Direct Admission
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Often characterized as top scholars, motivated, and high achievers, direct-admits are actively interested in their future endeavors. They focus on success, not just academically, but also the bigger picture — being active on campus, taking on leadership roles, pursuing internships, and taking advantage of the wealth of opportunities available at the School of Informatics and IU.
Want to build a powerful network that you can maintain throughout your life?
Want to build alliances with faculty, colleagues and alumni through the School of Informatics functions and programs?
These are only a few of the benefits you’ll discover as a direct-admit freshman.
Advantages of the Direct Admit Program
Most incoming freshmen at IU enroll in the University Division and are later certified into the School of Informatics. The Direct Admit Program lets you bypass this certification step. We find that students who connect directly with a major when they begin their studies at IU tend to have great success during and after college.
Who is Eligible?
Students invited into the Direct Admit Program do not always fit the same profile. You may qualify for direct admission to the School of Informatics if you meet any one of the following standards:
- You have a combined SAT score of at least 1250 or an ACT composite score of at least 29.
or
- You rank in the top 15 percent of your high school class.
Please be aware that meeting these standards does not guarantee that you will be offered.
How Can I Ensure that I am Considered for Direct Admission?
To be considered for direct admission, your completed application must be on file with the IU Office of Admissions by March 1. Students can only be considered for direct admission after they have been admitted to IU. On your application for admission, you will need to list your intended major in the School of Informatics. Only students who express an interest in an area of study within the School of Informatics can be considered for direct admission to the school.
If you’re interested in direct admission to the School of Informatics and would like to receive an application, please contact Richell Brown of the School of Informatics.