At Indiana University South Bend we are dedicated to creating an environment that is welcoming to all of our students, faculty and staff.
IU South Bend has the resources to help you find a community that makes our campus feel like home. Look for ways to connect right here:
The Office of Affirmative Action and Campus Diversity is a leader, a partner and a resource for educating the community and creating dialogues about inclusive excellence.
Scholar Corps is a student organization that connects students to group and individual volunteer opportunities related to their major and/or interest.
The Office of International Programs promotes international education and strives to foster international understanding and awareness on campus and within the community.
The Black Student Union is a student led organization that was established to foster support for and meet the comprehensive needs of African American students but is open to all students irrespective of race, creed, color, gender, class, and age.
The Latino Student Union is an on-campus organization striving to educate our students about diversity, civil rights issues, philanthropic events, and embracing the Hispanic culture of "familia", where we are united as one and help each other succeed.
The purpose of the student association for civil rights and social justice is to serve as a resource and umbrella for other student organizations and individuals who share a concern and willing to fight for civil rights and social justice.
The sorority is a non-profit whose aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and the education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities.
The Saudi Club is an on-campus organization striving to educate our students about Saudi Arabian culture.
The Feminist Student Union of Indiana University South Bend exists to provide a safe, inviting space for all IUSB students with a particular emphasis on issues of gender as they intersect with other identity categories. But is open to all students irrespective of race, creed, color, gender, class, and age.
The Japanese Club is an on-campus organization striving to educate our students about Japanese culture. But is open to all students irrespective of race, creed, color, gender, class, and age.
The International Student Organization is the voice international student concerns and seek to promote an environment of cultural awareness and sensitivity on campus. All students, international or not, are welcome to join our group.
The CRHC is committed to the advancement of civil rights and social justice research, education and outreach.
The center promotes equality, builds community, and increases understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning experiences
The RCLC welcomes residents and partners to safely gather and interact according to any number of interests and/or for planning neighborhood activities
Las Casa de Amistad is a charitable organization that functions as a community center on the west side of South Bend.
HLC was founded in 1999. HLC is becoming one of Michiana's leading organizations serving the Latino community within the area. A non-partisan organization with the vision of uniting all Latino leaders in Northern Indiana, HLC members are committed to serving their community.
A certificate in Social and Cultural Diversity prepares students to live in the global village and to be successful in the increasingly diverse workplace.
A minor in African American Studies provides students with a focused understanding of the vital role of African-American culture and contributions in American life.
A major, minor, and four-year degree program in Women and Gender Studies that enable students to analyze how gender, in its dynamic interrelationship with race and class, has shaped and given meaning to people’s lives.
The Latin American/Latino Studies Program focuses on the culture, society, and history of South America, Central America and Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as the experiences in the United States of people and their descendants from these regions.
IU South Bend - CAN provides training for individuals who are interested in becoming trained allies and joining the campus-wide network. The training curriculum includes information about terminology, campus resources and policies, identity development, the role of an ally, and other topics relevant to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning individuals.
IU South Bend Brave seeks to create a living and learning community free from sexual violence through: (1) orienting all new students to sexual assault safety/reporting guidelines (2) engaging in year-round trainings (3) increasing survivor use of IUSB counseling services and better identifying and addressing the impact of sexual violence for all Student Counseling Center clients.
Start your scholarship search with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships by finding out how to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Note: April 15 is the Priority Date. https://studentaid.gov/
IUSB Scholarships - Students who complete the online scholarship application by the spring deadline are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Note: March 1st is the deadline. https://students.iusb.edu/scholarships/OSA.html
To make IUSB affordable for out of state students, IUSB participates in the Midwest Student Exchange Program. This enables out of state students to pay 150% of the in-state tuition rate. The reduction will be automatically posted for eligible students.
The office of Financial aid and Scholarships can tell you more about financial aid opportunities and procedures. There office hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Their phone number is 574 520-4357.
Am I eligible to receive financial aid?
To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must:
Many types of federal student aid, such as the Federal Pell Grant or subsidized loans where the government pays the interest while you are in college, also require you to have financial need. Additionally, once you have a bachelor’s degree or a first professional degree, you are generally not eligible for Pell or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).
Other requirements may apply. Contact the financial aid office at your college for more information.
The U.S. Department of Education awards about $150 billion every year to help millions of students pay for college. This federal student aid is awarded in the form of grants, work-study funds, and low-interest loans.
Grants are typically awarded on the basis of need and generally do not have to be repaid. There are four types of federal student grants:
The Federal Work-Study Program enables students to earn money during the school year while also gaining valuable work experience, typically in part-time, career-related jobs.
Loans consist of money that the student borrows to help pay for college, and must be repaid (plus interest). There are two federal student loan programs:
Other forms of financial aid that might be available to students include:
To apply for federal student aid, you must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
By completing and submitting a FAFSA, you will automatically be considered for federal student aid. In addition, your state and college may use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for nonfederal aid.
Completing the FAFSA is an easy process, and it’s completely free. We recommend that you submit your FAFSA online using FAFSA on the Web, as your application will process within 3-5 days; alternatively, you can submit a paper FAFSA, which processes within 7-10 days.
IU South Bend vigorously investigates and prosecutes anyone who threatens, intimidates, or harasses any member of our community, and make special efforts to protect those who are targeted or at risk for physical harm, threats or intimidation.
The Student Counseling Center is committed to providing free and confidential help to IU South Bend students for a variety of personal and emotional difficulties.
Administration Building Suite 175
Phone: (574) 520-4125
The Affirmative Action Office is committed to taking proactive measures to foster an atmosphere in which students, faculty, and staff may work and study in an environment free from discrimination, bias, and prejudice.
Administration Bldg. Room 234
Phone: (574) 520-4524
The Office of Student Conduct is committed to promote a supportive campus environment, free from disruption and harm, to encourage appropriate standards of behavior, to foster ethical and civic values, and to adjudicate violations of the student code.
Administration Building 247A
Phone: (574) 520-5524
The South Bend Human Rights Commission is committed to provide service to the citizens of South Bend through impartial, unbiased decisions regarding discrimination charges filed with the South Bend Human Rights Commission under the ordinance in areas of employment, housing, public accommodation and education, based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability and in familial status.
319 N. Niles Ave
South Bend, Indiana 46617
Phone: (574)235-9355
As a public institution that is bound by federal and state laws, Indiana University is able to, and will, take several steps to support all IU students, regardless of immigration status.
Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Ave
