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Adult Students

If you're thinking about going back to school or enrolling for the first time, at IU Northwest you'll find a comfortable campus environment, flexible scheduling, other students just like you, and personal attention from faculty who care about your success. You can:

• Work towards a degree or take a few classes to increase your opportunities for job promotions
• Enroll in day, evening, and weekend classes, or in the Swing Shift College
• Put your mind at ease and trust your children to our on-campus Child Care Center

We'll help you through services like:

• Academic advising
• Tutoring
• Child care+
• Career counseling
• Computing workshops

How to Become a Student at IU Northwest

1. Complete the admission application (you can apply online right now).
2. Send your nonrefundable $25 application fee, payable to the Office of the Bursar.
3. Ask any colleges you have attended to send us your transcripts.
4. If you have earned fewer than 26 college credit hours, have your official high school record sent to the Office of Admissions.
5. Apply for financial aid.

These are some additional online resources to help you discover all IU Northwest offers:

Admissions Office—start here to talk with an admissions counselor, learn about our admission requirements, apply online, and complete our enrollment checklist.

Activities—discover all there is to see and do at IU Northwest. From athletics to theatre to special interest clubs, there's something for all ages.

About IU Northwest—see what we offer including outstanding academic programs and faculty, personal attention, and an IU degree close to home.

Campus Tour—get a sneak preview of our campus, buildings, and community by taking our online tour.

Campus Visits—schedule a campus visit so you can really experience IU Northwest. You can tour our campus, meet current students, and learn about our academic programs and services.

Child Care Center—receive high quality and safe care for your children at this new $1 million facility.

Financial Aid and Scholarships—find out more about scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities that can help you finance your education.

Majors and Programs—earn an IU degree choosing from more than 30 academic programs including bachelor's and master's degrees, two-year associate degrees, and certificate programs.

Maps and Directions—discover how we're conveniently located in Gary, Indiana, only a few miles off the interstate and within 30 miles of Chicago.

Noncredit Classes—enroll in classes like basic computing, Web design, and Spanish for adults.