As an urban university, IUPUI is uniquely committed to the community we serve. In accord with that commitment, the Community Learning Network (CLN) provides programs of study, raises educational achievement and embraces diversity in Central Indiana. We provide lifelong learning opportunities to empower a diverse adult community, using multiple methods of delivery at convenient times and location.

To meet the evolving needs of our learners, IUPUI courses are offered at times and places most convenient to learners. Both credit and continuing education classes are offered at corporate locations, in community centers, in high schools, the IUPUI Park 100 Learning Center, The IUPUI Carmel Learning Center at the Community Life and Learning Center, and in a virtual environment through the Internet, public television, and videotape or CD. CLN blends new technologies with new learning strategies to meet the lifestyles of metropolitan learners. The CLN Continuing Education Program operates the largest continuing education program in Indiana. Each year CLN provides more than 900 continuing education classes and serves over 9,000 learners in Central Indiana. With more than 15 continuing education certificate programs, CLN provides an access point for learners to take the first step in career development or the opportunity to take classes for personal enrichment.

The CLN Credit Programs department also brings IUPUI college courses to neighborhoods and businesses–in the evening and on the weekend. Hundreds of courses are offered off-campus each year to enable adult learners to complete their degrees. The Weekend University offers classes Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays on the IUPUI campus. In order to make learning even more accessible to adult learners, CLN offers distance education courses to provide increased flexibility to our learners.

The CLN General Studies department offers the Bachelor of General Studies degree from the IU School of Continuing Studies. This program allows students the flexibility to design a degree that fulfills their own personal and professional goals and also promotes degree completion for students who may have been prevented from beginning or completing work on a traditional degree due to work schedules, domestic responsibilities or logistical problems.

The opportunities to meet the needs of learners, employers and the community are endless. The IUPUI Community Learning Network serves as the campus’ learning agent delivering education and training at times and places most convenient to learners. This is our commitment to ensuring that IUPUI becomes one of the best model urban universities of the future and that learners in Central Indiana have access to the education they want and need in today’s world.