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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

Special On-Campus ACT for Fall Admission

In order to assist students in completing the admissions process, IU Northwest will be offering the ACT on Friday, July 11th and Friday, August 1st at 9:00 AM. If you wish to reserve a seat to take this test you must print and submit the ACT request form and the $35.00 testing fee (by check or money order) to the Admissions Office by June 26th and July 17th for the July and August dates, respectively. If you have any questions, please contact or call (219) 980-4348. This is the last opportunity to test before the fall semester. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis and there are limited seats. The test fee of $35.00 is non-refundable and there will be no make up date.

NOTE: This test is for students planning on attending IU Northwest this coming academic year and will not be submitted for national statistics.

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)

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

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
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(219) 980-6500
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Last Updated: 22 July 2008
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