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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.

Students returning to IU South Bend after a break in their studies of more than two semesters should first meet with the academic department in which they intend to resume study and then complete the Apply IU application in order to update the student record. Those who were formerly enrolled at another IU campus should also use the Apply IU application to seek a transfer to IU South Bend.

IU South Bend has adopted a test-optional admissions policy. Students applying for undergraduate admission can choose at the point of application whether to have SAT or ACT test scores considered as part of the application.

Students who opt to submit SAT or ACT scores may self-report them at the time of admission. If offered, admission is contingent upon official scores which are equal to or higher than those which were self-reported. Official scores should be sent directly to IU South Bend following admission. 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).
• Determine whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the application file. Students who opt to submit SAT or ACT scores may self-report them at the time of admission. Official scores should be sent directly to IU South Bend following admission. SAT code: 1339; ACT code: 1225. Students 21 years and older are not required to submit test scores.

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.
• Determine whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of the application file if transferring fewer than 12 credits. Students who opt to submit SAT or ACT scores may self-report them at the time of admission. Official scores should be sent directly to IU South Bend following admission. SAT code: 1339; ACT code: 1225.
  Students transferring more than 12 credits or who are 21 years and older are not required to submit test 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).

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 counselor recommendation and an official high school transcript to determine eligibility.
• Students are not required to submit test scores for admission but may be required to sit for placement exams in order to enroll for certain classes

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 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 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 applications arrive. 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 American Council of Education's, A Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services in granting credit. An official Joint Services Transcript must be submitted as the basis of granting credit derived from military training and education, along with a copy of the DD-214.

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.