Learn about our application deadlines and when you can expect to hear from us
Tell us who you are, and we’ll tell you the admission deadlines you need to know. We encourage all students to apply as early as possible.
Tell us who you are, and we’ll tell you the admission deadlines you need to know. We encourage all students to apply as early as possible.
At Indiana University Bloomington, we have an early action deadline (non-binding) of November 1 and a regular decision deadline of February 1.
If you apply by the early action deadline, you will find out sooner if you’ve been accepted. “Non-binding” means that even if you’re accepted, you’re not required to choose to attend IU Bloomington.
For highest scholarship consideration, apply by the early action (non-binding) November 1 deadline.
You must submit a complete application for admission including official transcript, IU-specific essay, and SAT/ACT (if applicable*) by November 1 to be considered for the early action (non-binding) deadline. Electronically submitted materials must be received by November 1, and hard copy materials must be postmarked on or before November 1.
If you meet the November 1 deadline, you may submit updated SAT and/or ACT scores until January 15 for additional scholarship consideration.
After February 1, applications will only be accepted on a space-available basis.
*Admission to IU is now test-optional. To find out if this is the right path for you, learn more about our test-optional admissions policy.
We will begin releasing admission decisions in early October. You will receive a response from us no later than the dates listed here, which are based on the date your application was completed and all your application materials were received.
To reserve your seat in the class, you must declare your intent to enroll and pay your $100 enrollment deposit by May 1.
Freshmen applying for the spring or summer terms should apply by the deadlines noted in the transfer applicant section on this page.
Learn more about enrolling at IU BloomingtonTransfer applicants are encouraged to apply by the priority deadlines listed here. After each deadline passes, applications will only be accepted on a space-available basis.
We’ll let you know if you’ve been accepted four to eight weeks after we receive all your application materials.
If you’re transferring from another IU campus, you must apply by the deadlines listed here.
We’ll let you know if you’ve been accepted two weeks after we receive all your application documents.
If you have questions about the application deadlines for intercampus transfer students, please contact OVPUE Records.
You’ll need to know what application guidelines to follow before determining which deadlines apply to you.
Please refer to our deadlines for freshman applicants on this page.
Please refer to our deadlines for transfer applicants on this page.
Find your application guidelinesYou’ll need to know what application guidelines to follow before determining which deadlines apply to you.
Please refer to our deadlines for freshman applicants on this page.
Please refer to our deadlines for transfer applicants on this page.
Find your application guidelinesIf you are an international student, you’ll find your deadlines at the Office of International Services.
If you are a graduate studies applicant, you’ll find your deadlines at the University Graduate School.