How It Works

Hybrid Learning Experiences in Indianapolis

At Marian University Preparatory School-Indiana (MU Prep-Indiana), we strive to personalize learning in an accessible, faith-focused environment. MU Prep-Indiana gives students in Indiana options to learn strictly online or participate in a hybrid schedule of online classes and in-person activity.

MU Prep-Indiana Options

At Marian University Preparatory School-Indiana (MU Prep-Indiana), we strive to personalize learning in an accessible, faith-focused environment. MU Prep offers students unique in-person learning experiences for those who can commute to Marian University’s campus in Indianapolis approximately once a month.

MU Prep-Indiana Virtual

Students learn online from home or wherever there’s an internet connection, along with their Learning Coach.

MU Prep-Indiana Hybrid

Students learn online as well as opportunities to participate in hybrid subject matter-based, in-person experiences. Dual enrollment in college courses and career readiness.

The combination of the virtual and hybrid formats ensures MU Prep Indiana’s students benefit from its holistic curriculum and community.

2025 Spring Hybrid Learning Experiences

Below is Marian University Preparatory School’s (MU Prep) schedule for Spring 2025 Hybrid Experiences for Grades 6-12 and Elementary School.

January 31st – Hybrid Science and Career Exposure Day

Science Microscope Lab in Marian Hall Laboratory

Mass at Marian University’s St. Joseph Chapel

Marian University’s Wood College Osteopathic Medical School tour and visit with staff and students, and experience the medical simulator within Hill-Rom Simulation Center

February 21st – Hybrid Math & Science Day

MU’s Witchger School of Engineering Drone Experience

MU’s Computer Science Professor – Dart Throwing Algorithm

Mass at Marian University’s St. Joseph Chapel

MU Student Panel: perseverance academic and health strategies used by college students

Project Based Learning: problem solving activities and games that support i-Learn

March 14th – Hybrid K-5 Day at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum

Live musical theatre performance and the Power of Children exhibit

World of Sport: Indianapolis Sports Legends and strength, agility, and speed practice

Create pieces of art inspired by Dale Chihuly-glass sculptor

March 20th  – Hybrid English Language Arts and Social Studies Collaborative Experience Day

Live matinee performance of the Glass Menagerie at the Indiana Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis.

April 25th – Hybrid Science Day

MU’s Nina Mason Pulliam Ecolab

Mass at Marian University’s St. Joseph Chapel

May 16th – MU Prep’s May Crowning, Baccalaureate Mass, and Graduation

Marian University’s St. Joseph Chapel

For Parents

For specific information regarding School Sponsored Events, to include MU Prep’s Hybrid Experiences, please review within Marian University Preparatory School’s Parent and Student Handbook 2025-2026.

All attending students’ parents will provide a completed and signed Permission Form/Liability Release Agreement prior to scheduled Hybrid Experiences.

*Please note, for students attending Hybrid Experiences:

  • Scheduled Time: 9:30-3:00
  • Families are responsible for providing their student transportation to Marian University or designated off-site Hybrid Experience locations and must be dropped-off and picked-up according to the schedule. Students are expected to be picked up within 15 minutes of the end of the event.
  • Families are encouraged to administer medications outside the hours of school hybrid experiences, if possible. Parents/guardians shall assume full responsibility for the care of this part of their child’s health while attending.