With more than 230 graduate and professional programs, IU Indianapolis is one of Indiana's top destinations for students to take their education to the next level.
We've created a step-by-step overview of what you need to know as you prepare your application, the steps to take when you're ready to apply for admission, and what happens after your application is submitted.
Admission to graduate and professional school is decentralized at IU Indianapolis, meaning the decision on your admission will come directly from the academic school or department for which you are applying. All of these programs use our centralized application, which allows you to apply to multiple programs at once.
To get started, select the semester you wish to apply for and then click "Apply Now".
Any technical difficulties with the IU Graduate CAS application will need to be directed to Applicant Customer Service by phone, email, or chat. The Graduate School is not able to provide technical support on the application.
Applicant Customer Service
Phone: 617-729-2866
Email: graduate.indiana.@liasoncas.com
Chat: Live Chat support is located in Applicant Help Center
The process for applying to graduate or professional school is different from how you previously applied for undergraduate admission, and we know that can be intimidating. Whether it is writing a personal statement or gaining letters of recommendation, we are here to help. As you prepare to apply for graduate or professional school, you can take into consideration the tips we've put together below.
IU Indianapolis offers graduate and professional degrees ranging from graduate certificates all the way to doctoral degrees.
In addition, current IUPUI undergraduates have the opportunity to explore many different accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree programs. Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree programs allow ambitious IUPUI undergraduate students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree AND a master’s degree in a shorter time frame than if pursued independently of each other (i.e., 5 years vs. 6 years).
Generally speaking, the best people to write your letters of recommendation are going to be those who can speak to how you are going to perform in your program, such as professors or instructors, as well as professional colleagues and contacts who can speak to your aptitude for the profession.
It's important that you first ask these contacts to write a recommendation, and that you give them at least two to four weeks prior to the application deadline to complete the recommendation. Additionally, you should:
The most commonly taken test for graduate school is the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). Others include the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), LSAT (Law School Admission Test), MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test), (OAT) Optometry Admission Testing Program, and (DAT) Dental Admissions Test. International students are also required to take the TOEFL exam to show English proficiency.
Tips for Preparing for the GRE
There are a number of businesses that offer GRE test preparation materials. Some of them offer free practice tests and downloadable software for studying. They also offer online and live courses with a wide range in pricing. Be sure to take advantage of all the free materials before making any type of investment in classes. ETS, the company that administers the GRE and TOEFL, is a good starting point.
In addition, ETS offers a GRE Fee Reduction Program for individuals who can demonstrate financial need. Voucher users pay 50% of the regular test fee.
Most graduate school applications require the completion of an online application and transcripts from the institution where you received your bachelor’s or other advanced degrees. In addition, you may be asked for a personal statement (or statement of purpose), letters of recommendation, and entrance exam scores. Not all IU Indianapolis programs require all of these; it depends on the program so it’s important to find out the specific requirements of the program to which you will apply.
When you are ready to apply for admission to one or more graduate and professional programs, you will do so using our centralized application.
To get started, select the semester you wish to apply for and then click "Apply Now" and you will be redirected to the application. If you have previously applied using CAS for a different cycle, you can save time by using the “reapplication” feature.
When you submit your application online, you must pay a nonrefundable application fee.
The Graduate School Indianapolis does not provide fee waivers to applicants. Applicant fee waivers can only be provided at the program's discretion. Please reach out to your program of interest to learn their requirements for providing a fee waiver.
Transcripts should be sent to the program to which you have applied. Please reach out to your program of interest to confirm how to submit transcripts.
Your specific graduate program's website and program materials section of the application will indicate their GRE or other standardized test score requirements. For ETS tests, use the IU Indianapolis school code 1325.
If you are applying for admission to IU Indianapolis as an international applicant on a non-immigrant visa, some processes for submitting documents to IU Indianapolis International Admissions are different from students who reside in the US.
Once you have successfully submitted your application and all transcripts and other documentation, your application will be reviewed by the department or school to which you applied. The time it takes to receive a decision varies by program. In the meantime, you can complete the following steps.
In order to check the status of your IU Graduate CAS application, please contact the program to which you applied.
Graduate financial aid can be different from what undergraduate students are typically used to. Once you apply, you can start looking into what sort of financial aid is available to you, including loans and different types of fellowships.
As part of IU Indianapolis' commitment to maintaining a safe campus community, you must disclose on your application prior conduct that resulted in legal or academic disciplinary measures.
You will not automatically be denied admission to IU Indianapolis if you have a previous conviction or disciplinary action, but your application must be reviewed by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. It can take up to four to six weeks for the Admissions Committee to review applicants with disclosures.
If you meet the criteria above, you will need to provide IU Indianapolis with a detailed statement of your prior conduct and, if applicable, grant us consent to access any legal records associated with your disclosure.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
