Indiana University Northwest

Application process for transfer students

1. Get ready to apply

   Transfer students must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale to be a degree seeking student. A high school transcript is not required if 26 semester hours of 100 level or above work has been completed at the time of the application.

   Apply for Admission by:

   Applying online and paying the application fee by credit or debit card. For Fall 2018, you will be able to Apply IU by completing one application and directing it to all campuses that interest you.

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   Admissions Standards and Academic Preparation

   Transfer students must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale to be a degree seeking student. We pay particular attention to grade trends, your cumulative and most recent term grade point averages (GPA), and the breadth and depth of your previous college program. It’s also important that you have maintained good standing with your previous institution.  Declining grades, grades below C in the most recent term, or a less demanding academic program are often factors that make an application less competitive and can be reasons to deny admission.

   Required Documents

   If you have completed more than 26 semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of transferable college course work:

   You need to complete and submit the following materials to apply for admission:

   • Submit your official college transcript(s), which your college(s) should send directly to the IU Northwest Office of Admissions.

   If you have completed fewer than 26 semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of transferable college course work

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

   • Submit your official high school and official college transcript(s), which your college(s) should send directly to the IU Northwest Office of Admissions.
   • Your SAT/ACT scores (if necessary) if you are at least 21 years old or have been out of high school three or more years, you do not need to send SAT/ACT scores.

   Transfer Credit Policy

   Transfer Credit Policy

   • The acceptance of transfer credit is determined by the educational quality and accreditation of the institution from which the student is transferring and the applicability of credit earned to degree programs offered at Indiana University Northwest to include nature, content and level of credit.
   • AP (Advanced Placement), CLEP and DSST Exams are also considered for transfer credit upon receipt of “official” transcripts and qualifying test scores.
   • Military credit is also considered upon receipt of an “official” DD214, NGB22 and/or AARTS/SMART transcripts.
   • Only courses with a grade of C or better are considered for awarding of transfer credit. If courses are not considered transferable for reasons other than grade, or if the student feels that the equivalent course awarded is not the desired equivalency, that student may appeal the decision by contacting the Office of Admissions.
   • The student may request that a faculty member review a course description or syllabus to determine whether or not the course in question is transferable or can be changed per the student’s request. This is the “final” approving authority.
   • After a transfer credit evaluation is complete the student’s credits are added to the IU transcripts only. No grades or grade values for transfer credit will be added to the IU transcripts.
   • Individual schools and departments at IU determine how transferred credits will apply toward your degree requirements. All credits will be converted to semester hours.
   • Courses for which IU does not have an equivalent offering can sometimes be transferred as undistributed (UNDI) or elective credits. The decision as to how these credits will fit into your degree program will be made by the school or division in which you will pursue your degree.
   • No more than 64 semester credit hours earned from a 2-year community college may be applied to any Indiana University baccalaureate degree system-wide.      

   Credit Transfer Service

   Credit Transfer Service will help you see how your courses from another college or university transfer.

2. Complete your application

   Our application process is simple, straightforward, and convenient, and we can help you every step of the way!

   Review these helpful application tips

   Are you using a desktop/laptop and have you enabled pop ups? 

   We know you love your mobile device, but, unfortunately, phones and tablets are not recommended for use in completing the online application. Also, if you are using Safari or Chrome, make sure you allow popups and enable third-party cookies to ensure that your application and fee payment will be submitted correctly. However, if you want to avoid any possible submission issues, we recommend that you use Internet Explorer—the online application works best with this browser. 

   If you don’t have a major in mind, mark yourself as Exploratory.

   Many students come to IU Northwest wanting to explore their options for a major—and that’s a good thing! If you are undecided about a specific major, mark “Exploratory (general)” on your application. If you know you would like to study in the College of Arts and Sciences but are undecided about a specific major, choose “Exploratory (College).” 

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   Start your application

   We highly recommend that all transfer applicants complete the Apply IU application online.  For Fall 2018, you will be able to Apply IU by completing one application and directing it to all campuses that interest you.  Our online application is easy to use and it’s secure. Upon completion, it will give you immediate confirmation that we’ve received your application. 

   Our online application works best with Internet Explorer, so please use this browser to avoid submission issues. Make sure you’ve read our application tips in the previous section before starting your application. 

