If you’re thinking about coming back to school (or attending for the very first time), we understand the excitement—and the fear—that comes along with it.
Some of our adult learners include:
We make it easy to apply to IU Bloomington—because the application process itself should ease some of your anxiety. Not accelerate it.
Choose from the options on this page and we’ll tell you where to go from here.
We’re glad you’re interested in IU. You’ll follow the same application process as our future freshmen. That means:
Awesome! Regardless of your age, or how recently you graduated high school, you’ll want to follow the same admission guidelines as transfer students.
Learn more about the transfer application processAdult learners may be awarded credit based on assessment of non-academic prior learning experiences. Policies regarding this credit are determined by individual academic units.
AMES advisors help students investigate and identify degree options that make the most sense for their backgrounds and goals. AMES often works with adult learners who have had gaps in their education, including those who began a degree, left college for a number of years, and now want to return and complete an undergraduate degree.
Learn more about AMESIndiana University’s annual security reports, which contain policy statements as well as crime and fire statistics for Indiana University campuses, are available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu.
