A guest student is someone who is enrolled at another college or university and wishes to take classes at Ivy Tech with the intention of transferring credits earned back to their home school. Learn more about taking classes as a guest student
A SMART CHOICE
Guest students choose to take courses at Ivy Tech for a number of reasons. It could be a smart choice for you if:
You want to add an online or virtual class to your upcoming schedule
You want to save money by taking some of your general education courses at Ivy Tech
You need a prerequisite not currently being offered at your school
You'd like a smaller setting for a challenging subject
You want to take advantage of Ivy Tech's 8-week courses and cross off a class in a fraction of the time it would take at your school
No matter your reason, Ivy Tech has you covered! Not only will our guest student option help you save money, but it may even help you graduate faster. Take advantage of our broad course selection, experienced instructors, and affordable tuition by applying today.
Before You Apply
Search for Courses
Guest students can take any class for which they meet the prerequisite requirement. On the guest student application, you must affirm that you meet the prerequisites for the course(s) you wish to take.
Ivy Tech offers thousands of courses at 45 locations around the state and online each semester. Search our class schedules to see what's available for the upcoming term.
Every school has unique requirements for transferring credits. Before you apply to Ivy Tech, speak with your advisor at your home institution to make sure the course you want to take at Ivy Tech will transfer. Ivy Tech cannot guarantee the transferability of courses to your home school.
You may also apply in person if you prefer. Reach out to your local guest student contact and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
Good Academic Standing
Note that you must be in good academic standing at your home institution to be accepted as a guest student at Ivy Tech. "Good academic standing" is defined differently by every school, but usually applies to a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA). Check with your home college advisor for details. If you are not in good standing at your home institution you may still take classes at Ivy Tech as a "Courses Only" student. Learn More about Taking Courses Only
Continuing a Saved Application
You can go back to finish an application you previously started at any time. We'll ask you to provide the email and the password you set up when you saved your application. We'll also email you a link to continue your saved application.
Once your application processing is complete, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your guest student application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days. If it has been more than 10 business days since you applied and you have not yet received your acceptance letter, contact Admissions at 888-IVY-LINE (1-888-489-5463).
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.
What is MyIvy?
MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often, including:
Review the Ivy Tech Community College Acceptable Use Policy and click “I Agree”
Enter the requested information (your Ivy Tech email address can be found in the confirmation email you received after your application was processed)
Click “Get Started”
Enter your personal information (your student ID number is also called your C# number and can be found in the confirmation email you received after your application was processed)
Enter your personal email address and cell phone number for your validation code and choose your preferred method to receive your code
Once you receive your application confirmation email and have created your MyIvy account, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within MyIvy. If you need assistance, your local guest student contact will help you register for the classes you listed on your application.
You can also register for classes in person by visiting the local enrollment center at the campus to which you applied.
For additional information about how to register for classes, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.
If you are getting a prerequisite error when you try to register, this means you need to turn in a guest application or you are trying to add a course that you did not put on your application. If you need to add a class that was not originally on your application, please email your local guest student contact with the course information (course number and name) so that we can add the course on your behalf. If you need to swap sections or drop a course, you can do so on your own via MyIvy.
Pay Your Tuition Online In MyIvy
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
Ivy Tech does not have an application fee. You can apply for free at any time.
Tuition and Fees
It costs less than you think. At just $170.07 per credit hour — or $2,455.76 per semester — Ivy Tech is the lowest-cost higher education option in Indiana*. And all your required textbooks are free!For a complete listing of Ivy Tech's current tuition rates for full-time and part-time students, per credit hour and flat rate, visit our Tuition & Fees page.
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in MyIvy. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
Ivy Tech does not offer financial aid to guest students. If you believe you are part of a program that allows you to use funds to cover the cost of a class, please contact the Financial Aid office at the campus to which you applied.
* Tuition costs per semester are shown for a full-time, Indiana resident. Total cost of attendance is estimated and includes tuition and some fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses.
One Application Per Semester
Guest student acceptances are good for one semester. If you wish to take classes as a guest student in a future semester, you will need to fill out another application.
Every school has unique transferring requirements. The most important thing is to speak with your advisor at your home institution to make sure you are taking courses at Ivy Tech that will transfer. Ivy Tech cannot guarantee the transferability of courses to your home school.
Transfer Course Equivalencies for Other Schools
Before enrolling in courses at Ivy Tech, it is important to find out which course credits may transfer to or from other institutions. Use this helpful tool to find out how courses you have taken or plan to take may transfer to another college or university for credit.
The Core Transfer Library is a list of 88 courses that are pre-approved for transfer between all Indiana public college and university campuses, in addition to six independent colleges and universities (assuming adequate grades were earned). Core Transfer Library courses will meet the general or free elective requirements of undergraduate degree programs and most will also count towards degree program requirements, if an equivalent course is taught at the four-year campus you plan to attend.
Ivy Tech does offer courses that may transfer to a select set or even a single college or university. See your academic advisor to learn more about these courses.
Helpful Steps
To help determine if the classes you take at Ivy Tech will transfer to your home institution, follow these steps. They will prepare you to ask better questions.
At your home institution, check with your advisor at your current institution to determine:
If you have selected the appropriate course(s) to count towards your major.
Who, at your current school, should receive an official transcript once the course is completed.
TransferIN.net is a website managed by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. TransferIN can help you figure out how to transfer your credits to another institution. Each school has unique transferring requirements; however, TransferIn has developed step-by-step guides that cover the basic requirements most schools follow, so you can ask the right questions and make better decisions.
Step 2: Click on "Tools and Resources" at the top of the form
Step 3: Select "Unofficial Transcripts" from the list of items
Former Student - Official Transcripts
If you no longer have access to MyIvy because you have not attended in two or more years, you can request your transcript online. You will need to Create an Account with Parchment Exchange if you haven't already done so. Should you need to reset your password, you will click on "Forgot Your Password."
GHI Bill Benefits
Students using GI Bill Benefits must be certified by the institution that is issuing their degree. This is done by requesting a "parent" letter be sent to Ivy Tech. The “parent” school is the student’s school issuing the degree. The “guest” school is the institution where the student is taking credits for expected transfer back to the “parent” school.
If you plan to use GI Bill benefits as a guest student you will need to contact Veteran Services at your parent institution and request your school's VA Certifying Official send a parent letter to Veteran Services at the Ivy Tech location where you are registered.
You should also visit the Ivy Tech Veteran Services office to confirm that your benefits have been applied.
“I had such an amazing experience as a guest student at Ivy Tech. I was able to take classes during the summer and get ahead in my course work, which relieved me of a lot of stress and gave me more freedom to pick and choose my courses for the next semester. Not only did I enjoy the classes I took but I was definitely prepared for the classes I took when I returned to IU in the Fall.”
–Hailey I. | Guest Student from Indiana University
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLYING AS A GUEST STUDENT?
Contact Admissions
If you have questions or need help with any part of the application process, reach out to your local guest student contact who will be happy to assist you.
Each Tuesday, our campuses hold an enrollment event designed for you to explore programs, get help applying and preparing for Ivy Tech classes, connect with career coaches, and more. Our team will work with you personally to answer any questions and help you determine the right next step.
