Make Your Impact Now
Join our student giving community!
At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we look out for one another. When you give, you’re not just donating—you’re making an impact! Your gift can help a student stay in school, chase a dream, or get through a financially tough time.
Every gift, no matter the amount, makes a real difference for students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. It might help someone earn a scholarship, attend a conference that shapes their future, or find the encouragement to keep going on their academic journey.
That’s what it means to be a Hawk: lifting each other up and making sure everyone has the chance to succeed.
Together, we have strength in numbers.
Join Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s student leadership society, the Future Leaders Council. Your gift of $100+ would place you in the Future Leaders Council today with benefits to enjoy.
Senior Class Gift
Be part of something bigger by making your Senior Class Gift, a tradition shared by thousands of graduates before you.
Choose an area that matters most to you—your college, your major, your favorite team, or initiatives like the Student Assistance Fund.
Graduating students who contribute $20.25 or more will receive crimson and gray philanthropy cords to wear proudly at commencement as a symbol of generosity and Â鶹ÊÓƵ pride.
You can pick up your cords in Sutton Hall 441, at the Grad Fair, or request to have them mailed to you.
Deadlines
December Graduates
- Gifts made after November 25, 2025: cords cannot be mailed and must be picked up in person in Sutton 441.
- The final day to make your gift and receive philanthropy cords is December 10, 2025.
May Graduates
- Gifts made after April 22, 2026: cords cannot be mailed and must be picked up in person in Sutton 441.
- The final day to make your gift and receive philanthropy cords is May 6, 2026.
Upcoming Changes
The Senior Class Gift initiative is changing for students expected to graduate in fall 2026 and later.
Students who would like to earn philanthropy cords to wear at their graduation ceremony must display a habit of philanthropy at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. This will be tracked through three earned Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Giving badges in Accredible. The students who earn all required badges will be contacted about receiving their cords during their expected graduation year.
Get Involved
Join the Student Giving Committee!
Be part of a community that celebrates giving back.
The Student Giving Committee is made up of students who believe in the power of generosity. SGC members help share stories, organize events, and show how every gift helps create new opportunities for Hawks on campus.
Interested in joining? Find us on Crimson Connect or email student-philanthropy@iup.edu to learn more.
Stay Up to Date
Keep up with Student Giving events, stories, and updates throughout the year. Follow us on Instagram to see how Â鶹ÊÓƵ students are making a difference together.
FAQ
I already pay tuition. Why should I give more?
Tuition covers your classes, but giving through Â鶹ÊÓƵ lets you directly help your fellow students. Even a small gift can fund scholarships, emergency aid, or programs that make a real difference in someone else’s Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience. It’s a way to lift up your peers and support the student community you’re part of.
Does my participation matter?
Yes! Student giving is a great way to support your peers and foster good feelings. Giving back as a student allows you to promote the philanthropic culture on our campus and improve your experiences. Some Â鶹ÊÓƵ students rely on the resources that are provided on campus and funded by students like you.
Does the size of my gift matter to Â鶹ÊÓƵ?
Every gift has the ability to make a great impact on a current or future Crimson Hawk. No matter the size of the gift, it still has the capability to make a huge impact on Â鶹ÊÓƵ students.
How does being a donor affect me?
Giving back means giving forward. Your gift supports other students, helping them succeed, grow, and make the most of their Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ students who display a habit of philanthropy to Â鶹ÊÓƵ are eligible to earn Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Giving badges to represent their part in making a difference.
Additionally, if you become a member of the Future Leaders Council (with a gift of $100 or more), you will have the opportunity to connect with other esteemed donors in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Leadership Society by being invited to exclusive events.
