At Indiana University Bloomington, we have an early action deadline (non-binding) of November 1 and a regular decision deadline of February 1.

What do “early action” and “non-binding” mean?

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.

When should I apply?

We highly encourage all prospective freshmen to apply to IU as soon as possible in the fall of your senior year in high school to ensure you receive the strongest consideration for admission and scholarships.

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.

When will I know if I’ve been accepted to IU Bloomington?

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.

• If you submit a completed application by November 1, you’ll receive a response by January 15.
• If you submit a completed application by February 1, you’ll receive a response by March 15.
• If you submit a completed application after February 1, your application will be considered on a space-available, case-by-case basis.

When is my enrollment deposit due?

To reserve your seat in the class, you must declare your intent to enroll and pay your $100 enrollment deposit by May 1.

What if I’m applying to start in the spring or summer?

Freshmen applying for the spring or summer terms should apply by the deadlines noted in the transfer applicant section on this page.

Transfer 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.

• If you’re applying for the fall semester, submit a complete application (including all supporting documents) by June 1.
• If you’re applying for the spring semester, submit a complete application (including all supporting documents) by November 1.
• If you’re applying for a summer session, submit a complete application (including all supporting documents) by March 1.

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.

• If you’re applying for the fall semester, you must apply by July 15.
• If you’re applying for the spring semester, you must apply by November 1.
• If you’re applying for a summer session, you must apply by April 1.

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.

If you are using the same application guidelines as an incoming freshman

Please refer to our deadlines for freshman applicants on this page.

If you know you are using the same application guidelines as a transfer student

Please refer to our deadlines for transfer applicants on this page.

You’ll need to know what application guidelines to follow before determining which deadlines apply to you.

If you are using the same application guidelines as an incoming freshman

Please refer to our deadlines for freshman applicants on this page.

If you know you are using the same application guidelines as a transfer student

Please refer to our deadlines for transfer applicants on this page.