Congratulations! Now that you have been admitted to IU Fort Wayne, it's time to take your next steps. Read through the checklist on this page to find out what you need to do to confirm your enrollment and prepare for your first semester.
If you’re admitted to IU Fort Wayne, you’ll receive a letter of admission that includes important information about your:
If there are any errors in your letter of admission, call us at 844.634.0005 to let us know.
If you are a freshman who will begin attending IU Fort Wayne in the Fall, you must pay a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $100 to accept your offer of admission and secure your place in our freshman class. Your deposit will be applied to your first tuition bill.
Pay your deposit
You can pay your deposit online. As a reminder, your deposit is not refundable if you decide to attend somewhere other than IU Fort Wayne.
Request a deposit waiverYou do not have to pay an enrollment deposit if you meet any of the criteria listed here. However, you must request a deposit waiver to reserve your spot at IU Fort Wayne.
You are eligible to request a deposit waiver if:
Are you a transfer or returning student? Let us know if you will or will not be attending IU Fort Wayne. Use the form below.
If you did not set up your computing account to check your admission status, you can also use the steps below to take care of this task. If you already have a computing account, you can follow the prompts to create your IU email account.
Please note that if you have ever previously been enrolled in or participated in a program at any IU campus and were given a 10-digit University ID number and username, you will use the same ID number and username to access your IU computing account (or use the steps above to set up your computing account if you have not already done so).
If you’re applying for need-based financial aid, be sure to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For priority awarding, be sure to fill out a new FAFSA each year between October 1 and April 15.*
*The 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available in December.
Remember to list IU Fort Wayne’s school code, E40457, on your application to ensure that your results are sent to IU Fort Wayne.
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At IU Fort Wayne we offer more than 50 scholarships that you may be eligible for. All you need to do is simply complete the IU Scholarship application to be considered. The application opens in September and we recommend completing the application as soon as possible for maximum consideration.
As an IU Fort Wayne student, you'll have the same access to campus facilities, housing, services and activitiesas Purdue Fort Wayne students. In order to take advantage of these offerings, you must create a goPFW account.
Your FAN shows the estimated financial aid awards available to you for your first year at IU Fort Wayne. You’ll be able to see your financial aid for each semester and a total for the whole year. Your FAN also gives you details about your financial aid eligibility, expected costs, and other important information.
If you plan to live on campus, you can apply for housing starting in February. You will need your Purdue Fort Wayne Student ID number to apply for housing. Follow the steps above in the "Create your goPFW account" section to receive your Purdue Fort Wayne Student ID.
You must include the $20 non-refundable application fee + $250 refundable security deposit with your application.
Steps to start your housing application:
If you have housing questions or need help completing the housing application, please call 260.481.4180 or email housing@pfw.edu.
If you have not taken ENGL 13100 as dual credit, AP, or at another institution, you will need to take your writing self-guided placement test which can be accessed through your goPFW account in the Enrollment tab.
Placement scores take 24 hours to load, then you can enroll in ENGL 13100 if placed into it.
The math placement test can be taken and completed online by logging into Brightspace and then clicking on the tab “PFW No End Date Non-Credit.”
You should allow at least one hour for the math placement test. Calculators, TI84CE or below, are allowed, and you will need a pencil and scratch paper.
The math placement test may be retaken once. On a retest, the scores will either be the same, higher, or lower. The highest score will be used.
Please complete this self-paced online tutorial before attending New Student Orientation.
For questions or problems concerning the tutorial, don't hesitate to contact Jake Huffman at japhuff@iu.edu.
New Student Orientation is designed to help you transition to the IU Fort Wayne community. It's an opportunity to meet other new students, learn about being a student at IU Fort Wayne, and receive guidance with the class registration process.
New Student Orientation will be offered on the following dates:
All events will be from 1-4 p.m. in Neff Hall 101.
Registration is only required for one event. Please note that capacity is limited per orientation session.
Before you attend New Student Orientation, make sure you have completed these items on your checklist:
If you were admitted during your senior year, remember that you are required to graduate from high school to attend IU Fort Wayne. You are expected to complete all courses listed on your application for admission and to earn a grade of C or better in each class.
If these conditions are not met, it is your responsibility to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before you begin at IU Fort Wayne. Failure to do so could result in a revocation of your acceptance.
Your transcripts must be sent directly from your high school. If your school sends transcripts electronically, please use iufw.transcripts@iu.edu. You can also have your transcript mailed to the following address:
IU Fort Wayne
Neff Hall Room 110
2101 East Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
If you’re enrolled in college courses (including dual-enrollment courses you have completed or will complete) at the time of admission, you must arrange for a final transcript to be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. You are expected to complete all courses listed on your application for admission, leave your former college with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and be eligible to return to the college in good standing.
If these conditions are not met, it is your responsibility to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions before you begin at IU Fort Wayne. Failure to do so could result in a revocation of your acceptance.
Your transcripts must be sent directly from any and all institutions. If your school sends transcripts electronically, please use iufw.transcripts@iu.edu. You can also have your transcript mailed to the following address:
IU Fort Wayne
Neff Hall Room 110
2101 East Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
INDIANA UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
