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Direct Admit Day 2026
Direct Admit Day events overview
Friday Networking Night, 4 to 8 p.m. ET
- Open house: Explore the aspects of Kelley that are most important to you, from study abroad programs and career advising to social impact and student wellness. Faculty, staff, and current students from different academic departments and student services will be on hand to answer questions.
- Tours: Plan to spend 90 minutes to two hours exploring the Hodge Hall Undergraduate Center and the Brian D. Jellison Living Learning Center. Activities, faculty, staff, and students will be available all four hours of the open house event.
Saturday Direct Admit Day program and exploration time, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
- Hear from Kelley leaders, faculty, alumni, and current students on the Kelley experience, from academics and career paths to study abroad and student organizations.
- Participate in a mock class with a Kelley professor.
- Gear up for life as a Kelley and as a Hoosier—discover what makes the IU Bloomington college experience unlike any other.
Why I came to Kelley
Discover why today’s Kelley students chose the Kelley School of Business—and what makes it the right fit for them.
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WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.344 [MUSIC PLAYING] 2 00:00:03.344 --> 00:00:08.560 3 00:00:08.560 --> 00:00:10.400 Congratulations on being a direct admit. 4 00:00:10.400 --> 00:00:12.720 Your hard work has paid off. 5 00:00:12.720 --> 00:00:14.780 I came to Kelley looking for a challenge, 6 00:00:14.780 --> 00:00:16.688 and I definitely found it. 7 00:00:16.688 --> 00:00:18.480 What I did not expect when I came to Kelley 8 00:00:18.480 --> 00:00:21.400 was the amount of mentoring I received from inside 9 00:00:21.400 --> 00:00:22.960 and out of the classroom. 10 00:00:22.960 --> 00:00:26.300 I received help from other Kelleys in places like at work, 11 00:00:26.300 --> 00:00:28.960 at the gym, and even once in a grocery store. 12 00:00:28.960 --> 00:00:33.240 My best advice is, do not be afraid to ask for help, 13 00:00:33.240 --> 00:00:34.680 be proud of your accomplishments, 14 00:00:34.680 --> 00:00:35.980 and welcome to Kelley. 15 00:00:35.980 --> 00:00:37.288 Hi, my name is Aadi Shah. 16 00:00:37.288 --> 00:00:39.080 I'm currently studying finance, accounting, 17 00:00:39.080 --> 00:00:41.720 and business analytics, with a minor in economics, 18 00:00:41.720 --> 00:00:43.080 here at IU Kelley. 19 00:00:43.080 --> 00:00:45.200 And the main reason I chose IU was 20 00:00:45.200 --> 00:00:49.260 for its diverse culture and its hands-on learning experience. 21 00:00:49.260 --> 00:00:52.600 I chose Kelley because there's no other place on Earth that 22 00:00:52.600 --> 00:00:56.960 provides more opportunities, more resources, more 23 00:00:56.960 --> 00:01:01.840 amazing people to drive you to the path to succeed, 24 00:01:01.840 --> 00:01:03.600 and all for an affordable price. 25 00:01:03.600 --> 00:01:05.459 Hi, I'm Olivia, and I'm here with Jenna. 26 00:01:05.459 --> 00:01:08.220 We're juniors, and we're graduating in 2026. 27 00:01:08.220 --> 00:01:09.560 I'm a marketing major. 28 00:01:09.560 --> 00:01:12.040 I'm majoring in management with a co-major in law, ethics, 29 00:01:12.040 --> 00:01:13.120 and decision-making. 30 00:01:13.120 --> 00:01:14.815 And one reason why I love Kelley is I 31 00:01:14.815 --> 00:01:16.440 love how supportive the professors are. 32 00:01:16.440 --> 00:01:17.960 They all genuinely care about their students. 33 00:01:17.960 --> 00:01:20.080 And I've been able to stay in touch with several of them, 34 00:01:20.080 --> 00:01:21.840 and they're very willing to help you out. 35 00:01:21.840 --> 00:01:23.540 Yeah, something I've loved about Kelley 36 00:01:23.540 --> 00:01:25.880 is just all the resources they provide you with. 37 00:01:25.880 --> 00:01:27.910 I've been so thankful for Prebys Career Center. 38 00:01:27.910 --> 00:01:30.160 They're always helping me with my interviewing skills, 39 00:01:30.160 --> 00:01:31.660 resumes, or just whatever you need, 40 00:01:31.660 --> 00:01:33.160 especially if you just need to talk. 41 00:01:33.160 --> 00:01:34.080 So it's been great. 