Application process for transfer students
Ready to become a Hoosier?
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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.
Missed the June 1 deadline to apply?
International applicants
Transferring from outside the U.S.?
The application process for international students is slightly different. View an overview of 91做厙 Bloomington admissions for international transfer students.
Transferring from another 91做厙 campus?
If you’re currently taking classes at one of our nine 91做厙 campuses, we invite you to apply to 91做厙 Bloomington! Every year, hundreds of students transfer their enrollment from another 91做厙 campus to 91做厙 Bloomington.
Important steps before you apply
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Note important deadlines
Learn about 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, Indiana College Core, Transfer Single Articulation Pathways, and guaranteed admission. Learn more about the different ways to start at 91做厙.
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Use our Credit Transfer Service to explore how courses you've taken at other colleges might transfer to 91做厙. If you are admitted, we will evaluate your transcript(s) and provide a transfer credit report outlining which of your courses translate to 91做厙 credit.
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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-optional admissions
91做厙'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 reviewletting you decide how best to tell your academic story.
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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.
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
We require an official transcript from each college or university you have attended. 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.
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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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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.
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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 Portal as a required item.
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Steps to take after you apply
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Once you have started your application, login information for your 91做厙 Portal will be sent by email within 2 to 3 business days. From the 91做厙 Portal, you will be able to check the status of your application and review the checklist items you need to complete. If any checklist items are listed as required, your application will not be further reviewed until those items are received. After your items are received, it may take up to four weeks for them to be updated in your checklist. Please be patient and check back frequently.
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Create your 91做厙 computing account
Your university ID number will be listed in your 91做厙 Portal. Use your university ID number to create your 91做厙 computing account, which you will use for other important tasks during your admission process, including direct admission review requests.
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To learn how to make changes to your application, log in to your 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 Portal.
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If admitted, you can access your detailed Transfer Credit Report approximately two to three weeks after admission through the Transfer Credits app in One.91做厙. For general transfer credit questions, visit the Credit Transfer Service site or contact the Office of 91做厙. For course equivalency or degree-related questions, contact your school or college.
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