Parent Resources

Welcome to Indiana University of Pennsylvania! We are excited that you will be joining the IUP family and wanted to provide information to help get you started. You will find answers to many of your questions, interesting facts about IUP, and learn how we will support your student as they strive to achieve their collegiate goals.  

It’s our hope that this page will serve as a resource as you navigate IUP and all our services and resources to ensure your student’s success.

What’s next for your student?

Remind your student to complete placement testing in HAWKS 100 through D2L.

• Students can access HAWKS 100 typically 48 to 72 hours after they register for orientation. 

View a checklist for parents of incoming students.

General Topics for Discussion

• Encourage your student to fully participate in Welcome Week.

• Discuss campus safety and decisions related to alcohol use and IUP policies. For more information, visit the Source - A Student Policy Guide A-Z index.

• Review their fall class schedule and the importance of dedicating time each week to classwork and studying.

• Discuss how the placement test results impact their fall schedule. Students have the opportunity to retest for Math and/or Reading over the summer. Find out more about placement testing.

• Learn more about activities to become engaged with and student services that support academic success. For more information, visit Student Organizations and the University College.

• Discuss the transition to college life and life skills such as money management, doing laundry, and staying healthy. 

• Discuss opportunities for securing employment on campus. For more information, visit Student Employment.

Resources 

Download the IUP Guidebook for access to important IUP information as well as the Orientation and Welcome Week schedules.