Transferring

Study where you want to

You have plenty of options at Indiana University. You can transfer from one campus to another. You can study at another university and transfer your credits to IU. You can transfer to IU Bloomington from another university. Or you can study at IU while you’re enrolled at another university.

Read on to learn more about each of these options.

Transfer between IU campuses

Want to transfer from one IU campus to another? Follow these guidelines:

Talk to your current academic advisor as soon as possible. Degree requirements might vary between campuses. If your advisor knows of your plan, your academic program may be designed to meet the requirements of the campus you plan to attend.
Fill out an intercampus transfer application.
Contact the department chairperson or advisor at the campus you plan to attend. Make sure to ask about anything special you need to do, such as submitting a portfolio or auditioning.
When you arrive on the new campus, contact your advisor as soon as possible. Discuss your academic progress and the coursework you’ll need for your new degree program.

Transfer to IU Bloomington

Are you studying at another IU campus? Find out how to transfer to IU Bloomington.

Transfer to another IU campus

If you’re studying at IU Bloomington, learn how to transfer to another IU campus.

Stay an IU student, but take classes somewhere else

Did you know you can take classes at another college or university and apply to transfer those credits back to IU? Take these steps.

Many schools require a transient letter before you can enroll. To request a letter, complete an enrollment certification request. Mail your request to the address on the form.

See if the courses you want to take will transfer to IU Bloomington.

Use IU’s Credit Transfer Service

After you’ve completed a course outside of IU, you’ll need to have your official transcript from the other university sent directly to the IU Bloomington Office of Admissions.

Learn how your credits transfer

Study at IU if you’re enrolled at another university

Transfer from another college or university

Interested in transferring to IU Bloomington from a college or university outside of the Indiana University system? Find out what you need to do.

Take classes at IU while enrolled somewhere else

You can take classes at IU Bloomington over the summer or for a semester while you’re enrolled at another university.

Student Central

Transferring

Study where you want to

Transfer between IU campuses

Transfer to IU Bloomington

Transfer to another IU campus

Stay an IU student, but take classes somewhere else

Study at IU if you’re enrolled at another university

Transfer from another college or university

Take classes at IU while enrolled somewhere else

How does transferring affect your financial aid?

Study on another campus

Study overseas

Keep your grants and loans

Transferring

Study where you want to

Transfer between IU campuses

Transfer to IU Bloomington

Transfer to another IU campus

Stay an IU student, but take classes somewhere else

Request a transient letter

See if your credits will transfer

Get your credits

Study at IU if you’re enrolled at another university

Transfer from another college or university

Take classes at IU while enrolled somewhere else

How does transferring affect your financial aid?

Study on another campus

Study overseas

Keep your grants and loans

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