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   Required Documents

   If you have completed more than 26 semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of college course work, your high school transcript is not required.

   If you have completed fewer than 26 semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of transferable college course work your high school transcript is required.

   If your school sends transcripts electronically and the transcript vendor requires an email address for delivery, please use admit2@iu.edu. You can also have your official transcript mailed to the following address:

   Office of Admissions
   Indiana University Northwest
   3400 Broadway
   Gary, IN 46408

   Understanding your IU Accounts

   If you choose to apply to IU Northwest online, you’ll create three different accounts in total: 

   Your guest account

   The sole purpose of the guest account is to enable you to apply online.

   Approximately two weeks after you create your guest account and submit your application, you’ll receive an email with your University ID number. (If you did not apply online, you will still receive an email after we’ve processed your application. That email will contain your University ID number.) You’ll use your University ID number to create your IU computing account, which will enable you to check the status of your application. 

   Your IU computing account

   This is different than the guest account. You will create this account after you apply to check the status of your application. Creating two accounts helps us keep your personal information safe at all stages of the application process.

   If you’re admitted to IU Northwest, you’ll eventually create a third and final account: 

   Your IU email account! You’ll continue to use this for your full academic career at IU Northwest. 

3. After you apply

   If you have forgotten your IU username, contact the UITS Support Center. If you have forgotten your University ID number, you must contact the Office of the Registrar .

   Create your IU computing account

   You’ll use the ID number to create your IU computing account, which you need to check the status of your application. 

   Remember: you may have already created a guest account when you applied online. This is not the same as your IU computing account. The guest account was created for the sole purpose of submitting your application online. 

   Setting up your account

   1. Go to the Account Management Service (AMS).
   2. Enter your last name, date of birth, and University ID number in the fields provided. Then click Continue.
   3. Read the Guidelines for Appropriate Usage, which are rules and policies for IT account use at IU. After you have read the guidelines, enter Yes to agree to these policies. Then click Continue.
   4. Enter the passphrase you want to use in both fields. For information on selecting a valid and secure passphrase, see passwords and passphrases.
   5. Enroll in the Passphrase Self-Service Reset System. If you forget your passphrase, this tool will enable you to reset it yourself without having to visit a UITS Support Center walk-in location in person.
   6. Once you have entered at least three questions and answers, select Done to complete your enrollment in the Passphrase Self-Service Reset System.
   7. You will want to save this information. You will need your account information each time you log in to your IU computing account. You can save as a PDF, or choose to select Page Print if you want to print a copy of your account you can log in to some services.

   Check your application status and To Do List

   Now that you’ve created your IU computing account, you’ll be able to check the status of your application and To Do List in One.IU. 

   You’ll find the To Do List helpful. This list will tell you when our office has received each of your application materials. Please be aware that after your items are received, it may be up to four weeks before you can see this online. Please be patient and check back frequently. 

   If you receive an email from us asking you to complete your application but you just sent the missing materials, assume that the email was sent before we received your materials or that they have not been processed yet. 

   To check the status of your application

   1. Log in to One.IU.
   2. Type "application status" into the search box at the top and click on the "Application Status" app box.
   3. Log in using your IU username and passphrase (not your guest account information) to see the status of your application to Indiana University Northwest.

   To find your To Do List

   1. Log in to One.IU.
   2. Type "to do list" into the search box at the top and click on the "To Do List" app box.
   3. Log in using your IU username and passphrase (not your guest account information) to see your To Do list.

   If you have any outstanding items listed, your application will not be considered complete. Send all outstanding To Do List items to our office, or contact us for additional questions.

   Make changes to your submitted application

   Make changes to your submitted application

   You can make changes to your application after you have applied by submitting one of the following forms:

   For changes to your start date, major, or reactivation of a previously withdrawn application, you'll need to complete our update form.

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   For changes to your Social Security number, please write to:

   IU Northwest Office of Admissions
   3400 Broadway
   Gary, IN 46403

   Please include your name, date of birth, and University ID number.

   If you have any questions, please contact us.

   How to cancel your application

   If you’d like to cancel your application after you’ve already applied, you can do that on the Intent to Enroll page or utilize our cancellation form.

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