Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend Student Activities

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Indiana University South Bend students' favorite campus events are Red and White Dance, Riverfest and International Food Festival.

Indiana University South Bend Housing

This table offers information on housing at Indiana University South Bend.

Indiana University South Bend offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Indiana University South Bend students live off campus. In 2023, 4.34% of undergrads at Indiana University South Bend lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 95.66% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Indiana University South Bend. There are 386 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,753 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 366 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Indiana University South Bend offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Indiana University South Bend Athletics

At Indiana University South Bend there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Indiana University South Bend:

Safety at Indiana University South Bend

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Indiana University South Bend is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The IU South Bend campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

IU South Bend offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to Indiana University South Bend

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