Timeline for applying to IU

January/February

• Obtain Admissions information from either the IU Office of Admissions (300 N. Jordan, 812-855-0661) or IU Continuing Studies for either of the General Studies Degree programs (812-855-4991).
• Obtain private scholarship information from the Monroe County Public Library, your employer, local social service agencies, Adult Student Resources (Maxwell Hall 020, 812-855-4991), and through FastWeb Online.
• Obtain a Federal Application for Federal Student aid from the IU Office of Student Financial Assistance, or you may apply online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The priority deadline is March 1st.
• Check with the IU Office of Student Financial Assistance (Franklin Hall 208, 812-855-0321) before March 1st to see if any other forms are required to apply for financial assistance. You may contact them online at http://www.indiana.edu/~sfa.

April

• You will have the opportunity to register for fall classes during April. Consult an academic advisor in an appointment before registering (812-855-4991).

May

• Summer Session I begins.
• Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance (812-855-0321) if you have not received a Financial Aid Notification letter from their office. You will also want to contact them if you recently had a loss of income or other financial circumstances that may impact your ability to attend college.

June

• Make sure your work schedule and child care arrangements for the upcoming school year are in order.
• Check out parking and transportation arrangements for attending your classes. There is no on-campus parking for students! Call IU Parking Operations at (812) 855-9848 for more information.
• Summer Session II begins.

August

• New student registration takes place a few days before classes begin. If you have not yet registered, contact an academic advisor for an appointment.
• Visit a bookstore to purchase your books and supplies before classes begin, if possible.
• Attend the Orientation Open House before classes start. Call (812) 855-4991 for details. You will have the opportunity to take a campus tour and meet other returning students.

Tips For Success

• Meet deadlines.
• Keep copies of forms that you file. Make a note of the name of the client service personnel who assisted you.
• Ask questions. Applying for admission involves several steps. So go ahead and ask, that's what we're here for! You can reach us by calling (812) 855-4991.
• Take a walk around campus before classes begin. After registering for classes, find the location of your classes to get the feel of how long it will take you to travel around campus. Discover the many treasures of the IU campus, like the IU Art Museum, the Student Recreation Sports Center, and the IU Library.

Applications are processed year-round. It typically takes 4-6 weeks from the time applications are received for them to be approved. Students should also be aware of financial aid deadlines.

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