Online learning doesn’t mean learning alone. IWU offers academic support, technical help, career resources, research assistance, and spiritual support to help you stay on track from your first course through graduation.
Discover new tools and services to make your online education a stress-free journey.
Brightspace Pulse is a mobile app that can help students stay connected and on track with their IWU courses. It gives one easy view of course calendars, readings, assignments, evaluations, grades, and news.
Get help whenever you need it with Lumi Tutor, your AI-powered study partner built directly into Brightspace. Lumi provides personalized support based on the content in your courses—not generic internet answers—helping you plan, study, understand concepts, and move forward with confidence whenever you get stuck.
All IWU students receive Microsoft Office for free via their Office 365 subscription, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and more.
Online Campus Library Services (OCLS) is available to help you with research, identifying what materials are available and obtaining them for you.
Assistance is available at 800-521-1848 or ocls@indwes.edu.
New Student OCLS Survival Guide:
Personalized Research Plans, Paper Reviews, and TutorialsReadSpeaker/TextAid offers online text-to-speech (TTS) solutions for a multitude of course materials in Brightspace. This speech-enabled tool supports students through audio-enhanced learning in every area of study.
Find resources, forms, and more by visiting the Online Student Portal!
IWU's IT Support team is on-call to assist students with a variety of technological issues. Current students can submit an IT request from their IWU email by emailing IT.Support@indwes.edu.
Spiritcare provides Christ-centered support, resources, and services to online students, staff and faculty. We also offers help, hope, and healing for those experiencing crisis.
Wildcat Connect is our online student community where you can connect with fellow Wildcats, ask questions, find support, and discover resources designed to help you succeed throughout your time at IWU.
We work with the students, faculty, and staff to design and implement a plan of reasonable accommodations that allow for equal access to all areas of studying online.
Here to help you on your journey, connect to your Academic Advising Team for your degree completion plan, course changes, and tips for success.
Dedicated to helping students and alumni align their careers with their calling and purpose through personalized coaching, career resources, and employer connections. We empower students to navigate their professional journeys with confidence and clarity.
IWU welcomes the Military-Affiliated Student and is committed to partnering with you to provide the programs, resources, and supportive environment necessary for your academic, professional, personal, and spiritual growth. Learn more about online military support services.
Build confidence before classes begin through hands-on guidance and practical tools. You'll learn how to set up your communication and technology, navigate the learning management system, access free student resources, connect with support teams and fellow students, understand AI policies and resources, and create a personalized plan for academic success.
IWU's Regional Education Centers offer student support such as enrollment centers, librarian support, chaplaincy services, and computer/study labs.
IWU’s generous transfer policy allows students to transfer in up to 90 credits, giving them advanced standing toward earning a bachelor’s degree. That means some students may be able to finish their bachelor’s degree in as little as 10 months.
