International Admissions

We encourage international students to apply to our school. The application process is online. All students must use the online application. Below are steps related to the application process, and other helpful links.

IU Office of International Admissions

The IU Office of International Admissions will review your application first. They determine if you have the equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Their initial processing may take several months, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. After the review, International Admissions will route your application to SLIS (School of Library and Information Science).

SLIS Admissions Office

Once we receive your application, we try to process it quickly. You are welcome contact us to check your status. Once your application is complete, we will notify you of the decision. (Note: Ph.D. applications are processed on a different schedule.) Your materials are then returned to International Admissions for final processing (such as visa paperwork, proof of funding, and other requirements).

Questions?
Contact: Jill Clancy (slis@indiana.edu)

English Proficiency Exam

As a part of the International Student Orientation at Indiana University, all students whose first language is not English are required to take an English Proficiency Exam. Based on the results, you may be required to take some English coursework through the Center for English Language Training (CELT). Course are listed under the heading SLST (Second Language Studies) T501 in the Schedule of Classes.

Intensive English Program

Graduate study at SLIS requires a high level of English proficiency. You may want to start at Indiana University in the Intensive English Program (IEP).

International Services

This office is helpful with visa and other processing issues for current students. They are located in Franklin Hall 306. Email: intlserv@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv

International Center

The IU International Center coordinates International Student Orientation. They provide advising for housing, banking, health insurance, taxes, etc. They are located at 111 S. Jordan Avenue. Email: intlcent@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/ic/index.php