Ivy Tech Community College, Central Indiana
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Seeking a degree or certification from Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana

Seeking to enroll at Ivy Tech after high school graduation or completing a GED, or adults with no prior college classes and planning on earning a degree or certificate at Ivy Tech or another college/university.

STEP 1

There's no application fee.  Apply to Ivy Tech Community College by completing an Application for Admission in one of these three ways:

  • Submit an application online at www.ivytech.edu/applynow
  • Mail an application to the address provided on the application.
  • Submit the paper application in person at the Admissions Office at the North Meridian Campus or Lawrence Campus.

STEP 2

Complete Placement Testing. Go to the Academic Advising Center at the North Meridian Campus or Lawrence Campus. Math, reading, and writing assessments are used for course placement only.

Picture I.D. required for placement testing. Some requirements may be waived for students who have qualifying ACT or SAT scores.

STEP 3

Attend College Planning Session (recommended option).

Learn important information about Ivy Tech Community College and your degree program. An Academic Advisor will help you interpret your placement results and complete your first semester schedule.

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Meet with an Academic Advisor or other advisor as assigned. The advisor will help select appropriate courses based on your educational goals and placement test results. Academic advisors are located in the Academic Advising Centers at both campuses.

STEP 4

Submit your Course Enrollment Form and Obtain Your Student I.D. and Parking Permit. Submit your completed Course Enrollment Form to the Office of the Registrar at either the North Meridian Campus or the Lawrence Campus. The Registrar staff will issue a student I.D. and parking tag free of charge.

STEP 5

Pay Your Tuition. Students are responsible for any account balance after financial aid has been applied.

Tuition payments can be made via the following options:

  • In person at the Bursar’s Office: North Meridian Center or Lawrence Campus
  • Secured Drop Box: Main Lobby of North Meridian Center of outside Student Services at Lawrence.
  • Online via Campus Connect: cc.ivytech.edu
  • Phone: Use the STARS line at 1-877-IVY-TECH
  • Mail to Bursar’s (Cashier’s) office, Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana.