Learn more about our application process and admissions for our Marion campus.
Christ is at the center of every academic, personal, and spiritual experience.
A welcoming campus where students build lifelong friendships, find belonging, and grow together.
A trusted university with a strong foundation, responsible leadership, and a long-term commitment to student success.
*If your academic performance falls below one or more of the listed requirements, an admissions counselor will request additional information regarding your academic history.
*Homeschooled students must submit a transcript with GPA on a 4.0 scale and signed by a parent.
**International students have additional requirements.
You’ve worked hard for the credits you’ve earned. IWU accepts eligible transfer credits from dual enrollment coursework and accredited institutions, typically for courses completed with a “C” or higher at the 100 level or above.
An IWU education is an investment in your future, and we’re committed to helping make it within reach. Through scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities, many students receive support that lowers the overall cost of attendance.
FAFSA Opens
Be among the first students to receive a financial aid offer.
Admitted Student Day
You'll be eligible to attend Admitted Student Day, where you'll meet fellow students, get your student ID, and give your parents time to take care of any remaining details before you begin your IWU journey.
Finalize Your Bill and Housing
Make sure your final bill and housing arrangements are completed by July 31.
Earn college credit while you’re still in high school. IWU offers dual enrollment opportunities for high school juniors and seniors, helping you explore your interests, experience college-level learning, and take an early step toward your future.
WILCAT ACADEMY
Take IWU courses in person on the Marion campus and experience college-level learning in a supportive environment.
WILDCAT SUMMER ACADEMY
Spend a week on IWU’s campus exploring a subject that interests you, such as art, business, music, or nursing. You’ll experience hands-on learning, campus life, and Christian faith connected to your area of study.
Your Admissions Counselor is ready to answer questions, provide guidance, and help you take the next step toward becoming a Wildcat.
Find Your Admissions Counselor
No. Indiana Wesleyan University does not charge an application fee for campus undergraduate admissions.
You can submit your application at no cost and take the next step toward becoming a Wildcat.
After being accepted to IWU, you're ready to begin planning your first year on campus!
The next step toward beginning your collegiate career at Indiana Wesleyan University is to submit your $200 deposit.
The deposit is a $200 "pre-payment" on the upcoming semester's tuition and is applied directly to your student account -- it's not an additional fee.
Your deposit also unlocks registration opportunities where you can register for classes.
Your deposit payment will be processed within two business days and you will be able to access the Housing Application via the MyIWU portal. When accessing the portal, be sure to have your username and password available. Please contact your Admissions Counselor if you need these credentials sent to you.
*For fall applicants, the tuition deposit is refundable until May 1st.
Send transcripts to our Admissions Office:
Sign-up for Admitted Students Day
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Admitted Student Day is the first opportunity for deposited students to be registered for classes.
If you are unable to attend an Admitted Student Day, you will have the opportunity to request a class schedule after this event.
Reach out to your Admissions Counselor for more details.
Whether you plan to live on campus or commute, all students need to complete a Housing Application or Off-Campus Application.
Students will also choose a meal plan and request any roommates on this page.
Review Cleared for Class Checklist
All new and returning students are required to complete some clearance items in order to move in to their residence hall and begin classes.
We realize that the recent pandemic has limited the opportunities for many prospective students to adequately prepare for and safely take the ACT and/or SAT.
In careful response to these realities, Indiana Wesleyan University has adopted a comprehensive approach to reviewing applicants that includes a careful review of applicants’ high school grades, hobbies and interests, and college motivation as part of the upcoming recruitment cycle. The IWU admissions team looks forward to evaluating applicants’ fit based on comprehensive measures, not just a test score and GPA. We still encourage students to submit their test scores to Indiana Wesleyan University if available. Test scores can assist with building the appropriate academic course schedule and with identifying additional resources available to students related to academic support.
Additionally, Indiana Wesleyan University leadership has decided to not consider ACT or SAT when calculating academic merit scholarships for the upcoming recruitment cycle. We believe this decision is most equitable for prospective students. For the incoming class, merit scholarships will be calculated using high school weighted GPA's (or unweighted, if weighted calculations are not available). Transfer student merit scholarships will be calculated using collegiate GPA’s.
Although general admission and merit scholarships no longer incorporate standardized test scores for this recruitment cycle, there may be situations when ACT/SAT scores may be helpful to incoming students. For example:
Submitting ACT/SAT/CLT scores will not negatively affect an admission decision to Indiana Wesleyan University or financial aid merit scholarship assignment. Students who have test scores should submit their scores to the Office of Admissions (fax: 765-677-2333 or email: admissionsforms@indwes.edu) at least one month before registering for classes. Student-athlete recruits should discuss eligibility requirements with their coach. Requirements may include ACT/SAT scores.
*In these situations, alternate metrics may be used. Note that 21st Century Scholars can use waivers to cover SAT/ACT costs, whereas the costs of other tests may not have waivers.
Indiana Wesleyan University offers a variety of academic scholarships for incoming students based on factors such as academic achievement, GPA, and other qualifications.
Scholarship opportunities and award amounts vary, so we encourage you to connect with an Admissions Counselor to learn which scholarships you may be eligible to receive.
