We are excited to welcome you to the Crimson Pride! Now that you have been admitted to IU Columbus, it's time to take your next steps. Use the New Student Checklist from your Welcome Packet and steps below to get started.
Welcome to the Crimson Pride!
Table of Contents
- Tell us you're committed to IU Columbus
- Create your IU computing account
- Access your IU email
- Send in your AP scores and/or transfer credits
- Schedule your ALEKS Math Placement Assessment
- Make an appointment with your advisor to enroll
- Register for orientation
- Register for Accessible Educational Services
- What's next?
Questions? We have answers!
Need some 1:1 help? Make an appointment with Sarah Akemon, Assistant Program Director for Student Transition and Support.
Let's get enrolled at IU Columbus!
2. Create your IU computing account
Create your account and enroll in DUO Two-Step Login
To create your first IU account, you'll need your University ID number, which was included in your letter of admission. You will also need a device to enroll in Two-Step Login with our partner, DUO. This process will take about 15 minutes.
Look up your University ID number
Follow the prompts to download the DUO Mobile app on your mobile device and enroll in Two-Step Login. If you do not complete Two-Step Login setup, you will not be able to access your account later.
For help with your account, contact University IT Services at (812) 375-7555 or email coithelp@iu.edu.
Your privacy
Never share your IU passphrase with anyone or allow them to use your account. If you would like to share information with a parent or another third party, you may grant them third-party access.
3. Access your IU Email
Email is the university's official method of communication. Your professors, academic advisor, and other IU Columbus faculty and staff will send important messages to your IU email address. Now is a good time to start checking it regularly.
After you create your IU account, it may be 2-3 hours before you can access your IU email.
Check your email with Exchange at IU
AP test scores
In order to better schedule classes for your first semester, your academic advisor needs your official test scores. Credit will be given if your test score meets the IU Columbus requirement.
Contact College Board to request that your official scores be sent to IU Columbus at IUCORECV@indiana.edu, school code 4216. Scores are typically available mid-July.
Dual credit and transfer credits
If you have taken college courses at another institution or while in high school, you need to request official transcripts be sent to IU Columbus at IUCORECV@indiana.edu. Your academic advisor will need to know your final grade, so wait until after graduation to request your official transcript.
If you have dual credit from an IU campus (either through the IU Columbus Early College program or through the Advanced College Placement program on another IU campus), no action is needed. Those credits are already applied to your transcript.
If you need to have your official transcript sent by mail, you may use this address:
IU Columbus
Attn: Office of Admissions
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
5. Schedule your ALEKS Math Placement Exam
About the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment
The ALEKS Math Placement Assessment is a tool to determine your current math level so your academic advisor will know which math course is the best fit for you. It is important to complete an ALEKS Math Placement Assessment before you meet with your advisor, or you will not be able to enroll in a math course.
At IU Columbus, the ALEKS is a proctored assessment taken on campus. Your score is available immediately, so you can schedule your test for the same day as your academic advising appointment. The ALEKS assessment can take between one and three hours, so give yourself plenty of time to achieve your best score.
After you have taken the an assessment, you will have the opportunity to complete online practice modules and take another assessment to attempt a better score. You must complete a full practice module before you can reassess your math placement.
Summer Success
Summer Success is a free program designed to help you improve your ALEKS math placement score by working with an experienced math instructor and student tutor in a small group setting. With an improved score you can potentially test out of lower-level math courses, saving you time and money.
While Summer Success is open to everyone, some students will be required to attend. To determine if Summer Success is required for you, check your Welcome Packet or introductory email from IU Columbus University College, or call (812) 348-7200.
6. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor and enroll
Once you have completed steps 1-5, you will be ready to meet with your academic advisor and enroll in classes. Your academic advisor will help you choose the classes you need to stay on track for your degree.
To schedule your advising appointment, you will use the Student Appointment Scheduler in One.IU. If you have not created your first IU account, go back and complete that step now.
Be sure to complete your ALEKS Math Placement Assessment or request a waiver before your appointment so your advisor will know which math class is right for you.
7. Register for orientation
New Student OrientationOrientation is your official welcome to IU Columbus! This program is a chance to connect with other new students and talk to current students (your Orientation Leaders) about their experiences. You'll get an introduction to the many resources available to you as an IU Columbus student, meet faculty and staff, and take a tour of your new campus. Orientation is required for all new students.
Questions? We have answers!
Need help or have a question? Give us a call, send us a text, or email us.
University College
Phone: (812) 348-7200
Email: coucol@iu.edu
