The $100 enrollment deposit must be postmarked by May 1 in order to reserve a spot in the Fall 2009 freshman class. We will continue to accept deposits postmarked after May 1 on a space-available basis.

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 in your acceptance packet.


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 acceptance packet that explains all of your housing options. The housing application fee is $300, $200 of which is refundable if you notify us by July 1 that you will not be attending IU.


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. 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.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. Create Authorized Payer access for your parents and others. Let your parents (and whomever else you choose) set up e-bill notifications, pay bills electronically, and view bursar account details. The Office of the Bursar has easy instructions for you to set up an authorized payer.


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


7. 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.


8. Consider attending a Red Carpet Day, our comprehensive campus visit day for admitted students. The Red Carpet Day 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.


9. Consider signing up for Intensive Freshman Seminars (IFS). IFS is a three-week summer program (with an optional year-long component) during which you'll take one class, live in the residence halls and start to adjust to life on campus.


10. 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.


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


12. Prepare to move into your residence hall.


13. Participate in our Welcome Week events.


14. 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.

Defer Your Decision

If you have already been admitted to Indiana University and are interested in deferring your start date, please click here.

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