42 00:01:34.080 --> 00:01:35.860 I chose Kelley because of the opportunity 43 00:01:35.860 --> 00:01:39.120 that it gives its students, especially with clubs, 44 00:01:39.120 --> 00:01:41.540 organizations, and mentorship. 45 00:01:41.540 --> 00:01:43.660 Kelley wants its students to succeed 46 00:01:43.660 --> 00:01:46.180 by offering all these sorts of classes and events 47 00:01:46.180 --> 00:01:47.860 that students can go to. 48 00:01:47.860 --> 00:01:50.380 It really puts their students in the best position 49 00:01:50.380 --> 00:01:52.540 to be successful in the future. 50 00:01:52.540 --> 00:01:56.280 Hi, I'm a finance major, and I'm graduating in 2027. 51 00:01:56.280 --> 00:01:58.100 One of the main reasons that I chose Kelley 52 00:01:58.100 --> 00:02:00.820 is because of its collaborative working environment 53 00:02:00.820 --> 00:02:02.900 and the network that you get here. 54 00:02:02.900 --> 00:02:05.020 Everyone's holding each other accountable. 55 00:02:05.020 --> 00:02:06.860 You see the same faces all the time, 56 00:02:06.860 --> 00:02:08.940 and it really just feels like home. 57 00:02:08.940 --> 00:02:10.620 Hi, I'm a marketing major, and I'm 58 00:02:10.620 --> 00:02:12.780 graduating in spring of 2025. 59 00:02:12.780 --> 00:02:15.600 And I picked Kelley because of the amazing professors, 60 00:02:15.600 --> 00:02:19.920 but also because of the awesome networking and opportunities 61 00:02:19.920 --> 00:02:21.480 allowed in the school. 62 00:02:21.480 --> 00:02:23.662 There is a number of organizations, workshops, 63 00:02:23.662 --> 00:02:25.120 and clubs that you can get involved 64 00:02:25.120 --> 00:02:27.800 in that really bring you to whatever you're looking forward 65 00:02:27.800 --> 00:02:28.920 to in the future. 66 00:02:28.920 --> 00:02:31.800 I chose Kelley because of the opportunities it presents-- 67 00:02:31.800 --> 00:02:33.680 opportunities to major in whatever 68 00:02:33.680 --> 00:02:36.040 topic interests you, to research some 69 00:02:36.040 --> 00:02:38.120 of the best professors in the field, 70 00:02:38.120 --> 00:02:41.772 to study abroad in countries that you desire, 71 00:02:41.772 --> 00:02:43.480 and to join clubs that'll help you become 72 00:02:43.480 --> 00:02:45.160 the best version of yourself as you 73 00:02:45.160 --> 00:02:47.260 move from moment to momentum. 74 00:02:47.260 --> 00:02:50.362 Hello, I'm majoring in finance at the Kelley School of Business 75 00:02:50.362 --> 00:02:52.320 and currently minoring in general music studies 76 00:02:52.320 --> 00:02:54.320 at the Jacobs School of Music, and I'm 77 00:02:54.320 --> 00:02:58.180 expected to graduate in May 2027 as of right now. 78 00:02:58.180 --> 00:02:59.840 And so the primary reason why I chose 79 00:02:59.840 --> 00:03:02.800 Kelley was just because it's a top business school, and also 80 00:03:02.800 --> 00:03:04.600 because of its finance program, which is 81 00:03:04.600 --> 00:03:06.502 ranked really highly, at number seven. 82 00:03:06.502 --> 00:03:08.460 Along with that, Kelley has many opportunities, 83 00:03:08.460 --> 00:03:11.085 such as a study abroad program, many different types of courses 84 00:03:11.085 --> 00:03:14.120 that will allow you to dive into real-life applications 85 00:03:14.120 --> 00:03:15.960 and allow you to build your momentum. 86 00:03:15.960 --> 00:03:18.220 Thank you so much, and I wish you the best. 87 00:03:18.220 --> 00:03:20.340 Hi, I'm a finance and business analytics major, 88 00:03:20.340 --> 00:03:22.302 graduating in spring 2025. 89 00:03:22.302 --> 00:03:23.760 I chose Kelley because there are so 90 00:03:23.760 --> 00:03:25.260 many great ways of getting involved 91 00:03:25.260 --> 00:03:28.380 on campus to develop academically, socially, 92 00:03:28.380 --> 00:03:29.443 and professionally. 93 00:03:29.443 --> 00:03:30.860 We also have a great career center 94 00:03:30.860 --> 00:03:33.360 that helps students develop with resumes, 95 00:03:33.360 --> 00:03:37.220 cover letters, networking, mock interviews, and so much more. 96 00:03:37.220 --> 00:03:38.460 Guten tag, Hoosiers! 97 00:03:38.460 --> 00:03:40.000 I'm here in Germany. 98 00:03:40.000 --> 00:03:40.960 This is my last day. 99 00:03:40.960 --> 00:03:44.220 I've been here for the past five months studying abroad. 