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IUP Students Take Off Early Under “Flying Start” Summer Bridge Program

Fifty-three new IUP students participated in our first “Flying Start” Summer Bridge Program in August 2024. The Summer Bridge Program is part of IUP’s Title III Grant Program, supported by the US Department of Education. It is a collaboration between the University College and the Department of Language, Literature, and Writing.

IUP Hosting Nationally Recognized Book Conservator for Presentation April 18 as Part of “Big Ideas” Program

Consuela (Chela) G. Metzger, a nationally recognized and award-winning expert in the field of book conservation, will present “Old Books, New Ideas—Transformations of a Rare Book Conservator” on April 18 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Metzger’s presentation at IUP is part of IUP’s Big Ideas: Transformative Culture and the Professions.

Academic Resources for the Summer Sessions

Enrolled in summer courses and wondering what academic resources are available? The University College has you covered!

2023–24 Academic Planner Contest Winner

The University College hosted an art submission contest open to all IUP students to design the cover of the 2023–24 academic planner, distributed to all incoming students during Welcome Week. Stephen Graham was selected as the winner.

OneSIS Information

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is in the process of implementing a common Student Information System across the State System schools. IUP is scheduled to begin implementing OneSIS in January 2024.