Faculty & Staff: Programs: Academic Achievement

Student Support Services

Student Support Services (SSS) adds an extra layer of support, guidance, and answers throughout the college years of first generation students (neither parent has graduated from a 4-year college).  This award-winning program is one of the most successful in the nation; students participating in the program have a high student retention and graduation rate. Students become a part of the SSS family for their entire time at IUPUI and can get free tutoring, academic and personal advising, and help with financial aid.  SSS is a home base on campus where students have mentors, develop friendships, and have social events or just hang out!  The SSS offices are located on the third floor of University College, Room UC 3130.

The Nina Scholars Program

In its eighth year, the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program promotes and develops the success of students who face some of the most significant barriers in education and in life. In addition to financial support, interventions include proactive, academic-focused mentoring; meetings and workshops focused on academic success, career development, and personal growth; community-service; and engagement in the university through the Nina Scholars community.  

The Nina Scholars program is currently available to students at IUPUI, Ivy Tech State College, Maricopa Community College in Arizona, and Arizona State University. This program provides a unique opportunity for students from underserved backgrounds to obtain the resources and financial support needed in order to successfully complete a college education. This program covers full tuition, fees and books, and includes a $2,750 annual living allowance and laptop computer. A cohort of 10 students is selected each year as scholarship recipients.  

The Nina Scholars program serves students who must meet one of the following criteria: a returning student who is 25 years of age or older who has dependents in the family unit; a college-age youth or adult with physical disabilities; or an incoming freshman between the ages of 18–25 who has been raised in the child welfare system and has no form of financial support.

Contact Charlie Johnson, program advisor, (317) 278-7878 or nina@iupui.edu for more information and/or to request an application.

Forms for download:

Nina Scholars Information [PDF]
Nina Scholars Application [PDF]
Recommendation Form [PDF]

Honors Program

The IUPUI Honors Program provides highly-motivated and creative students with additional resources and opportunities that enhance their experiences both within the classroom and beyond.  Through specially-designed Honors courses with limited enrollment, opportunities for independent research, an active Honors Club, and a variety of Honors-sponsored events throughout the year, Honors students supplement their regular degree programs within a close and supportive community of fellow students and faculty.  Students may choose to participate in Honors by taking occasional Honors course work, or they may elect to pursue the General Honors Notation and graduate "with Honors."

For more information, visit the IUPUI Honors Program at http://uc.iupui.edu/honors .