Adult Students

Launch your next chapter with a degree from IU Southeast

Returning to school after a break can transform your life. Whether you want to pursue a lifelong passion, climb the career ladder, or both, a degree from IU Southeast can help you achieve the success you are seeking.

IUS offers degrees that can be earned on campus, online, or through a hybrid of both formats. This allows you the flexibility needed to fit an education into a busy adult life. Courses are also offered throughout the entire year, so you can complete your degree faster.

Steps to apply

STEP 1

Complete the IU Southeast online application

Begin your journey at IU Southeast by completing our application online. It’s simple—just enter your basic information and academic history to get started.

STEP 2

Apply for financial aid.

Apply for financial aid to help fund your education. It’s easy—just fill out the FAFSA to see what assistance you’re eligible for.

STEP 3

Planning on living on-campus? Apply for housing.

Apply now for housing to secure your spot in our vibrant student community.

STEP 4

Already applied? Here’s what’s next.

After you have been admitted, visit the New Student Programs website for your next steps.

Programs that fit your life

Earn your degree while balancing family, work, and life. Our flexible programs help returning students stay on track and achieve their goals without disrupting daily responsibilities.

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Application requirements

Required:

  • Core 40, Core 40 with Honors or Technical Honors, or 28 college preparatory high school courses for non-Indiana residents and those graduating prior to 2011.
  • At least a 2.0 GPA.

Not Required:

  • No fee for domestic applicants. If you aren't a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, see requirements for international students.
  • Standardized test scores are not required for admission, but may be used in awarding merit-based scholarships

Transfer applicants who have previously attended one or more community colleges, colleges, and/or universities must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Applicants must demonstrate a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and must be eligible to return to their previous college. Students who have been academically dismissed will not be eligible for admission to Indiana University Southeast based on the terms of their dismissal or suspension from their previous institution.
  • To be considered a transfer student, students must have completed at least 12 college level credit hours from an approved institution of higher education. Students who have completed fewer than 26 college credit hours must meet admission requirements for freshmen admission.
  • For applicants who have not attended a community college, college, or university within the past three years, admission can be based on factors such as maturity, work experience, and military service as determined by the Office of Admissions.
  • Some Indiana University Southeast schools and academic programs may have higher standards and specific requirements for admissions to a particular program in addition to those mentioned here.
  • The campus may, at its discretion, admit a student on a conditional basis and/or through faculty sponsorship.

Transfer students are required to submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges. Transfer applicants are expected to have earned a cumulative college grade point average of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Additionally, transfer applicants who have earned less than 26 semester hours of transfer credit are expected to meet the first year/freshman admission standards.

The Office of Admission, in conjunction with faculty, evaluates courses submitted for transfer credit according to several factors. These include the previous school’s accreditation, the content, level, and age of the course, and whether the credits are appropriate to an Indiana University Southeast degree program. Courses considered for transfer will be evaluated based on policy that applies to currently enrolled students. For general education and BA distribution requirements, a D- or higher is required. Some programs require a C- or even a C in major courses; therefore, a C- (or C) may be required in specific major courses. Transfer credit may count toward meeting the requirements for a degree, but it will not be included in calculating the IU Southeast grade point average. The Office of Admission makes an initial determination regarding the transferability and equivalency of courses submitted for transfer. Individual schools and departments at Indiana University Southeast determine how transferred credits will apply toward degree requirements.

Course equivalencies are maintained in transfer guides, program articulations, historical data, Indiana’s Core Transfer Library, and our credit evaluation service IU Southeast also works to ensure students are made aware of how their credits will transfer by advising students at the community college level or pre-transfer level on a regular basis.

Veterans may earn college credit for educational experiences in the armed services. A Joint Services Transcript (JST) should be submitted with the application materials for consideration. Visit the Joint Services Transcript website to request your JST.

Credits earned while in high school (dual credit) will be evaluated in the same manner as transfer credit. Students are required to disclose they have taken such courses on their application and are required to submit official transcripts of all work to the admissions office.

Undergraduate applicants

Freshman

Freshman applicants must meet the following criteria for full admission:

  1. Core 40 or Core 40 with Honors or Technical Honors (or 28 college preparatory high school courses for non-Indiana residents and those graduating prior to 2011)
  2. At least a 2.0 GPA

Standardized test scores are not required for admission, but may be used in awarding merit-based scholarships.

Transfer students

Transfer students must meet the following criteria for admission:

  • Submission of official transcripts from all previously attended colleges (individual transcripts from each institution)
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale

Applicants that have earned less than 26 hours of college credit are expected to meet the freshman admission standards.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the University Title IX Coordinator.

See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination for contact information.

Important deadlines

You can apply now to IU Southeast. Apply as soon as possible if you plan to seek financial aid or scholarships.

Scholarships and financial aid

Your priority deadline to apply for scholarships and financial aid is March 10th. We recommend beginning in October, when the scholarship application and FAFSA open.

The IU Southeast school code is 001817.

Application deadline

Applications for admission and all supporting materials, including any required transcripts, must be received 10 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which you plan to enroll (7 days prior to summer sessions).

Next steps and registration

After admission, be sure to check your email regularly for next steps. Find out the latest on our New Student Programs website.

Already have your bachelor's degree?

If you already have an undergraduate degree and are ready for the next step in your educational journey, we have programs that can help you meet your goals on your time.

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