Overview
You must be formally admitted to a specific graduate program at IPFW before you are eligible to register for graduate-level classes. Admission applications may be obtained from the IPFW graduate applications coordinator, Kettler Hall, room 108A, 260-481-6145 (TTY 260-481-6820), or from the IPFW school, division, or department that offers the program you wish to enter.
Scholarships For Out of State Students
The IPFW Office of Graduate Studies has 10 Chancellor Merit Awards that are available to students that are not legal residents of the state of Indiana. The scholarship allows nonresidents to pay in-state fees. Prospective graduate students should contact their department for the scholarship criteria. International students should contact the International Student Services Office at iss@ipfw.edu
Classification of Applicants
Applicants for admission to most IPFW graduate programs are classified as
- regular (degree-seeking),
- nondegree (temporary, nondegree-seeking), or
- re-entry
Regular Admission
You are classified as an applicant for regular admission if you are seeking admission into an IPFW graduate degree program. Successful candidates for regular graduate admission include promising applicants who
- have earned baccalaureate degrees from colleges or universities of recognized standing,
- have completed studies equivalent to those required of Indiana University or Purdue University baccalaureate recipients, and
- have earned a B or better average in their undergraduate major.
Regular admission, with specific conditions, may be available if you do not meet the above criteria. Some graduate programs at IPFW may impose higher or more specific criteria and may require you to provide additional evidence of previous academic performance (refer to Part 2 of the Bulletin).
After you furnish all required information and related documents, your application will be considered by the academic unit that offers the program you seek. For some graduate programs at IPFW, your application will also be considered by the Purdue University Graduate School, the Indiana University Graduate School, or another office responsible for admissions to the program you have selected.
Completed applications for regular admission and all required supporting materials have deadlines that vary. contact your program office for specific deadline information.
You must reapply for admission if you do not enroll within two years of your admission semester/session.
* References to the Graduate School and dean of the Graduate School are not applicable to professional master's degree programs in business (M.B.A.), education (M.S.Ed.), and public and environmental affairs (M.P.A.).
Graduate Record Examination
As a degree-seeking applicant, it is recommended that you take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if you
- are seeking admission to a program that requires it (refer to Part 2 of the Bulletin);
- wish to be considered for certain fellowship opportunities;
- believe your previous academic record does not adequately reflect your abilities;
- received a baccalaureate degree from a non-accredited institution; or
- elect to use the GRE Aptitude Test as a means to document proficiency in English.
English Language Proficiency
The language of instruction at IPFW is English. Therefore, proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is vital to your academic success. If your native language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language ability at the time you apply for admission. Normally this is done by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submitting the results as part of your admission application. Additional requirements for demonstrating English language proficiency after you are admitted are stated in Part 4 of the Bulletin ("Academic Regulations for Graduate Students").
Nondegree Admission
You are considered an applicant for nondegree (temporary) admission if you
- have earned a baccalaureate or advanced degree, and
- do not intend to pursue another degree and are seeking only personal or professional enrichment.
You must be prepared to demonstrate that you have the necessary preparation for any course(s) in which you wish to enroll and may be required to obtain approval from the course instructors.
You may later seek regular admission and request that courses you completed while in nondegree admission status be considered for application toward a degree. The applicability of these courses will be determined by the school, division, or department that offers the program you are seeking, and typically no more than 12 credits will be considered. Visiting Students. If you are a graduate student in good standing at another accredited graduate school, you may apply for one semester's or one summer's admission as a visiting nondegree student. Graduate students from institutional members of the CIC consortium may be visiting students for up to one year. Under the above circumstances, the IPFW graduate admissions clerk will assist with your application.
Re-entry
You are considered an applicant for re-entry if
- you previously were regularly admitted to an IPFW graduate program, have not registered for classes at IPFW for more than one year (or at any other Indiana University or Purdue University campus for more than one semester), and wish to resume your studies in the program in which you were last enrolled, or
- you previously were admitted to an IPFW graduate program in a nondegree classification, have not attended IPFW for more than one year, still meet the criteria for nondegree graduate admission status, and wish to resume your studies under this classification.
You must file a re-entry application at the IPFW Admissions office. Since your re-entry application will be subject to approval under applicable admission and academic policies of the IPFW graduate program in which you were last enrolled, you must allow ample time for your reentry application to be processed.
CGS Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, & Assistants
Acceptance of an offer of financial support (such as a graduate scholarship, fellowship, traineeship, or assistantship) for the next academic year by a prospective or enrolled graduate student completes an agreement that both student and graduate school expect to honor. In that context, the conditions affecting such offers and their acceptance must be defined carefully and understood by all parties. More information regarding this is located on the Council of Graduate Schools web site. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
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