Students that are transferring in 26 or more credit hours (sophomore status) follow the steps below:

• Be admitted to IU South Bend
  If you have not already done so, you must apply for and be admitted to IU South Bend. Click here for information about applying for admission.
  
  Contact the Office of Admissions by e-mail at admissio@iusb.edu, or by calling (574) 520-4839, if you have questions about applying for admission to IU South Bend. You may also complete their Information Request Form.
• Activate your IU computer account.
  Go to onestart.iu.edu (If you are using a slower connection, you may want to use OneStart Lite.) and click on “Don't have an account?,” which is located in the big gray box on the left side of the page. Once activated, you will use your OneStart account to register for classes, check your placement exam results, view financial aid information, and much more.
  
  When activating your account, you will be asked for your 10-digit student identification (ID) number. Refer to your admissions certificate for this number.
• Take any required placement exams.
  Check your admissions packet to see if you are required to take any of the placement exams. Depending on the classes you are transferring, you may be allowed to waive one or more of the exams.
• Register for classes
  Transfer students are allowed to register for classes prior to orientation. Once you have completed any required placement exams, contact your academic unit to set up an advising appointment.
  
  If you are unsure of whom to call for advising, contact the Information Center: Gateway to Excellence by e-mail at sbinfo@iusb.edu, or call (574) 520-4135, and they can direct you to the correct academic unit.
• Attend Orientation
  Click here for information about reserving your spot at an orientation program.
  
  Dismissal times for transfer students vary depending on your assigned academic unit. Refer to your welcome packet for this information.