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Campus Life

Explore the Campus Center, the bustling heart of campus life with dining options, student services, and spaces for socializing and student organization activities.

Take the tubes
When you鈥檙e ready to leave the Campus Center, use the skywalk, a convenient and scenic connector between buildings that shelters students from the weather as they walk through campus.

Find your study space
Our University Library is one of the most technologically sophisticated libraries in the nation, offering facilities such as writing centers, quiet study spaces, collaboration centers, and housing the Honors College and Graduate School Office.
Campus Housing

View your home
Our residence halls provide a supportive community and easy access to campus amenities. We have three traditional residence halls: University Tower, North Hall, and Ball Hall. Students can also choose to live in the Riverwalk Apartments, our premium on-campus housing that offers students a balance of independence and community in a scenic location.

University Tower is a popular freshman-only residence hall, offering triple rooms and a dining hall. The space, which was once a hotel, is designed for comfort and convenience with a view of campus.

Eat at the tower
Stay fueled and feeling good throughout your day by stopping at Tower Dining, which offers students an all-you-care-to-eat culinary experience. You can also use your meal plan to dine at any of our other 100+ eateries on campus and around Indianapolis.
Sports and Recreation Facilities

Reach your fitness goals at our world-class, 117,000 square foot exercise facility. The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is the training facility for IU Indianapolis athletics teams, as well as professional and Olympic athletes. As a student, you鈥檒l have access to NIFS in addition to campus recreation opportunities like intramural and club sports, group fitness classes, open swims, and more when you purchase a membership.

IU Indianapolis is an NCAA Division 1 team in the Horizon League. Known as the Jaguars, we are home to 19 athletics programs. Students get free access to home games, including men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 soccer and track and field teams, who play at Carroll Stadium. This historic venue also hosts community events and is the current home to the Indy Eleven professional soccer team.

The Natatorium is a premier facility for aquatic sports, home to the IU Indianapolis swimming and diving teams, and a venue for major competitions.

The James T. Morris Arena will include a basketball/volleyball court with seats for 4,500 patrons, as well as locker rooms, training facilities, and offices for IU Indianapolis Athletics and USA Track and Field. A significant portion of the seating will be retractable to provide flexibility and multipurpose use for events like collegiate and high school sports, including volleyball and wrestling, as well as other recreational activities. The project will include requisite concourse spaces, concessions, restrooms, storage and mechanical/electrical spaces to support the facility. Construction on the James T. Morris Arena is expected to conclude late in 2026.
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Discover degrees
In the center of campus, you鈥檒l find additional IU Indianapolis schools. Explore all of the options available to you as a Jaguar pursuing your degree on campus.

Explore your interests
Looking for a major that's the perfect fit? Search for the degree that matches your plans for the future by searching for majors by interest.

Take the first step at Taylor
In Taylor Hall, you鈥檒l find University College, the starting point for many undergraduates, which provides guidance and resources to ensure every student鈥檚 success. This vibrant space is home to IU Indianapolis鈥 Multicultural Center, Accessible Educational Services, and LGBTQ+ Center.

Explore graduate studies
Ready to take the next step in your academic career? Start pursuing your advanced degree at IU Indianapolis by exploring graduate programs by interest areas.

Begin your own research
Our classrooms and labs, such as the one pictured in Innovation Hall, provide unique spaces where students learn, collaborate, and engage in cutting-edge research and innovative projects that shape the future of technology. At IU Indianapolis, you can get involved in research opportunities as early as freshman year.

The STEM Lab in Indianapolis will enhance STEM education and curriculum for Hoosiers while advancing the growth of IU Indianapolis. It will foster research and talent development in computer science, informatics, artificial intelligence, battery technology, microchips and microtechnology, and cybersecurity, while expanding research programs, laboratory space, and STEM degree options to attract top faculty and grow enrollment in key disciplines.

IU LAB, a state-of-the-art facility at 16 Tech, will harness Indiana鈥檚 extensive resources to become national leader in bioscience discovery, commercialization, and talent development.
Indianapolis Life

Many IU Indianapolis students enjoy the Canal, a picturesque waterway with walking paths, pedal boats, and scenic views right next to campus. The Canal is home to one of our most important traditions, the Regatta, which features half-mile canoe races, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and food vendors.

Just one mile from campus sits Monument Circle, the symbolic center of Indianapolis, featuring the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, giving Indianapolis the name 鈥淐ircle City鈥.

Explore Mass Ave, a lively cultural district known for its unique boutiques, art galleries, theaters, and eclectic dining options. This vibrant avenue is a hub of creativity and entertainment, offering a taste of Indianapolis's urban charm and a popular destination for students, just about a 4-minute walk away from campus.

16 Tech is a 50-acre community in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to world-changing innovation and economic opportunity just minutes from the IU Indianapolis campus. The district is home to the AMP, an artisan marketplace and food hall showcasing local culinary entrepreneurs and vendors. It also houses Machyne, a well-equipped 21st century makerspace where innovators, creatives, and makers of all kinds bring big ideas to life in a fun and collaborative environment. Innovation Building 1 is a state-of-the-art office-lab building with multiple tenants including Indiana School of Medicine and various startup labs.

The 16 Tech Bridge opened in 2025. It spans Fall Creek, creating a direct connection between 16 Tech, the IU Indianapolis hospital district, and downtown Indy.