Bachelor's Degree

Applying to the teacher education program

Whether you want to teach in an elementary or secondary school, become a reading specialist, or pursue a career in special education, we have an undergraduate program to prepare you for teaching in diverse schools, now and in the future.

There are two ways to be admitted to the IU School of Education in Indianapolis as an undergraduate student:

  • Declare SOE as your school of choice when you apply to IU Indianapolis to be directly admitted
  • Apply to University College, then switch to the School of Education once you've completed 12 credit hours with a GPA of at least 2.5

Learn more about admission requirements

Application deadlines

June 15 (Fall)
November 10 (Spring)
Applicants may still apply past the deadline and will be admitted based on seat availability in the cohorts.

Applicants applying past the deadline may also be placed on a first-come, first-served waitlist if cohorts are currently full.

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How to apply

Follow these steps for directly applying to the IU School of Education in Indianapolis:

Step one: Meet with an advisor

You'll need to meet with an advisor from SOE the semester before you apply to review prerequisite course requirements and confirm that an updated check sheet is in your file (your advisor will refer to the check sheet in conjunction with your online application). During the meeting, you'll have the opportunity to discuss any questions you may have about the program or the admission process. Call 317-274-6801 to make an appointment.

Step two: Apply online

Complete the online application.

Step three: Pay the application fee

A $40 application fee is required for every first-time applicant. Not long after your application is submitted, this fee will be automatically added to your Bursar account.

Step four: Submit transcripts from other institutions

If you have recently transferred to IU Indianapolis from another institution, or have earned more credit hours from another institution than you have at IU Indianapolis, you are required to submit an official transcript from the other institution(s) to SOE.

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Admission notification

You will be notified whether you've been admitted to the teacher education program approximately four weeks after you apply. If you have met all the requirements for admission but classes are full, you will not be admitted and will be placed on a wait-list. If you are placed on the wait-list, you are not guaranteed admission the following semester, but we will hold your application and review again at the next admission cycle.

What to expect after admission

If you are admitted to the teacher education program, SOE will communicate with you through your IU Indianapolis email account. You should also attend all information sessions.

All teacher education program courses require pre-authorization by SOE, which takes place as students successfully complete each part of the program.

Is this a full-time program?

This is a full-time program. If you require a part-time model, please reach out to your academic advisor to discuss your options. All Block IV students are required to complete 16 full weeks of student teaching, where you will be at the school during teacher contract hours.

Questions? Contact us at:

IU School of Education in Indianapolis
ES 3116

902 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-6801 (phone)