Ready to turn your ideas into real research or creative work? The U-SOAR Program (Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research) offers a 10-week, faculty-mentored experience where you’ll dive deep into a project that matters to you—no matter your major. 

From June through August, you’ll collaborate closely with a faculty mentor, build valuable research and professional skills, and receive a generous $2,000 summer stipend for your work.

U-SOAR participants join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of student scholars and creatives, gaining experience that strengthens résumés, graduate school applications, and career readiness. The program culminates in a required Final Research Symposium, where you’ll present your work, celebrate your accomplishments, and share your ideas with the campus community.

If you’re curious, motivated, and ready for an unforgettable summer of discovery, U-SOAR is for you!

Don’t miss out—complete your application by the May 8 deadline! Learn more and apply here.

Get the latest news and happenings any time at IUP Now.

Registration for summer and fall classes is coming up soon. Be sure to schedule time with your advisor to plan out your course schedule. Registration PINs will no longer be assigned; instead, a registration hold has been placed on all student records. The hold will be released by academic advisors during advising sessions. You can find your advisor on the Success Team card in MyIUP. Check for your fall registration time appointment and get important details and updates on the registration process on the How to Register page, including answers to frequently asked questions and detailed directions.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Here are a few steps to help you prepare for registration:  

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with your Navigator if you need assistance with Degree Works. You can also contact the Advising Center by email at advising-center@iup.edu or by coming to B20 Stabley to help prepare for your advising meeting. You will need to meet with your advisor and have your “Contact Advisor” hold removed before summer and/or fall registration.

Students researching rural Pennsylvania policy issues may apply for the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Student Micro-Grant Program. Undergraduate and graduate projects are eligible. A faculty mentor is required, and mentors must submit a Notice of Intent through the IUP Research Institute.

Have questions? Get answers at the Hawks Q&A Center.

The 📍KCAC will be the home of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Atlantic Regional Tournament! Eight teams will meet at IUP for a chance to cut down the nets. IUP will be the No. 1 seed and play on Friday, March 13, at 5:00 p.m. Games will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Monday if the Hawks advance. Talons Up!

Keep up with your favorite teams at IUP Athletics.

The Student Organization Assembly has been rescheduled for Monday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the 📍HUB Ohio Room. This year’s assembly will feature a series of workshops and discussions centered around themes critical to student leadership and organizational development. Don’t forget to RSVP via Crimson Connect.

It’s that time of year—the 2026 Leadership Awards will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the 📍Sutton Hall Blue Room. Nominations are currently being accepted through March 22. If you know a student, faculty/staff member, or organization that has shown exemplary leadership, consider nominating them! Self-nominations are also accepted.

Are you trying to be more eco-friendly? Maybe you’re interested in sewing? Join the FCSESA and Students for Sustainability on Monday, March 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the 📍Ackerman Hall Sewing Lab to learn more about eco-friendly clothing purchases and alterations.

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

This presentation on Monday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. explores how perceptions of college drinking and social behavior often differ from reality—and how those misconceptions can impact alcohol use, consent, and sexual assault prevention. Participants will learn how alcohol affects decision-making, why clear consent matters, and how challenging false norms can lead to safer choices and a healthier campus culture. The presentation will be held in📍Elkin Hall’s Great Room.

Keep yourself physically and mentally healthy at the Center for Health and Well-Being.

Set realistic goals and celebrate small wins. Continuously develop your skills through learning and feedback. Surround yourself with supportive mentors, prepare thoroughly for challenges, and embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth. Confidence grows through consistent action, reflection, and self-belief.

We have several career meetups still happening this spring—check out our upcoming events at the Career and Professional Development Center, so you know which ones to attend!

Get ready for your future at the Career and Professional Development Center.

Are you thinking of studying abroad, but have questions about how to get started? Join the Office of Education Abroad on Wednesday, March 18, at 4:00 p.m. in 📍Delaney Hall, Suite B25. You can ask all of your questions about the process of studying abroad!

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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