Application and registration

Online application

Course schedule

Online course registration

Students applying for program entry to earn a degree or certificate must first be officially admitted:
• Contact the Office of Student Affairs for a pre-enrollment information packet or look online at www.ivytech.edu.
• Complete the Application Form and send it to the campus you plan to attend. To apply on line, go to www.ivytech.edu and click the online application.
• Register for the College Skills Placement Evaluation or submit appropriate documentation for substitution of this requirement.
• Have an official copy of your high school transcript or GED score sheet sent to the Office of Student Affairs.
• Meet with your program advisor to discuss your educational plans and complete the Course Reservation (Registration) Form—or register using the telephone or on-line registration systems. Note: The program you select may have special requirements. School of Health Sciences programs, for example, have a special application and testing process. To learn more, check with your advisor.
• Pay your tuition and fees to guarantee a place in class. You may apply for the installment plan by registering at the College Business Office and paying a $25 nonrefundable fee. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Textbook fees are additional.

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College Skills Placement EvaluationIvy Tech’s College Skills Placement Evaluation in reading, writing and math is a series of short placement tests. It is not an entrance exam and there is no “passing score.” Rather, your results identify your strengths now and areas you need to strengthen. They help your advisor know which classes to suggest to build on your skills and to identify classes for which you are eligible to enroll. The Placement Evaluation is required of new students entering a program or applying for financial aid and may also be required to meet course pre-requisite requirements. Any questions regarding a waiver of the Placement Evaluation, please contact the numbers listed below.
Call early to register for the most convenient time. This assures you of a space, and allows us to contact you if a schedule change occurs.

Elkhart Campus
(574)293-4657, ext. 4300
Timed, paper and pencil evaluations
South Bend Campus
(574)289-7001, ext. 5325
Untimed, computerized evaluations in the Assessment Center, Room 1116
Mondays 8:30 a.m.
Mondays 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays 1:00 p.m.
Thursdays 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays 8:30 a.m.
Accommodations for special needs are available when requested in advance.
Warsaw Campus
(574)267-5428, ext. 6100
Untimed, computerized evaluations
Tuesdays 2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays 2:30 p.m.
Thursdays 5:30 p.m.
Accommodations for special needs are available when requested in advance.

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Students enrolling in courses for credit only(courses not applying to a degree or certificate):
• Complete the Application and Course Reservation (Registration) Forms.
• Meet course prerequisites. For example, if you are enrolling in General Education courses, you may need to take the College Skills Placement Evaluation.
• Pay your tuition and fees to guarantee a place in class. You may apply for the installment plan by registering at the College Business Office and paying a $25 nonrefundable fee. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Textbook fees are additional.
New student orientationRequired for all new students. Students become familiar with people, places and services required for success as college students. Register for the session you prefer with the Office of Student Affairs at your campus.
Elkhart Campus
(574)293-4657
South Bend Campus
(574)289-7001
Warsaw Campus
(574)267-5428

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Guest Students

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES WHO WANT TO TAKE A LIMITED NUMBER OF COURSES WITH IVY TECH TO TRANSFER TO HOME INSTITUTIONS:

A)      Submit application (online or paper). (Please note on application you will be a guest student.)

B)      Submit electronically or by mail an official or unofficial transcript to the person listed below at the campus you plan to attend. (College placement exams may be required if we do not receive documentation or if your documentation does not include prerequisite courses.)

South Bend campus: Janice Austin, 220 Dean Johnson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601, 574 289-7001 ext. 5327, jaustin@ivytech.edu

Elkhart campus: Student Services, 2521 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516, 574 293-4657 ext. 4300

Warsaw campus: Mary Marty, 3755 Lake City Highway, Warsaw, IN 46580, 574 267-5428 ext. 6110, mmarty@ivytech.edu

C)      After steps A and B have been processed, students can register for classes online. 

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Admission policyIvy Tech Community College has an open door admission policy. This policy provides for admission of any person regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin or physical or mental handicap. Concerns about Title VI and Title IX federal and state antidiscrimination should be directed to Sandy Kousen at 289-7001 ext. 5411
Student identification numberIn accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and “Indiana Code 4-1-8” students or applicants are advised that the requested disclosure of their social security number to designated offices is voluntary.The student has the right to refuse disclosure of this number or request its removal from records without penalty. A special nine-digit student identification number will then be assigned for use throughout the duration of the student’s involvement with the College. The student’s social security number is not disclosed to individuals or agencies outside Ivy Tech Community College. Federal regulations require students to use their social security number when applying for financial aid.

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Change of enrollmentAfter registering, it may be necessary to change your original schedule of classes. ALL changes, partial withdrawals, additional classes or complete withdrawals REQUIRE YOU to contact your advisor, complete a Change of Enrollment Form and return the form to the Office of Student Affairs.
This form is available from the Office of Student Affairs or your advisor. You are not withdrawn from a course or courses until this process is complete. Failure to complete this process will result in a grade of F on your record.

