
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