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You can start or continue your application to IU Indianapolis through the admissions section of indianapolis.iu.edu, and if you've already been admitted, the site directs you to reserve your spot for Fall 2026. The homepage presents these as parallel paths: "Apply to IU Indianapolis" for new applicants and "You're admitted! What's next?" for students who have received an offer. Use the first path if you haven't applied yet; use the second if you have an admission decision and need to confirm you're coming.
If You Haven't Applied Yet
The site's starting point for prospective students is the Apply to IU Indianapolis link on the homepage. From there, the admissions area is where application steps live. The homepage also offers two lower-commitment entry points if you're still deciding:
- Request information — share your details to hear from IU Indy before applying.
- Plan your visit — schedule an on-campus visit or take a virtual tour.
A practical sequence for a new applicant:
- Open indianapolis.iu.edu and select Apply to IU Indianapolis.
- If you're unsure about fit, use Request information or Plan Your Visit first — the site explicitly frames these as ways to get to know the campus before committing.
- Explore Degrees & majors (undergraduate, graduate, online, doctoral) so you know which program you're applying to. The site lists 375+ degrees and certificates.
- Complete the application through the admissions pages linked from the homepage.
What to expect: the homepage confirms the application entry point exists but does not publish deadlines, fees, or test requirements. Those details sit inside the admissions section, so check there rather than assuming dates.
If You've Been Admitted: Confirming for Fall 2026
The homepage addresses admitted students directly: "Tell us you're IU Indianapolis bound by reserving your spot for Fall 2026, scheduling an on-campus visit, or taking a virtual tour!" The You're admitted! What's next? link is the intended route for this step.
To confirm enrollment:
- Go to indianapolis.iu.edu and follow You're admitted! What's next?
- Complete the step described as reserving your spot for Fall 2026 — this is the site's term for confirming you plan to enroll.
- Optionally pair the confirmation with a campus visit (in person or virtual) to prepare for arrival.
The homepage does not state a confirmation deadline or deposit amount. Treat any date you see elsewhere as unverified until you find it in the admissions or cost-and-aid pages.
Costs and Payments After You Confirm
Once you're enrolled, billing runs through the Cost & Aid area, which the site links to from the homepage navigation. Available pages include:
| Task | Page linked from the site |
|---|---|
| View and pay your bill | Pay Your Bill |
| Make a payment | Make a Payment |
| See payment methods | Payment Options |
| Apply financial aid to your bill | Use Your Financial Aid |
| Check deadlines | Payment Due Dates |
| Handle a late balance | Past Due Accounts |
| Third-party or scholarship payments | Payments from Sponsors, Donors, and Scholarships |
The site does not publish tuition figures or payment platform names on the homepage, so confirm amounts and accepted methods on those pages before you pay.
Quick Reference: Which Path Fits You
| Your situation | Start here |
|---|---|
| Haven't applied; want program info first | Degrees & majors, then Apply |
| Haven't applied; want to talk to someone | Request information |
| Deciding between schools | Plan your visit / virtual tour |
| Admitted; ready to commit | You're admitted! What's next? → reserve your spot for Fall 2026 |
| Enrolled; need to pay | Cost & Aid → Pay Your Bill |
Common Sticking Points
- Confusing "apply" with "confirm." These are separate actions on the homepage. Applying submits your candidacy; reserving your spot accepts an offer. Don't skip the second if you've been admitted.
- Looking for deadlines on the homepage. They aren't there. The Fall 2026 reservation language confirms the term but not a cutoff date — check the admissions pages.
- Assuming costs are listed up front. The site routes billing questions to Cost & Aid pages rather than quoting prices on the landing page.
If you only remember one thing: the homepage splits into two doors — one for applying, one for admitted students reserving their Fall 2026 spot — and everything else (visits, programs, billing) branches from there.