Transfers to and from other Indiana University Campuses ("Intercampus Transfer")

Students can transfer easily from one campus of Indiana University to another and continue their studies as degree candidates (Intercampus Transfer). Credits are evaluated on a course-by-course basis, but students generally find that most courses transfer because of the similarity of coursework on the regional campuses.  Intercampus Transfer students from other IU campuses will enter University Division first. Upon meeting the certification requirements noted earlier, they will be certified into the School of Education.

Transferring students should note:

• Degree requirements differ among the various campuses of Indiana University. 
• Students who transfer as degree candidates from one campus of Indiana University to another must meet the degree requirements of the degree-granting division of the campus from which they expect to graduate.

Transfers from other Colleges and Universities

Indiana University welcomes students who wish to transfer from other colleges or universities. Students who have completed less than one full year of academic coursework will be considered for admission into the University Division. Note: No more than 60 credit hours earned at accredited community colleges may be applied toward a degree.

These are the minimum requirements to transfer to IU Bloomington. In most cases, admitted students exceed these standards.

We pay particular attention to grade trends, your cumulative and most recent term grade point averages (GPA), and the breadth and depth of your previous college program. It’s also important that you have maintained good standing with your previous institution.

Grade trends

If you have grades that are consistently above average, or show steady improvement in a challenging academic program, your application will likely be competitive for admission. If your transcript shows declining grades, grades below C in the most recent term, or a less demanding academic program, we may ask you to take additional coursework to demonstrate your readiness to be successful at IU and reapply for admission for a future term.

Cumulative grade point average (GPA)

• Indiana residents should have a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0-point scale before applying to IU Bloomington.
• Nonresidents should have a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Because of the competitive nature of our applicant pool, few transfers (Indiana residents and nonresidents) are admitted with a GPA below 2.5. Additionally, no GPA in itself will guarantee admission.

High school record

If you have completed fewer than 26 semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of college coursework, your high school transcript will be reviewed as part of the admissions process. In general, if your high school record does not meet IU’s freshman admission standards, you will not be considered for admission as a transfer student until you have completed at least 26 semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of transferable academic work at another institution.

SAT/ACT scores are not required for transfer students. However, you may submit test scores if you would like to have them considered as a part of your admissions review. 

Acceptance of credit from other institutions will be determined by the Office of Admissions. The applicability of credit toward degree requirements in the School of Education will be determined by the faculty. Only credits earned at Indiana University will count toward a student’s cumulative and major grade point averages. Courses from other colleges and universities transfer as credit only if the grade earned was a "C" or higher. For additional information and application deadlines, please refer to the Office of Admissions website.

TSAP (Transfer Single Articulation Pathway)

Transfer students who are admitted to Indiana University Bloomington as Transfer Single Articulation Pathway (TSAP) students from Ivy Tech Community College (ITCC) or Vincennes University (VU) in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Biology/Life Science, Secondary Chemistry or Secondary Mathematics will have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education in either Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education, respectively.

Minimum Admission Requirements for the TSAP in Elementary Education at IU Bloomington

1. Official student transcript verifying completion of the TSAP in Elementary Education and the STGEC at ITCC or VU must be received by the IU Bloomington Office of Admissions prior to July 1 for Fall term admission. A candidate for Spring admission can be reviewed and conditionally admitted to the program with verification from ITCC or VU, by December 15, that the student has met or is on track to meet all admission requirements by the end of December. The student’s admission will be considered conditional and enrollment for future terms will be prohibited until the official transcript confirming completion of TSAP and STGEC milestones has been received from ITCC or VU.
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at ITCC or VU.
3. No grade lower than a C in courses required as part of the Elementary Education TSAP at ITCC or VU.

Students may be admitted as IUB Elementary Education TSAP students for the Fall or Spring term only.

The deadline for application to the IUB Elementary Education TSAP program is June 1 for the Fall term and November 1 for Spring term admission.

Students must also meet all campus requirements for admission to Indiana University Bloomington. Admission to IU is selective, and we base our admission decisions on an overall evaluation of applicants' merits, strengths, and weaknesses. An applicant should demonstrate a combination of academic preparation, achievements, abilities, motivation, and maturity that promises success in Indiana University's academic programs. Simply meeting the published minimum requirements for a TSAP program does not guarantee admission to that program.

Minimum Admission Requirements for the TSAP in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education: Life Science Biology, Secondary Education Chemistry, Secondary Education: Mathematics at IU Bloomington

1. Official student transcript verifying completion of the TSAP in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education and the STGEC at ITCC or VU must be received by the IU Bloomington Office of Admissions prior to July 1.
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at ITCC or VU.
3. No grade lower than a C in courses required as part of the Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education  or Secondary Education TSAP at ITCC or VU.

Students may be admitted as IUB Early Childhood Education or Secondary Education TSAP students for the Fall term only.

The deadline for application to the IUB Early Childhood Education or Secondary Education TSAP program is June 1.

Students must also meet all campus requirements for admission to Indiana University Bloomington. Admission to IU is selective, and we base our admission decisions on an overall evaluation of applicants' merits, strengths, and weaknesses. An applicant should demonstrate a combination of academic preparation, achievements, abilities, motivation, and maturity that promises success in Indiana University's academic programs. Simply meeting the published minimum requirements for a TSAP program does not guarantee admission to that program.