You've worked hard to get where you are, and it's important to have this work counted. Whether you're wanting to see how a course you've taken will count at IU Indianapolis or you want to learn more about testing out of certain courses, we'll help answer your questions.
Your prior experience and coursework matter
What is transfer credit? IU Indianapolis defines transfer credit as any credit awarded for coursework completed outside of the Indiana University system.
Learn how to transfer to IU Indianapolis
We know there's a lot to figure out when you're preparing to transfer to IU Indianapolis. We're here to help. Learn about the transfer process, how credits can transfer, and what resources are here to support you.
Credit for prior learning
Our transfer and adult students come to IU Indianapolis from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, many of which involve college-level learning.
Some schools and programs provide pathways for you to attain college credit for knowledge you have already mastered outside the traditional classroom.
Types of credit assessment include
- portfolios
- test out
- credit-by-exam
- certifications
- military experience
- transfer credit
Find out if your experiences will count
Explore transfer pathways from Ivy Tech to IU Indianapolis
Through partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, IU Indianapolis has several articulation agreements that help you make a seamless transfer. These agreements outline how credits transfer and let you know what classes to take which semester to stay on track for graduation.
Plus, the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement brings you peace of mind by providing qualified students in specific programs at Ivy Tech guaranteed admission into the related bachelor's degree program at IU Indianapolis. Learn more about about the agreement.
Transfer as a Junior Programs
These programs, also known as Transfer Single Articulation Pathways (TSAP), are for students participating in the Passport Program and transferring from a qualifying Ivy Tech campus. They enable students to transfer to IU Indianapolis with junior status.
2+2 Programs
Also known as articulation agreements, 2+2 programs outline course requirements at qualifying Ivy Tech campuses and IU Indianapolis to streamline your path to graduation.
1+3 Programs
Also known as the Indiana College Core (INCC), this pathway helps you begin as a sophomore at any Indiana four-year institution.
Please note: Any Ivy tech student completing the INCC and taking MATH123 may need to take more math classes after transferring, depending on the major you choose.
Dual Admission Program
By indicating interest in the dual admission program when applying to Ivy Tech Indianapolis, students can transfer to IU Indianapolis without having to apply for admission at IU Indianapolis.
Is there a limit to how much credit I can transfer?
There are some limits to how much credit can be accepted through transfer. For example, IU policy limits the total number of transfer credits from Associate’s Colleges to no more than 64 credit hours, though some degree programs have further restrictions. The policy also notes that 100- and 200-level courses generally cannot be transferred as 300- or 400-level courses at IU Indianapolis.
Another policy to be aware of is residency requirements. Though these vary by degree program, schools generally require that 30 to 60 credits be completed at IU Indianapolis in order to earn an IU Indianapolis degree. These policies can be found in each school’s bulletin.