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Begin your journey to IU Bloomington

Take the first step toward an incredible future and apply to IU Bloomington. We'll guide you through the application and admission process, from admission standards to important deadlines, how to submit your application, what materials are required to complete your application, and more. Use this page to get started.

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Ready to become a Hoosier?

There are two application options to choose from, but you should submit only one application for admission to IU Bloomington.

Start your Apply IU Application

Use the Apply IU Application to apply to IU Bloomington—and apply to more than one Indiana University campus.
Start your Common Application

Use the Common Application to apply to any of over 900 schools.

Not sure how to apply? Select your path.

Identify what type of student you are below, and then get ready to bring on tomorrow and launch your future at IU. If you're not quite ready to apply or just beginning to think about what happens after high school, we can help you start planning for college.

Freshman applicants

See freshman admission standards, application requirements, and the steps to submit your application.
Transfer applicants

Learn how to transfer from your college—or another IU campus—to IU Bloomington and find out how your course credits may transfer.
International applicants

Apply to IU Bloomington as an international freshman, transfer, or graduate student.
Graduate applicants

Apply to continue your education as a graduate or professional student.
Adult applicants

See the requirements to apply as a returning or adult learner.
Second degree applicants

Learn the process for pursuing a second undergraduate degree.
Visiting and non-degree applicants

See how to apply as a visiting or non-degree student.
Military & veteran applicants

See how to apply and discover special services and requirements for military or veteran students.

Before you apply

Discover what life is like as a Hoosier—explore our campus admission pathways, and find resources to help you plan your journey to IU Bloomington.

Review admission paths

At IU, you can be directly admitted into a program, start right away in your school, or follow a standard admission route.
Plan a campus visit

Experience the Hoosier life for yourself! Explore IU Bloomington in many ways, including virtual visits.
Check out the viewbook

Get a glimpse of what Indiana University Bloomington has to offer from academic programs and student life to career preparation and student outcomes. The viewbook also offers detailed information on the admissions and application process to help you stay on track for your journey to IU.
Campus safety and security reports

Indiana University’s annual security reports are available online and contain policy statements as well as crime and fire statistics for IU campuses. To request a physical copy, email IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu.

IU Bloomington

Office of Admissions

Ernie Pyle Hall 940 E. Seventh Street Bloomington, IN 47405