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IUP is a great school that changed my opinion on the state university system of pa. I transferred from a different school (i will leave nameless), because that school had huge problems on administration, policies and classes offered. the transition here was smooth and care-free. I only lost 6 credits transferring, not the admistrations fault the classes i took are not offered here. IUP is excellent every class i need to graduate is offered and I don't have to wait an additional 2 years to graduate. The other school i went to, offered a class once every 3 years, i needed to take a class it was required for me to graduate. The response is excellent when i tell them I go to IUP, I was visiting a university for grad school and they asked where i am going and I said IUP, They were impressed the even named one member of our schools faculty as a graduate from there school. I sadly admit that i spend most of my time in the library or the hub, studying. I live off-campus. school pride is average when it comes to athletics.

The parking situation is horrible for commuting students. I drive 54 miles one way to have to pay to park, even though I have a commuter parking pass. There is one parking garage however it fills up quickly as well as the other lots. There is not a MAC machine near the Johnson building and unless you have the correct change, one either overpays to park or receives fines. There is only one (pay at space machine) in each of the lots and one has to stand in lines waiting to pay for parking space. The classes needed for the Safety program are normally on restricted schedule. In other words, the class is offered at one specific time or semester. For example, I need 2 required safety classes. One is offered one Monday-Wednesday. The other is offered on Tues-Thursday, unless I'm willing to drive 4 days a week to take 2 classes for 90 minutes. The labs are not offered immediately following the class. 8-9:30 class, the lab is at 2-5. One has to wait around all day. Most instructors are willing to see students outside of normal office hours. There is a attendance policy however, it's normally up to individual instructors own policies. Most classes have group work which is difficult due to some students lack of ambition or not wanting to participate. Overall, the food offered at the school is not that bad. There is lines that one must wait in and the set up of the cafeteria is not designed correctly to ease the flow of students to the different food stations. The bookstore will send your books UPS for a reasonable fee which aids in having to wait in line. Most of the books that are required are barely used. Some classes are offered online courses. I actually prefer those however, most in my major were not. Lab supplies are at times limited and groups are too large to really understand what it being learned. There is a career center and the school does have a large job fair (which is most important) and job postions at least in my field are posted on bulletin boards The library is opened late except on Fridays and there is a place to workout (gym facility) and a pool. I have never used. I have never went to a sporting event at the campus but I believe that there is varied sports offered for both males/females.

I like the small classes and all the hot chicks there. The town needs a little more in it like a Sams Club or something like that. I think the most frequent student complaint is the parking. Parking at IUP is horrid.

It's a good school for commuters, especially with an increasing use of online WebCT for classes -- just show up early for your on-campus classes so you can get a parking space. The best thing about IUP is the faculty. They are very interested in their students' well-being. If there is a downside, it is construction of new buildings that might not really be necessary -- some potential students might end up getting priced out of attending. Housing is highly expensive, so much so that I just commute instead.

People at IUP are sooo friendly. Not so many people come out for the games.. I play ice hockey.. theres not a lot of support.. Indiana is pretty boring.

I grew up in Indiana, PA so I clearly have always been around the school. I prefer a large campus with a large student body. IUP currently has roughly 14,000 people. The surrounding town is definitely a college town. A lot of the decisions are based around the college. I love IUP for many reasons. One being that many of my friends are here and that there is always something to do, either meeting new people or something that involves academics or athletics.

For me, the class sizes at IUP are perfect. Not too big, not too small. You can get excellent personalized attention from professors. Also, when I ask older students which teachers to take, I hardly heard negative comments about teachers. When I was first accepted to IUP and I told my family and friends, everyone asked "Where is that school?" Mostly because I live 5 hours away from IUP. However, now, 4 years later, when people ask me where I attend college, they know exactly where I go, and more than likely, they will ask about Jimmy Stewart.

It's a nice sized school with excellent professors. There's a graduate school and a ton of extra-curriculars, clubs, organizations, and extra opportunities. The town itself is smaller than I'm used to, but there's plenty to keep busy.

My first year at IUP was wonderful. I met a lot of really nice people and made numerous friendships. Everyone on campus is so nice and willing to help. I haven't been in a setting like this before where most people go out of their way to help you. Being a part of the Track and Field team has made me grow as a person and learn what it means to "be a family." The track team is my family and I wouldn't know what to do without them. They are a great group of student-athletes and wonderful people. Getting to know my professors was fun. I realized that they are there for me to learn and most of them will also go out of their way to help you learn and understand. Many of them I will continue to keep in touch with throughout my years at IUP.

IUP is a good size school with a beautiful campus. There is a lot of partying but you don't have to. It has a good education program. Indiana is a nice town. The administration kind of stinks, they are slow about everything. There isn't a lot of school spirit unless you are in a sport. The marching band is probably the best and most accomplished group at IUP.