Kelley Prep Academy Through Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives

Designed for first-year students applying to the Kelley School through standard admission, the Kelley Prep Academy is offered through the Kelley Office of Diversity Initiatives (KODI). Supporting a rich and diverse student body, KPA offers opportunities for you to:

Attend events designed for your academic and professional development
Get to know Kelley students and faculty outside the classroom
Gain support from Kelley staff through the admissions process and beyond
Form study tables or work with a tutor to prepare for first-year business courses
Launch your business education by making an academic pledge of excellence
Meet employers dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion—our Diversity Premier Career Partners

Get started with KPA

Kelley Prep Academy is here to help you start strong at Kelley. Get answers to your questions and begin your application:

Apply to the Kelley Prep Academy to start your path as a pre-business student.
Learn more about the standard admissions process and criteria for admission to Kelley.

“Kelley Prep Academy provides an immediate family that supports you. You bond, grow, and work together to get into Kelley.”

Marissa Munoz, BS’22, Marketing and Professional SalesDigital and Social Media Business Applications co-major

“A highlight of my KPA experience was getting work done in study tables, being able to talk with upperclassmen about their experience and get advice.”

Morgan Gomis, KPA Class of 2020, BS’23Finance, Business Analytics, co-major

“KPA was very helpful to get me on the right track and make my application stronger.”

Chris Agunloye, BS’23, MarketingKPA Class of 2020

Kelley Prep Academy Program Objectives

Committed to building momentum for future Kelley students, the Kelley Prep Academy:

Educates students about the wide variety of business careers and industries

Builds a community of like-minded students who share similar goals and aspirations

Offers professional development opportunities that prepare students to become leaders

Connects students with Kelley Diversity Premier Career Partners, a network of alumni and professionals committed to engaging students from diverse backgrounds

Supports students with a community of committed Kelley faculty and staff

Challenges students to reach their highest academic potential

Enhance your application to Kelley with KPA credentials

As a participant in the Kelley Prep Academy, you will have an opportunity to earn a certificate of completion that you may submit with your Kelley application.

Earning a certificate of completion demonstrates your academic commitment as a pre-business student. By engaging fully in the Kelley Prep Academy, you can earn points representing how you’re getting ready to become a business major. Accumulate a minimum of 50 points in both the fall and spring semesters to earn the certificate of completion.

Please note: the certificate of completion does not guarantee admission to Kelley. Completing the certificate will set you up effectively to apply for standard admission to Kelley as a sophomore.

Questions?

If you are a scholarship recipient, please contact your scholarship advisor with questions. Any additional questions may be submitted to kace@iu.edu.

Get started with KPA

Kelley Prep Academy Program Objectives

Enhance your application to Kelley with KPA credentials

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