100 00:03:44.220 --> 00:03:45.680 It's been an incredible experience, 101 00:03:45.680 --> 00:03:48.820 but it's time for me to go back to Indiana. 102 00:03:48.820 --> 00:03:51.820 I originally came to IU looking just to study finance 103 00:03:51.820 --> 00:03:55.380 and not go abroad, but here I am four years later. 104 00:03:55.380 --> 00:03:57.820 Thanks to Kelley, I've been to Europe twice now, 105 00:03:57.820 --> 00:04:00.180 and I hope to again in the future and hope 106 00:04:00.180 --> 00:04:02.460 that you have similar experiences as well. 107 00:04:02.460 --> 00:04:04.920 Hi, I'm an accounting and finance major, 108 00:04:04.920 --> 00:04:08.480 projected to finish the 3/2 MBA program in 2028. 109 00:04:08.480 --> 00:04:10.660 And I chose Kelley because of the hands-on learning 110 00:04:10.660 --> 00:04:13.260 through the classroom and student organizations, 111 00:04:13.260 --> 00:04:16.100 and the potential to learn about my career path and network 112 00:04:16.100 --> 00:04:18.959 through professionals with career classes in Kelley 113 00:04:18.959 --> 00:04:21.180 as well as student organizations where 114 00:04:21.180 --> 00:04:22.440 networking events are helpful. 115 00:04:22.440 --> 00:04:25.790 [MUSIC PLAYING] 116 00:04:25.790 --> 00:04:33.000
Planning your trip
Don’t forget: Bloomington is on Eastern time—one hour ahead of Chicago and the same time as New York. To enjoy the full program and the city of Bloomington, we recommend arriving on Friday and leaving on Sunday. Your itinerary includes the Friday Networking Night from 4 to 8 p.m. ET, the Direct Admit Day program from 9 to 11:15 a.m. ET Saturday, and classroom experiences from 1 to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.
If you plan to stay in Bloomington overnight, check out the many hotels and accommodations available. Direct Admit Day attendees are responsible for finding, booking, and paying for their travel and accommodations.
Fridays: Networking Night
- Where: Hodge Hall, 1309 E. Tenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
- Parking:
- Fee Lane Parking Garage, 709 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington, IN 47405.
- Forrest Avenue Parking Garage, 1015 E. Eleventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47408.
- Parking in IU garages is free after 6 p.m. If your family is leaving prior to 6 p.m., permits will be available from Kelley Admissions staff so that a parking fee will not be charged.
Saturdays: Direct Admit Day
- Where: IU Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
- Parking: Shuttles will be available to transport guests to the IU Auditorium from the Fee Lane Parking Garage and the Forrest Avenue Parking Garage. Plan to arrive at the parking garage at least 30 minutes before the 9 a.m. start time to ensure adequate time to find parking, board the shuttle, and check in for the event. After the morning portion of the program concludes in the IU Auditorium, there will be shuttles available outside of the IU Auditorium to Hodge Hall and the Jellison Living Learning Center.
Note: For more info on parking at IU, visit theOffice of Parking Operations website.
Accessible parking
During Saturday’s event, a limited number of parking spaces will be available for vehicles displaying handicapped permits. For more information, please call 812-855-4474.
Indianapolis International Airport is the closest airport to Bloomington. Allow 1.5 hours of travel time from the airport to Bloomington. Bloomington Shuttle Service offers shuttle service between the Indianapolis International Airport and Bloomington.
Snappy casual is the expected attire for DA Day and comfortable shoes are encouraged for walking. Present your authentic and most confident self in clothing that meets Kelley Undergraduate Program guidelines.

Snappy casual dress is polished and professional while less formal than business casual.
- Collared shirt, blouse, or polo shirt
- Structured or unstructured jacket, sweater, or cardigan
- Knee-length or longer dress
- Trousers, khaki, or dark wash denim (no holes or tears)
- Dress shoes, loafers, boots, or comfortable walking shoes
- Dress or trouser socks; avoid ankle or athletic socks
Contact
For questions about Direct Admit Day, please contact bschool@iu.edu
or 812-855-4474.
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