First Year Students

Take the next step on your journey to success and apply to Indiana University Southeast today. We’ll help you make a smooth transition from high school to the college level. At IU Southeast, you can focus on your dream career from day one. Our students graduate with little to no debt and are prepared for high-demand jobs in their communities.

• Expects to graduate from high school during the current school year
• Graduated from high school or met college readiness standards for a state-recognized equivalency
• Has taken no more than twelve hours of college credit after high school graduation

From your first day at IUS, you'll experience a supportive campus environment with valuable classes that position you to succeed. We offer small class sizes with faculty who know your name and provide individualized support. You'll learn in our top-notch facilities, and have access to free mentoring, success coaching, and counseling services to help you maximize your success. You'll grow, explore your interests, and find your dream career at a manageable cost.

At IUS, you’ll earn a career-ready degree that prepares you for a successful future. You’ll experience hands-on learning opportunities, meaningful internships, and excursions that support your career goals. You'll earn a prestigious Indiana University degree and join the 97% of our graduates who are working in their chosen field.

See how the classes you took in high school count toward your graduation requirements. Explore high school credit transfer

Applying to IU Southeast is easy! Just self-report your GPA—we’ll look at your overall GPA and use the highest one listed on your transcript. Make sure you check your transcript to report it accurately. If you decide to attend, we’ll verify your GPA with your final transcript. You’ll also need to submit a transcript before meeting with an Academic Advisor. After graduation, don’t forget to send your final official transcript—it’s required to process your financial aid!

Submitting test scores is optional but may highlight your academic potential and are required for some merit-based scholarships. We give no preference to those who submit scores.

The application opens one year before your intended entry. For Fall 2025, it opens August 1, 2024. Start early for a smooth process.

These are our standards and requirements for admission to IU Southeast:

• Your admission to IU Southeast is considered primarily based on high school curriculum and GPA.
• Indiana students are expected to have completed or be on track to complete Indiana's Core 40 diploma.
• Applicants from outside Indiana should have completed or be on track to complete 26 "college prep" units.

Don’t worry—there’s always a pathway to IU Southeast, even if it’s not the traditional route. Our partners at Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC) and Ivy Tech Community College offer programs designed to help you succeed and eventually transition to IU Southeast.

Visit their pages to learn more about these programs and how they can help you achieve your goals!

Apply by the March 10th priority deadline to maximize financial aid and scholarships. The scholarship application and FAFSA open in October. Use IU Southeast’s school code: 001817 when completing the FAFSA.

After admission, key information, including registration details, will be mailed in early April. Be sure to pay your tuition and fees by the deadline on your account statement.