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Guest Students

TAKE A CLASS
TO TRANSFER
TO YOUR HOME COLLEGE

HOW IT WORKS

If you currently attend another college or university but are interested in taking a class at Ivy Tech and transferring the credit back to your home college, you’ll be a “guest student” at Ivy Tech.

Class Options

As a guest student, you can sign up for a course on any subject within any academic program if you meet the prerequisite requirement. You can choose classes that meet in-person or virtually (meet via live video) at your local Ivy Tech or through our online format, where you work more independently, with no scheduled class meeting times. Learn more about class formats here. Also, keep in mind that Ivy Tech does not offer financial aid to guest students.

Getting Started

It’s important to work with your home college advisor to be sure the class you want to take will transfer. Once that is confirmed, see the steps below on how to apply.

SMART WAY TO STAY ON TRACK

There are lots of reasons why you might want to take a course at Ivy Tech as a guest student:

  • You want to save money! Ivy Tech’s tuition is the lowest in Indiana, so many guest students take general education courses at Ivy Tech and transfer the credits to their home college to apply toward their bachelor’s degree
  • You need a class that isn’t offered this semester at your college, such as a prerequisite for taking a higher-level course
  • You would like a smaller setting for a challenging subject
  • You want a better grade for a class you already took

Find course descriptions 

Search upcoming classes

GUEST STUDENT PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Available Classes

    Guest students can take courses on any subject within any academic program that doesn’t have selective admission. We offer 1,400+ classes in more than 70 academic programs! Many guest students take general education courses (like those associated with the Indiana College Core) at Ivy Tech (at lower tuition) and then transfer the credits to their home college to apply toward their bachelor’s degree. Others need a class that isn’t currently offered at their home college and take a summer class to prepare for the fall semester.

    You can choose classes that meet in-person or virtually (meet via live video) at your local Ivy Tech or through our online format, where you work more independently, with no scheduled class meeting times. Learn more about class formats here

    Whatever your need is, chances are we’ve got you covered (and for lower tuition than your home college!).

    Find course descriptions   Search upcoming classes

     

  • Course Equivalencies

    Before enrolling in courses at Ivy Tech, it is important to find out which course credits may transfer to or from other institutions. Use this helpful tool to find out how courses you have taken or plan to take may transfer to another college or university for credit.

    LOOK UP COURSE EQUIVALENCIES BY COLLEGE

  • What is the Core Transfer Library?

    The Core Transfer Library is a list of 88 courses that are pre-approved for transfer between all Indiana public college and university campuses, in addition to six independent colleges and universities  (assuming adequate grades were earned). Core Transfer Library courses will meet the general or free elective requirements of undergraduate degree programs and most will also count towards degree program requirements, if an equivalent course is taught at the four-year campus you plan to attend.

    SEARCH THE COURSE LIBRARY

    Other Courses

    Ivy Tech does offer courses that may transfer to a select set or even a single college or university. See your academic advisor to learn more about these courses.

  • Financial Aid

    Ivy Tech does not offer financial aid to guest students.

    Transfer Credit Approval

    Be sure to speak with your advisor at your home institution to make sure you are taking a course that will transfer. Ivy Tech cannot guarantee the transferability of courses to your home institution.

    Do You Qualify as a Guest Student?

    • Guest students must be in good academic standing at their home institution.
    • You must be attending another college institution. If you have no previous college credit and are not currently a full-time student at another institution, you do not qualify as a guest student. You may apply to Ivy Tech through our general application.

    Guest Student Application

    • The guest student application must be completed in order to register for classes. Allow up to 10 business days after application submission before you register for classes.
    • Your guest student application is good for one semester. Every semester you wish to take classes as a guest student, you will need to fill out the application again.
    • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
    • Be sure to submit which Ivy Tech class(es) you wish to take. You must receive permission for each class that you wish to enroll in.
    • Include a copy of your transcript from your home institution or the signature of your advisor on your guest student application.
    • Current international students must also submit a copy of page 1 of their form I-20.
    • If you are a previous Ivy Tech student, please submit your Ivy Tech Student ID number (C number).

