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Capital Campus

Indiana University’s new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C. is a launchpad for students ready to turn ambition into action—placing Hoosiers at the heart of national leadership, policy, media, business, and global affairs.

A space built for tomorrow’s leaders

Indiana University’s Capital Campus is more than a place to live while you make your impact in the district. It’s a space to collaborate with your peers across academic disciplines, work alongside the nation’s leading policymakers, and develop professional relationships in the nation’s capital that lead to tomorrow’s career opportunities.

IU student standing near the U.S. Capitol, representing learning and leadership opportunities through Indiana University's Capital Campus in Washington, D.C.

This new, innovative space connects students across all majors to internships, courses, and immersive programs that bring classroom learning into the rooms where decisions are made. It’s a distinctly IU experience in the nation’s capital—one campus, one community, and countless pathways to jump-start your future.

This building represents a major step forward in our vision for IU as a national and global leader. Students and faculty across disciplines and interest areas will benefit from this important investment, just as the country and the world will benefit from IU’s prominent leadership.

Pamela Whitten
Indiana University President

Live your best life in DC

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The Crimson Row is your home at IU’s Capital Campus. Located in a secure, private building in the heart of Embassy Row, IU students can live in comfort with on-site amenities while being close to renowned think tanks, influential foundations and institutes, and over 170 foreign embassies and diplomatic residences.

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I’ve learned so much from being in Washington, D.C., and I’ve gained experience in the real world for my career. It was a turning point for me and solidified my passion for public service.

Julia Hyde
Junior, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

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