Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Top Questions

Since I commute, I know the parking situation is insane. A professor and I were on the attack for a parking spot at the same time. First, why am I trying to fight my professor for a spot. I can't believe HE didn't have a designated area available for him to park in. Apparently his lot was filled as well. Second, there is no reason for me to get to school an hour and half earlier, but due to this parking catastrophy, I do it! I know there is thought of new dorms being built where parking lots are currently. This is going to make things worse.

When I first moved here I loved it, the town is so small compared to Pittsburgh where I'm from though. I love the campus because everything is close together. The classes are mostly in one general area. There's food open til 12:30, if you like pizza. The gym is nice and open early to late. The dining hall isnt bad although you'll notice they had better food near the beginning and end of the year to entice incoming freshman. The oak grove is a nice spot, its surrounded by class buildings and the library and you can usually find someone out playing frisbee or football or passing out flyers. Everyone on campus is actually pretty friendly, more than I thought they would be but it makes a nice atmosphere. Some general classes can be pretty big such as my General Bio and Chem classes but other classes such as my Sociology and English class were small and personal. Teachers will give you their office hours and are always there to help. Some classes have big tutoring sessions on specific days if you cant meet teacher office hours.

I loved the atmosphere...and I made friends really quick...but dont be fooled there are alot fo fake ppl there too. I spent most my time in the radio station, the african american cultural center and CBLOCK (carriage). I think that IUP's Administration can use some work but over all they are concerned about the students. The biggest controversy was BEC Homecoming...enough said...One experience I will always remember is meeting my Best friend there... but there were plenty more

If there was one thing I would change about IUP it would be the lack of school pride. I know at other state schools there is school pride and fans for every sporting event. At IUP many times most of the campus doesn't even know that there is a scheduled game or even whether a team is doing well on campus.

parking is hard to find.

The size of the campus is perfect because its the atmosphere and opportunities of a larger school while still having the small town feel; a really unique quality to a college.

IUP is located in a college town. The town is pretty much empty when the students leave on breaks.

The best thing about IUP: The professors incredible willingness to help, and all the fun you can have (with or with out alcohol) while learning. One thing id change: administration can be a little frustrating sometimes. the school is just right when it comes to size. when i tell people that i go to IUP they ask; Whats IUP? most of my time on campus is spent in class, or in the brother room of my fraternity. IUP for sure is a college town. One experience I will always remember is first coming to IUP and realizing that it seriously was the place for me.

I think IUP is perfect for me. The size location and price are all good. I like the fact that its not too big to the point where I don't know anyone but small enough that I can make friends and partake in networking oppurtunities.

nice place to go to school....not too big, not too small....decent places to live in town.