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Applying is easy at Ivy Tech—all you need are internet access and a few minutes to fill out the online form. The application process is a little different depending on what type of student you will be, so pick the choice below that best matches your situation.

About the General Application

The Ivy Tech general application is for students of all ages who seek to earn a degree or certificate from Ivy Tech. Applying is free and easy — you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.

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Which Application Should I Use?

Your Goal

Application

Next Steps

Seeking a Degree or Certificate

 

General Application

Take Courses to Transfer to 4-Year School

General Application

Take Courses Only (for-credit courses, not seeking a degree)

General Application

Take a Class, Transfer Credit Back to Your Home College

 

Guest Student Application

 

Skills Training (short-term, non-credit classes)

No Need to Apply

Register for skills training classes individually

Contact your local campus to learn about upcoming classes and register

Take Ivy Tech Classes at Your High School (Dual Credit)

 

DualEnroll Application

 

Take Classes at Ivy Tech While in High School (Dual Enrollment)

DualEnroll Application

Attend Ivy Tech & an IU or Purdue Regional Campus at the Same Time (Dual Admission)

General Application

International Student Seeking Degree

International Student Application

Taking Ivy Tech classes while you’re in high school is a great way to get a jumpstart on your future. Our Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment programs for high schoolers enable students to begin earning college credit while in high school.

Compare our high school programs below to see which might be best for you before you apply.

Which Ivy Tech High School Program Is Right For You?

  DUAL CREDIT DUAL ENROLLMENT
Who It's For
  • High school juniors or seniors with GPA of 2.6 or higher
  • High school students whose high school doesn’t offer Dual Credit classes
  • Homeschooled students ready for the challenge of college courses
What It Is
  • High school students take Ivy Tech classes at their high school
  • Get both high school and college credit for a single course
  • High School students take college courses directly with Ivy Tech while still in high school
  • Students are enrolled both in high school and Ivy Tech and take courses separately
  • Get college credit only for Ivy Tech courses
Where You Take Ivy Tech Classes
  • At your high school during the regular school day
  • At Ivy Tech—in person at a campus, online, or a variety of options in between
Who Teaches the Classes
  • Your high school teachers
  • Ivy Tech faculty
Cost
  • Free for students
  • $170.07 per credit hour (or $2,455.76 per semester for a full-time, in-state student)
  • Or, free if you enroll in a career- or technical-based pathway sponsored by Next Level Jobs
  • Flat, per-credit-hour pricing for all required textbooks and courseware
A Good Fit If...
  • You are looking for training to start a high-wage, high-demand career right after high school
  • Or, you want to get a head start on college and complete up to your freshman year of college credits through the Indiana College Core, also known as our Start As a Sophomore program
  • You are looking for training to start a high-wage, high-demand career right after high school
  • Or, you want to get a head start on college and complete up to your freshman year of college credits through the Indiana College Core, also known as our Start As a Sophomore program
  • You want to gain an understanding of college culture
Benefits
  • Save money—earn college credit up to your first full year for free!
  • Save time—earn college credits in high school and graduate quicker
  • Save time—earn college credits in high school and graduate quicker
How To Apply

Create a new student account on DualEnroll.com to complete the application 
 

DUAL CREDIT

How To Apply

Apply Now

Learn More

DUAL ENROLLMENT

How To Apply

Apply Now

Learn More

If you are planning on taking a few classes and aren't seeking a degree or certificate from Ivy Tech, you could fit into a few different academic paths depending on your goals.

Compare your situation with those below to see which Ivy Tech admissions application you should use.

Which TYPE OF STUDENT WILL YOU BE?

 

GUEST STUDENT 

COURSES ONLY

SKILLS TRAINING
Who It's For
  • Students who attend another college/university who want to take a class at Ivy Tech and transfer the credit back to their home college
  • Students seeking new knowledge, skills, or certifications but not currently interested in pursuing a college degree or certificate
  • Students seeking new knowledge, skills, or certifications
  • Don't need/want college credit
Type of Classes
  • For-credit classes
  • For-credit classes
  • Non-credit classes
  • Also may be called workforce training, employee training, or professional development classes
Grades Yes Yes Not usually
What You Can Earn
  • Transfer credit for individual classes
  • Credit for individual classes
  • Credits count toward an associate degree or certificate later if desired
  • Certificate of completion
  • Industry certification
  • May be able to apply toward a degree or certificate*
A Good Fit If...
  • You want to save money by taking some gen ed courses at Ivy Tech
  • You need a prerequisite not currently offered at your school
  • You'd like a smaller setting for a challenging subject
  • You want to gain job skills
  • You plan to eventually earn a credit certificate or degree
  • You want to gain job skills or an industry certification
  • Just for fun
How To Apply
  • No need to apply to Ivy Tech
  • Register for skills training classes individually
 

GUEST STUDENT

How To Apply

APPLY NOW

Learn More

COURSES ONLY

How To Apply

Apply Now

SKILLS TRAINING

Contact your local campus to learn about upcoming classes and register

* Skills training classes do not earn you college credit on their own, but they may exempt you from needing to take a specific course as part of a for-credit program's curriculum in the future. In fact, many of Ivy Tech's non-credit skills training classes are designed to crosswalk into for-credit programs offered by Ivy Tech to give you credit for your prior learning; however, we cannot guarantee that other colleges and universities will accept non-credit, skills training classes as a substitute for one of their courses.

Apply as an International (F-1 Visa) Student

You qualify as an international student if you are seeking admission or transfer to Ivy Tech as an F-1 student or changing your status to an F-1 student visa. 

As an international student, you'll start the application process by applying to Ivy Tech, and then there are a few extra steps you need to take. Most of the steps involve providing additional documentation, including transcripts, your passport, proof of financial solvency, and proof of English language proficiency. You'll also need to attend an international student orientation. 

VIEW HOW TO APPLY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

Apply to Attend IVY TECH & IU/PURDUe at the Same Time

Ivy Tech's Dual Admission agreements allow a student to start working toward their associate degree at Ivy Tech while they are simultaneously enrolled at a four-year partner college or university. 

In your first two years, you take Ivy Tech classes as you work on your associate degree while enjoying the on-campus activities and resources at the four-year partner institution where you will later earn your bachelor’s degree.

Ivy Tech has Dual Admission partnerships with two Indiana universities: IU Southeast and Purdue University Northwest. 

VIEW HOW TO APPLY FOR DUAL ADMISSION