If you have never attended college or have completed less than 12 credit hours at another institution or through non-academic prior learning experiences, this is the application path for you.

You'll follow the same application process as our future freshmen. That means:

• You do need to contact your high school and have them send your final, official transcript with your graduation date. Or you need to submit proof that you have earned the High School Equivalency Diploma.
• You do need to have completed the 34 high school credits that we require for admission.

If you have completed 12 or more credit hours at another institution or through non-academic prior learning experiences, this is the application path for you.

Regardless of your age, or how recently you graduated high school, you will follow the same application process as transfer students.

Be sure to choose the correct application based on your desired semester. Your application will put you in consideration both for admission to your desired graduate program and for financial aid.

If you're unclear about which application to choose, you can find information about the application process on your prospective program’s website—start by looking at the school that offers your desired program.

Admission decisions are made by the specific graduate program, which will inform you about any decisions. Most departments will supply applicants with their Student Identification Number upon admission.

For most programs, the application fee is $70 for domestic and international students. The Kelley School of Business master’s program operates on a different fee schedule.

The online application fee must be paid via credit card. Applications are not reviewed until the fee is paid.

In addition to the basic information, many departments will require GRE scores or other tests associated with that program, a personal statement, a transcript from all institutions attended, and letters of reference. Check with your specific program or department for specific requirements.

Personal statement

The personal statement is an opportunity for you to tell us about your academic and career direction and goals. Be sure that you answer the question that is asked on the application. Make a case for why you will fit into a particular program and what you will be able to contribute rather than just what you hope to receive.

Letters of recommendation

Please note: Each department sets their own recommendation requirements. See the graduate eApp for more information. Start asking for recommendations as early as possible as it can sometimes take professors a long time to complete a recommendation.

Once you’ve completed all the above steps, you’re ready to submit your final application for consideration!

Admission decisions are made by the specific graduate program, which will inform you about any decisions. Most departments will supply applicants with their Student Identification Number upon admission.

Questions about admission decisions and written parts of your application should be addressed to the graduate degree programs to which you are applying.

Applicants may apply using one of the application platforms listed below.

The Apply IU Application will allow you to apply to IU Bloomington, as well as other IU campuses. The Common Application allows you to apply to any of over 900 schools.

For highest admission and scholarship consideration, apply by the early action (non-binding) November 1 deadline. If you meet the November 1 deadline, you may submit updated SAT and/or ACT (if applicable, as IU admission is test-optional) scores until January 15 for additional scholarship consideration. See more about admission deadlines and decision timelines on our deadlines page.

Make sure you allow pop-ups and enable third-party cookies to ensure that your application and fee payment will be submitted correctly. If you experience any payment issues, please contact us at admsbus@iu.edu or 812-855-0661.

Transfer applicants may apply using one of the application platforms listed below.

The Apply IU Application will allow you to apply to IU Bloomington, as well as other IU campuses. The Common Application allows you to apply to any of over 900 schools.

Transfer applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadlines listed here. After each deadline passes, applications will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Please note that these deadlines are a priority date for most majors and academic programs. These same dates are hard deadlines for students applying as pre-business majors. See more about admission deadlines and decision timelines on our deadlines page.

Make sure you allow pop-ups and enable third-party cookies to ensure that your application and fee payment will be submitted correctly. 

Applicants may apply using one of the application platforms listed below.

The Apply IU Application will allow you to apply to IU Bloomington, as well as other IU campuses. The Common Application allows you to apply to any of over 900 schools.

For highest admission and scholarship consideration, apply by the early action (non-binding) November 1 deadline. If you meet the November 1 deadline, you may submit updated SAT and/or ACT (if applicable, as IU admission is test-optional) scores until January 15 for additional scholarship consideration. See more about admission deadlines and decision timelines on our deadlines page.

Make sure you allow pop-ups and enable third-party cookies to ensure that your application and fee payment will be submitted correctly. If you experience any payment issues, please contact us at admsbus@iu.edu or 812-855-0661.

Freshman applicants may apply using one of the application platforms listed below.

Students who complete their application materials by November 1, the early action deadline, get first and maximum consideration-both for admissions and scholarship. It is also the deadline for direct admission consideration for some schools.

February 1 is the regular decision deadline and the deadline for Global Engagement Scholarship consideration. If you submit your application after February 1, you will be considered only if space is still available. See more about admission deadlines and decision timelines on our deadlines page. 

Make sure you allow pop-ups and enable third-party cookies to ensure that your application and fee payment will be submitted correctly. 

Transfer applicants may apply using one of the application platforms listed below.

The Apply IU Application will allow you to apply to IU Bloomington, as well as other IU campuses. The Common Application allows you to apply to any of over 900 schools.

