Events allow students to explore college options, experience what it’s like to be a college student, learn about ways to pay for college, and more
Gary, Ind. – Indiana University Northwest is hosting a series of fall Admissions events designed to help high school students plan for college and learn more about the IU Northwest campus. A full slate of events is planned for September and October, including:
- Overviews of the admission process, selecting a major, financial aid and more
- A session for parents on paying for college
- Informational events for current college students who are considering transferring to IU Northwest
- An inspirational conversation with Jon R. Becker, author and self-professed flunked-out professor, on how to overcome failure and truly succeed
- A virtual tour of IU Northwest featuring campus’s hidden gems and favorite student spots
All events are free and open to high school students, transfer students, and their parents. Most will take place on the Zoom video communications platform; several will be held on campus. Start times vary and participants are required to register for each session in advance, unless otherwise noted.
Schedule of Events
September 23
- Operation R.E.D: RedHawk Experience Day - Be a student for a day! Visit campus, meet current students, explore student activities, and enjoy lunch on campus. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Office of Admissions, Hawthorn Hall, Room 100. Register here.
September 24
- RedHawk Rush Day - Drop in all day! Apply for free, tour campus, and meet with an Admissions Counselor. Swap your high school t-shirt for one of ours. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Office of Admissions, Hawthorn Hall, Room 100. Register here.
September 28
- Transfer Tuesday Scholarship Edition - Let’s talk transfer! Learn about the transfer process, scholarships, and more. 6 p.m., via Zoom. Register here.
October 18
- Instant Decision Day - Ready to apply? Receive an on-the-spot admissions decision. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Office of Admissions, Hawthorn Hall, Room 100. Register here.
October 19
- Hidden Gems -Experience the beauty of our 43-acre campus with a virtual tour exploring hidden gems and students’ favorite spots. 4 p.m., via Zoom. Register here.
October 20
- Pic & Post - Show your love for IU Northwest! Stop by our office for a free t-shirt. Post a pic online. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Office of Admissions, Hawthorn Hall, Room 100. Registration NOT required.
October 21
- Transfer Café -Join us for coffee and a conversation about the transfer process. Learn about admission requirements, credit transfers, tour campus, and more. 9 a.m. to noon in the Office of Admissions, Hawthorn Hall, Room 100. Register here.
October 22
- Real Talk - Join us for an uplifting conversation with Jon R. Becker and learn how to change your big failures into even bigger successes. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Arts & Sciences Building, Room 1010. Register here.
October 30
- Open House - Experience what it’s like to be a student! Build your own schedule, head to the classroom, chat with students, faculty, and advisors. 9 a.m. Early Bird Campus Tour | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open House in the Office of Admissions, Hawthorn Hall, Room 100. Register here.
To learn more, visit iun.edu/explore or contact the Office of Admissions at 219-980-6991 or admit@iun.edu.
About Indiana University Northwest
One of seven campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The campus has a diverse student population of approximately 4,000 degree-seeking students and 1,500 dual-credit students. The campus offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees in a variety of undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional degree options available from the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Business and Economics, the School of the Arts and the School of Education. The campus is also host to IU School of Medicine-Northwest-Gary, which actively involves students in research and local healthcare needs through its four-year medical doctorate program. IU Northwest emphasizes high-quality teaching, faculty and student research and engagement on campus and in the community. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity and engagement. Indiana University Northwest is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. The University actively encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.
