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Admission Requirements

Our students come from diverse backgrounds but share a common commitment to educational success. In making our admissions decision, we also look for and consider:

First-Time Students

  • Graduation from a commissioned Indiana high school or comparable out-of-state institution. We do accept applications from potential students with above-average scores on the General Educational Development Test (GED).
  • Recent high school graduates are expected to complete a minimum of 28 semesters of college-preparatory courses that include:
  • Eight semesters of English
  • Four semesters of social studies
  • Four semesters of algebra
  • Two semesters of geometry
  • Two semesters of laboratory science
  • Eight semesters in some combination of additional mathematics, laboratory science, social science, computer science, and other courses of a college-preparatory nature
  • Four semesters of foreign language are strongly recommended
  • Rank in upper half of high school class or show above average scores on the GED (for Indiana residents)
  • SAT or ACT scores at or above Indiana median (students who have been out of high school for more than 1 year are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores)
  • An official high school transcript
  • Undergraduate Admission Application with $25 application fee
  • Criminal Activity Disclosure Policy, if applicable

Transfer Students

A list of courses that will transfer among all Indiana public college and university campuses can be found at Indiana Core Transfer Library. A grade of "C" or better is required for credit.

International Students

  • Official transcripts
  • Admission requirements and application
  • International Application for Admission ( us to request a paper application)
  • Criminal Activity Disclosure Policy, if applicable

Visiting Students (students taking courses to transfer to another institution)

  • Visiting Student Application ( us to request a paper application)
  • Official college or university transcript indicating good academic standing
  • Criminal Activity Disclosure Policy, if applicable

Adult and Continuing Education Students

Early Start Program for High School Students

  • Completion of junior year of high school
  • Official high school transcript showing at least a B average
  • High school student application
  • PSAT or SAT scores (if available)

Graduate Students

Contact your school of interest for specific requirements.

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Business   (219) 980-6635
Education (219) 980-6510
Public and Environmental Affairs   (219) 980-6695
Social Work (219) 980-7111