    GI Bill Benefits

    • You may be able to use your GI Bill benefits to pay for a course taken as a guest student. The course must be transferable and apply to your degree plan.
    • If you plan to use GI Bill benefits as a guest student, contact Veteran Services at your home college and request a “parent letter” be sent to Veteran Services at the Ivy Tech location where you are registered. Your "parent" school is the institution that has your eligibility information and official degree plan and is on record with the VA. All other schools are "secondary."
    • You should also visit the Ivy Tech Veteran Services office to confirm that your benefits have been applied.
  • Apply as a Guest Student

    See complete instructions for how to apply as a guest student

    Taking courses at Ivy Tech to transfer credits back to your home college or university is easy. Just follow these steps to get started:

    1. Check with your advisor at your home college to make sure the course you intend to take will transfer. – Ivy Tech cannot guarantee the transferability of the course to your home institution, so it’s very important to check this.
    2. Apply to Ivy Tech using our online Guest Student Application
    3. Receive your Ivy Tech acceptance (usually takes 1-2 business days or up to 5-10 days during heavy processing periods). Your acceptance email will contain info about creating an account in MyIvy (the Ivy Tech student portal), tuition, payment options, and more. You may also receive a phone call from an admissions team member.
    4. Register for classes online in MyIvy. You can also visit the campus to which you applied to register for classes in person.
    5. Pay your tuition online in MyIvy.

    If you need help, please contact your local campus or call us at 888-489-5463.

Find Local Guest Student Admissions Contact Info

Don't see a nearby Guest Student Admissions location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-934-3954, ext. 8101
R11express@ivytech.edu

Batesville Enrollment Center
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006

Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays by appointment only, email to schedule

askcolumbus@ivytech.edu

Columbus Admissions Office
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203

Virtual Appointments can be scheduled Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
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Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Richmond.

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Lafayette.

Lead Student Service Professional
Jen Ng
Jng1@ivytech.edu
219-981-4364

General Inquiries
EC-SSP@ivytech.edu

Lead Student Service Professional
Jen Ng
Jng1@ivytech.edu
219-981-4364

General Inquiries
EC-SSP@ivytech.edu

812-429-1435
evansville-admissions@ivytech.edu

Evansville Admissions Office
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710

Fax: 812-429-9878

260-480-4268, option 3
fortwayne-sasupport@ivytech.edu

Fort Wayne Admissions Office
3701 Dean Dr., Student Life Center
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Lafayette.

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

askfranklin@ivytech.edu

Franklin Admissions Office
2205 McClain Drive
Franklin, IN 46131

Virtual Appointments can be scheduled Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Schedule appointment →

Lead Student Service Professional
Jen Ng
Jng1@ivytech.edu
219-981-4364

General Inquiries
EC-SSP@ivytech.edu

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Hamilton County Enrollment Center
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060

Guest Student Questions
Karen Iglio
kiglio@ivytech.edu

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
2nd Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET

1-888-489-5463

Indianapolis Enrollment Center
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Morgan McCombs
Indianapolis-admissions-guest@ivytech.edu

Guest Student Inquiries
Laura Forgey
lforgey2@ivytech.edu
866-753-5102

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m ET
Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

Lafayette-Admissions@IvyTech.edu

Lafayette Admissions Office
3101 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Guest Student Admissions department.

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-537-4010, ext. 5305
R11express@ivytech.edu

Lawrenceburg Riverfront Enrollment Center
50 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

866-753-5102
lforgey2@ivytech.edu

Guest Student Inquiries
Laura Forgey

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-265-2580, ext. 0
askmadison@ivytech.edu

Madison Admissions Office
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250

Guest Student Inquiries
Jackee Eib-Nelson
marion-records@ivytech.edu
765-651-3100 x3304

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

askmuncie@ivytech.edu

Muncie Enrollment Center
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47304

Director of Express Enrollment Center
Karen Riddle
kshroyer3@ivytech.edu
765-289-2291, ext. 1233

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

765-599-2613, ext. 4010
askmuncie@ivytech.edu

New Castle Admissions Office
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Kokomo.

Richmond Campus
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374

Assistant Director of Admissions
Jennifer Haler
jmarker@ivytech.edu
765-966-2656 ext 1222

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

812-246-3301, ext. 4173
sl-registrar@ivytech.edu

Office of the Registrar
8204 Highway 311, Pfau Hall, B7
Sellersburg, IN 47172

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Guest Student Inquiries
812-547-7915

Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

812-298-2300
mfisher@ivytech.edu

Terre Haute Enrollment Center
8000 S. Campus Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Director, Enrollment Center
Michael Fisher
mfisher@ivytech.edu
812-298-2300

Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-464-8514, ext. 4720
Valpo-eec@ivytech.edu

Valparaiso Enrollment Center
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Associate Director of Admissions
Kathy Kurosky
kkurosky@ivytech.edu
574-267-5428, ext. 7213