Make Your Impact Now
Join our student giving community!
Join the thousands of students, alumni, and friends in giving back to the IUP community. Giving back to IUP not only helps the university but also helps the students. Your peers benefit from your generosity when you give a gift of any amount to IUP. Hawks benefit greatly from several foundations, scholarships, and grants through IUP that are funded by students like you.
Together, we have strength in numbers.
Join IUP’s student leadership society, the Future Leaders Council. Your gift of $100 (or more) would place you in the Future Leaders Council today with benefits to enjoy.
Senior Class Gift
Become a part of IUP's rich tradition alongside thousands of students who have come before you!
This year, we invite you to support an area of campus that truly resonates with you—whether it’s your college, your major, your beloved sports team, or other vital initiatives like the Student Assistance Fund. We warmly invite you to uphold this cherished tradition alongside your fellow graduates. As a token of our appreciation, seniors who contribute at least $20.25 will receive beautiful crimson and grey Philanthropy Cords to wear with pride during commencement to signify their generosity. Most importantly, your gift will help pave the way for future generations of IUP students to succeed.
You may pick up your philanthropy cords in person at Sutton Hall 441 or have them mailed to you.
Deadlines
- Gifts made after April 25 cannot be mailed and must be picked up in person.
- The final day to make your gift and receive philanthropy cords is Wednesday, May 7.
Have any questions or need assistance? We’re here for you at 724-357-5555 or via email at student-philanthropy@iup.edu or iup-giving@iup.edu.
Let’s make this year’s Senior Class Gift a truly unforgettable experience together.
Get Involved
Volunteer
Volunteers are students on campus who help promote the philanthropic culture on campus.
To become a volunteer, find us on Crimson Connect or email us at student-philanthropy@iup.edu.
Stay Up to Date
Follow us on Instagram to keep updated on Student Philanthropy events and news, @iupstudentsgive.
FAQ
I already pay tuition, why should I give more?
Most Crimson Hawks don't realize that your tuition and state funds cover less than 25 percent of your IUP education. IUP is able to thrive due to private support that helps bridge the actual cost of attending IUP. Your own IUP experience has largely been supplemented by students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, corporations, and foundations. By supporting IUP through giving back to the student giving project, your favorite program or department you are helping ensure your own IUP experience is top-notch.
Does my participation matter?
Yes! Student giving is a great way to support your peers and foster good feelings. Giving back as a student allows you to promote the philanthropic culture on our campus and improve your experiences. Some IUP students rely on the resources that are provided on campus and funded by students like you.
Does the size of my gift matter to IUP?
Every gift has the ability to make a great impact on a current or future Crimson Hawk.
No matter the size of the gift, it still has the capability to make a huge impact on IUP students.
How does being a donor affect me?
The Fund for IUP and Student Giving programs have built up an expansive network of Crimson Hawks to provide support to all of our donors. Being a donor makes IUP a smaller and more intimate experience. Additionally, if you become a member of the IUP Leadership Society as a student (with a gift of $100 or more) you will have the opportunity to connect with other esteemed donors in the IUP Leadership Society by being invited to exclusive events.
