IUPUI Graduate Students

Graduate programs at IUPUI are designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue careers in their field of interest. Our graduate programs allow students to meet with faculty members and other students with similar interests and goals.

REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission, you must:

Be a graduate of a regionally accredited college or university.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Have completed at least 12 credit hours in the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts, IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs, or IUPUI School of Business.

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the 12 credit hours completed at IUPUI. Have never been convicted of a felony or an offence involving moral turpitude, defined as “an act or deed that violates the sense of right and wrong and is considered unethical by society.”

Deadlines

Admission and financial aid deadlines are in the spring and fall, respectively. Spring:

March 1 – application deadline (for both domestic and international students)
April 15 – final transcript deadline for all undergraduate applicants who have completed their degree requirements (or will do so within two semesters)

August 1 – financial aid application deadline Fall: September 1 – application deadline October 15 – final transcript deadline for all undergraduate applicants who have completed their degree requirements (or will do so within two semesters) December 1 – financial aid application deadline

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available to IUPUI graduate students. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, or other criteria. Some scholarships are only available to students in a specific field of study; others are open to all IUPUI graduate students regardless of their major or concentration.

Some common reasons why you might be eligible for an IUPUI scholarship include:

You have been involved in extracurricular activities such as volunteering or participating in campus organizations (such as student government).
You’ve worked hard throughout high school and college and maintained good grades, especially during your first two years at IUPUI!

Financial Aid

Scholarships are awards that do not need to be repaid but often come with specific requirements and restrictions.
Grants are similar to scholarships because they do not have to be repaid. However, unlike scholarships, they do not require applicants to have high academic achievement or meet other eligibility criteria (such as maintaining a certain GPA).
Loans allow you to borrow money from the government or a private lender and pay it back with interest over time. They’re most commonly used when your budget doesn’t cover all of your expenses at once–but before taking out any loans for your education, remember that this will add more debt onto your plate!
Work-study programs allow students who qualify for financial aid through the school’s Office of Financial Assistance (FAA) program or another provider like AmeriCorps or Peace Corps Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) to provide funding through an employer partner organization whose mission is consistent with IUPUI’s values statement by offering opportunities for community outreach projects related to serving underserved populations locally within Indianapolis metropolitan area communities.”

Apply Now

Apply now. IUPUI has a rolling admissions policy, which means you can apply at any time throughout the year for the fall semester and be considered for admission. If you’re interested in applying to one of our master’s degree programs, visit our graduate admissions website for more information on how to get started.
Apply for financial aid. The Financial Aid Office provides several types of assistance, including scholarships, grants and loans that can help make your educational goals more affordable! .
Scholarship opportunities also abound across campus; check out some of our favourite scholarship options here.* Don’t forget – if your GPA is less than 3.0 but still within range (2.5-2.99), we may still consider you based on additional criteria such as work experience or personal statement essays written during the application process; contact us directly if this applies specifically to your situation so we can discuss further details regarding acceptance into these programs!