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What is Kids College?

  • Kids College is a summer program that provides classes to students during two three-week sessions offered Monday through Thursday. This program allows young people ages 7 through 16 to be introduced to a college campus.

Where are classes held? 

  • Classes are held at the Indiana University Northwest campus. The campus is located just south of I-80/94. From I-80/94 you will exit at Broadway South. From I-65 you will go west on I-80/94 and exit at Broadway South.  

Who can attend? 

  • The program is offered to youths ages 7 through 16 and is divided into three age groups.  The classes are geared toward New Kids on Campus (ages 7 to 9), Young Juniors (ages 10 to 12), and Young Collegians (ages 13 to 16). 

What is the cost?

  • Each course is $65.00 per child.

Are there discounts available?

  • Yes, there is an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT if you register before May 31st. This discount entitles you to take an additional $10 off of your total bill.

When does it start?

  • Session 1 begins June 16th at 8:00 a.m. and ends on July 3rd. Session 2 begins July 7th at 8:00 a.m. and ends on July 24th.

How do I register?

  • You may register by mail, telephone or in person.
    Our phone numbers: 219-980-6805 or 219-980-6828
    Our mailing address is:
    Indiana University Northwest
    Kids College, Sycamore Hall - Room 300
    3400 Broadway
    Gary, IN 46408-1197


    We are located at 35th & Jefferson Street, across from IU Northwest's library. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday & Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. Print the Registration Form, fill in the information, sign and return to the location listed on the form.

When do I register?

  • You may register at any time prior to the first day of class. All classes have a limited enrollment and are filled on a first come basis. 

What if a class has filled before you receive my payment?

  • We will contact you if the course you have selected is already filled. You will have the option of selecting another class or you can receive a full refund.  

What if I cannot attend after registering?

  • Refunds can only be made prior to the first day of classes. You may receive a full refund or apply your registration fee to another session. There are NO partial refunds. There will be no refunds for acts of nature (rain) or emergencies (power outage).

How long does it last?

  • Each class is scheduled for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Classes run Monday through Thursday for three weeks.

Can I attend more than one class per day?

  • Yes, you may register for as many as three classes per day as long as the classes are not at the same time. 

Can my parents wait for me while I am in class?

  • Yes, lounge areas are available in the library and in the Moraine Student Center for parents who wish to wait for their children. Parking permits may be purchased by parents who wish to park in the student lots. The cost of the parking permit is $3.00.

Are there any Adaptive Educational Services offered?

  • Kids College will make reasonable program modifications conforming to Indiana University policies to accommodate students with disabilities. Students may be required to provide medical documentation in order to receive services.

 


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Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway - Gary, Indiana 46408
(219) 980-6500
1-888-YOUR-IUN
(1-888-968-7486)

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Last Updated: 23 May 2008
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