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Answers to questions you may have in preparation for SHP 2026.

Once you are admitted to SHP, you will be assigned a Navigator. This staff member will be able to help you with your general questions. Your Navigator should be your first point of contact for any assistance before contacting the offices below.

Any questions not answered here or by your Navigator can be directed to:

honors@iup.edu for general or class-related questions
visiting-student@iup.edu for any application questions
student-billing@iup.edu for specific billing/EasyPay questions
iup-housing@iup.edu for specific housing questions
registrars-office@iup.edu for specific record release authorization questions

How Do I Apply?

The application process for SHP will follow the Dual Enrollment application process. Please see below for applicant requirements and the steps to apply.

Requirements

School counselor approval
- Required for all Dual Enrollment students
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA (CGPA)
Must be a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior

Steps to Apply

Visit our Dual Enrollment page and scroll down to the How to Apply section
In the How to Apply section, complete:
- The online application
- The registration form
- The official transcript request form

Make sure to follow each step carefully, and reach out to visiting-student@iup.edu for assistance. The Visiting Student Admissions office will admit and register students once the application and required paperwork are received.

Application Deadline: May 21

How Do I Access/Use My�鶹��Ƶ?

Log in to My�鶹��Ƶ using the @iup.edu email and password that was set up upon admission. This is where students access �鶹��Ƶ accounts such as D2L, �鶹��Ƶ email, and EasyPay. Students also have a Success Team card. This team is comprised of the student’s academic advisor, Navigator, and any other personnel applicable to their career at �鶹��Ƶ.

For additional assistance on My�鶹��Ƶ, this How to Navigate My�鶹��Ƶ has information to help students get familiar with the interface and features, including the Discover feature and how to customize the Dashboard.

How Do I Access/Use D2L?

Access D2L from Quicklinks in My�鶹��Ƶ To Access D2L, log in to My�鶹��Ƶ, locate the “Quicklinks” card, and click the D2L button and log in. The course will be present on the home page of D2L. Click into the class and browse the tabs at the top to view the different sections.

Content: all course materials (syllabus, readings, PowerPoint slides, videos, upcoming assignments/assessments, etc.)
Assessments: submit/complete assignments and quizzes; view class progress, grades, and awards
Communication: announcements, the class list, and discussions
1. Discussion posts and replies are a very common tool of collaboration in online classes.
Resources: the course calendar, checklist, and other links

The D2L homepage has a number of buttons in the top right that are useful for students. Buttons in the top right of the D2L page. Buttons are numbered to correlate with the descriptions below the image.

Select a course...: A search feature to find a course in D2L
Message alerts: View Instant Messages and Emails within D2L. Anyone in the D2L course can send IMs and emails to each other. Any assignment submission will also trigger an email of submission receipt.
Subscription alerts: Subscriptions are used for discussion posts. Students can choose to subscribe to an entire discussion post, to just their own post, or to nothing. Alerts will be any posts/replies to the subscribed post.
Update alerts: Notifications of due date reminders, updated/uploaded content, etc.
Student initials/name: Contains
1. Profile – add a profile picture, social networks, and contact information
2. Notifications – customize email notifications. Students can select to have D2L send notifications to their �鶹��Ƶ (system) email or a personal (custom) email. Many students turn on notifications for announcements, assignment reminders, and when a grade is posted.
3. Account Settings – add pronouns, adjust the font settings, customize settings for the discussion board (viewing and posting), and customize internal email settings to include adding a signature, display options, and forwarding options (forward incoming messages to an alternate email)
4. Preferred Language – the default is US English and cannot be changed from this.
5. Log Out
Admin Tools: Nothing applicable on the student side of D2L.

Students can also refer to this D2L Help page for more information and links on exploring/using D2L.

How Do I Pay My Bill?

EasyPay is the online system used to pay bills. Students can access EasyPay through My�鶹��Ƶ (use "View All Cards" on the top right to search for "EasyPay").

There are four ways to make a payment:

By mail
In person
Credit card online through EasyPay
- Only Visa, Discover, or MasterCard are accepted. There will be a 2.95 percent convenience fee.
- Two charges will appear: one from �鶹��Ƶ for the bill and one from TouchNet for the fee.
Electronic (e-check) online through EasyPay

Students must set up an authorized user in EasyPay. To do so, log in to EasyPay through My�鶹��Ƶ and select Authorized User on the navigation bar. It is highly recommended that students add their parents as authorized users rather than letting them log in through the student’s My�鶹��Ƶ. Parents can access EasyPay through the . Both the student and all authorized users will receive an email notifying them that their bill is available.

Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan if they cannot pay their bill in one payment. To enroll, log in to EasyPay and locate the Enroll in Payment Plan button on the home page (refer to image below). Follow the steps to enroll in a payment plan for Summer 2025. There is a $35 setup fee. The installment payment plan outlines the eligible charges (current balance) and a payment schedule (three months for summer). Students will have the option to set up automatic payments or not.

Location of Enroll in Payment Plan button

The Office of Student Billing also has an FAQ page for more questions about EasyPay.

How Do I Pack For SHP?

Refer to the . Not everything on this list is required, but we do recommend following this closely so you are best prepared to stay overnight during the residential portion of the course.

Students will be staying in Ruddock Hall while on campus. Check-in/move-in will be on Sunday, July 13. Check out/move out will be on Saturday, July 19.

The Housing Office also has an FAQ page for more questions about residential living.

How Do I Navigate on Campus?

During the residential week (July 14–18), students will primarily be located in the following buildings:

North Dining - dining hall for lunch (11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) and dinner (4:30–6:00 p.m.)
Robertshaw Building - morning portion of class with Dr. Adkins
Ruddock Hall - residence hall where students will be staying overnight
Whitmyre Hall - afternoon portion of class with Dr. Sell

�鶹��Ƶ has an interactive campus map to easily locate all buildings on campus.

How Do I Complete a Record Release Authorization?

A Record Release Authorization is a form that students complete that authorizes select personnel to access their records and communicate with �鶹��Ƶ on their behalf. While SHP students are primarily minors, they are considered �鶹��Ƶ students due to being enrolled in an �鶹��Ƶ course, which means they are entitled to privacy protections by FERPA. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to complete the Record Release Authorization so �鶹��Ƶ personnel can communicate with parents/guardians if needed.

Follow these instructions to set up the Record Release Authorization.