Did you know that IUP Homecoming is not only for our alumni but also for the entire IUP community? Mark your calendar for Homecoming, scheduled for October 5, 2024.

Students marching in the IUP Homecoming Parade

Does your student organization want to participate in the parade? This year, the parade is themed “Board and Card Games” and will start at 10:00 a.m. on October 5. Plan to be a part of this wonderful campus tradition. Please indicate your interest in participating by completing our online form by Monday, September 23.

Would you like to apply to be on IUP’s Homecoming Crimson Court? Applications are now open and are due before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. Don’t miss your opportunity to represent IUP as a 2024 Homecoming Crimson Court member!

If you have questions about the parade and the Homecoming Court, please contact Betsy Sarneso at esarneso@iup.edu or 724-357-2598 in Elkin, room 128.

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

Think about your interests, and explore the clubs or organizations you could become involved in at IUP. 

Do not forget to attend IUP Day on Friday, September 6, at the KCAC from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Tuesday, September 3, is the last day of the add/drop period and the last day to change your fall schedule. The verification of attendance process ends Wednesday, September 4. The “N” stands for non-participation and must be corrected if you’ve attended the class. If you have an “N” grade for a class you have been attending, please get in touch with the instructor to request that the “N” grade be removed or reach out to your Navigator for additional help.

November 5 is Election Day! You may vote by mail or in person, but you must update your voter registration if you plan to vote at your campus address. Governor Shapiro welcomes students to the new school year and informs IUP students about voting at their pre-college home address or their new address at IUP.

Cindy Shapira, chair of the Board of Governors, shares a message as the academic year gets underway—including an update on the search process for PASSHE’s next chancellor and a recommendation regarding the interim chancellor.

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

All undergraduate students are invited to attend the Student Government Association’s next weekly meeting on Tuesday, September 3, from 7:30 until 9:00 p.m. in the Elkin Hall Great Room. There will be time set aside for an open forum.

The IUP Pride Alliance's semester kickoff event today (August 30) will be in the Oak Grove (rain location: Elkin Hall Great Room) from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pride Alliance is made up of several student organizations at IUP. The event is free, and all are welcome. 

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

With the semester underway, now is the perfect time to set goals for what you want to achieve this year, and the CPDC can help. Setting professional goals is critical to career success and advancement. Reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and passions to define clear objectives.

Learn about resources available at the CPDC and other support units (IUP Libraries and University College) by attending our Fall Fest Patio Party on September 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Stabley Patio. Fun and giveaways included!

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

This is a fan favorite! Every Friday evening, all students are invited to enjoy a relaxing evening of Bingo from 9:30  to 11:00 p.m. in the HUB, Ohio Room. There will be lots of great prizes, and the event is free! The event is brought to you by Student Wellness and Engagement. 

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

Contact us at: universitystudentaffairs-vpsa@iup.edu