If you’re currently taking classes at one of our nine IU campuses, we invite you to apply to IU Bloomington! Every year, hundreds of students transfer their enrollment from another IU campus to IU Bloomington and we are excited to support you on continuing your IU journey.
If you are only looking to complete a summer class or semester of coursework in Bloomington and plan to retain your enrollment on your home campus, learn about enrolling as a visiting student.
A holistic review of your high school and college work will be made to determine eligibility for admission.
Generally, a transfer student who earned a 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average and met the high school curriculum requirements (admission standards) set by faculty could be considered for transfer admission after only one semester of college level work after high school.
In order for this section to apply, you must have 12 hours of IU academic credit completed by the time of application.
IU academic credit for intercampus transfer applications must be completed at an IU campus by the time of application, and excludes courses that do not count toward an IU Bloomington degree, such as English or math classes considered pre-college level. Other specific exclusions are physical education electives and learning-skills courses such as freshman seminars.
If you attended another college or university after attending Indiana University, your coursework at the other school will also be included in your application review.
Find out when to apply, when you’ll be notified of acceptance, when you need to pay your enrollment deposit, and more. Please note that the deposit is nonrefundable and will be credited toward your first-semester tuition expenses.
See the deadlinesBefore you apply, make sure you spend some time exploring our different schools and 200+ majors.
When you fill out your application, you’ll be asked to choose an intended major.
If you don’t know what you want to major in, that’s okay! IU students who have not yet chosen a major are considered exploratory students. Indiana University promotes academic exploration and encourages students to spend time discovering the path that’s right for them. Exploratory students are supported by Advising & Major Exploration Services, where they receive expert advising to help them find their ideal major and fulfill the general requirements needed to certify into a degree-granting school or college.
Your IU education is an investment in your future—and IU Bloomington offers resources and support to help you get the best return on your investment. Review the Cost & Financial Aid page to get a sense of the cost and value of your IU degree. Then, visit the Office of Scholarships page to explore options to fund your IU degree with scholarships available to transfer students.
There are a few ways you could start your academic journey at IU, including direct admission. Direct admission at IU refers to admission to specific academic programs and degree-granting schools. Learn more about direct admission and other ways to start at IU.
Be sure to review the application and admission process for your school of interest as some programs only allow standard admission for transfer applicants or require additional application steps.
No matter which path you take when you start at IU, you will have academic and career advising at every step of your journey to help you reach your goals.
If you took courses at another IU campus, you will work with your academic advisor to learn how your credits will apply to your IU Bloomington degree. Degree requirements differ between IU campuses. Review the requirements and plan for your degree on the iGPS site.
Still have questions about transferring credits? Attend a transfer visit event! You'll learn more about IU and the admissions process—and we'll review your transcripts for credits not listed on the Credit Transfer Service. Check out the in-person and virtual options, then sign up for a transfer visit.
IU awards AP and college credit that can help you get a head start on your degree program.
Go straight to the Apply IU Application if you're ready to apply to IU Bloomington as an intercampus transfer student.
Find out what to do when you’re ready to send in your application.
Transfer applicants apply using the Apply IU Application.
Start your Apply IU Application
You will need to submit the following materials to apply for admission:
If you have completed fewer than 12 hours of IU academic credit, you also need to submit the following materials to apply for admission:
If your school sends transcripts electronically and the transcript vendor requires an email address for delivery, please use iublrecv@iu.edu. You can also have your official transcript mailed to the following address:
Office of Admissions
Indiana University Bloomington
940 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
Note: SAT and/or ACT scores are not required for transfer students.
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Make sure you read through the information on this page and our FAQ page before you get started.
We’ll let you know if you’ve been accepted four to eight weeks after we receive all your application documents.
To check the status of your application, log in to your IU Portal. (Note: This is the admission application portal, not One.IU.) Once you have started your application, login information for your IU Portal will be sent by email within 2 to 3 business days.
In the IU Portal, you'll see a Checklist of any items our office still needs to receive. Please be aware that after your items are received, it may take up to four weeks for them to be updated in your Checklist. Please be patient and check back frequently.
To check the status of your application and your checklist
If you have any outstanding items listed on your checklist, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Please upload your items in the IU Portal or contact us if you have questions.
To learn how to make changes to your application, log in to your IU Portal. Please note that if you change your intended major, your application for admission will be reviewed again, even if you already received a decision.
If you’d like to cancel your application after you’ve applied, log in to your IU Portal and complete the cancellation form.
If you are admitted, you will be able to access your detailed Transfer Credit Report approximately two to three weeks after admission. This report will list all courses taken at other institutions, indicate whether each course will transfer, and note the equivalent course at IU Bloomington for which you'll receive credit.
Please note that your IU credits will not be displayed on your Transfer Credit Report, only those earned at another college or university.
To view your Transfer Credit Report:
If you have general questions about transferring credits, please visit the Credit Transfer Service site or contact the Office of Admissions. If you have questions about a specific course equivalency or how your credits may count towards an IU degree, please contact the school or college in which you plan to enroll.
Sign up for a transfer visit to explore the IU Bloomington campus in person or virtually. These programs are tailored to the transfer student experience, including a personalized review of your transfer credits.
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