he Hoosier Link program is a guaranteed admission program implemented through a cooperative agreement between Indiana University Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington. Hoosier Link affords a select group of Indiana resident students the opportunity to gain admission to the IU Bloomington campus upon reaching specific academic benchmarks.
Students who participate in the Hoosier Link program benefit from the unique opportunity to strengthen their academic, personal and social skills, while earning transferable credit at Ivy Tech. Student participants can take advantage of the smaller classes and personalized attention that Ivy Tech has to offer, including a supportive academic environment where students easily interact with faculty, staff and classmates. Also, students become part of the Indiana University community through a well-designed residential experience.
Admission to the Hoosier Link program is competitive. Students are identified by the enrollment specialists at Indiana University and Ivy Tech and are invited to apply for admission to the program. Generally, students identified as candidates for the Hoosier Link program show potential to succeed at Indiana University, but their academic records indicate that they could benefit from additional structured programming. Admission to the Hoosier Link program is based on high school academic performance, SAT/ACT scores and applicant essay. Students will be identified and contacted in early February, 2010 for an application to the program.
A Supportive Academic Community
Hoosier Link students can take advantage of various student support services at both institutions. Whether it is through one-on-one contact with faculty, participating in academic skills-development workshops, or taking advantage of academic advising staff, our students get all the help they need to succeed.
Hoosier Link students also get access to outstanding facilities, ranging from computer laboratories and libraries to theater and athletic venues.
Engagement in Campus Life
Hoosier Link students have numerous opportunities to become engaged in the campus life and culture at both Indiana University and Ivy Tech.
Whether it’s through participating in a club and attending a lecture at Ivy Tech, or by being involved in intramurals and attending Broadway shows at IU, our students are encouraged to become immersed in the lives of both campuses.
A True Residential Experience
All Hoosier Link students live together in the Hoosier Link Learning Community during their first year in the program. For the 2009 cohort, the learning community is in Briscoe Residence Center and is intentionally designed to give students outstanding academic, personal and social enrichment opportunities. The Residential Programs and Services staff members who live in the Hoosier Link Learning Community serve as both mentors and resource persons for our students.
As members of this community, Hoosier Link students have the opportunity to gain leadership experience by getting involved in the Hoosier Link Leadership Council and the Residence Hall Association. Each of these groups, as well as other staff in Briscoe and in the Hoosier Link program, put on various programs throughout the year and Hoosier Link students will be expected to attend these programs.