Refund policyThe College will refund student fees, except the late registration fee and deferral fee, according to the following schedule provided that the student has followed the appropriate change of enrollment procedure:
Fall Classes (16-week Session) Beginning August 20, 2007
August 20-31 - 100% Refund

Fall Classes (1st 8-week Session) Beginning August 20, 2007
August 20-23 - 100% Refund

Fall Classes (2nd 8-week Session) Beginning October 16, 2007
October 16-19 - 100% Refund

The effective date for calculating the fee refund is the date of written notification on the Change of Enrollment form. Certain other restrictions apply. Details are available in the Office of the Registrar.

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Distance learning Test proctoringExams in some distance education courses are taken in a proctored test center at your nearest distance learning center or Ivy Tech campus within the schedule of the site and the student. For additional information on Distance Education please call:
South Bend (574)289-7001, ext. 5424 or ext. 5334,
Elkhart, (574)293-4657, ext. 4338
Warsaw (574) 267-5428, ext. 6125
Financial aidStudents who are enrolled in Ivy Tech Community College and are certified eligible by the appropriate agencies (i.e., Veterans Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, Federal Pell Grant, State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, college work study, student loan programs, etc.) can receive financial aid assistance.
Ivy Tech financial aid advisors will work with you to determine your eligibility. Application procedures, deadlines, eligibility regulations and refund policies vary with different types of student aid programs. In general, students should allow four to six weeks processing time from the date of application.
Fall semester federal financial aid applicants should submit all financial aid documents by March 10, 2007. To ensure receiving financial aid, you must meet the deadlines and submit all required documents.
It is the policy of the region that all refund checks will be mailed to the student's address on file. Checks are not available to be picked up.

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AccreditationIvy Tech Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2502. Other agencies provide accreditation for individual programs.
Senior ScholarsIvy Tech Community College offers qualified Indiana senior citizens an opportunity to enroll in credit courses at the College free of charge on a space available basis. Under our “Senior Scholars” program, Indiana residents 60 years of age and older can enroll in courses at Ivy Tech tuition free.
QualificationsAn Ivy Tech Senior Scholar candidate must be:
• An Indiana resident at least 60 years of age
• Retired from his or her primary vocation and not employed full time
• A high school graduate or GED recipient
Course Options
The Senior Scholars program applies to credit courses only. Classes must be taken for a letter grade. Non-credit courses are not eligible.
Senior Scholars can also take a course delivered by distance education or through the Internet. Classes are delivered via satellite from one college or university campus to learning centers located throughout Indiana, many of which are on Ivy Tech campuses. Ivy Tech also delivers courses directly to student homes via the Internet.
Other InformationWhile tuition is free, students will still be responsible for books, technology fees and supplies; some specialized courses may also involve a fee for consumable materials. In addition, some courses require a prerequisite which must be met before enrollment is permitted. Enrollment may also be restricted in some courses which are part of a degree program.How to EnrollTo enroll in the Senior Scholars program, residents must do the following:
• Certify (each semester) that they meet the qualifications of the program listed above
• Enroll in the eligible course(s) filling out all necessary course reservation forms
Contact your local Ivy Tech Office of Student Affairs for further information:
South Bend (574)289-7001, ext. 5325
Elkhart (574)293-4657, ext. 4300
Warsaw (574)267-5428, ext. 6100

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Student telephone access registration system

STARS is available:
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.–noon
Call with questions or problems:
Elkhart Campus (574)293-4657, ext. 4300
South Bend Campus (574)289-7001, ext. 5325
Warsaw Campus (574)267-5428, ext. 6100

Telephone Registration Work Sheet
Students who have completed the application process to the College and have met with their program advisor may register using any touch-tone phone. Call S.T.A.R.S. at 1-877-489-TECH. Before you call the Telephone Registration number, complete this work sheet. You will need this information during your registration call. Use only a touch-tone telephone to make your entries. If the phone is busy or responds “unavailable,” all lines are in use so please keep trying. If the system does not respond, call 1-877-489-8324 *0 to report the problem.

STEP 1 Call the Ivy Tech Community College Telephone Registration Number, 1-877-489-TECH (8324). This is a toll-free number. You will hear a voice presenting the main menu. NOTE: The features available now are Registration, Grades, and the option to change your Personal Identification Number (PIN).

STEP 2 For Registration, PRESS 1.

STEP 3 Enter your nine-digit student ID number (in most cases, this is your Social Security number).
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The speaker will read back the number entered. If correct, PRESS 1. If incorrect, PRESS 2 and re-enter the correct student ID number.

STEP 4 Enter your six-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). When you first use the system, this number is your date of birth. (For example, if you were born on Aug. 6, 1950, your PIN would be 080650). For security and confidentiality, be prepared to change to another six-digit PIN that only you know.
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STEP 5 Select a term from the list of options.

STEP 6 To register for courses, PRESS 1.
To drop a course or change class options, PRESS 2.
To list your current course schedule, PRESS 3.
Enter the call number for each course.

The speaker will read back the call number entered. If correct PRESS 1. If incorrect PRESS 2 and re-enter the correct number. If the registration is successful, the speaker will say, “The requested course has been added to your schedule.”

STEP 7 After you complete your registration, you may return to the registration menu by pressing *7 or return to the main menu by pressing *2.

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