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Welcome to Indiana University!

Almost 6,000 international students from over 140 countries study at Indiana University each year. Most of these are regularly-admitted degree-seeking students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degrees here at IU. You are part of a much smaller group of international students participating in an undergraduate exchange for one semester or one academic year.

The objectives of the undergraduate exchange program through IU Education Abroad are to promote international understanding and enhance educational opportunities for students at Indiana University and your institution. Therefore, Education Abroad works closely with you and your home institution both during the admission process and after you arrive in Indiana. Since we keep in close touch with the staff at your home institution, you can rely on the obvious benefits of this ongoing communication. We help you register for classes, arrange financial payments associated with the exchange, and counsel you on academic matters. We certify that you are engaged in full- time study here and send transcripts of your work to your institution. And we also look forward to your assistance in preparing Indiana University students for their stay at your institution.

This handbook is designed to offer you some brief but critical information to help make your adjustment to Bloomington easier and serves to complement the materials you receive from the Office of International Services.

We know from past exchange students that your time at Indiana University will become more than just another part of your degree program. You can count on making lifelong friends and taking away special memories of Indiana and the U.S. Please make the most of your time here and know that we are here to support you should you need our assistance at any time.

Best of luck.

 

Jennifer Engel

Associate Vice President for Education Abroad


To learn more about Indiana University’s history, mission, and key facts, visit IU at a Glance.

 

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