Each year outstanding incoming freshmen are offered direct admission to the School of Art, Architecture + Design. As a direct admit student, you can:

• Declare a major in the school and begin your studies at the start of your freshman year (all other students begin their studies in University Division - UD)
• Declare a second major or a minor in your first semester
• Work with an advisor in your major right away, rather than beginning with a UD advisor
• Tap into other resources and support in your academic department from the very beginning of your studies

If you were admitted to IU Bloomington and met all but one of the eligibility criteria, you can petition for direct admission to the School of Art, Architecture + Design.

Petitioning students should fall only slightly short of the criteria for either ACT/SAT scores or GPA, and should meet or exceed the criteria for the other. Be prepared to provide a response to an essay prompt. Portfolio submissions are highly encouraged for Studio Art intended majors. To submit your petition, complete the form below.

Questions? Contact our recruitment and admissions coordinator, Carissa Garletts, at 812-855-8716 or soadadmt@iu.edu.