First Year Admission

Interested students are encouraged to apply for admission at the close of their junior year in high school. Applications are accepted throughout the senior year of high school, but should be submitted before March 1 for full consideration. Applications after March 1 will be considered as space is available. The completed application, high school transcript, test scores including an essay (SAT or ACT), recommendation, community values contract and personal essay are necessary for an admission decision. A tuition deposit is required before registration and is fully refundable until May 1.

An admission decision may be made at the end of the student's high school junior year if an official high school transcript has been provided. In this event a full four-year record and certification of graduation will be required before the student begins classes at IWU.

Viable candidates for admission should have a minimum of each of the following: 8 credits in language arts (equivalent to 4 years); 6-8 credits in mathematics (equivalent to 3-4 years); 6 credits in science (equivalent to 3 years); 6 credits in social studies (equivalent to 3 years); 4 credits in foreign language (equivalent to 2 years); 2 credits in health, physical education, safety (equivalent to 1 year); and 4-6 credits from other courses offered (equivalent to 2-3 years). Regular admission requires that applicants have at least a 2.6 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale and an 880 SAT (Math and Critical Reading) or 18 ACT score. Applicants who do not meet the requirements for regular admission may request special consideration.

Applicants may make arrangements at their local high school counseling office to take the SAT or ACT in the junior year or as early as possible in the senior year. Applicants who are unable to present SAT or ACT scores can make special arrangements with The Center for Student Success at the IWU campus to be tested.

Individuals not receiving a high school diploma must take the General Education Development Exam (GED) and achieve satisfactory scores to be considered for admission.