The split between Indiana University’ and Purdue Indianapolis’ shared Indianapolis campus is complete, ending a years-long process to unravel the 54-year-old collaboration between Indiana’s most prominent public universities.

What happened to IUPUI?

IUPUI will now be two separate schools: IU Indianapolis and Purdue in Indianapolis. IU will continue hosting most programs at the former IUPUI campus, while Purdue students will take classes with the same curriculum as students in West Lafayette but with the ability to enroll in some electives from IU Indianapolis.

Purdue’s president, Mung Chaing, said Thursday the university is treating the Indianapolis campus as an extension of the flagship West Lafayette campus and plans to offer bus shuttles for students between the two.

What programs belong to IU and what programs to Purdue?

IU will continue operating all programs except engineering and computer science, which will become part of Purdue. Jay Gladden, interim executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer with IU Indianapolis, said IU will soon offer undergraduate and graduate computer science degrees through the Luddy School of Informatics at the Indianapolis campus.

What happens to the current campus?

IU will continue to own and operate the existing campus and lease building space to Purdue. Earlier this month, Purdue announced plans to construct a mixed-use 248,000-square-foot building near West Street and Michigan Street. The building, on the site of what is currently a parking lot, will hold classrooms, dining spaces, laboratories, and student residences. Construction is scheduled to begin in Feb. 2025 and be completed in May 2027. The estimated total cost of the project is $187 million.

What does IUPUI split mean for alumni?

Degrees were issued from IU or Purdue. In referencing your degree, include IUPUI as the campus attended. Degree holders from Purdue can use the name Purdue in Indianapolis.

What happens to IUPUI teams?

IU Indianapolis will remain a D-1 athletic school and continue to be known as the Jaguars. The NCAA will allow current student-athletes in Purdue programs to continue competing as members of the Jaguars athletics teams, but future Purdue students will not be eligible to compete for IU Indy. A spokesperson for Purdue said the university does not intend to bring athletic programs to Indianapolis.

Will Purdue students live on IUI campus?

Beginning with the 2024–25 academic year, IU will provide student housing to Purdue students in North Hall, with Purdue students on Purdue floors and IU students on IU floors.

Will tuition rates change?

Starting in the fall of 2024, students in an IU program will pay the IU Indianapolis rate, while students in Purdue programs will pay the Purdue West Lafayette tuition rate.

Where will IU and Purdue applicants send FAFSA forms?

There will be a unique code for high school students applying to IU Indianapolis to send their free application for federal student aid. Students applying to Purdue in Indianapolis must apply to Purdue West Lafayette and indicate a desire for Indianapolis on their original application. Students denied at the West Lafayette may still be accepted in Indianapolis.

Will Purdue students still have access to campus recreation and extracurriculars?

All students, regardless of the program, will have access to the same buildings and spaces, including the IUI recreation center. Purdue students may still join clubs at IUI but may not be eligible to hold leadership positions.

How will double majors work at new IUI and PUI?

Students double majoring or minoring in the two schools will receive individualized advising to complete their degrees. Gladden said it was essential for the two schools to allow students to complete their degrees as intended. Students cannot double major in different schools in the future.

For more information, visit the IU and Purdue websites.

Tyler Spence is a Pulliam Fellow primarily covering business. He can be contacted at jspence@gannett.com