Application process for future freshmen
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Use the Apply 91做厙 Application to apply to 91做厙 Bloomingtonand apply to more than one Indiana University campus.
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Use the Common Application to apply to any of over 900 schools.
International applicants
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Important steps before you apply
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Note important deadlines
The early action (non-binding) deadline for highest admission and scholarship consideration is November 1. Learn about all of our application deadlines and when you can expect to hear from us.
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Review admission standards
Admission to 91做厙 Bloomington is selective, and we consider factors that emphasize academic performance and preparation. Review the information in this section to understand 91做厙s admission standards.泭
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Explore admission pathways
There are a few ways you could start your academic journey at 91做厙 Bloomington, including direct admission. Learn more about direct admission and schools that have additional admission requirements like the Jacobs School of Music and Kelley School of Business.
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Review credit guides
91做厙 awards AP and college credit that can help you get a head start on your degree program. Review advanced placement, credit, and exemptions.
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Learn about test scores in admissions
Indiana University Bloomington is a test-optional institution providing students with the choice of whether to include test scores with their application for admission. The campus does prefer that students share any available standardized test scores as part of their application.
Complete your application
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Complete the application essay
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 91做厙, you will need to submit the 91做厙-specific essay. Find more information on the 91做厙-specific essay on our FAQ page.
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Send your transcripts
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, youll need to send those transcripts as well. You may be able to earn college credit to 91做厙 Bloomington. Visit our Admission Standards page for more about sending transcripts and transferring credits.
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Pay the application fee or request a waiver
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, which you can learn more about in our application FAQs.
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Complete direct admission steps (optional)
If your program offers direct admission and requires additional admission steps (like auditions) or academic criteria, you may need to provide that along with your completed application. Review our page on admission paths to learn if your program requires additional steps.
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Share your test scores (optional)
91做厙's test-optional admissions policy allows you to choose whether to have your standardized 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. Review our test-optional policy and learn how to report scores here.
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Double check your browser settings
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. In the processing of your application, any required information that is missing will be added to your checklist in your 91做厙 91做厙 Portal as a required item.
When will I receive a response?
Watch our video to see how to apply
Steps to take after you apply
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To check the status of your application and review any checklist items you need to complete, log in to your 91做厙 91做厙 Portal. Once you have started your application, login information for your 91做厙 91做厙 Portal will be sent by email within 2 to 3 business days.
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If you chose at the point of application to have your standardized test scores considered as part of your application review, you can self-report your scores by completing the form linked here.
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We o麍er applicants the opportunity to change their test-optional selection after they apply. If you have submitted your application and would like to change your test-optional selection, log into your 91做厙 91做厙 Portal and navigate to the resources section to update your selection.
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To learn how to make changes to your application, log in to your 91做厙 91做厙 Portal. Please note that if you change your intended major, your application for admission will be reviewed again, even if you already received a decision. If you'd like to cancel, complete the cancellation form within your 91做厙 91做厙 Portal.
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The Hoosier Link program allows a select group of Indiana residents who are high school graduates (and who have never attended a college institution full-time) the opportunity to gain transfer admission to 91做厙 Bloomington upon reaching specific academic benchmarks.
Admitted students
Explore your options
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Research majors
Before you apply, make sure you spend some time exploring our different schools and 200+ majors.
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Learn about exploratory programs
91做厙 students who have not yet chosen a major are considered exploratory students. Indiana University promotes academic exploration and encourages students to spend time discovering the path thats right for them.
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Review college costs
Review cost information, financial aid and funding options, and learn how to be considered for the most scholarships at 91做厙 and in your community.
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