WHAT IS THE ASAP PROGRAM?
Ivy Tech Community College’s ASsociate Accelerated Program (ASAP for short) helps qualified high school graduates earn a two-year associate degree in just 11 months!
Eligible Majors:
Students enrolled in one of the following majors are eligible to apply for the ASAP program:
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Early Childhood Education
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Psychology
A Full-Time Program
Classes are offered Monday through Friday.
Cohort Learning
Classes are held in small, closely-knit groups known as “cohorts.” Classmates remain with their cohort throughout the program—encouraging, assisting, and depending on each other every step of the way.
Individual Attention
A dedicated ASAP coordinator assists students in navigating and connecting to campus resources and supports. They help students identify academic goals and then map out a clear path to success. Faculty members also offer individual attention to students when they need it the most.
SAVE THOUSANDS ON TUITION
Most graduates of the ASAP program plan to continue their studies. By completing your associate degree at Ivy Tech, you can save over $10,000 on the cost of a bachelor’s degree. Learn more about transfer opportunities
SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS
60% of ASAP students earn a degree in just one year
98% of students persist after one year toward their bachelor’s degree or a second associate degree
100% of our graduates who have applied have been accepted into one or more four-year colleges
ASAP Program Details
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The ASsociate Accelerated Program (ASAP), which gives students the ability to earn an associate degree in 11 months, is offered at many Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of academic programs, as shown in the tables below. If you don’t see a location or academic program listed, it is not currently offered as an accelerated associate degree at this time.
General Studies Liberal Arts Psychology Business Admin. Education – Elementary Education – Special Education – Secondary Cyber Academy Accounting Criminal Justice Informatics Computer Science Industrial Tech Welding Pre-Nursing Bloomington X X X X X X X Columbus
(Including Muscatatuck Urban Training Center for Cyber Academy)X X X X X X
Evansville X Franklin X X X X X Greencastle X X X Indianapolis X X X X X Kokomo X X X X X X Lake County at Gary X X X X X Lawrenceburg X X X X X X X X X Logansport X X X X X X Muncie X X X X X X Shelbyville X X X X X South Bend X Terre Haute X X Warsaw X X X Scroll to the right to see all 16 programs >
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Ivy Tech currently offers accelerated associate degrees in 16 academic areas. Each degree can be completed in just 11 months or about 2 ½ semesters. Not all campuses offer each degree, so read on to find the degree that best fits your interests and is offered close to you.
ASAP Degree
OFFERED AT
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Learn principles that build a background for success in business, including the creation of marketing plans, budgets, and case studies.
Learn MoreBloomington
Columbus
Franklin
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Lake County at Gary
Lawrenceburg
Logansport
Shelbyville
INFORMATICS
Learn how people and technology interact so you can develop skills to make tomorrow’s computers and software more useful.
Learn MoreBloomington 
LIBERAL ARTS
Explore personal and academic growth in areas from critical thinking to creative expression as you build toward a bachelor’s degree.
Learn MoreBloomington
Columbus
Evansville
Franklin
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Lake County at Gary
Lawrenceburg
Logansport
Muncie
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology is the study of behavior, a highly valuable career skill. Studies include human sexuality and theories of personality.
Learn MoreBloomington
Columbus
Franklin
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Lake County at Gary
Lawrenceburg
Logansport
Shelbyville
GENERAL STUDIES
Get broad exposure to a solid core of courses largely transferable to 4-year institutions as required for a bachelor's degree.
Learn MoreBloomington
Columbus
Franklin
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Lake County at Gary
Lawrenceburg
Logansport
Muncie
Shelbyville
South Bend
EDUCATION – ELEMENTARY
Help set the tone for young learners' educational journeys.Bloomington
Columbus
Franklin
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Logansport
Muncie
Shelbyville
Terre Haute
Warsaw
EDUCATION – SPECIAL
Learn to provide a safe and enriching classroom experience for students with differing abilities.Fort Wayne
Lawrenceburg
Muncie
Terre Haute
Warsaw
EDUCATION – SECONDARY
Select from teaching Biology, Chemistry, or Math to students in their teenage years.Fort Wayne
Lawrenceburg
Warsaw
CYBER ACADEMY
This nationally recognized program helps students learn how to effectively secure computers, networks, and critical infrastructure.Columbus Campus offers the program at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center 
ACCOUNTING
Gain real-world accounting experience with software such as QuickBooks and Sage 50, while also partnering with CPA firms across the state.Lawrenceburg 
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Learn from instructors with real-world experience in career fields like law enforcement, court services, security, and others.Lawrenceburg 
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Acquire skills needed to interact with computers and complex software in any organization, using programming and critical thinking.Lake County at Gary
INDUSTRIAL TECH WELDING
Manufacturers need technicians who understand modern machines. Train for career fields like repair technician, welder, or machinist.Shelbyville 
PRE-NURSING
Work toward an LPN, ASN, or transfer as a junior. Learn to care for patients and qualify to work in hospitals, home health, and more.Bloomington
Kokomo
Logansport
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The ASAP program at Ivy Tech has more specific admission criteria than Ivy Tech as a whole. Prospective ASAP students must:
- Be younger than 22 years old
- Have a high school GPA of at least 2.5
- Have a strong high school attendance record
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(1) Apply to the ASAP Program First
Students interested in pursuing an associate degree with the Ivy Tech Community College’s ASsociate Accelerated Program (ASAP) program must first apply to the ASAP program.
Once your application is received, an ASAP coordinator will contact you via email and/or text. Your campus ASAP coordinator will personally help you navigate through the enrollment process.
(2) Apply to Ivy Tech
The second step is to submit the Ivy Tech general application and complete the requirements for admission to the college. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to an ASAP program.
(3) Upload Your High School Transcript
Your high school transcript will be evaluated to determine if you meet the requirements for admission to an ASAP program. You must have a high school GPA of at least 2.5 and a strong attendance record.
Upload your high school transcript
(4) Get a Nomination or Letter of Recommendation from an Adult
Have your counselor, favorite teacher, employer, or coach nominate you for the ASAP program here. Letters of recommendation can also be emailed directly to local campus ASAP staff.
(5) Interviews with ASAP Staff
Not every campus requires interviews, but the ASAP coordinator will let you know if they need to be scheduled.
Check Your Email Throughout the ProcessIt’s important to regularly check your email. Important information regarding the program will be sent to the email address you provide.
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ASAP applications are accepted year-round, but the priority application deadline for all locations is April 15. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority application deadline each year.
Location
Priority Application Deadline
Program Start Date
Bloomington April 15 Summer Columbus
(including Muscatatuck)April 15 Fall Evansville April 15 Summer Franklin April 15 Fall Greencastle April 15 Fall Indianapolis April 15 Fall Kokomo April 15 Summer Lake County at Gary April 15 Summer Lawrenceburg April 15 Summer Logansport April 15 Summer Muncie April 15 Fall Shelbyville April 15 Fall South Bend April 15 Fall -
Most Ivy Tech campuses that offer the ASAP program require applicants to be nominated by an adult familiar with the student’s potential for academic success. To nominate a student for the ASAP program at Ivy Tech, complete the nomination form here.
You may also write a letter of recommendation and email it directly to the local campus ASAP coordinator.
Contact Us
Flor Andersen, ASAP Director
219-256-7525
fpadilla@ivytech.edu
Rosie Lopez-Malagon, Executive Director of K-14 Initiatives and ASAP
219-392-3600, ext. 2312
rlopezmalagon@ivytech.edu
