Admission Requirements

Full Admission requirements

• At least a B average
• Core 40 or Academic Honors Diploma (or an out-of-state equivalent)
• High School equivalency exam scores: Pre-2014 GED score of 620/Post-GED score of 165/TASC score of 669/HiSet score of 54
• Application for Admission

Standard (Conditional) Admission Requirements:

• Students who do not qualify for full admission may be reviewed for conditional admission.
• Students are offered conditional admission on a case-by-case basis. Conditional admission factors include GPA, diploma type, SAT/ACT scores (if submitted). To be considered, all students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher on a Core 40/college prep diploma or Pre-2014 GED score of 530/Post-GED score of 150/TASC score of 573/HiSet score of 45

• Official high school transcript
• Official college or university transcripts from all previously attended institutions
• Average or above-average achievement at the previous college (at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale).
• Application for Admission
• Intercampus Transfer Request Form, if transferring from another IU campus

Students who have completed course work on another Indiana University campus and have not earned a bachelors degree may apply for a permanent or temporary (guest) transfer. Please visit Intercampus Transfer site for additional information.

• Official college or university transcripts from all previously attended institutions (do not submit transcripts from Indiana University)

Guest students are students enrolling for a semester or summer session as visitors from another institution.

• Official college or university transcript indicating good academic standing. Other acceptable documents are a letter of good standing or the most recent grade report from the home institution.
• Average or above-average achievement at the home institution (at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale)
• Students between their senior year in high school and their freshman year in college must submit a letter of acceptance from their home institution.
• Students intending to enroll in computer science, English, mathematics, or a course in the natural sciences must show evidence of required prerequisites or complete IU South Bend's placement examinations.

Applicants who are over 21 years old and have earned a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency exam results can apply as non-degree students and remain as such for up to 12 credit hours of course work.

Post-baccalaureate Non-Degree Students

Students who hold a bachelor’s degree may choose to apply for non-degree work at the undergraduate or graduate level.

For Undergraduate Level

• Post-baccalaureate application

For Graduate Level (500-600)

For students who wish to take graduate level courses (500-600) you will need to apply for Graduate Non-Degree status with the department that houses the courses you wish to take. Before applying please contact the department directly to ensure they will approve you for the class. A list of the graduate programs can be found here.

If have you applied to IU South Bend previously or are a returning student, please contact the Admissions Office at 574-520-4839 before you continue. You may not be required to do a new application.

ADVANCED COLLEGE PROJECT (ACP): COLLEGE COURSES OFFERED AT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL

To learn more about how you can receive college-level instruction and college credit for course work offered at your high school, please consult with your high school guidance counselor. There is a special process for enrolling in ACP classes which is separate from the Dual Enrollment application process.

For more information about IU's ACP programs, please see the following link: ACP Indiana University.

DUAL ENROLLMENT: COURSES OFFERED ON CAMPUS

Current high school students who have completed their sophomore year can apply to enroll in university courses that are offered on campus. Talk to your high school guidance counselor to find out how university courses fit into your high school schedule and college planning. To consider you for admission as a high school student, we will need:

• Official high school transcript showing at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• IU South Bend Placement Exam Results
• Application for Admission
• IU South Bend Placement Exams or SAT scores may be required for placement in certain classes.

If you are interested in applying to one of the following programs, separate and/or additional information may be required:

• Dental Hygiene
  Contact Dental Education at (574) 520-4158 or visit https://healthscience.iusb.edu/dental/index.html for additional admission requirements.
• Music
  Prospective music majors must pass an audition with the School of the Arts. The audition may serve as a scholarship hearing for Music Talent Scholarships. For more information, contact the School of the Arts at (574) 520-4134 or visit https://arts.iusb.edu/academic-departments/music/index.html
• Music Education
  Prospective Music Education majors must pass an audition with the School of the Arts. For more information, contact the School of the Arts at (574) 520-4134 or visit https://arts.iusb.edu/academic-departments/music/index.html
• Nursing
  Admission into the School of Nursing is very competitive. Please contact the School of Nursing at (574) 520-4571 or visit https://healthscience.iusb.edu/nursing/index.html for additional admission requirements.
• Radiography
  Contact the Radiography Program at (574) 520-4134 or visit https://healthscience.iusb.edu/radiography/index.html for additional admission requirements.

Student Behavioral Standards Review of Prior Conduct

IU South Bend is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all members of the university community. As part of this commitment, the university requires applicants to disclose any and all of the prior conduct activities listed here. You must disclose on your application for admission if you:

1. Have been subject to formal disciplinary action (including, for example, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion) for academic or nonacademic reasons at any high school, postsecondary institution, college, or university.
2. Have been charged or convicted of a crime (or a foreign legal equivalent) that has not been expunged by a court.
3. Have any currently pending criminal charges (or a foreign legal equivalent) against you.
4. Have engaged in any behavior that caused injury to any person(s) or property (including, for example, but not limited to, vandalism or behavior that led to a restraining order against you) that resulted in some form of discipline or intervention.

You will not automatically be denied admission to IU South Bend if you have a previous conviction or a previous disciplinary action.

Students who disclose having been subject to disciplinary action at a former educational institution are required to submit a Certificate of Good Standing. This form will be sent by mail or as an electronic form and should be signed by the applicant, then submitted to the appropriate institution for completion.

Those answering yes to the second background question are required to submit a Student Behavioral Standards form, together with legal documentation and a letter of reference. This form will be sent to applicants by mail. Once submitted, these documents will be reviewed by the Student Behavioral Standards committee before a final admission decision is made. It can take from four to six weeks for the committee to review completed files.

Please contact Admissions at 574-520-4839 or admissions@iusb.edu with questions or concerns.