Returning Students

Apply to Herron as a returning student

Students who are interested in returning to Herron must complete the IU Indianapolis application for returning students. Upon completion of the application, students must send the IU Indianapolis Office of Undergraduate Admissions all transcripts from each of the colleges that they have attended since IU.

Students applying to Herron's Bachelor of Science programs must submit a portfolio as part of their application. Approved applicants will then be invited to audition to their program.

Program application and audition (if required)

Students applying to Herron's Bachelor of Science programs must submit a portfolio as part of their application. Approved applicants will then be invited to audition to their program.

In some situations, students previously enrolled at in their program may not be required to reapply to the program or complete an audition. Consideration for program application and/or audition exemption is determined on a case-by-case basis. Ask an admissions advisor if you wish to be considered for program application and/or audition exemption.

Application fees for returning students

  • IU Indianapolis online application fee: Not required for students who have previously enrolled in a degree-seeking program and completed courses at an Indiana University campus
  • Herron SlideRoom portfolio fee: $5 (non-refundable; cannot be waived)

Important dates for returning students

  • Aug. 1: IU Indianapolis application and portfolio submission open
  • Dec. 1: FAFSA opens
  • Dec. 1: IU Indianapolis incoming first-year and competitive scholarship deadline
  • May 1: IU Indianapolis application, portfolio submission, and enrollment deposit deadline

  • January: IU Indianapolis application, Music Technology, and Music Therapy applications open
  • Nov. 1: Herron scholarship deadline
  • Nov. 1: IU Indianapolis application submission deadline

  • March 15: Summer Session I application submission deadline
  • May 1: Summer Session II application submission deadline

Questions?

Ask an admissions counselor, or contact Herron's Office of Admissions and Student Services directly at 317-278-9400 or hadmit@iu.edu.