Due to Covid-19, La Casa will not be accessible to visitors but the staff is available to individuals or groups via phone, email, teleconferencing, and social media. Programs and events during the fall of 2020 will be conducted virtually. If conditions improve, we will reconsider the possibility of in-person meetings following prevention protocols (e.g. wearing masks, meeting outside, maintaining a distance of 6 ft. etc.).
La Casa/Latino Cultural Center at IU Bloomington eases the transition to college for Latino students with academic support, tutoring, cultural activities, and more. In collaboration with campus and community partners, the center also assists with recruitment and retention initiatives.
La Casa/Latino Cultural Center is designed to foster a sense of belonging and pride for Latino students at IU Bloomington. The center is an integral part of the educational experience at IU Bloomington. Students are able to learn about their own heritage and history, the cultures of other people, receive the resources they need to succeed in their education, find mentors, and much more.
La Casa/Latino Cultural Center is a home away from home for students, offering both a cultural connection and a suite of programming to support academic success and personal growth. Educational and engagement opportunities for members of the IU and Bloomington communities are available through local events, programs, and various outreach efforts.
Located on the sixth floor of Forest A Quad, the Luis Dávila Latinx Thematic Community opened its doors in fall 2017 to students interested in living in a Latino focused environment.
