Former Herron Students

Apply to Herron as a returning student

Students who are interested in returning to Herron must complete the IU Indianapolis application for returning students. Upon completion of the application, students must send the IU Indianapolis Office of Undergraduate Admissions all transcripts from each of the colleges that they have attended since IU.

Step 1: Reapply to IU

Step 2: Submit your portfolio

Submitting your portfolio (if required)

A portfolio is required for all Bachelor of Art Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts applicants. A portfolio is not required if you apply for a Bachelor of Art History.

In some situations, students previously enrolled at Herron may not have to submit a portfolio. Consideration for portfolio exemption is determined on a case-by-case basis. Ask an admissions advisor if you wish to be considered for portfolio exemption. 

Application fees for returning students

  • IU Indianapolis online application fee: Not required for students who have previously enrolled in a degree-seeking program and completed courses at an Indiana University campus
  • Herron SlideRoom portfolio fee: $10 (non-refundable; cannot be waived)

Important dates for returning students

  • Aug. 1: IU Indianapolis application and portfolio submission open
  • Oct. 1: FAFSA opens
  • Nov. 15: FAFSA priority deadline
  • Feb. 15: IU Indianapolis incoming first-year and competitive scholarship deadline
  • May 1: IU Indianapolis application, portfolio submission, and enrollment deposit deadline

  • January: IU Indianapolis application and portfolio submission open
  • Nov. 1: IU Indianapolis application and portfolio submission deadline

  • March 15: Summer Session I application and portfolio submission deadline
  • May 1: Summer Session II application and portfolio submission deadline

Helpful links

Questions?

Ask an admissions advisor, or contact Herron's Office of Admissions and Student Services directly at 317-278-9400 or herron4u@iupui.edu.