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Application process for intercampus transfer Ï㽶ÊÓƵs

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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵs transfer their enrollment from another IU campus to IU Bloomington.

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Before you apply for intercampus transfer to IU Bloomington

Your admission review is determined by the number of IU academic credits you have completed at the time of your application.

Fewer than 12 hours of IU academic credit

A holistic review of your high school and college work will be made to determine eligibility for admission.

Generally, a transfer Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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.

12 or more hours of IU academic credit

In order for this section to apply, you must have 12 hours of IU academic credit completed by the time of application.

  • GPA requirements: A cumulative IU GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. However, if you have completed at least 26 hours of IU academic credit, you may be admitted with a cumulative IU GPA of 2.3.

  • Maintenance: You must maintain a cumulative IU GPA of at least 2.3 until you begin classes at IU Bloomington, or your admission may be revoked.

  • Exclusions: Eligible credit must be completed at an IU campus and excludes courses that do not count toward an IU Bloomington degree (such as pre-college level English or math, physical education electives, and learning-skills courses such as freshman seminars).

  • Additional coursework: If you attended another college or university after attending Indiana University, your coursework at that school will also be included in your application review.

Steps to prepare

  • Review key application deadlines
    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.
  • Research majors
    Before you apply, 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.
  • Exploratory Ï㽶ÊÓƵs
    If you don’t know what you want to major in, that’s okay! IU Ï㽶ÊÓƵs who have not yet chosen a major are considered exploratory Ï㽶ÊÓƵs and are supported by , 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.
  • Learn about direct admission
    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.

  • 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 .

    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 .

  • Review AP, IB, and other credit guides
    IU awards AP and college credit that can help you get a head start on your degree program.
  • Visit IU
    Sign up for a transfer visit to explore the IU Bloomington campus in person or virtually. These programs are tailored to the transfer Ï㽶ÊÓƵ experience, including a personalized review of your transfer credits.

Ready to become a Hoosier?

Go straight to the Apply IU Application if you're ready to apply to IU Bloomington as an intercampus transfer Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.

When you apply

Learn what to do when you’re ready to send in your application.

Transfer applicants apply using the .

You will need to submit the following materials to apply for admission:

  • The application. Transfer applicants apply using the .
  • Your official college transcript(s) if you have taken classes at colleges other than an IU campus. Your college(s) should send your transcript(s) directly to the IU Office of Admissions at the address listed below.

If you have completed fewer than 12 hours of IU academic credit, you also need to submit the following materials to apply for admission:

  • Your official high school transcript, which your high school should send directly to the IU Office of Admissions.

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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵs. 

Make sure you allow pop-ups and enable third-party cookies to ensure that your application will be submitted correctly.

Make sure you read through the information on this page and our  before you get started.

After you apply

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 . (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:

  • Go to your IU Portal.
  • Log in using the username and password you created.

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  if you have questions.

To learn how to make changes to your application, log in to your . 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  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:

  1. Log in to .
  2. Type "transfer credits" into the search box at the top and click on the "Transfer Credits" app box.
  3. Log in using your IU username and passphrase to see how your course work from another college or university transferred to IU.

If you have general questions about transferring credits, please visit the  site or . If you have questions about a specific course equivalency or how your credits may count toward an IU degree, please contact the  in which you plan to enroll.

Transferring to other IU campuses

Each year many Ï㽶ÊÓƵs transfer from one campus of the university to another to continue their studies toward a degree. Few other multi-campus universities are organized in such a way as to accommodate or facilitate these transfers. Credits transferred from one campus of Indiana University to another will be evaluated and accepted in terms which are at least as favorable as credits from other institutions, applying the same criteria used in evaluating external credits.

Students who wish to transfer from any IU campus to another should follow these procedures:

  1. Inform your academic advisor of your decision as soon as possible. Degree requirements may vary from one campus to another but if your advisor knows of your plan, your academic program may be designed to meet the requirements of the campus you will eventually attend.

  2. Contact the department chairperson (or the designated advisor) at the campus you plan to attend. Discuss your plan and ask about any special procedures. For example, transfers in fine arts must submit portfolios of their work and music transfers must audition.

  3. Fill out the appropriate intercampus transfer application.

  4. When you arrive on the new campus, contact your designated advisor as soon as possible. Discuss your academic progress to date and the additional course work required for your new degree program.

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Ernie Pyle Hall 940 E. Seventh Street Bloomington, IN 47405
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