Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA, USA
Public
4 Year

Christine's Review

Review of Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

from Pittsburgh, PA

Describe your college in three sentences.

IUP has a very welcoming and friendly environment.Lots of diversity and fellowship on and around campus. Very homey feel to it.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Challenge yourself to find new and interesting avenues to explore, whether it may be a new class or club.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Classes here at IUP are challenging and push you to truly be the best student you can be. There is a class on just about anything you can imagine- from Stagecraft to Gender and Women's Studies. Make sure to take advantage of your opportunities around you.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The best part is that the rooms have a bathroom in them. Every room has a fridge, microwave, and kitchen sink. Overall an awesome experience living in the dorms!

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Plenty of variety and options for all types of eaters. The new North Dining Hall is huge and has a bunch of options. The food here is pretty good, and most of the time you can find at least one place that is open.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There is always so much going on here at IUP. Every student receives a daily newsletter called The Beak that details some of the activities going on that day and for the week. There is always something to do if you just look!

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Coming to IUP will prove to be a great decision. Always make sure that you are getting your money's worth out of it, whether it be by joining clubs or finding your niche in another organization here at IUP.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The best place on campus is the third floor of the Stapleton library. A great place to study or do homework without having to worry about being distracted. Seriously, try it for yourself, you'll love it!

Which types of students will excel at your college?

IUP is great for all types of students. They welcome everyone with open arms and there is an abundance of services on and off campus to benefit your academic success, mental health, and overall well-being.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are over 120 clubs and organizations to get involved in on campus. Why not try one... or three... or twelve?

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Plenty of sororities and fraternities that you can join. Just make sure you do your research so you know what your sorority or fraternity support before you join.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

IUP Police do a great job at patrolling the campus, both during the day and the night. We have a blue light emergency system, and you can always see at least one in sight all over campus. Campus is well lit and definitely safe.