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Applying to IU Indianapolis

Find deadlines and resources for applying to this IU core campus and Indiana’s premier urban research university.

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Is IU Indianapolis the right fit for you?

Go further. Start here. IU Indianapolis offers an Indiana University experience in a vibrant city setting with a strong focus on research, giving you opportunities to go beyond the classroom and gain real-world, hands-on experience.

IU Indy is known for its programs in health sciences, technology, and business, and it’s the only school in downtown Indianapolis with a Division I college sports program.

More to consider

  • Our admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.55 (out of 4.0).
  • 90% of undergraduates are Indiana residents, and 28% are first-generation college students.
  • 75% of students take advantage of hands-on learning opportunities in Indianapolis.

All statistics are current as of fall 2023.

Learn about life at IU Indianapolis
250+
undergraduate majors and graduate degree programs
15,194
undergraduate students
13:1
student-faculty ratio
  • All statistics current as of fall 2023.

[Here] the world is your oyster. There are so many different paths that you can take, and it makes me really happy that I have all those options open to me.

Indianapolis student

How to apply to IU Indianapolis

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High school and transfer students

You can apply to IU Indianapolis online in one of two ways:

While both of these application types are accepted, you should only submit one application. The materials needed and the review process are the same for both applications.

We strongly recommend you apply online, but you may also request a PDF of the application form to submit by emailing apply@iu.edu.

The priority deadline for fall first-year applications is June 1.

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If you’ve already applied

You’ll hear directly from IU Indianapolis about whether or not you’ve been accepted.

The timeline for admission decisions is typically 2–3 weeks after you submit all your application materials.

Other deadlines to watch

For first-year and transfer student applications

Fall semester

  • Priority first-year application deadline for maximum merit scholarship consideration: November 1
  • Priority first-year application deadline for consideration for admission-based and competitive scholarships: February 15
  • Priority first-year deadline: June 1
  • Priority transfer deadline: July 1

Spring semester

  • Priority deadline: December 1

Summer session I

  • Priority deadline: March 16

Summer session II

  • Priority deadline: May 1

IU Indianapolis Admissions resources and support

Find where to learn more about IU Indianapolis admissions and opportunities.

IU Indianapolis Admissions is here to help

Have questions? Reach out to your admissions counselor, or contact:

IU Indianapolis Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Campus Center, Room 255
420 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
USA

Phone
317-274-4591

Email
apply@iu.edu

Electronic college transcripts
mycredit@iu.edu