Admission

Getting started at Indiana University South Bend begins with a phone call. Just call (800) 321-7834. We will explain admission procedures and mail all application materials directly to you. Simply complete the application and return it to IU South Bend with your  $45.00 application fee.   The Elkhart Center can provide you with forms and help you with the admission process.

Admission Counselor, Michael Renfrow  has office hours at IU South Bend Elkhart Center on Monday 2:00 to 6:00.   Give him a call to set up an appointment 574-520-4497 or email him at crenfrow@iusb.edu  for further information on gaining admission to IU South Bend. 

On-Site Admission is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  Bring a copy of your high school transcript or GED scores. 

Tuition

Tuition for all off-campus courses will be charged at the on-campus rate.  Please see IU South Bend web site for detailed information on tuition and fees.  Your fees can be mailed  directly to the IU South Bend Cashier's Office or make your payment using OneStart.  No fees will be collected at off-campus sites.

Placement Testing

Before registering, all new students and transfer students with fewer than 26 credit hours must take placement exams in reading, English, and mathematics. The IU South Bend Elkhart Center and Plymouth location administers placement exams year round, free of charge.   Registration for placement test can be made on line.  Test scores are used by academic advisors to help you select classes appropriate to your academic level. Placement testing information will be provided with your admission letter. 

Next placement testing:  March 28, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

                                             April 18, 9:00 - 1:00 pm

                                             May 3, 9:00 - 1:00 pm

                                             May 31, 9:00 - 1:00 pm

Future dates for placement exams can be found on the Web at  www.iusb.edu/~sbexams/examsched.shtml

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Reservations are preferred, but walk ins are welcomed.

Textbooks .

 Students who take only Plymouth classes will be able to purchase their textbooks the first night of class. Payments may be made by cash, check, or money order. 

Students who take classes at the Elkhart Center can purchase books at the Elkhart Center bookstore.

All students may also purchase books at the bookstore on the South Bend campus or go to whywaitforbooks.com     

Academic Advising

All new students are to attend an orientation and advising session on the South Bend campus before beginning their first semester at IU South Bend. Continuing students may schedule an appointment with an advisor on the South Bend campus by calling the Admissions Office at (877) Go 2 IU South Bend, ext. 4839, or their academic advisor in the appropriate division.

Kerry Lawson is on site at the Elkhart Center to advise for Undecided Arts and Science.  Call (571-294-5550)  and set up an appointment.

Financial Aid

For Financial Aid and Tuition Management forms, call the Office of Off-Campus Programs or the IU South Bend Financial Aid Office at

800-321-7834, ext. 4357.  It is advisable, because of the length of time required to process requests, to obtain forms as early as possible.  

FAFSA worksheet and IU South Bend institutional  form can be obtained at the Elkhart Center.   (IU South Bend Federal School Code:  001816)

Registration

Students can register for classes online at onestart.iu.edu any time after their appointed time and during open registration.