Undergraduate Programs

Admission

Undergraduate students admitted to the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering (Direct Admit, Certification, School Changes) are assessed a mandatory school fee.

Direct Admission

 Each year, qualified high school seniors are invited to be directly admitted to the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. To be eligible for Direct Admission, students must have:

  • Submitted a complete application to the Office of Admissions by November 1.
  • Been admitted to Indiana University with either Computer Science B.S., Data Science B.S., Informatics B.S., Intelligent Systems Engineering B.S., or Cybersecurity & Global Policy B.S. listed as your intended major on your IU Bloomington application.
  • A minimum SAT score of 1310 (critical reading and math only) or minimum ACT score of 28. Superscores are accepted for both SAT and ACT.
  • A 620 minimum math SAT score or 26 math ACT score if your intended major is Intelligent Systems Engineering.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Indiana University Bloomington and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering accept weighted GPAs if provided on your high school transcript. All GPAs will be converted to a 4.0 scale by the Office of Admissions.

 

Standard Admission

Students wishing to major in computer science, data science, informatics, or intelligent systems engineering must be admitted to Indiana University and first enter the University Division at IUB. Freshmen should begin to satisfy specific degree requirements in the first year.  Computer Science BS, Data Science, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems Engineering majors, after declaring their respective major and completion of the below requirements, will automatically "certify" from University Division in the certification after requirements are completed and they have been in University Division one full semester.  Certification is 3 times a year: spring, summer, and fall.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in informatics must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Complete 30 credit hours of course work that can count toward a bachelor of science degree in informatics with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
  • Complete the English composition requirement (ENG-W 131 or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C.
  • Complete INFO-I 101, Introduction to Informatics, with a minimum grade of C.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or data science must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Complete 30 credit hours of course work that can count toward a bachelor of science degree in computer science or data science with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
  • Complete the English composition requirement (ENG-W 131 or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in intelligent systems engineering must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Complete 30 credit hours of course work that can count toward a bachelor of science degree in intelligent systems engineering with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or written consent from the department chair.
  • Completion of IU's ENGR-E 101.
  • Completion of IU's MATH-M 211. 
  • Students must meet with the departmental advisor to gain permission to register for ENGR-E 110 and E 111 for their second semester.

Contact the Office of Admissions at (812) 855-0661 or view the website for complete instructions. For specific information on the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, view the website or email siceugrd@indiana.edu.

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