Beginning Your Journey to IU Bloomington
It's never too early to start thinking about college. If you’re an 21st Century Scholar interested in attending Indiana University Bloomington, we encourage you to get acquainted with the Office of Admissions website. This online resource contains a wealth of information about IU, admissions standards, student support, tips on the college application process, and what you can expect as a 21st Century Scholar at IU Bloomington!
Keep in mind that as a 21st Century Scholar, you have the opportunity to take advantage of special benefits associated with the IUB 21st Century Scholars Program. This includes the $60 application fee being waived for Scholars who are immediately out of high school. Also, remember that you must meet the same admission standards and application deadlines as any other student applying to IUB. Deadlines, priority dates, and admissions information can be found at the Office of Admissions.
Accepting Admissions to IU Bloomington
Once you’ve formally been admitted to Indiana University, you will receive an email from the Admissions Office. This email includes useful links to information on everything from financial aid to housing to New Student Orientation. You’ll receive this email at the address you listed on your admission application. In addition, a congratulatory letter will be sent via U.S. mail. This letter will contain more specific information about IUB 21st Century Scholars, including online links to information about the 21st Century Scholarship Covenant and the next steps you need to take to accept your admission to Indiana University.
To reserve your seat at the university, most students must complete an ‘Intent to Enroll Form’ online and pay a $100 enrollment deposit. However, 21st Century Scholars are not required to pay the enrollment deposit and only need to complete the intent to enroll form online.
Attending IU Bloomington
Now that you’ve been admitted to Indiana University and completed your ‘Intent to Enroll Form,’ the next step is to complete a housing application. Pending a specific exemption, all freshmen are required to live on campus during their first year. To help you better understand your housing options and the application process, visit the IU Housing website.
Make sure you have a thorough understanding of your housing options and the costs associated with each before you apply for housing. Also, take time to understand how the different costs associated with housing and meal plan choices work with your financial aid and the 21st Century Scholarship Covenant (if you are eligible to receive it.)
*Please note; the housing application can only be completed online. The Office of Admissions shares the list of 21st Century Scholars with IU Housing so that they can identify you in their system. If you are a 21st Century Scholar completing your senior year of high school, you will not be asked to pay the $300 housing application fee. Instead, you will be given the option to have $200 deferred to your fall Bursar’s account.
If you are asked to pay the fee before your application has been submitted, it means IU Housing does not have you in their system as a 21st Century Scholar. Should this occur, do not pay the application fee. Instead, contact the 21st Century Scholars Office. A staff member will verify your status in the program and work with IU Housing to have you entered in the system as a 21st Century Scholar.
