Adult Special Student

If you you wish to take a credit course for self-enrichment or are sponsored by your employer to enroll in a specific IUPUI course, you may apply as an adult special student. You are strongly encouraged to discuss your plans and previous education with an admissions counselor before filing an application. Permission to enroll is usually for one term.

You are not eligible for financial aid as an adult special student

If you wish to enroll in mathematics or English courses, you must either have completed a transferable (non-remedial) college course in that academic area or complete the IUPUI placement tests.

Required Credentials and Qualification

• You must be 21 or older
• You must provide a photocopy of your diploma, high school transcript or GED results.
• If you previously attended college, you must not have enrolled anywhere for the past three years plus provide photocopies of grade reports or a college transcript.
• If you are being sponsored by an employer and you are not able to obtain the above documents, you may submit a letter of sponsorship from your employer.
• Use the Freshman Application download, complete, and mail to Admissions. Be sure to include credentials and written statement. You must pay a $50 non refundable application fee. Check should be made payable to IUPUI and it must accompany your application.