Application Checklist
Application checklist for every prospective student, check the program for specific items:
Checklist
Although we will accept applications throughout the year, missing the priority date may delay your admission until the following semester if you are outside the country at time of admission.
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Some graduate programs have required application deadlines. Be sure to check your specific program for details on application deadlines.
Please Note: International students in F-1 status are only eligible for admission beginning in the Fall and Spring semesters.
The $65 application fee is required of all applicants and is non-refundable. You may make payment at the time you submit your electronic application by using your credit card. If you have any difficulties with the payment portion of the application process, please contact the Office of International Student Serivces at oiss@iusb.edu.
Click here to view the list of countries from which IUSB recognizes English as the native language.
If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proficiency in English before you can be admitted to IU South Bend. While TOEFL is the preferred method of documentation, there are many ways to meet this requirement.
Students who have not yet met this requirement may apply for "Conditional Admission." If applying for Conditional Admission, please indicate that you would like to apply for "Conditional Admission." Applicants, who meet the academic requirements, will be issued a conditional acceptance letter. Students will not be fully admitted until having met the English language proficiency requirements.
Non-U.S. residents: Submit a photocopy of your passport page showing your name and date of birth. If you are currently in the U.S., submit a photocopy of your I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and visa stamp.
Review restrictions on study for certain visa holders (B-1/B-2, F-1 OPT, F-2, J-1).
If you are requesting an I-20 in order to obtain a student visa, you must submit documentation of financial support proving that sufficient funds are available to cover all study and living expenses for the first year of study. Documentation must be less than 12 months old at the start of your study program and may be submitted in the following formats:
- An original or certified true bank statement or scholarship letter. See the following link for other acceptable financial documents.
- Privately sponsored students must submit an Declaration of Financial Support from the individual named on the financial documents.
Government-sponsored students must submit an official letter from the government specifying the terms of the scholarship and addressed to IU South Bend.
Welcome, Prospective Students!
Please choose a program to see specific items you have to add to the previous application checklist:
Are you a Beginning Freshman? (undergraduates only)
You should apply as a beginning freshman if you have completed or are scheduled to complete the entire (primary/secondary) university preparatory sequence in the country where you studied and have been awarded a diploma/certificate of completion.
Review Admission Requirements for undergraduate study.
First year undergraduate applicants must submit the following items, in addition to the application, application fee, and English proficiency documentation.
Official Academic Records
You may upload copies of your official transcripts and diploma certificates via your Atlas account. Within the first four weeks of enrollment, you must then submit official transcripts, including work already completed and work currently in progress.
Click here to view detailed requirements.
If the original documents are not in English, a verified translation must be sent with your official transcripts in your native language.
Click here to view more information about English translations.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Office of International Student Services
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
Are you a Graduate Student?
You are should apply as a graduate student if you have completed undergraduate study toward a bachelor's degree or are scheduled to complete this schooling, and you are seeking a master's degree.
Admissions Requirements for Specific Graduate Programs
Graduation from a U.S. or Canadian post-secondary school is required for all graduate programs, or the prospective student must meet the country specific post-secondary preparation requirements.
Graduate applicants must submit the following items, in addition to the application, application fee, and English proficiency documentation.
Submitting Official Academic Records and Supporting Documents
Once your application has been received, we will send instructions for creating an Atlas account. You must upload your academic documents and diploma certificates through Atlas, along with any documents not already uploaded through the electronic application.
Although you must first upload your academic records through Atlas, you must also submit original, official transcripts sent directly to IU South Bend from the issuing institution. These transcripts must include work already completed and work currently in progress.
Click here to view detailed requirements.
Your statement of purpose and resume may be uploaded through the electronic application, and you may send official requests to your references through the electronic application, but again, once you have uploaded them through Atlas, your official academic documents must be sent to the Office of International Student Services directly from your secondary school or college/university.
If the original documents are not in English, a verified translation must be sent with your official transcripts in your native language.
Click here to view more information about English translations.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Office of International Student Services
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
Statement of Purpose
This statement helps us assess your preparation and goals for study at IU South Bend and is an important part of your application. Generally, the Statement of Purpose must contain 300-500 words. The School of Nursing requires a 250-word essay describing and explaining professional career aspirations as an advanced-practice nurse. There are otherwise no requirements for what you must discuss in your statement; however, the questions below may help you develop content.
- What graduate degree program at IU South Bend do you wish pursue (certificate, associate or bachelor)? What academic subject or major to you wish to study in this program? What are your objectives for pursuing this degree and major?
- As of today, what academic achievement(s) are you most proud of? Have you done any service, volunteer or extracurricular activities?
- For students who have completed their secondary education, have you been away from school for more than three months? If so, how did you spend the time?
- Looking at your educational record, have you failed any courses or earned more than one or two poor grades? How will you avoid the same mistakes you made that caused your poor performance?
- Is there anything else in your background that you want to bring to the admission committee's attention as it reviews your application?
Letters of Recommendation
Three Letters for Liberal Studies, English, Nursing, Public Affairs, Music, Communication Studies, and Applied Math and Computer Science.
Two Letters for Business Administration.
Check with your program about any specific requirements for recommendation letters.
- You are urged to use the recommendation function in the electronic application.
- Paper recommendations should be mailed directly to the Office of International Student Serivces.
Test Scores
Your department may require one or more of the following tests. Minimum scores required vary by individual and are determined by the graduate program.
