Office of Admissions

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).
• Beginning with the graduating class of 2011 high school graduates are are expected to complete at a minimum the Core 40 or Core 40 with academic honors diploma.
• Core 40 requirements include successfully completing a minimum of 34 credits of college-preparatory courses, advanced placement courses and/or college courses that include:
• Eight credits of English
• Six credits of social studies
• Four credits of algebra
• Two credits of geometry
• Six credits of laboratory science
• Eight credits in some combination of additional mathematics, laboratory science, social science, computer science, and other courses of a college-preparatory nature
• Four credits 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 $35 application fee
• Criminal Activity Disclosure Policy, if applicable
• AP Credit by examination

Transfer Students

• Official high school transcript
• Official college or university transcript showing average or above average achievement (at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale)
• Undergraduate Admission Application with $35 application fee
• IU Intercampus Transfer Application if transferring from another IU campus
• Criminal Activity Disclosure Policy, if applicable

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 ( e-mail 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 ( e-mail 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

• Contact the Division of Continuing Studies for application and information.

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.