Admission for international transfer applicants is selective, so you must establish a solid academic record in university-level work before applying to IU.

We will review your application for its individual merits and qualities. In particular, we consider factors that emphasize academic performance and preparation, including:

• Strength and quality of your curriculum
• Recent grade trends
• Standardized test results (when required)

International applicants should have a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Because of the competitive nature of our applicant pools, few students (American and international) are admitted with a GPA below 2.5. Additionally, no GPA in itself will guarantee admission.

In addition, you should be in good standing at the institution you are attending or have previously attended.

Factors that influence the admission decision

As a prospective transfer student, you are given more serious consideration if your marks or grades have been consistently above average or steadily improving in a challenging academic program. Conversely, low marks or grades in the most recent term or a less demanding academic program are often factors that make an application less competitive and thus are reasons to deny admission.

IU may be able to make an admission decision while you are in the process of completing the current term at your institution. However, if your final performance falls below the admission standards for IU, International Admissions is very likely to withdraw the offer of admission.

IU Bloomington requires all nonnative English-speaking international undergraduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency. You can do this by submitting:

• Acceptable results for one of the English proficiency tests listed below.
• Acceptable results from the SAT or ACT exam sections listed below.
• Evidence of having completed the credits and requirements listed below.
• Evidence of citizenship from an approved English-speaking country (defined below).

Applicants who have not met this requirement within the last two years may be required to submit additional proof of English proficiency, including new standardized test scores.