The admissions process for the Indiana University School of Journalism is easy to navigate.
Admission requirements:
- 26 credit hours with a 2.20 grade point average (FX calculated as F, DX calculated as D)
- Journalism J110, J200 or J210 with a C or better
- English composition with a C or better or exemption
- Fundamental skills mathematics, C- or better or exemption
- One semester of a foreign language
Direct Admission:
Most students apply to enter the school as a journalism major after their freshman years. However, students who apply to IU and express an interest in journalism may be eligible for the Direct Admission program. - Who is eligible?
Students entering the Fall 2010 class are eligible to apply for direct admission if they meet any ONE of the following requirements:- Score of 1270 SAT or above (verbal and math)
- Score of 29 ACT or above
- Have a GPA of 3.8 or above on a 4.0 scale
- Are in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating classes
- How to apply:
- The first step is to apply to Indiana University.
- Once admitted, promising students will be invited to complete IU’s Selective Scholarship Application.
- As part of this application, indicate your interest in journalism as major. If you meet the minimum standards set for application to the Direct Admit program, your SSA application will be sent to the school and you will be considered for direct admission to the IU School of Journalism.
- You also will be automatically considered for the IU School of Journalism Honors Program and for all freshman scholarships offered by the School of Journalism.
- Questions?
- Contact Director of Advising Services Lauren Kinzer, (812)855-1714.
- Learn more about IU’s Selective Scholarship Application.
- Learn more about the IU School of Journalism Honors Program.
- Learn more about the School of Journalism Scholarships.
The Honors Program: Ernie Pyle Scholars
Outstanding high school students may be eligible for the Honors Program: Ernie Pyle Scholars.- Check out requirements.
- Contact Honors Program Director Dave Boeyink for more information.
