Indiana University-East

What is the history of Indiana University-East?

Indiana University East is a public regional campus of Indiana University in Richmond, Indiana. Established in 1971, it grew out of Indiana University's earlier educational presence in the Richmond area. That history helps explain its continuing focus on students in eastern Indiana and neighboring communities.

The campus now offers undergraduate programs, selected graduate study, and online courses. Prospective students should distinguish IU East from IU Bloomington and other IU campuses: they share a university system, but programs, admissions procedures, student services, and campus experiences can differ.

What are the faculties and departments at Indiana University-East?

IU East organizes its teaching across schools covering business, education, the humanities and social sciences, natural science and mathematics, and nursing and health sciences. Students can pursue subjects ranging from accounting and computer science to psychology, biology, teacher education, and nursing.

The campus offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as selected graduate programs and certificates. Program availability, delivery format, and admission requirements are not identical across majors. A student considering nursing or teacher preparation, for example, should check the current program requirements separately from general university admission requirements. IU East also participates in Indiana University's broader academic system, but a program offered at another IU campus is not necessarily offered in Richmond.

What is the location of Indiana University-East?

IU East is in Richmond, Indiana, near the Ohio border. Its Chester Boulevard campus serves a regional population, making the trip to campus, parking, and course scheduling practical considerations for many students.

Richmond is a small city rather than a large metropolitan center. Students seeking internships or employment may look locally and across the eastern Indiana-western Ohio region. Dayton International Airport is a regional air-travel option, though students should assess ground transportation separately; an airport's proximity does not mean there is a convenient campus shuttle.

What is the mission and vision of Indiana University-East?

IU East's stated purpose centers on providing Indiana University education to its region through teaching, scholarship, and community engagement. Its regional-campus role is reflected in a mix of on-campus and online study and programs intended to serve both traditional-age students and adults.

That purpose describes the institution's priorities, not a guarantee about an individual student's experience. Applicants can evaluate how well it fits their goals by checking whether their intended major is available in their preferred format and whether required courses are offered on a workable schedule. IU East is a public university campus, not a religiously affiliated institution.