Communiversity at UIndy
Enrollment for Communiversity 2026: Bram Stoker's Dracula with the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is open. We hope you'll join us at the events listed below.
2026 Novel: Dracula
Communiversity is an online, book-club-style course that is open to everyone — alumni, current students and community members alike. This year’s novel is Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), a novel that shaped the representation of vampires in literature and film since its publication.
5 Reasons to Read "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
For community members wishing to attend
Attendees do not need to be admitted UIndy students, and no tuition will be charged; the course is $10 for community members. Registering for the course allows access to the online discussion forum and other course materials.
All students must have a high school diploma or equivalent credential to participate.
For UIndy students wishing to attend
In order to earn one semester credit hour, you should register for INTD 230 01X, then post and reply weekly within the discussion forum. You may earn L/P credit by attending the lectures.
The course will be taken for credit/no credit, and you will not receive a grade in the course.
Honors College students must register for INTD 230 H1X, post and reply weekly within the discussion forum, attend at least one lecture and write two essays in order to receive credit. Honors students will receive a grade for the course.
About the Lectures
Lectures are led by Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences faculty. They provide a variety of disciplinary perspectives on the novel. L/P credit available for UIndy students for all events.
- Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m.: Dr. Chad Martin (History)
- Monday, October 12 at 7 p.m. (virtual): Dr. Grant Williams (Communication/Theatre)
- Monday, October 26-Friday, October 30: Gallery Exhibition of student-produced illustrations of Dracula
- Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. (virtual): Dr. Jonathan Evans (Philosophy)
Questions?
Contact Dr. Jennifer Camden at jcamden@uindy.edu.
