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Undergraduate Admissions

Admission to IU South Bend is required before class registration can begin. To learn about admission requirements at IU South Bend, visit our website, admissions.iusb.edu, or contact the Office of Admissions by phone at (574) 520-4839. For questions regarding undergraduate degree programs or campus visits, contact the Office of Admissions. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs.

Application for Admission

Determine appropriate admission status from the following list and submit application information as requested.

If you have previously attended IU South Bend or another IU campus and have not earned a degree, you do not need to reapply.

Students returning to IU South Bend must first meet with the academic department in which they intend to resume study. Those who were formerly enrolled at another IU campus must submit an intercampus transfer request form which can be accessed from the Office of the Registrar's website.

Students required to submit SAT or ACT scores should request that the respective testing agency submit the score directly to IU South Bend.SAT code: 1339; ACT code 1225.

Beginning Freshman

Students who have never attended a college/university

• Complete the IU South Bend admission application.
• Submit an official high school transcript or high school equivalency transcript (with exam results).
• Submit a nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver.
• Submit SAT or ACT assessment scores. Students 21 years old and over are not required to submit scores.
• Submit a counselor recommendation (required for current high school students only).

Transfer Student | Students who have attended another college/university

• Complete the IU South Bend admission application.
• Submit a high school transcript if you have not yet earned an Associate degree and official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended.
• Submit a nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver.
• Submit SAT or ACT assessment scores. Students 21 years old and over are not required to submit scores. Students with 12 transferable credit hours are also not required to submit scores.

Nondegree Student | High school graduates with or without previous college work who do not intend to pursue a degree or certificate

• Complete the IU South Bend admission application.
• Submit an official high school transcript or high school equivalency transcript (with exam results).
• Submit a nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver.
• Submit SAT scores and/or take IU South Bend placement examinations.
• Students 21 years old and over are not required to submit test scores.

High School Student | Current high school students with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) on a 4-point scale at time of enrollment who wish to take university classes

• Complete the IU South Bend admission application.
• Submit a nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver.
• Submit a counselor recommendation and an official high school transcript to determine eligibility.
• Submit SAT scores and/or take IU South Bend placement examinations.

Guest Student | Students enrolling for a semester or summer session as a visiting student from another college or university

• Complete the IU South Bend admission application.
• Submit a nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver.
• Submit one of the following: A current transcript, letter of good standing, or a copy of the last grade card from the home institution. For admission, guest students must have at least a 2.0 GPA from their current institution. Students between their senior year in high school and freshman year in college may submit a letter of acceptance from their home institution.
• Students planning to enroll in English, mathematics, computer science, or science courses must submit evidence of having completed any prerequisite course work. Without evidence of prerequisites, completion of IU South Bend placement examinations is required.

Second Undergraduate Degree | Students who have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university and are pursuing an additional undergraduate degree

• Complete the IU South Bend admission application.
• Submit a nonrefundable application fee or fee waiver.
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended (do not submit transcripts from Indiana University).

Guest, nondegree, and high school students are not eligible for institutional, state, or federal financial aid.

All credentials and transcripts submitted for purposes of admission become the property of IU South Bend and cannot be returned to the student or forwarded to other institutions.

Priority Dates for Filing Applications

IU South Bend practices rolling admissions which means we review applications and make admission decisions as the application sarrive. While applications are still accepted after the priority deadlines, they will be reviewed on an individual basis and admission cannot be guaranteed for that semester. To ensure timely processing and effective communications, we advise applicants to submit their applications and all required materials by the following dates:

Fall semester | August 1
Spring semester | December 15

Veterans’ Credit

Veterans of military service who qualify for admission are eligible for academic credit as a result of their military training and experience. The university follows the provisions of A Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services in granting credit. Copies of official discharge or separation papers (DD-214) or transcripts must be submitted as the basis for granting credit. Evaluation of service credit is administered by the Office of Admissions.

Admission of International Students

International students seeking admission to IU South Bend must contact the Office of International Student Services at (574) 520-4419. See International Student Services for further information.

Audit Students

Individuals wishing to attend a course without earning credit must contact the Office of Admissions for information on audit policies, procedures, and regulations.

Graduate Admission

Information for students applying for admission to graduate programs at IU South Bend is outlined in the Graduate Admission section of this bulletin.

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