Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Be sure to indicate IUPUI’s school code (001813) when filling out the 2020-21 FAFSA. The FAFSA becomes available October 1 each year and will use the tax information from 2018. Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to complete your application will speed-up processing time and, if selected for verification, reduce the amount of paperwork your student needs to return to the Office of Student Financial Services. By providing your FAFSA information earlier, we will be able to provide financial aid notifications starting in late December for newly admitted incoming students. The priority deadline is March 10. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Services at (317) 274-4162 or visit studentcentral.iupui.edu.
Scholarships are available to IUPUI students from many different sources. The Indiana University scholarship general application is available through One.IU by searching on scholarships. IUPUI awards scholarships to students in recognition of academic achievement, leadership, community service and under-represented populations. Be sure to check with your academic school at IUPUI for their scholarship opportunities. Also, encourage your student to apply for scholarships available in the community and with your employer. Other great resources are collegeboard.com/parents or fastweb.com. Deadlines will vary for each scholarship.
Incoming freshmen admitted for the fall term are required to submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $100 to formally accept their offer of admission to IUPUI. Upon enrolling, this deposit will be credited to their tuition. Students who are Indiana 21st Century Scholars or receiving select scholarships are exempt from paying the deposit, but must request their waiver online. Pay the deposit today, request a waiver, or review frequently asked questions at iupui.edu/deposit. Payment or waiver request must be received in order to place a reservation for the Student Orientation Program. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at (317) 274-4591 or visit admissions.iupui.edu.
Follow the steps listed on the screen. *Please note that if your student created an IUPUI login to track their admission status, your student will need to login to One.IU and click Create Additional Accounts or Email Management and follow the steps on the screen. If your student created a username and passphrase after being admitted, no further action is required. They can proceed with registering for orientation.
Email is IUPUI’s primary method of communication. Once your student has signed up for email, they will begin to receive messages and communication. Therefore, it is important your student checks their email frequently.
For questions or more information about technology at IU, please contact UITS Support Center at (317) 274-4357 or https://uits.iu.edu/tech-help.
Your student will enroll two devices in Duo so they will never be without access to important IU systems, like One.IU, Canvas, and Box. Duo provides an additional layer of security when your student logs in, helping protect sensitive data and guard against increasingly sophisticated email and online scams (e.g., phishing attacks) that can leave them vulnerable to identity theft. Make sure your student has ready access to both devices they’ve enrolled in Duo.
To learn about the different placement tests, please visit welcome.iupui.edu.
Experience On-Campus Urban Living at IUPUI!
Housing and Residence Life provides a convenient, safe, and student-focused living environment in the heart of Indianapolis by offering traditional residence halls, apartments and townhomes conducive to students’ social and academic success. In fact, students living on-campus earn higher GPAs and graduate at a higher rate than students residing off-campus. From Residential Based Learning Communities to intentional programming designed to support your student’s growth outside the classroom, the on-campus living experience is uniquely focused on supporting your student’s success.
Housing spaces are limited, so students are encouraged to apply early online at housing.iupui.edu.
Plan Ahead
November: Online application available for admitted students.
February: Rates are approved for the next academic year.
March 15: Students can apply at any time, however, those who apply by March 15 recieve priority consideration to live on-campus.
April: Housing contract offers begin based on application date.
Early August: Roommate and move-in details are distributed via email.
August: Fall move-in.
Explore all that Housing and Residence Life has to offer and apply at housing.iupui.edu. For more information and to receive assistance during the application process, please call (317) 274-7200 or email reslife@iupui.edu.
Off-campus living
There are many options available for students looking to live off-campus. Starting in middle to late spring, begin looking at properties to compare costs and other amenities. Each property will have a different timeline for when a lease needs to be signed, so check with them for further clarification. It is advised to select a place to live and prepare to sign a lease by May. For a listing of off-campus housing options, apartment hunting checklists, budgeting worksheet, crime statistics, or more information, contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at (317) 274- 7200 or visit offcampushousing.iupui.edu.
In order to receive services for a documented disability, contact Adaptive Educational Services (AES). Your student must complete an interview, fill out an AES application form, and submit all current comprehensive documentation that substantiates the nature and severity of disabilities. For more information, contact Adaptive Educational Services at (317) 274-3241 or visit aes.iupui.edu.
CrimsonCard is the official photo ID at Indiana University and is used to access a variety of essential services. Your student will be asked to upload a photo that meets the photo standards at least 7 days prior to arriving at New Student Orientation.
Getting off to a great start is very important to your student’s success at IUPUI. Planning to complete a degree in four years starts with the first semester! Encourage your student to take this opportunity prior to orientation to review the degree requirements for their chosen major at acd.iupui.edu/degrees. If your student wants to confirm or explore majors, have them check out the exploration tools at acd.iupui.edu/explore.