As a pre-business student at IU Bloomington, you will be taking the same exact first-year business courses as Kelley direct admits and be taught by the same faculty who are focused on advancing your knowledge in business. By earning admission, you'll end your first year at IU with a strong GPA and a strong connection to the Kelley experience.
Admissions criteria
Access criteria for standard admission to the Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program in Bloomington
Standard admission criteria differ based on degree start date. For the correct criteria, click the button that matches your IU Bloomington start date.
Admissions credential review
Pre-business students at IU Bloomington wishing to discuss the standard admission requirements for Kelley Bloomington are encouraged to make a credential review appointment.
These credential reviews are only for current, IU Bloomington pre-business students who are on campus and want to learn about admission into the Kelley School. If you are an incoming first-year student or recently admitted student who has yet to be on campus, please see our Visit Us page.
The Kelley School of Business is comprised of two distinct schools on two IU campuses.
Degree programs are separately administered for students admitted to either the Bloomington or Indianapolis campus and school. Learn more about transferability between Kelley programs.
Kelley standard admission: application deadlines
Once a student starts their second semester as a pre-business student, they are required to apply for standard admission. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two hours of submitting your application, please email bschool@iu.edu.
Spring semester start at IU Bloomington
November 1
Application closes
September 1
Application opens
Fall semester start at IU Bloomington
April 1
Application closes
February 1
Application opens
Kelley standard admission FAQ
No. Any student with 12 or more credits from another institution is considered a transfer student and must go through standard admission. We do not have direct admission for transfer students.
To see how your classes will transfer to IU Bloomington, use the Credit Transfer Service.
Any class that comes up as “UN” or “Undistributed” means that you will receive the credit for the class, but it does not come in as a specific course at IU Bloomington.
You can expect to spend a minimum of three and a half years on the IU Bloomington campus to complete a degree from the Kelley School of Business. Current courses, course load each semester, and other factors will affect the length of time it takes to earn your degree.
No. Academics will always be reviewed first. The committee understands that a rigorous course load, transition to a new campus, and other factors can make extracurricular commitments difficult.
During New Student Orientation, you’ll work closely with an expert academic advisor who specializes in guiding pre-business students. They’ll help you plan your coursework, navigate requirements, and stay on track as you prepare to pursue standard admission to Kelley Bloomington.
Questions?
Contact bschool@iu.edu or 812-855-4474. Please allow three to five business days for a response.