What is the Indiana College Core (ICC)?
The Indiana College Core (ICC) is a 30 credit hour certificate of graduation offered by Vincennes University. It consists of a 30 credit hour block of general
education courses that cover six competency areas. The successful completion of the
ICC permits transfer to other Indiana public colleges or universities as established
by the Senate Enrollment Act 182 (2012).
The completion of the ICC could be equivalent to the completion of your first year
in college. So if you're taking Vincennes University classes in high school through
Dual Credit or Dual Enrollment (see the difference - link to the page that explains
the difference), and you complete the Indiana College Core, you could earn your first
year of college credits before you graduate high school!
The Core is offered at more than 200+ Indiana high schools as well as online.
Learn more about ICC from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Interested in becoming an ICC partner with VU
Partner with Vincennes University for the ICC to provide your students with an affordable
pathway to earn transferable college credits. VU offers on-site support, ensuring
your teachers become VU adjunct faculty, teaching college-level courses with the same
rigor as on-campus instructors. Empower your students with confidence and a strong
educational foundation.
If you are school district in the state of Indiana and you are interested in becoming
a VU ICC partner, please contact Dr. Nicole Shankle via email at nshankle@vinu.edu or by phone 317-381-6002
Why should a student earn the ICC?
- Students get a head start on their college education.
- Students gain confidence and learn they can be successful in college.
- Students can transfer the ICC as a block of credits to any public and many private
colleges in Indiana.
- Students who complete the ICC may satisfy most general education requirements for
their Associate or Bachelor degree.
Why should we partner with VU to offer the ICC?
- Access to VU staff in the high school building to provide academic and administrative
needs
- Students earn a Vincennes University credential.
- Students earn the ICC at low cost.
- Courses taught by VU credentialed high school teachers
- Courses taught with the same rigor, course objectives and syllabi as VU campus courses.
What Support does my school receive?
- Academic and administrative support throughout the program by Vincennes University
Administrators in your high school.
- Vincennes University Administrators serve as Vincennes University campus liaisons
on your behalf.
- Access to Vincennes University Administrators 1:1 in your high school on a regular
basis.
ICC support from VU at your high school
Vincennes University understands the importance of providing support to the students,
staff and administrators throughout the Early College journey. We are committed to
providing VU Administrators who are housed in the high school making themselves available
to help navigate the Early College program.
VU Site Administrators:
- Vincennes University is dedicated to being readily accessible, offering students and
staff reliable, high-quality support throughout the entire school year and beyond.
- As a local extension of the VU campus, we’re nearby and easily reachable for dedicated,
personalized assistance.
- We assist your team in effectively conveying important information to staff, students,
families and the community about achieving the ICC goals.
- Through the ICC, your students become part of the VU family, and we are fully invested
in their success, providing them with access to VU’s comprehensive resources.
