College is a journey. Along the way, students discover new aspects of themselves, encounter opportunities, take healthy risks, confront challenges, and experience a wide variety of emotions. IAIA’s staff and faculty are here to help make each student’s journey successful and rewarding—and we take pride in making the transition to college life as enjoyable as possible.

Once students apply to IAIA, the journey with us begins. Upon acceptance, students join a community dedicated to empowering creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures. We provide information about campus housing, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and academic programs. Another important initial step is Orientation.

At Orientation, students ease their way into becoming a part of the IAIA community. Freshmen get to know each other while learning about what IAIA life will be like. The Student Success Center and Orientation mentors provide experiences that enable attendees to explore IAIA, including ways students are supported, and, there is plenty of time is reserved for fun and relaxation. Orientation is mandatory for new freshmen. All new students will have access to an online Orientation course they can take before the start of the school year to better acquaint themselves with IAIA.

For information and updates on IAIA’s Safety Protocols, please see the COVID-19 web page.