The split between the shared campus of Indiana University and Purdue Indianapolis has been completed. This ends a years-long process to dissolve the 54-year partnership between Indiana’s top public universities.
What happened to IUPUI?
IUPUI will now be two separate schools: IU Indianapolis and Purdue Indianapolis. IU will continue to host most of its programs on the former IUPUI campus, while Purdue students will take classes with the same curriculum as students in West Lafayette, but with the opportunity to enroll in some IU Indianapolis electives.
Purdue President Mung Chaing said Thursday that the university views the Indianapolis campus as an extension of its flagship campus on West Lafayette and that there are plans to offer student shuttle buses between the two campuses.
Which programs belong to IU and which to Purdue?
IU will continue to offer all programs except engineering and computer science, which will become part of Purdue. Jay Gladden, interim executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at IU Indianapolis, said IU will soon offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science through the Luddy School of Informatics on the Indianapolis campus.
What will happen to the current campus?
IU will continue to own and operate the existing campus and lease building space to Purdue. Earlier this month, Purdue announced plans to build a 248,000-square-foot mixed-use building near West Street and Michigan Street. The building is located where there is now a parking lot, will include classrooms, dining areas, laboratories and student residences. Construction is expected to begin in February 2025 and be completed in May 2027. The estimated total cost of the project is $187 million.
What does IUPUI split mean for alumni?
Degrees were awarded by either IU or Purdue. When referring to your degree, please list IUPUI as the campus was present. Degree holders from Purdue may use the name Purdue in Indianapolis.
What happens to IUPUI teams?
IU Indianapolis will remain a D-1 athletic school and will continue to be known as the Jaguars. The NCAA will allow current student-athletes in Purdue programs to continue to compete as members of the Jaguars athletic teams, but prospective Purdue students will not be eligible to compete for IU Indy. A Purdue spokesman said the university has no plans to bring athletic programs to Indianapolis.
Will Purdue students live on the IUI campus?
Beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, IU will provide student housing for Purdue students in North Hall, with Purdue students on Purdue floors and IU students on IU floors.
Will tuition rates change?
Beginning in fall 2024, students in IU programs will pay IU Indianapolis tuition, while students in Purdue programs will pay Purdue West Lafayette tuition.
Where should IU and Purdue applicants send their FAFSA forms?
There will be a unique code for high school students applying to IU Indianapolis to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students applying to Purdue in Indianapolis must apply to Purdue West Lafayette and indicate a desire for Indianapolis in their original application. Students denied admission to West Lafayette may still be accepted to Indianapolis.
Do Purdue students still have access to recreation and extracurricular activities on campus?
All students, regardless of program, have access to the same buildings and spaces, including the IUI Recreation Center. Purdue students can still join clubs at IUI, but may not be eligible for leadership positions.
How will double majors work in new IUI and PUI?
Students who double major or minor at the two schools will receive individualized advising to earn their degrees. Gladden said it was essential for the two schools to allow students to earn their degrees as intended. Students will not be able to double major at different schools in the future.
For more information, visit the IU and Purdue websites.
Tyler Spence is a Pulliam Fellow focusing primarily on business. You can contact him at jspence@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: What you need to know about IUPUI split into IUI, Purdue University Indianapolis
