International Admissions
We encourage international students to apply to our school.Apply Online
We ask that all international students apply online. The online application allows for faster processing. Apply online!International Admissions Office
The IU Office of International Admissions will review your application first. They determine if you have the equivalent to a U.S. bachelors degree. Their initial processing may take several months. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. After initial review, they route your application to SLIS (School of Library and Information Science).Office of International Admissions, Indiana University, 300 N. Jordan, Bloomington, IN 47405
812.855.4306
email: intladm@indiana.edu http://www.indiana.edu/~iuadmit/
SLIS Admissions Office
Once we receive your application, we try to process it quickly. You are welcome to call or email our office with questions, and to check on your status. Once we have a complete application, we will make an admissions decision. We will notify you of the decision. (note: Ph.D. applications are processed on a different schedule.) We will then return your materials to International Admissions. They will do final processing and help you with visa paperwork, proof of funding, and other requirements.Feel free to contact our faculty or staff.
| SLIS Masters and Specialist Applications: 812.855.2018 | ||
| Rhonda Spencer | Jill Clancy | |
| spencerr@indiana.edu | slis@indiana.edu | |
| SLIS Ph.D. Applications: 812.855.2369 | ||
| Elin Jacob | Arlene Merkel | |
| ejacob@indiana.edu | amerkel@indiana.edu | |
Faculty
We have an international faculty who originate from Ireland, Israel, Germany, Japan, Lebanon, England, Korea and Bangladesh. Other faculty have extensive international experience, and frequently speak or attend international conferences. Feel free to email our faculty. They are happy to answer your questions.Intensive English Program
Graduate study at SLIS requires a high level of English proficiency. You may want to start at Indiana University in the Intensive English Program (IEP).812.855.6457 email: iep@indiana.edu http://iep.indiana.edu
Conditional Admission
Working with the Intensive English Program, SLIS will consider students for Conditional Admission. Final admission will depend on completion of the SLIS English proficiency requirements. You would apply to both SLIS and the Intensive English Program. It is our understanding that the initial visa paperwork would be handled by the Intensive English Program.English Proficiency Exam
As a part of the International Student Orientation at Indiana University, all students whose first language is not English are required to take an English Proficiency Exam. Based on the results, you may be required to take some English coursework through the Center for English Language Training (CELT). Most courses are 8 weeks and are for 1 credit hour. They are under the heading LING (Linguistics) T100 in the Schedule of Classes. Topics include: academic discussion, paragraph writing...International Services
This office is helpful with visa and other processing issues for current students. They are located in Franklin Hall 306.812.855.9086 email: intlserv@indiana.edu http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv
International Center
A part of the IU International Services, this office sponsors new international student orientation. They provide advising for housing, banking, health insurance, taxes, etc. They also host other special events, and maintain a list of student groups. They are located at 111 S. Jordan Avenue.812.866.7133 email: intlcent@indiana.edu http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv
