Categories of Admission

Freshman Students—Full-Time Admission with Distinction

  • Freshmen applicants who have shown exceptional qualities of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship in their high schools
  • Class rank generally in the upper 5 to 7 percent of class
  • Challenging curriculum and high college preparatory GPA
  • Above average standardized test scores

Freshman Students—Full-Time Regular Admission

  • Good college preparatory curriculum (Core 40 or Academic Honors in Indiana recommended)
  • Above average college preparatory GPA
  • Top half class rank
  • Average to above average standardized test scores

Freshman Students—Full-Time Advised Admission

  • Freshmen applicants who meet most, but not all regular admission guidelines
  • Limited hours of full-time enrollment

Freshman Students—Full-Time Contingent Admission

  • Limited number of applicants who meet most, but not all regular admission guidelines who demonstrate potential to succeed in college
  • Contingent admits must fulfill additional requirements designed to help them reach academic potential:
    • Schedule campus visit
    • Live on campus for first year
    • Schedule limited hours of full-time enrollment
    • Participate in Academic Success workshops and meet regularly with Academic Success Center mentor

Transfer Students—Full-Time Admission

  • Must have earned a C average minimum in previous college work
  • Acceptable Standardized test scores or 20 hours of college work with C average required for full-time admission

Freshman and Transfer Students—Special Student (Part-Time) Admission

Freshmen or Transfer students who do not meet established guidelines for regular admission and have been out of high school or college for at least one semester.

Transient (Guest) Students

Persons pursuing a degree at another accredited institution may enroll in courses at the University. The student must be in good standing at his or her home institution.

Concurrent University and High School Enrollment

The University offers opportunity for concurrent enrollment to high school students. Full credit is awarded for all courses satisfactorily completed according to the University’s requirements and procedures. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

Audit Enrollment

A student may be permitted to enroll for a class on an audit (noncredit) basis.

Early Enrollment

Students who wish to begin a full-time program of University studies without first completing their high school graduation requirements may seek early enrollment at the University of Indianapolis on an individual basis.