To-Do List

Now that you've been admitted, there are a few things you'll need to do to officially enroll and prepare for IU. Follow these steps and you'll be all set for the start of classes.

1. Set up your computer account. You're eligible for an IU e-mail account right when you've been admitted. (You will need your 10-digit University ID number, which was included with your acceptance letter.)


2. Apply for housing. This is the first step we encourage all admitted students to take, even if you're not positive you're going to attend IU. The Guide to Learning Communities & Housing at Indiana University was included with your admission letter and packet and explains all of your housing options.


3. Pay your enrollment deposit. For freshmen entering in the fall semester, the $100 deposit holds your place in the incoming class and is due by May 1 (or within three weeks of the admission decision if you are admitted in mid-April or later). Payment instructions and the remittance envelope are included in your admission packet. The deposit will be credited as a payment toward your first-semester expenses.


4. Apply for financial aid, if you haven't already. You'll need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1, but before March 1, to be considered for need-based aid and many of IU's scholarship programs.


5. Designate individuals for third party access to view important student information.


6. Keep up the good work. To maintain your status as an admitted student, you’ll need to successfully complete the high school course work (or final term for transfer students) listed on your application, maintain your solid academic performance, and demonstrate continuing academic integrity.


7. Consider attending a Freshman Forum, our comprehensive campus visit day for admitted students. The Freshman Forum is similar to our general visit program, but it provides admitted students and their families with specific information and details as they make final decisions.


8. Consider signing up for Intensive Freshman Seminars (IFS). IFS is a three-week summer program (with an optional yearlong component) during which you'll take one class and live in the residence halls.


9. Submit your immunization information. All students must complete the immunization compliance form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of classes.


10. Register for and attend New Student Orientation. Starting in mid-April, the Office of Orientation Programs will send out official invitations to students. Freshmen entering for the fall semester must have paid their $100 enrollment deposit.


11. Prepare to move into your residence hall.


12. Participate in our Welcome Week events.


13. Get ready for your first day of classes!

If you are an admitted international student, your enrollment process varies slightly from that of our domestic students. You will receive detailed information explaining your next steps along with your letter of admission. If you have questions, please send an e-mail to intladm@indiana.edu.

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