For all required tests (including TOEFL), you must request that the testing agencies send official score reports to IUSB. You may also wish to submit photocopies of your test results to ensure receipt of scores.
GRE: IUSB's Testing Services Codes: 1339 Many graduate programs require that you take the Graduate Record Examination General (GRE) Test. Check your program requirements to determine if you are required to take the GRE.
GMAT: IUSB's Testing Services Codes: 82L-WC-58 MBA, MS MIT and MS Accounting require that you take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
Are you a Transfer Student?
You are a Transfer Student if:
- You have attended a university or postsecondary institution after graduating from high school (secondary school)
- You have not received a bachelor's degree (first degree),or
- You wish to pursue a second bachelor's degree in a different discipline
IU South Bend Transfer Credit Policies and Procedures
If you will transfer to IU South Bend with less than 12 transferrable credits, you must meet the academic preparation and documentation requirements listed as part of the International First-Year Student requirements. You should submit your secondary school transcripts along with your post-secondary transcripts.
Admissions Requirements for transfer students
If you will transfer to IU South Bend with 12 transferrable credits or more, you must have at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale. You are exempt from the English Proficiency Language Documentation requirement only after completing 24 credits at a U.S. educational institution.
Transfer students must submit the following items in addition to the previous application checklist, in order to complete the application file:
Submitting Official Academic Records and Supporting Documents
Once we have received your application, we will send instructions for establishing an Atlas account. You must upload your official academic records through Atlas, then you must arrange to submit the original, official documents, including work already completed and work currently in progress, directly to IU South Bend. The records should show a complete list of courses taken, grades received, and any diplomas or certificates earned. Transcripts should also indicate the number of credits awarded for each course or the number of hours of classroom, lecture, and laboratory and include information about the school's grading scale. Once again, you must upload your academic records to Atlas first, then the original, official documents must be sent to the Office of International Student Services directly from your secondary school or college.
Click here to view detailed requirements.
If the original documents are not in English, a verified translation must be sent with your official transcripts in your native language.
Click here to view more information about English translations.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Office of International Student Services
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
Are you Returning to IU South Bend or Transferring from Another IU Campus?
Students who are returning to IU South Bend after having been admitted and enrolled earlier in course work should consult the academic advisor in the department in which study will resume.
Students who were formerly enrolled at another IU campus should complete an intercampus transfer through the Office of the Registrar's Web site.
Please contact the Office of International Student Services, as well, for assistance with supporting immigration documentation.
Are you a Visiting/Guest Student?
Visiting/Guest students are those who are seeking a degree at another post-secondary institution and who are in good academic standing there. IU South Bend does not create a transfer credit evaluation for guest students nor support immigration status.
Undergraduate students may enroll in any class which is open to all students and for which they are academically eligible; graduate students must seek permission from the appropriate graduate department before enrollment.
Admissions Requirements for visiting/ guest students
Guest Students must submit the following items in addition to the previous application checklist, in orden to complete the application file:
Official Transcript or Letter of Good Standing from Academic Advisor
You must submit a transcript that includes work already completed and work currently in progress. Alternatively you may submit a letter of good standing from your academic advisor. Official transcripts should be sent to the Office of International Student Services directly from your school or college.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Office of International Student Services
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
Scanned copies, faxes, or photocopies are not accepted.
Letter of Good Standing from Immigration Advisor
Since IU South Bend will not be transferring in your F-1 or J-1/J-2 SEVIS record, we request that you submit a letter of good standing from your home institution's international student advisor.
Proof of Insurance
In order to be waived from the IU Health Insurance, your health insurance policy must have the following minimum coverage:
$100,000 for each sickness or illness
Maternity Benefits: same as sickness; pregnancy, childbirth, and complications
$100,000 for each accident or injury
$50,000 for medical evacuation
$25,000 for repatriation
Deductible (or excess fee) not more than $500 per sickness or injury (per person)
(All amounts and requirements are in U.S. dollars)
Are you a Non-Degree Student or a Visiting/Guest Student?
You are a Visiting student, if you are studying for a degree at another U.S. institution (which will continue to sponsor your immigration status if you are in F-1, J-1 or J-2 status).
I will be a Visiting Student:
Take me to the visiting student application checklist.
You are Non-Degree student, if you wish to take undergraduate or graduate courses to complete a prescribed set of prerequsite classes prior to entering a degree program at IU South Bend.
Undergraduate Non-Degree Student
You should apply as an undergraduate student if you have not yet completed a Bachelor’s degree or if you are seeking to complete undergraduate courses in order to enter into a graduate program.
Graduate Non-Degree Student
You should apply as a graduate student if you have completed 4 years of post-secondary study or undergraduate study toward a bachelor's degree in the country where you studied or are scheduled to complete your studies.
Official Academic Records
You must submit official transcripts, including work already completed and work currently in progress. The records should show a complete list of courses taken, grades received and any diplomas or certificates earned. Transcripts should also indicate the number of credits awarded for each course or the number of hours of classroom, lecture, and laboratory and include information about the school's grading scale. Originals should be sent to the Office of International Student Services directly from your secondary school or college.
Click here to view detailed requirements.
Applicants will receive information within 5 business days of submitting the application about how to submit supporting documents. Please note that you will receive information about how to set up an Atlas account. You may upload copies of the official academic records through the Atlas account. Original, official documents should then be sent to the Office of International Student Services directly from your secondary school or college/university.
If the original documents are not in English, a verified translation must be sent with your official transcripts in your native language.
Click here to view more information about English translations.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Office of International Student Services
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111