Transfer applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadlines listed here. After each deadline passes, applications will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Please note that these deadlines are a priority date for most majors and academic programs. These same dates are hard deadlines for students applying as pre-business majors. See more about admission deadlines and decision timelines on our deadlines page.

Make sure you allow pop-ups and enable third-party cookies to ensure that your application and fee payment will be submitted correctly. 

Intercampus transfer students (transferring from one IU campus to another) may apply using the Apply IU Application.

Transfer applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadlines listed here. After each deadline passes, applications will be accepted on a space-available basis. See more about admission deadlines and decision timelines on our deadlines page. 

International transfer applicants may apply using the Apply IU Application.

You will get first and maximum consideration if you complete your application materials by the priority date for the semester in which you wish to begin at IU.

If you submit your application materials after these dates, your application will only be considered if space is still available.

Because of requirements for full-time enrollment, international applicants interested in summer admission are eligible to apply only for the second eight weeks of the summer term and are required to take a minimum of 6 credits during this term. See more about admission deadlines and decision timelines on our deadlines page.

As part of your application, regardless of which platform you choose, you will need to submit an essay. If you are applying through the Common Application, you will need to submit one of the essay prompts. If you are applying through Apply IU, you will need to submit the IU-specific essay.

IU-specific essay: In 200–400 words, you’ll be asked to describe your academic and career plans and any special interest (for example, undergraduate research, academic interests, leadership opportunities, etc.) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University. If you encountered any unusual circumstances, challenges, or obstacles in pursuit of your education, you may share those experiences and how you overcame them. Please note that this essay may be used for scholarship consideration.

To complete your application for admission, we require an official high school transcript and a full senior year schedule (not just fall courses).

If you are enrolled in any college courses in high school, you’ll need to send those transcripts as well. You may be able to earn college credit to IU Bloomington. College transcripts may be mailed to the Office of Admissions or sent electronically to iublrecv@iu.edu.

We require an official transcript from each college or university you have attended. If your school sends transcripts electronically and the transcript vendor requires an email address for delivery, please use iublrecv@iu.edu.

If you have completed fewer than 26 transferable semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of college coursework, we will review your high school transcript as part of the admissions process.

If you have taken classes at colleges other than an IU campus, you will be required to send your official college transcript(s) as part of the application process.

If you have completed fewer than 12 hours of IU academic credit, you will need to submit your high school transcript. Your high school should send this directly to the IU Office of Admissions.

Some programs offer direct admission to specific academic programs and degree-granting schools. Others have additional requirements, like auditions or academic criteria. Review our page on admission paths to learn if you need to complete any additional steps in your application to be considered for direct admission to your school.

IU's test-optional admissions policy allows you to choose whether to have your SAT and/or ACT test scores considered as part of your application review.

If you choose to have your test scores considered, you may share either official or self-reported scores. If you choose to self-report your scores, you can do so on your application. You may also self-report additional test scores after submitting your application.

To complete your application, you only need to upload a copy of your official academic records. These need to include an original stamp or seal. If the original is not in English, also include a literal translation certified by the academic institution as being complete and correct. You can find what specific documents we need for each high school country below.

You will need to submit evidence that you meet our English proficiency standards described in admission standards. How you demonstrate your proficiency will determine what you need to submit. For example, if you use scores from a test, you will need to submit those. Your documentation needs to be from within the last two years in order to be valid.

If you have taken classes at colleges other than an IU campus, you will be required to send your official secondary school records or college transcript(s) as part of the application process.

IU Bloomington requires all international undergraduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency. You need to have met this English proficiency requirement within the last two years.

Find more details about sending your transcripts, demonstrating English proficiency, and how credits will be evaluated as part of the admission process by reviewing the admission standards for international transfer applicants.

International students who are accepted at IU are automatically admitted to Advising & Major Exploration Services (AMES). Students in AMES will work to fulfill the requirements for admission to the major of their choice. Almost all beginning students start their IU experiences this way.

A few IU schools also offer direct admission to outstanding students, depending on certain criteria.

Be sure to choose the correct application based on your desired semester. Your application will put you in consideration both for admission to your desired graduate program and for financial aid.

If you're unclear about which application to choose, you can find information about the application process on your prospective program’s website—start by looking at the school that offers your desired program.

Admission decisions are made by the specific graduate program, which will inform you about any decisions. Most departments will supply applicants with their Student Identification Number upon admission.

You may apply for graduate study during your final year of undergraduate study or after receiving a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its recognized equivalent. The following documentation and records will be required for admission along with your completed application.

