IFS jump-starts the transition from high school to college by offering you a 3 credit course taught by one of IU Bloomington’s top professors from July 31st to August 17th. Take a deep dive into one of many unique course offerings, discover IU Bloomington’s academic resources, and create lasting friendships during IFS.
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3Credit hours toward your Fall semester
425+Scholarships for IFS students in the past year
8,750+Students have participated in IFS since 1990
IFS Course Spotlights
See the full list of IFS courses to learn more and meet the IFS faculty. Once you've identified your top four course preferences, submit your IFS application.

Rationality and Logic
Leah Savion
Examine the three domains of human rationality: belife acquisition, inference, and actions; the various conceptions of rationality for each; and some prevalent failures and their cognitive sources.
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What is this CommUnity like?
Carlene Quinn
What barriers exist to escaping the criminal justice system? Where do we disrupt these injustices? Learn how social injustice leads to criminal injustice, and the barriers that are in place to prevent progressing in a different direction.
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Political Analytics: “Without data, you're just another person with an opinion.”
Bill Bianco
Learn about data analysis and why it is important! Dive into the world of political analytics and cooperation through the lens of scientific research onboard the International Space Station.
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