We welcome students and visitors from around the world! If you will apply to IU Columbus on a nonimmigrant student visa, follow the application steps below.
If you are a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or a refugee living in the U.S., you will apply as a undergraduate or graduate student.
We can assist you with the admissions process if you:
Are a visa holder (H, L, J, F, etc.)
Have academic transcripts from outside of the U.S.
As a prospective international student, your contact is Jayne Morris. Contact her with any of your questions!
Apply as an undergraduate student if you have never attended or completed college or university before. You must earn a diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent before enrolling at IU Columbus.
Apply as a graduate student if you have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from the U.S. or another country before you enroll at IU Columbus, and if you are wanting to pursue one of our master's programs.
The information below walks you through everything you should know in order to successfully apply for admission to IU Columbus as an undergraduate student.
Before you begin the application process, there are a few things you should do to prepare yourself.
1. Know important deadlines
We offer specific deadlines for each term of entry, but you should not wait until the deadline. You do not need all of your final scores or school results to start the application process. First, you fill out and submit the online application. Then you will complete your application when you submit all supporting documentation.
Fall semester: March 1
Spring semester: October 1
All applications submitted after these deadlines listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
2. Research academic programs
We recommend you learn about the IU Columbus academic programs so you can better complete the "Academic Goals" section of our application. Exploring our majors will give you a better idea as to what we offer and if we offer the major you are interested in.
If we do not offer the full major you plan to study, you can always start at and then transfer to another insitution such as IU Indianapolis.
There are several steps you’ll take to complete your application for admission. We cannot process your application until we have received all your application materials, so be sure to submit everything as soon as possible. If your application is incomplete, it will delay the review process.
1. Complete and submit the IU Shared Application
2. Submit any additional required documentation
You will submit your supporting documents via email at international@iupuc.edu. You will receive a confirmation email within five business days.
2a. Official academic records
You must submit full and complete academic records from every secondary school and university/post-secondary institution you have attended. Your records should also include any coursework currently in progress. Failure to submit all academic documents will result in the automatic withdrawal of your application.
If your school is from one of these countries and the school issued the official transcript in English, then submit the English copies. If your original academic records are not issued in English, submit both the copies of your original records in the native language and copies that have been translated into English by an official translation agency.
In order to complete this step, you may mail us your original documents, or you may submit electronic copies of your records by attaching them to the “Submit Academic Records” form in Atlas.
While we can accept an electronic of your records to make an admission decision, once you are admitted you will be required to submit the official, original records in order to verify their authenticity. All documents submitted become the property of Indiana University.
Transcript evaluations by Credential Evaluation agencies are NOT necessary.
2b. Proof of English proficiency
If you are a non-native speaker, please review our undergraduate standards for English proficiency requirements.
If you have copies of your exam results, you may upload an electronic version through iStart. Or you can have the results sent to IU Columbus directly from the testing service using the following school codes:
IU Columbus school codes:
If you are a Native Speaker of English and a citizen from a country listed below, you do not need to complete this step.
2c. SAT and ACT test scores
If you attended secondary school in a U.S. or Canadian high school and plan to enter IU Columbus within six months of graduation, you are required to submit official SAT or ACT scores.
If you attended secondary school outside of the U.S. or Canada, SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. Be sure to have your official scores sent directly to IU Indianapolis by using the following School Codes.
However, we highly encourage you to submit SAT or ACT results, since they are required for scholarship consideration and can also be used as proof of English Proficiency.
2d. Financial documentation (for Visa purposes)
Since you will need a student visa in order to enroll at IU Columbus, you must submit financial documentation verifying your ability to pay your tuition and living expenses for up to one year.
2e. Explanation of times since last school attended
If you plan to enroll at IU Columbus more than 3 months after you graduate from secondary school, you will need to give us short explanation of what you have done with your time since graduation.
In order to complete this step, you must fill out the “Submit Explanation of Time since Last School/Intuition Attended” form in Atlas.
2f. Clarification of present Visa status
We want to make sure that we issue you the correct immigration documentation.
If you are currently in the US, it’s important that you complete the “Submit Clarification of your Present Visa Status” form on Atlas. You will be asked to submit copies of your current I-20, I-94, or any other immigration documentation you may have.
This step is especially important if you currently hold an F-1 student visa and will need us to transfer your current SEVIS record to IU Columbus.
If you are a US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee then you should apply as a beginning freshman.
2g. Copy of your Passport ID page
In order to make sure we have the correct spelling and format of your name on any immigration documentation we issue you, please complete the “Submit a copy of your Passport ID Page” form on Atlas.
2h. Receiving your admissions decision
After you submit your academic records and you have been admitted to IU Columbus, you will get an acceptance letter in the mail. You can access the letter about your admission status in Atlas.
If your government requires academic admission before you can get your other required documents (such as your financial documentation), you can use your Academically Eligible Letter to get those documents.
If you have not submitted your financial documentation, Financial Support Agreement, and proof of English proficiency, you should submit them now.
Also, be sure to check your email on a regular basis. We will email you if we need any additional documentation or if we have any other instructions for you.
2i. Submit your SEVIS transfer form (English language or high school only)
You will need to transfer your SEVIS record to IU Columbus if you are currently on a student visa (F1) and are studying at a U.S. institution.
