Information for New International Students
ATTENTION ADMITTED STUDENTS:
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to change, IU Indianapolis and the Office of International Affairs are working to keep you up to date with important information.
Please continue to check our webpages for updates to Spring 2024 semester plans.
As you continue to prepare for your enrollment at IU Indianapolis, consider the following:
Learn about your tuition due dates and payment options
The IU Indianapolis Office of the Bursar will create your electronic information bill for tuition and fees.
The Office of the Bursar website includes important information and links:
- to view your bill
- to pay your bill
- to review your bill due dates
- to set up third-party access for a parent of guardian to see or pay your bill
- to learn more!
Review how to register for classes
Registering for classes is a simple process and depends on your student type.
Undergraduate Students will register for classes at Academic Orientation. See your Orientation schedule>>
Graduate Students must contact their academic department for information about course registration.
Exchange Students will register for classes with their academic advisor prior to or during Orientation Week. Exchange students are encouraged to follow these steps:
- Review the selection of courses as early as possible.
- Contact your academic advisor to assist you with finalizing your course registration. (You will find your academic advisor's contact information on the secong page of your admissions letter)
- Register for classes at One.IU.edu
Placement assessments
Placement Assessments are tests that measure your current skills in a subject area. Your score allows academic advisors to place you into a course at your appropriate level.
Do I have to take a placement assessment?
To answer this question, you may begin at your admissions letter. Next, log in to Atlas to complete the Placement Assessment eforms which will guide you towards determining if you will be required to take any of these exams.
IU Indianapolis hopes that we will be able to return to in-person classes in August. If we are providing in-person classes and you are able to travel to Indianapolis, you can join us on campus.
As possible, it is best that you make travel arrangements far in advance. Below are links and resources to help you get started.
Prepare to travel to Indianapolis
Check your letter of admission for your expected arrival date, and make sure you book your flight accordingly.
As you prepare to depart for Indianapolis, be sure to review details about:
- airport transportation
- temporary housing
- international student insurance
- packing lists
- important travel documents
- your entry into the US
- US customs inspections
Your arrival & orientation dates
IU Indianapolis International Welcome Week is how your life at IU Indianapolis begins.
International Welcome Week is your introduction to life at IU Indianapolis and in Indianapolis. From learning about visa requirements to making new friends, you will learn how to succeed here and you will start to feel at home.
It is extremely important that you review your admission materials carefully to ensure you are ready to participate in the entire International Welcome Week.
Health records & immunizations
IU Indianapolis requires proof of immunizations for all new students.
Any non-English medical documents used to show proof of immunizations must be translated into English. For a full list of required immunizations, see the vaccination requirements for international students on our website.
Tuberculosis (TB) testing
New students who attend in-person classes are required to show proof of a tuberculosis (TB) test taken in the United States.
If you do not have proof of a TB screening taken in the US, TB screenings will be administered by IU Indianapolis Campus Health. You must visit the Campus Health Office and get your TB test within 5 weeks of the start of the semester.
International student health insurance
F-1 students and all J-1 exchange visitors (including J-1 students) are required to have health insurance through IU Indianapolis.
Even if you have health insurance in your home country, the U.S. insurance system is probably quite different. See our glossary of terms.
IU Indianapolis offers hundreds of resources, services, and opportunities for new students. See below for ways to get involved and feel more connected to campus!
The IU Indianapolis Welcome Team
The Office of International Affairs Welcome team is made up of several staff members and a team of International Peer Mentor Welcome Assistants.
The Welcome Team, comprised of student leaders, is excited to meet you!
OIA programs and events
Wherever you are from, you can explore the world's cultures at IU Indianapolis
Whether you want to get a student mentor (undergraduates) join an international student organization, have Thanksgiving with an American host, volunteer while learning about the world, or taste cuisines from around the world at our International Festival, you can do it here-and make friends along the way.
Get involved at IU Indianapolis
Getting involved is about more than fun and games. It's about preparing for life.
There are so many ways to get involved at IU Indianapolis. See more details about opportunities offered by the division of Student Affairs>>
Undergraduates: Join the International Peer Mentoring Program (IPMP)
The International Peer Mentoring Program (IPMP) mentors are highly successful American and international students who are trained to help you have a great first-year experience at IU Indianapolis.
IPMP has great activities all year. The most famous IPMP event is the IPMP Kick-Off in August. Get ready for your team to compete against the other IPMP teams in high-speed games! In previous years, we have also hosted:
- Field trips to local sites, sporting events and shopping areas
- Monthly Socials
- Team Dinners
Start making connections now. Sign up today >>
*If you are unable to join us in Indianapolis for classes and begin your degree program online from home, IPMP is still prepared to welcome you! Interested students are encouraged to apply early to start making IU Indianapolis connections.
IU Indianapolis Graduate Office services & tools
In most cases, your graduate/professional program will offer new student orientation.
The IU Indianapolis Graduate Office also has some helpful resources to get you oriented.
