Adult Student

Apply As an Adult Student

Maybe you’ve been out of school for a while but have always had a dream to earn your degree. If it’s been on your mind to chase your dream, there’s no better time than now to become an adult student at Indiana University Kokomo! We understand you may be managing family responsibilities and working all while working toward your degree. We offer services to help you succeed in your studies but more importantly, we have faculty who are approachable and willing to work with you.
 
Before you think it’s too late, we want to assure you that your maturity and life experience outside the classroom provide a vital perspective. It’s never too late to chase your dream and we want to walk with you every step of the way.

Accel Program for Returning Students

The Accelerated Program at IU Kokomo is an affordable, flexible way to return to school and complete your Bachelor of General Studiesor Bachelor of Applied Science. Learn more about the Accel Program.

Step by Step Guide for Adult Students

  • You must have graduated from an Indiana high school or comparable out-of-state institution or have taken the GED. Those with a GED score of 62 or higher may apply for unconditional admission.
  • Academic Honor or Core 40 diploma or at least 30 college preparatory high school courses.
  • You should rank in the upper half of your high school class.
  • Students who have been out of high school for three or more years are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. (see admissions for high school students if you are less than three years out of High School.)
  • If you are a previous IU Kokomo student, update your information by filling out the online application as a returning student and schedule an appointment with the Office of Student Success and Advising at 765/455-9405.

If you do not meet the above criteria, don’t worry! You may be eligible for conditional admission. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more details.

  • Step 1 - Apply today!Complete and submit the university application for undergraduate admission.Include the $35 application fee or your request for a fee waiver. Be sure your application is complete! If you are a previous IU Kokomo student, update your information by filling out the online application as a returning student and schedule an appointment with the Office of Student Success and Advising at 765-455-9405.
  • Step 2 – Send your official high school transcript. Have your official high school transcript sent directly from your high school to the IU Kokomo Office of Admissions. If you're a GED recipient, send an official score report directly to our office. If you have taken any college courses at another institution, have them send us an official transcript. After receiving all your materials, we'll notify you within a week if you've been accepted or if further testing is needed.
  • Step 3 - Apply for financial aid. In the midst of applying for admission, you don't want to forget to apply for financial aid. All IU Kokomo scholarships will be awarded after March 1 and the State of Indiana priority receive date for the FAFSA is April 15. If you need assistance with financial aid, don’t hesitate to reach out the the Office of Financial Aid!
  • Step 5 -Create yourIU Computing Account: It is super important to get started on setting up your IU computing account. You’ll use this information for a lot of your college career. Get started on setting up your IU computing account here.
  • Step 6 - Meet your academic advisor. Over the course of your degree, you will want to get to you’re your academic advisor really well. Your advisor knows the ins and outs of your degree and will walk with you every step of the way! Meet with your academic advisor and schedule any necessary placement testing.
  • Step 7 - Attend New Student Orientation. Come see the campus, meet your new peers, get information on all kinds of campus resources, and services, and have a free lunch at New Student Orientation.

Ready to jump in?

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Questions for the Office of Admissions?

We know deciding to come back to college is a big deal. If you have questions or concerns about enrolling as an adult student at IU Kokomo, we have people you can chat with. Reach out to the Office of Admissions with any questions, no matter how small. We want you to feel informed and confident about your decision to earn your degree. No question is too silly!

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African American Student

Someday soon, Leon Babb plans to work for Veteran’s Affairs (VA) as a medical imaging technologist, while his wife, Alexius Babb, is a psychologist for the VA, or has her own private practice.

He’s taking one more step toward making their plan a reality, completing an Associate of Science in Radiography from Indiana University Kokomo.

“All the sacrifices we’re making now will be worth it, for our family to have a better quality of life,” said Babb, who lives in Kokomo. “We’ll have a new house, the kids can be in more activities, and we will be doing a lot more traveling. We don’t want to wait until we retire to see the world. We want to enjoy it while we are young, and give the kids that experience.”

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For many years, graduates participating in Indiana University Kokomo’s Commencement have been able to count on the “mom table,” staffed by Susan Wilson and Terri Butler, for bobby pins to keep a mortarboard in place, a breath mint, or any other little last-minute need. 

In May 2019, though, someone else will have to monitor the table, because Wilson and Butler are graduating.

Wilson, administrative secretary in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, completed her Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) in December, while Butler, administrative secretary for the School of Business, will finish hers in May. 

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From the time she was six years old, Sharmaine Ellison knew she wanted to be a nurse.

 Growing up in Kokomo as the daughter of a single mother, she appreciated the chance to earn her degree.

“I knew my mom could barely afford to send me to college, but she was determined someone in her family was going to get a degree,” said Ellison. Though her mother passed away from breast cancer in 1997, Ellison knows she would be proud of her accomplishments.

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Education degree provides new career for grad

A male student

It was the best graduation gift possible — a grown-up job. For the last six years, since Thor Turner quit his factory job to pursue his dream, his wife has teased him about getting a grown-up career. As he earned his bachelor’s degree in education at Indiana University Kokomo, he also worked 40 hours a week in retail.

Turner, 30, graduated May 8, and accepted a teaching job May 9 at Wainwright Middle School in Lafayette.

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