Log onto Atlas and follow instructions for filling out and submitting the SEVIS Transfer Request Form.
Here are a couple things you can do while you wait for an admissions decision!
1. Make changes to your application
To make changes to your submitted application, please email cointernational@iu.edu and the changes you need made. An admissions staff member will respond with any additional steps we need you to take.
2. Check the status of your application
If you would like to get a status update of your application, please call the Office of Admissions at (812) 348-7317 or email cointernational@iu.edu.
3. Meet your liasion
To get all your questions answered and to learn more about IU Columbus, we recommend you schedule a time to meet with the International Student Liasion, Jayne Morris.
5. Cancel your application
If you wish to cancel your application for any reason, please call the Office of Admissions at (812) 348-7317 or email cointernational@iu.edu and include your name and date of birth.
If you have already registered for courses and no longer wish to attend IU Columbus, you will need to follow the steps on the Office of Registrar’s website to withdraw and avoid any fees or tuition charges.
The information below walks you through everything you should know in order to successfully apply for admission to IU Columbus as a graduate student.
Your first step is to talk to the academic department that offers your program. You will want to check their admission standards and deadlines before you start the application process.
There are several steps you’ll take to complete your application for admission. We cannot process your application until we have received all your application materials, so be sure to submit everything as soon as possible. If your application is incomplete, it will delay the review process.
1. Complete and submit the IU Columbus Graduate Application
The application includes a $70 application fee. The application fee is non-refundable and is payable by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.
2. Submit any additional required documentation
You will need to submit your supporting documents via email to cointernational@iu.edu. You will receive a confirmation email within five business days.
Documents required by your degree program
2a. Official academic records
You must submit full and complete academic records from every university/post-secondary institution you have attended. Your records should also include any coursework currently in progress. Failure to submit all academic documents will result in the automatic withdrawal of your application.
If your school is from one of these countries and the school issued the official transcript in English, then submit the English copies. If your original academic records are not issued in English, submit both the copies of your original records in the native language and copies that have been translated into English by an official translation agency.
While an electronic of your records can be accepted to make an admission decision, once you are admitted you will be required to submit the official, original records in order to verify their authenticity. All documents submitted become the property of IU Columbus.
Transcript evaluations by Credential Evaluation agencies are NOT necessary.
2b. Proof of English proficiency
If you are a non-native speaker, please review our graduate standards for our English proficiency requirements.
If you are a Native Speaker of English and a citizen from a country listed below, you do not need to complete this step.
2c. Test scores
Your degree program may require one or more of the following tests. Minimum scores required vary and are determined by the graduate program.
For all required tests (including TOEFL), you must request that the testing agencies send official score reports to IU Columbus. You may also wish to submit photocopies of your test results to ensure receipt of scores.
2d. Letters of recommendation
Graduate applicants typically need letter(s) of recommendation. Check with your program about any specific requirements for recommendation letters.
Documents required by international admissions
2e. Academic records
These will be the same records you sent to your department for the initial review.
2f. Proof of English proficiency
These will be the same as what you sent to your department for the initial review.
2g. Financial documentation (for Visa purposes)
Since you will need a student visa in order to enroll at IU Columbus, you must submit financial documentation verifying your ability to pay your tuition and living expenses for up to one year.
2f. Clarification of present Visa status
We want to make sure that we issue you the correct immigration documentation.
If you are currently in the US, it’s important that you complete the “Submit Clarification of your Present Visa Status” form on Atlas. You will be asked to submit copies of your current I-20, I-94, or any other immigration documentation you may have.
This step is especially important if you currently hold an F-1 student visa and will need us to transfer your current SEVIS record to IU Columbus.
2g. Copy of your Passport ID page
In order to make sure we have the correct spelling and format of your name on any immigration documentation we issue you, please complete the “Submit a copy of your Passport ID Page” form on Atlas.
When your file is complete, your program’s graduate committee reviews your application and makes its decision. You will learn the admission decision directly from the program office.
If you want to know the status of your application at this step, check with your department.
Submit additional documents for OIA final review
If the graduate department has made a decision to admit you to their program, then the Office of International Admissions (OIA) carries out a second review to finalize the admission.
You will receive an email from oiagrad@iu.edu that has instructions about how to submit your final documents. You will submit them electronically through Atlas, our online portal for international students. You will have to supply the original documents before you enroll.
At this step, you can also log into Atlas to see your next steps and see which documents have been reviewed and accepted. Our international admissions team will contact you if there are any questions about your documents.
Receive an admissions letter from OIA
After you submit your final supporting documents and we conduct a final review of your application, we will notify you via a letter. You will be able to access the letter about your admission status in Atlas.
If your government requires academic admission before you can get your other required documents (such as your financial documentation), you can use your admission letter to get those documents.
Be sure to check your email on a regular basis. We will email you if we need any additional documentation or if we have any other instructions for you.
The Office of International Admissions (OIA) sends out the official admission package that contains information about your arrival, program costs, and immigration documents to secure your non-immigrant student visa (F1/J1).
We love helping our students! Contact the Office of International Admissions if you have any questions.
Phone: 812-348-7317 | Email: cointernational@iu.edu
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