Applying to IWU’s online programs is designed to be simple, flexible, and supportive.
Our online admissions process is designed to be flexible, straightforward, and supportive from start to finish. With no application fee, no ACT or SAT test requirements, rolling admission, and timely decisions, you can apply with confidence when you’re ready.
Some online programs may have specific academic requirements based on the field of study. Our team can guide you through what’s needed.
Your education is an investment, and IWU is here to help you understand the cost before you begin. Tuition and fees vary by program, with online students receiving a flat tuition rate based on their program rather than their state of residence.
Review your program page for specific tuition, fees, and next steps.
At IWU, we make online education within reach and within budget. Scholarships, grants, and other resources are available to help you manage costs and invest in your future with confidence.
Apply to online associate, bachelor’s, and graduate programs designed to support your academic goals and next step forward.
Beginning the admissions process early gives you time to complete each step, submit required materials, and prepare for your first class. Getting started ahead of time helps ensure a smooth transition into your program and a confident start to your coursework.
Have questions? An admissions counselor is ready to help you every step of the way.
Tuition and fees vary according to the degree program you plan to pursue.
For further information, please refer to the specific webpage of the program in which you are interested.
As a not-for-profit institution, our tuition and fees are very competitive, and we disclose the full costs of tuition, books, and all normal fees up front.
All online students receive a flat tuition credit rate based on the program, not state of residence.
As a general rule, any U.S. citizen who is not in default under a prior student loan is eligible for a federal student loan program if enrolled in a program leading to a degree, professional licensure, or certification.
Your enrollment counselor or our Financial Aid Office can help you determine your eligibility for financial aid programs.
Haven't Yet Submitted an Application? Give us a call! 1-866-498-4968
Already Submitted an Application An Enrollment Counselor will be assigned to you when we receive your application. This person will guide you step-by-step through the application process.
It is best to submit your application as early as possible to allow time to gather and submit the required documents.
At a minimum, you should start the process at least two weeks before the deadline. Some programs may necessitate a longer lead time due to admission requirements.
A wide variety of learning activities are used, in order to give students numerous ways and opportunities to demonstrate their learning, and the types of activities do vary from program to program.
All of our online programs have papers and projects, just like those found in classroom programs, but there are also virtual tours, video presentations and case studies, interactive CD-ROM or Web-based activities, simulations, and similar learning activities that are particularly well-suited to the online environment and adult learners.
There is no prescribed date and time for class sessions. Each class session or "workshop" lasts seven days.
Students log in throughout those seven days to view their assignments, participate in discussions and team activities, and submit their assignments.
The key advantage to online learning is the flexibility and convenience of participating in class when it best suits your schedule.
Lectures, in the traditional sense, are not a significant part of IWU's online learning programs.
Our faculty members participate in the class discussions and provide their insights in interactive fashion rather than a sit-and-listen lecture.
There is also a Facilitator's Forum that affords our faculty a venue in which to expand upon or explain textbook concepts. Other supplements, such as CD-ROMs and virtual tours, are also frequently used to supplement the textbooks.
'Student engagement' is required and monitored for all online programs.
Student engagement is defined as active participation by a student in an instructional activity related to the student’s course of study. Student engagement is monitored within the learning management system (BrightSpace).
Engagement is defined as:
For more information, see the Engagement Policy posted on the IWU Catalog.
Not yet started: If you have not started your courses and need to change your start date, contact your Enrollment Counselor at 1-866-498-4968.
Currently taking courses: If you are currently taking courses, please reach out to your Academic Advisor and the Financial Aid office before making any schedule changes.
Current students can access their unofficial academic record through the IWU student portal: http://myiwu.indwes.edu If you are unable to access this link, contact the Registrar’s Office at 765-677-2131 or registrar@indwes.edu.
Fees:
A $5 fee is charged for each mailed transcript and $10 for each faxed transcript. Additionally, Parchment will charge $2.50 per each transcript request.
Delivery of Transcripts:
