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The Dedicated to Enrichment, Achievement, and Persistence (DEAP) Program is a student success and retention initiative open to all undergraduate students at IU Indianapolis. The DEAP Program offers a supportive community, programs, and initiatives designed to ease students’ transition to college and foster their ongoing success—from the first year through graduation.

Key resources include mentoring, academic support, leadership development, and career readiness, complemented by a variety of programs and initiatives that strengthen students’ sense of community and connection to IU Indianapolis. The DEAP Program embraces a family-like approach, providing scholars with intensive, holistic support to help them thrive both academically and personally.

Our mission

The Dedicated to Enrichment, Achievement, and Persistence (DEAP) Program is committed to enhancing the transition and success of IU Indianapolis students by addressing academic, social, and personal factors that impact student persistence. DEAP provides intensive retention and success programs, services, and initiatives that connect, affirm, guide, and engage students—empowering them to thrive and achieve their goals at IU Indianapolis.

DEAP celebrates 10 years

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On March 31, 2023, DEAP celebrated its 10-year anniversary at an event with staff, alumni, and current students.

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News story

To celebrate the success of the organization over the last decade, let’s take a look back at where it started.

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Benefits of participating

Some of the benefits of participating in DEAP include:

DEAP House Scholarship, awarded to DEAP scholars who live and learn together as part of our residential-based learning community, DEAP House, exclusively for DEAP Scholars
Supportive environment that helps DEAP students connect with each other and builds community among students of color
Peer mentoring, all first-year students are assigned to one of our trained and hand selected DEAP peer mentors to help scholars transition to IU Indianapolis
Professional mentoring, upperclassmen have the option to participate in the DEAP NextUp Mentoring Program where they can be paired with a professional mentor either in their field of study or someone from the IU community that can help them attain their goals

Academic Accountability & Support, including opportunities to address academic challenges proactively and to develop success accountability plans
Direction and referral to campus and community resources
Weekly group tutoring and study sessions. Private tutoring is available.
Dedicated space in Taylor Hall for DEAP Scholars
Campus involvement and student leadership experiences that can create an enhanced sense of belonging and social support.