Official academic records

Submit your official academic records in the original language from every postsecondary school you have attended, whether or not you obtained a degree. If the original is not in English, also include a certified, literal translation. Records must be issued by the registrar or record-keeping official from the institution at which the work was completed.

Notarized copies of academic records are not acceptable. If you studied in the United States or Canada, have official transcripts sent directly to our office from the issuing institution’s records office. If you studied outside of the United States or Canada, contact your department to ask how they would like to receive your academic records.

Official test scores

Visit the website of your intended department to find out which test scores are required. You must submit scores from any required tests before an admission decision can be made. Have testing agencies send official score reports to IU.

Demonstration of English proficiency

Every department requires proof of English proficiency.

Find more details about sending your academic records and test scores, demonstrating English proficiency, and how credits will be evaluated as part of the admission process by reviewing the admission standards for international transfer applicants.

In addition to the basic information, many departments will require or allow you to submit test scores associated with that program, a personal statement, and letters of reference. Check with your specific program or department for specific requirements.

Personal statement

The personal statement is an opportunity for you to tell us about your academic and career direction and goals. Be sure that you answer the question that is asked on the application. Make a case for why you will fit into a particular program and what you will be able to contribute rather than just what you hope to receive.

Letters of recommendation

Please note: Each department sets their own recommendation requirements. See the graduate eApp for more information. Start asking for recommendations as early as possible as it can sometimes take professors a long time to complete a recommendation.

Once you’ve completed all the above steps, you’re ready to submit your final application for consideration!

Admission decisions are made by the specific graduate program, which will inform you about any decisions. Most departments will supply applicants with their Student Identification Number upon admission.

Questions about admission decisions and written parts of your application should be addressed to the graduate degree programs to which you are applying.

Once you’ve completed all the above steps, you’re ready to submit your final application for consideration!

Once you’ve completed all the above steps, you’re ready to submit your final application for consideration!

Make sure you allow pop-ups and enable third-party cookies to ensure that your application and fee payment will be submitted correctly. If you experience any payment issues, please contact us at admsbus@iu.edu or 812-855-0661.

Once you apply, you will be invited to your IU Portal where you can check your application status. In the processing of your application, any required information that is missing will be added to your Checklist in your IU Portal as a required item.

Once you’ve completed all the above steps, you’re ready to submit your final application for consideration!

Once you apply, you will be invited to your IU Portal where you can check your application status. In the processing of your application, any required information that is missing will be added to your Checklist in your IU Portal as a required item.

When you submit your application, you must pay a $65 nonrefundable application fee. Your application will not be processed and we will not make an admission decision until we receive a completed waiver or the application fee.

We accept multiple different fee waiver forms. Please see the different options below. The application fee, or fee waiver request, must be submitted when completing your application.

• If you are submitting the Apply IU Application, you will need to submit a completed ACT, SAT, or NACAC fee waiver form that has been verified by your high school counselor.
• If you are submitting the Common Application, you will need to complete the fee waiver section on your profile and your counselor will need to verify your eligibility.
• If you are a 21st Century Scholar or a Balfour Scholar, the application fee will be waived if you indicate you participate in one of these programs when you complete your application.

If you experience any payment issues, please contact us at admsbus@iu.edu or 812-855-0661.

When you submit your application, you must pay a $65 nonrefundable application fee. Your application will not be processed and we will not make an admission decision until we receive a completed waiver or the application fee.

If you experience any payment issues, please contact us at admsbus@iu.edu or 812-855-0661.

When you submit your application, you must pay a $65 nonrefundable application fee. Your application will not be processed and we will not make an admission decision until we receive a completed waiver or the application fee.

If you experience any payment issues, please contact us at admsbus@iu.edu or 812-855-0661.

When you submit your application, you must pay a $65 nonrefundable application fee. Your application will not be processed and we will not make an admission decision until we receive a completed waiver or the application fee.

If you are an international student with limited financial resources, you may be eligible for an admission application fee waiver. To obtain a fee waiver, you must request a fee waiver when completing your application.

We accept multiple different fee waiver forms. Please see the different options below. The application fee, or fee waiver request, must be submitted when completing your application.

• If you are submitting the Apply IU Application, you will need to submit a completed ACT, SAT, or NACAC fee waiver form that has been verified by your high school counselor.
• If you are submitting the Common Application, you will need to complete the fee waiver section on your profile and your counselor will need to verify your eligibility.

After you submit your complete application, you will be invited to your IU Portal where you can check your application status. In the processing of your application, any required information that is missing will be added to your Checklist in your IU Portal as a required item.

There are several other actions you can take while you await your admission decision. You'll be able to make changes to your application, self-report test scores or change your test-optional selection, create your IU computing account, and more.