Any academically eligible African-American, Latino, or Twenty First Century Scholar student who has been admitted to IU South Bend for summer 2020 (preferred GPA 2.5 and above).

All students are welcome to apply! The Academy’s primary audience, however, continues to be students who have been historically underrepresented and underserved at our colleges and universities. The Academy embodies the university mission to value “diversity and inclusivity” on our campus.

There is a series of REQUIRED pre-Academy workshops–Dates to be announced.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the Academy is filled.

Academy participants will be notified on or about June 5, 2020. Accepted applicants will receive, (1) an email of acceptance, (2) a participation commitment/confirmation form and, (3) a follow-up a “Welcome to the Academy” phone call from Academy Staff.

July 6 through August 14, 2020.

There is also an optional six-week on-campus River Cross Student Housing residential experience (Sunday afternoon to Thursday at 5:00 p.m. each week). This live-in opportunity introduces students to college life, provides on-campus study time, and programs to ensure academic success. The cost is $45 weekly. (Students may have financial aid eligibility as determined by the 2019/2020 academic year FAFSA which must be submitted prior to the start of the Academy).

Two courses, a 3-creditHistory A124 course, the Black and Chicano Civil Rights Movements, and a 3-creditEducation U100 course entitled “Threshold Seminar” that focuses on the learning strategies, study aptitudes, and critical thinking skills that assist students to successfully navigate the transition from high school to college.

IU South Bend covers the entire academic costs of the Academy, including books and supplies! This $1500 scholarship increases college affordability and provides students a 6-credit jumpstart towards credit hour requirements for the 21^st Century Scholar (30 each academic year) and Frank O’Bannon Higher Education (24-30 each academic year) state awards.

The Academy meets Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide lunch during the Academy. As this is an academic Academy, students who choose to remain on campus beyond 1:00 p.m. (to utilize campus resources to complete their homework assignments) may either pack a lunch or bring money to purchase lunch from the University Grill, Sub Connection, or a restaurant of their choice located near campus.

While there is no formal dress code, students are strongly encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and for the academic setting.

Yes! Experienced students serve as peer mentors for the Academy participants!

Yes, you should know that we WILL do everything possible to ensure that you receive a high-quality summer experience in the Academy.