As an international student, you’ll start your MBA journey with an international student orientation provided by the MBA Program Office and GCS, focused on the unique opportunities and challenges of relocating to the US.
For the Office of International Services (OIS) to issue the necessary documents to you, you must complete your iStart checklist and submit the documents requested by OIS. You can access iStart at https://istart.iu.edu. Keep an eye on your email and respond to any questions or messages from OIS promptly.
Please ensure that you submit on time the transcripts, diplomas, and other requested information from universities you’ve attended. OIS will place a hold on your student account if you don’t provide this information on time, and the hold will preclude you from registering for spring classes. Avoid this by following up quickly on their office’s requests for documentation.
The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive set of courses aimed mainly at preparing international students to study in English at the university level.
These preparatory courses are designed exclusively for international non native speakers of English admitted into the MBA program in the Kelley School.
In the courses, students will:
For more information, tuition costs, dates, and application, see the IEP website: Intensive English Program | Department of Second Language Studies | Indiana University Bloomington
To help you have a smooth transition to living and learning in the United States, Bloomington, and the Kelley School of Business MBA Program, we have written this guide to provide some advice and tips. We hope this will help you learn from our experiences and make the transition easier for you.
This guide provides information on: