Are you ready to find out where liberal arts can take you? Discover who you are, imagine who you want to become, and take the next step to becoming a Liberal Arts Jaguar!
You’ll start the admissions process by completing the Indiana University Indianapolis online application for your academic level.
There are two ways to become a student in the School of Liberal Arts.
To be considered for direct admission, indicate your interest in one of our majors on the online application. We will automatically consider you for direct admit status if you meet the requirements.
First year and transfer students who are not eligible for direct admission to the School of Liberal Arts will be admitted to Indiana University Indianapolis University College. You will complete the same course of study as directly admitted students. Once you have completed the requirements you can apply to the School of Liberal Arts as an internal applicant.
Direct admission requirements for beginning students
You can be directly admitted to the School of Liberal Arts as a first year student, and be considered an official School of Liberal Arts student beginning on your first day.
You’ll be eligible for direct admission if:
Direct admission requirements for transfer students and current IU students from another IU campus
Many undergraduate students transfer to the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at Indianapolis, from either another institution or another IU campus.
We're here to help you navigate the entire process, from preparing for your transfer, to applying for admission, to knowing what to expect after your application is submitted.
Whether you’re a current University College student or are part of another school on campus, you’ll need to apply to the School of Liberal Arts before you can declare a liberal arts major. To be eligible, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Most students start in University College, take classes in their intended School of Liberal Arts major, and certify into the school after one semester.
To certify into the School of Liberal Arts, you need to:
Add one of our majors, minors, or certificates
If you are a student in another school on campus, you can add one of our programs to complement your current major, helping you excel in your chosen field. Use our simple form to add a Liberal Arts program.
Add a major, minor, or certificate
Switch to the School of Liberal Arts
To leave your current school and enter the School of Liberal Arts, you need to meet the same requirements for students in University College.
To certify into the School of Liberal Arts, you need to:
It’s easy to change your academic program within the School of Liberal Arts.
To join us as a Liberal Arts graduate student, you must meet the minimum admission requirements of the Graduate Office as well as departmental requirements for various liberal arts fields of study.
If you were a previously enrolled student, whether you were in the IU School of Liberal Arts or another IU Indianapolis school, you may be able to use your credits toward a Liberal Arts program of study. It’s never too late to finish your degree!
If you’ve been away from IU Indianapolis for two semesters or more, you’ll go through the IU Admissions process. Make sure to list IU Indianapolis as a post-secondary school so that you do not have to pay an application fee, since you've already paid one. Once you’re re-admitted, schedule an appointment with your advisor using the Student Appointment Scheduler or by calling 317-274-3976.
If you’ve been away from IU Indianapolis for fewer than two semesters (not including summer sessions) or you’re returning from military leave, you don’t need to reapply for admission. Instead, contact the Office of the Registrar for “term activation” at 317-274-1519.
If you were academically dismissed from an IU campus or if you are returning with a GPA below 2.0, you will also need to petition for readmission in addition to reapplying to IUI.
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