Student and Campus Affairs

Student Affairs

Student Affairs offers the members of the campus community an opportunity to become involved outside of the classroom setting. Co-curricular programs and campus living are main areas of Student Affairs, including oversight of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), residence life, and campus recreation. The office also assists in the planning of annual programs such as Welcome Week and Homecoming and oversees the intramural program.

Indianapolis Student Government, Campus Program Board, and the other student organizations receive funding from the Student Activity Fee as allocated by the Student Leadership Council. Student Affairs works with the SLC to monitor the funds and expenditures to ensure a variety of activities throughout the year. More than 60 organizations are recognized by Student Affairs, providing a resource for those who have questions about getting involved or what is happening on campus. The Student Affairs staff provides guidance to all campus organizations with respect to program coordination, campus governance, student needs and interest, program evaluation, and leadership development.

Residence Life

Residence Life offers assistance to students in the area of on-campus housing and residential life programs, as well as on-campus dining meal plans. Residence life is located in the Student Affairs office, Schwitzer Student Center, suite 210. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs

Religious and spiritual life is an important tenet in the lives of many UIndy students.  Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs offers opportunities for spiritual growth, as well as a space for individuals and groups to give and receive hospitality.  Located in Schwitzer Student Center 203.

Health & Wellness Center

The Health & Wellness Center is a shared space that houses both Community Health Network and the Counseling Center. It is located in the Health Pavilion, suite 108.  Office visits and medical records in the Health & Wellness Center are always confidential and are protected by professional standards.

Community Health Network

Full-time day students can take advantage of the Health & Wellness Center services, as can any student living in campus housing or any clinical student who has a completed Student Health file. Students who do not fall under this umbrella will be referred to local medical centers for treatment. The Health & Wellness Center will also see UIndy employees and their immediate family (children must be 12 years or older). Patients should make an appointment by calling 317-497-6500 to be seen.  

UIndy requires all full-time students, students living in campus housing, and clinical students to provide current, updated documented physical and immunization statuses.  This Student Health Record must be completed (immunizations updated) and on file on or before your summer registration date.

The Health & Wellness Center is a fee-for-service office.  While most office visits are free for students, nominal fees are charged for TB tests, medications, testing and treatments. The Health & Wellness Center does not accept insurance, but students can request a receipt that can be turned into their insurance company for reimbursement.  Payment is expected at the time of service. Cash and debit/credit cards are accepted.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center, also located in the the Health & Wellness Center in HEAL 108, provides counseling services to currently enrolled full-time students. The Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling, workshops, consultation, and referral to local agencies. All services are confidential and free of charge. Appointments typically last under an hour and can be made by calling 317-788-5015.

During the business day, in addition to regular appointments, the Counseling Center has walk-in/crisis hours available for students who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. If a crisis is experienced outside of the business day, the following 24-hour support lines are available:

• Marion County Crisis Hotline (Families First Indiana): 317-251-7575
• Community Health Network Crisis Line: 317-621-5700
• Suicide Prevention Life Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 

University Police Department

The University is committed to assisting to personal safety through the development of safety programs and procedures that support an environment of well-being for the working, living, and learning activities of its students, employees, and guests. Safety escort services and motorist assistance are also provided by UIndy police.The University of Indianapolis Police Department provides assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Located at 3920 S. Shelby St., across from the Fifth Third Bank, the UIndy police department are all certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Further information about the University Police Department and a summary of reported crimes are found at uindy.edu/police-department/clery-act. Questions may be directed to the University of Indianapolis Police Department at (317) 788-3386, or (317) 788-3333 after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends. In an emergency, call 911.

Watchdog

Watchdog is UIndy’s emergency alert system. In the event of a potential threat to health or safety, Watchdog sends phone, text, and email messages to the campus community.  Students, faculty, and staff should all register for Watchdog and make sure to keep settings up-to-date.

Parking

Parking is also managed through the UIndy police.  Parking is free at UIndy, but students and employees must obtain permit stickers that are good for one academic year. Several visitor lots are available for guests.

Student Business Center

The Student Business Center can assist with UIndy ID cards, copies, and faxing.  It also serves as the campus lost & found. Located in Schwitzer Student Center 105.

Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center assists students in achieving educational, career, and personal goals through a range of institutional resources. The services provide transition-to-college and orientation programs, advising, mentoring, and skill training. The Academic Success Center services include:

• 21st Century Scholars Program
• Academic Assistance
• Bridge Scholars Program
• BUILD Program
• Probation Interventions
• Peer Tutoring
• Secrets of Success (SOS) Workshops
• Study Skills Advising

Programs target diverse audiences, covering fundamental skills that are essential ingredients for academic excellence. Contact the Academic Success Center at (317) 788-6153 or asc@uindy.edu for further information or visit uindy.edu/asc.

The BUILD Program

Baccalaureate for University of Indianapolis Learning Disabled is a fee-for-service support program for students classified or classifiable as having a disability that interferes with learning. BUILD offers such help as specialized courses, individualized tutoring, appropriate testing accommodations, and assistance with scheduling and assignments. Students are required to attend a minimum of two hours per week in tutoring sessions but additional tutoring is available. The fee for all services in the program is available in the Accounting Office. The goal of the BUILD program is to help students reach their potential and to earn a baccalaureate or associate degree. Contact the BUILD Program at (317) 788-3536 or build@uindy.edu for further information or visit uindy.edu/ssd/build.

The Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center (Career Services)

The Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center helps students and graduates develop the connections, skills and confidence to ensure a seamless transition from education to the world of work. The Center supports entrepreneurship and builds career pipelines in business sectors that are academic strengths for the University and vital elements of the Indiana economy. Whether you are going to grad school or directly into a career, the Center creates opportunities and connections to alumni, business professionals, faculty and Industry specialists. Programmatically, the Center offers services including but not limited to: alumni mentoring, internships & job shadowing, corporate tours, career fairs, etiquette dinners, practice interviews, and special presidential conversations with senior leaders in industry. In addition, students desiring off-campus paid work experience related to their career goals or academic major may take advantage of the many internship opportunities administered through the office. Numerous Central Indiana-area businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations serve as sites for University of Indianapolis interns, allowing them to explore career interests, improve basic and/or technical workplace skills, and acquire the experience needed to compete for professional and management-directed employment.

Center for Advising and Student Achievement

The advising system is designed with the student in mind; therefore, every attempt is made to give the student the best information and recommendations to ensure success at the University. Students are matched with a faculty advisor in the department of their major or an academic advisor in the Center for Advising to help them choose courses, answer questions about the University, and understand the many programs offered.

The Center for Advising and Student Achievement serves as a centralized location for advising questions, resources and services. New students are assigned an academic advisor in the Center for Advising whose responsibilities are to introduce students to the general and major curriculums, help with course registration, advise student regarding degree progress, conduct degree audits for graduation, and assist the faculty advisors. A student’s faculty advisor and academic advisor are among the most important sources for advice when it comes to academic issues.

Students are invited to develop an academic plan very early in their college careers. In addition to their academic programs, students are encouraged to include leadership, professional, and student development activities into their Greyhound Plans. The Greyhound Plan is intended to be a flexible document that will adapt to circumstances and on-going advice. This draft will help students communicate their plans and ideas to academic and faculty advisors. Students will learn to think creatively and critically about their studies and experiences. The goals of the advising program include fostering student success, professional relationships as well as a sense of personal responsibility.

Information Technology

Information Technology, located in Schwitzer Student Center, room 212, provides leadership, development, and support for UIndy’s technology systems. The department serves the University by researching, implementing, maintaining, and supporting campus technology solutions through collaborative partnerships with the campus and educational communities. Information Technology is committed to facilitating the use of technology in learning and enterprise.

Krannert Memorial Library

The Krannert Memorial Library is a center for information discovery and student/faculty collaboration. The Library provides access to a range of print and electronic information resources, including over 135,000 books, 8,500 media items and approximately 300 current print subscriptions to magazines, journals, and newspapers. Additionally, the Library offers 24/7/365 access to over 120 scholarly databases of research materials such as e-journals, e-books and streaming video.

The University Archives and Special Collections makes available unique documents and artifacts from the Frederick D. Hill University Archives, Mayoral Archives, and Fouts Rare Book Collection.

The Library also supports teaching and learning with instructional, reference, and interlibrary loan services, individual and group study rooms, and a variety of educational technologies.

Students with Disabilities

The University of Indianapolis provides students with the opportunity to reach their academic potential. Of the many qualified individuals who come to the University each year, some have disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations must be made to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to the same educational programs and co-curricular activities as other students.

Reasonable accommodations will be made on an individual basis. It is the responsibility of persons with disabilities to seek available assistance and establish their needs. Any student with a disability who requires assistance or accommodations from the University of Indianapolis should contact Services for Students with Disabilities at (317) 788-6153 or ssd@uindy.edu or uindy.edu/ssd.

Writing Lab

The Writing Lab, located in Krannert Memorial Library provides skilled consultation to University of Indianapolis students at any stage of the writing process. Students can receive this consultation on various aspects of writing, including brainstorming, thesis development, organization, documentation styles (APA, MLA, etc.), grammar, and mechanics. The Writing Lab is staffed by faculty members and student tutors who are skilled judges of writing effectiveness. They provide a trained audience for writers of short essays, research papers, and application letters. Distance tutoring is available for students taking online classes. No fee is charged for Writing Lab services.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University supports intercollegiate athletic competition in 23 varsity sports involving more than 675 student-athletes. Proud of the tradition of competitive success of its athletic teams, the institution particularly values its commitment to equity, diversity, and integrity among its sports teams and staff. The personal and academic welfare of individual athletes is of utmost importance. In addition to the numerous forms of support and assistance within each sports program, the department maintains a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as a general means of promoting communication among student-athletes and athletics-related administration. The student-athlete representatives selected from each sport by their peers are assisted by faculty and athletics administrators acting in an advisory capacity. Further information regarding sponsored sports and the intercollegiate athletics program may be obtained from the Athletics website at: athletics.uindy.edu

Student Recreation

Physical health is an important part of a student’s well-being. UIndy students may participate in free fitness classes, work out in the Ruth Lilly room 054 Fitness Center, and participate in an intramural sports league. Classes and leagues vary by semester. Questions about getting involved in rec programs may be directed to the Assistant Director of Student Activities - Recreation in the Student Affairs office, Schwitzer Student Center 210.

Student Organizations

University of Indianapolis students find many opportunities for participation and leadership in campus clubs and associations. More than 70 student organizations exist at the University, and each one is distinct in its purpose and goals. The University has no affiliation with national social fraternities or sororities, but, in keeping with the University’s focus on an inclusive community, students are offered a broad range of campus organizations with which to sharpen their organizational and leadership skills. Both full-time and part-time students are encouraged to become involved with campus organizations and programs at the University of Indianapolis. Questions about getting involved may be directed to the Assistant Director of Student Activities in Student Affairs, Schwitzer Student Center 210.

Student Publications

The students of the University are responsible for two publications: Etchings, the student literary magazine sponsored by the Department of English, and the Reflector, a newspaper sponsored by the Department of Communication. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate department for information about serving on the staff of either of these publications.

Washington Internships

Through its affiliation with the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars and with the Institute for Experiential Learning, the University of Indianapolis awards credit to students who complete internships successfully in Washington, D.C. For more information, students may contact the Department of History and Political Science.