Guaranteed Admissions Pathway

WHAT IS GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS?

The Guaranteed Admissions pathway provides qualified students in specific programs at Ivy Tech guaranteed admission into the related bachelor's degree program at our partner schools. Ivy Tech has agreements with 25 four-year colleges and universities in Indiana that allow our students to complete their associate degree in an approved program at Ivy Tech and gain automatic acceptance to transfer to one of those schools.

These agreements mean that Ivy Tech and your future transfer school have agreed to a specific set of courses you need to take to earn your degree which eliminates any loss of credits and ensures you are able to complete your bachelor's degree on time.

AN AFFORDABLE START TO YOUR BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Because Ivy Tech offers the lowest tuition in Indiana, you can complete your first two years at Ivy Tech and save thousands on the cost of a bachelor's degree. Students who meet the criteria for guaranteed admissions may also have their application fees waived when they apply to transfer.

DO I QUALIFY?

The Guaranteed Admissions pathway is open to students at all campuses, whether you earn your degree through in-person or online classes. Students simply need to work with their Ivy Tech academic advisor to confirm that their academic plan meets all the requirements. Every partner school has a different set of Grade Point Average (GPA) and other eligibility requirements for students who want automatic acceptance. See the "Programs Accepted & Eligibility Requirements by College" section lower on the page for eligibility details by college.

30+ DEGREES QUALIFY FOR GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS

The programs below are included in the Guaranteed Admissions pathway, but not every partner school accepts transfers from every program. Check the "Participating College by Program" container lower on the page to see which schools you could automatically transfer to.

Eligible Ivy Tech Programs

Accounting
Biology
Building Construction Management
Business Administration
Business Operations, Applications, and Technology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity/Information Assurance
Data Analytics
Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Engineering Technology
Education – Elementary & Special
Education – Secondary (Math & Biology)
Engineering (Transfers into Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering)
Engineering Technology
General Studies
Homeland Security & Public Safety
Hospitality Administration
Human Services (Transfers into Human Services or Social Work)
Information Technology/Informatics
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts (Health Sciences/Philanthropic Studies)
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Nursing
Professional Communications
Psychology
Respiratory Therapy
Software Development
Supply Chain Management
Visual Communications

GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS DETAILS

Participating Colleges by Program

Which Colleges Offer Guaranteed Admissions for My Program?

Explore the list below to see which schools you could automatically transfer to if you meet the school's requirements after your earn your associate degree at Ivy Tech.

Also, keep in mind that you are not locked into a specific four-year transfer institution. As you can see below, many popular program areas have a large number of four-year partners, giving you the flexibility to choose between several institutions.

Explore the list below to see which schools you could automatically transfer to after earning your associate degree at Ivy Tech if you meet the school's requirements. Some colleges even accept all Ivy Tech programs, so be sure to check which institutions offer the most flexible transfer options.

Also, keep in mind that you're not locked into one specific four-year school. As shown below, many popular program areas are connected to multiple four-year partners, giving you the flexibility to choose the institution that best fits your goals.

Schools Offering Full Transfer Flexibility

Schools Offering Program-Based Transfers

IVY TECH PROGRAM	GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS COLLEGES
Accounting	Purdue University Northwest University of Evansville University of Indianapolis
Biology	Ball State University Indiana State University Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University East Indiana University Kokomo Indiana University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Columbus IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Purdue University Fort Wayne University of Indianapolis University of Southern Indiana
Building Construction Management	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis)
Business Administration	Ball State University Indiana State University Indiana University East Indiana University Kokomo Indiana University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Indiana Wesleyan University Martin University Purdue University Fort Wayne Purdue University Northwest University of Indianapolis University of Southern Indiana Walden University Western Governors University
Business Operations, Applications, and Technology	Purdue University Northwest
Chemistry	Ball State University Indiana State University Indiana University Kokomo Indiana University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Purdue University Fort Wayne University of Southern Indiana
Communications	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis)
Computer Science	Ball State University Indiana State University Indiana University Kokomo Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast Purdue University Fort Wayne University of Southern Indiana Western Governors University
Criminal Justice	Ball State University Indiana State University Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University East Indiana University Kokomo Purdue University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast Indiana University Columbus IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Purdue University Fort Wayne University of Indianapolis University of Southern Indiana
Cybersecurity/Information Assurance	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Vincennes University
Data Analytics	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis)
Dental Hygiene	Purdue University Northwest
Education – Early Childhood	Ball State University Purdue University Fort Wayne Purdue University University of Southern Indiana
Education – Elementary	Ball State University Indiana State University Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Kokomo Purdue University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast Purdue University Fort Wayne University of Southern Indiana Western Governors University
Education – Special Education	Ball State University Indiana State University Purdue University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast University of Southern Indiana
Education – Secondary Math & Biology	Indiana State University Indiana University Kokomo Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast
Electrical Engineering Technology	Indiana State University IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Purdue University Fort Wayne
Engineering Transfers into bachelor's degree programs for Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering	Purdue University Northwest
Engineering Technology	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) University of Southern Indiana
Fine Arts	Butler University IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis)
General Studies	Indiana University East IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis)
Homeland Security & Public Safety	Vincennes University
Hospitality Administration	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Purdue University Northwest
Human Services/Social Work	Indiana University Kokomo Purdue University Northwest Indiana University East Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast Purdue University Fort Wayne Purdue University Trinity Christian College University of Indianapolis Walden University
Information Technology/Informatics	Indiana State University Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Kokomo IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast Purdue University Fort Wayne Vincennes University Western Governors University
Legal Studies	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis)
Liberal Arts (Health Sciences/Philanthropic Studies)	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) University of Indianapolis Walden University
Mechanical Engineering Technology	Indiana State University IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Purdue University Fort Wayne University of Southern Indiana
Nursing	Purdue University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast Vincennes University Walden University
Professional Communication	Indiana Tech Purdue Global University of Evansville
Psychology	Ball State University Indiana State University Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University East Indiana University Kokomo Purdue University Northwest Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast Indiana University Columbus IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Purdue University Fort Wayne Purdue University University of Indianapolis University of Southern Indiana Walden University
Respiratory Therapy	University of Southern Indiana
Software Development	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis)
Supply Chain Management	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) University of Indianapolis
Visual Communications	IUI (Indiana University Indianapolis) Purdue University Fort Wayne

Programs Accepted & Eligibility Requirements by College

Participating 4-Year Colleges & Universities

All state-supported institutions in Indiana have a guaranteed admissions agreement with Ivy Tech and we continuously work on securing agreements with private colleges in Indiana that want to be part of the program.

Below is a list of all the 4-year colleges and universities that Ivy Tech has Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with, as well as the Ivy Tech associate degrees that will receive automatic admissions to transfer to complete a related bachelor's degree when the specified eligibility requirements are met.