By now you’ve probably heard all the reasons why you should go to college: to get a good job, earn more money, develop a first rate career, prepare for a family, contribute to your community - let’s face it - all the reasons are good ones. We at Ivy Tech also want you to know that you don’t have to spend four years away from home on a huge campus to reap all the rewards of a college education.

As a matter of fact, you could be working in a career you love in as little as nine months after your high school graduation. But time is not our biggest concern at Ivy Tech - your education is. You can earn a technical certificate in 9 to 16 months, an associate degree in 24-28 months, or be ready to transfer to a selected four-year college.

The links listed, to the left, can provide you with plenty of information about our mission, goals, philosophy, and history, as well as information for our new and current students.

Parking
Parking at all locations of our region is free to all students and staff.  No registration of vehicles is necessary.  Drivers are asked, however, to observe posted signs and park on in designated areas.

The campus is fortunate to have plenty of parking, for handicapped individuals, motorcycles, and other vehicles.  Parking spots close to the buildings usually fill early so individuals should arrive early or be prepared to walk slightly longer distance.

Disabled Vehicles
If you experience starting your vehicle, you may contact Campus Security for assistance.  An emergency battery charger is available to provide “a jump” that may get the vehicle started.  If that fails, security personnel will gladly assist you identifying someone to call to assist you.

Keys Locked in Vehicle
If you accidentally lock your keys in your vehicle, contact Campus Security for assistance.  Security personnel cannot assist you “breaking into your car”, but they can assist in identifying a qualified responder to help you.

The Vine (the Student Handbook)
The Vine is the name of the Student Handbook at Ivy Tech, Lafayette.  It contains college rules, regulations and notices, helpful information concerning college procedures, important contact information, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and helpful tips.  The Vine is distributed free of charge around campus at the beginning of each semester and can be obtained from the Office of Student Life.  All students are encouraged to pick up their copy and review the information contained within it.

Crime Statistics
The College complies with Section 485 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and makes crime statistics available to potential students, current students, and the general public.  This information is listed here as well as available in hard-copy form at various locations around campus, including the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs.  In addition, information regarding registered sex offenders can be found at the Indiana Sheriff’s Sex Offenders Registry website.  That web address is: www.indianasheriffs.org

Student Accident and Health Insurance
All students are encouraged to protect themselves by having adequate accident and health insurance.  The college does not endorse any particular company or product, but information regarding on company may be obtained from the college switchboard or from the Office of the Dean of Students.  The company information may be found at: www.markelmedical.com

Voter Registration
All eligible students are encouraged to register to vote and to exercise this fundamental privilege of our society.  Voter registration is simple.  Information and hard-copy forms are available from the Registrar’s Office.  On-line information may be obtained at ww.indianavoters.com