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How to Apply as a Guest Student

AFFORDABLE CLASSES THAT TRANSFER

What is a Guest Student?

A guest student is someone who is enrolled at another college or university and wishes to take classes at Ivy Tech with the intention of transferring credits earned back to their home school. Learn more about taking classes as a guest student

A SMART CHOICE

Guest students choose to take courses at Ivy Tech for a number of reasons. It could be a smart choice for you if:

  • You want to add an online or virtual class to your upcoming schedule
  • You want to save money by taking some of your general education courses at Ivy Tech
  • You need a prerequisite not currently being offered at your school
  • You'd like a smaller setting for a challenging subject
  • You want to take advantage of Ivy Tech's 8-week courses and cross off a class in a fraction of the time it would take at your school

No matter your reason, Ivy Tech has you covered! Not only will our guest student option help you save money, but it may even help you graduate faster. Take advantage of our broad course selection, experienced instructors, and affordable tuition by applying today.

Before You Apply

Search for Courses

Guest students can take any class for which they meet the prerequisite requirement. On the guest student application, you must affirm that you meet the prerequisites for the course(s) you wish to take.

Ivy Tech offers thousands of courses at 45 locations around the state and online each semester. Search our class schedules to see what's available for the upcoming term.

Search Upcoming Courses

Will the Class Credits Transfer?

Every school has unique requirements for transferring credits. Before you apply to Ivy Tech, speak with your advisor at your home institution to make sure the course you want to take at Ivy Tech will transfer. Ivy Tech cannot guarantee the transferability of courses to your home school.

Read more about transferring credits

APPLY AS A GUEST STUDENT

STEPS TO APPLY AS A GUEST STUDENT

  • APPLY AS A GUEST STUDENT NOW

    Applying to Ivy Tech

    Your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech.

    What You'll Need

    You'll want to have the following on hand when you fill out the Ivy Tech application.

    • Email address – personal email is preferred
    • Social Security Number (SSN)
    • Emergency contact information
    • Home college name, location, and start month/year
    • Ivy Tech course name/number that you hope to take

    Two Ways to Apply

    Apply Online

    → Apply In Person

    You may also apply in person if you prefer. Reach out to your local guest student contact and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.

    Good Academic Standing

    Note that you must be in good academic standing at your home institution to be accepted as a guest student at Ivy Tech. "Good academic standing" is defined differently by every school, but usually applies to a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA). Check with your home college advisor for details. If you are not in good standing at your home institution you may still take classes at Ivy Tech as a "Courses Only" student. Learn More about Taking Courses Only

    Continuing a Saved Application

    You can go back to finish an application you previously started at any time. We'll ask you to provide the email and the password you set up when you saved your application. We'll also email you a link to continue your saved application.

    Continue a Saved Application

  • Look Out for an Email From Ivy Tech

    Once your application processing is complete, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your guest student application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days. If it has been more than 10 business days since you applied and you have not yet received your acceptance letter, contact Admissions at 888-IVY-LINE (1-888-489-5463).

    The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.

  • What is MyIvy?

    MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often, including:

    • IvyLearn – Canvas website for your classes
    • Schedule Builder – for class registration
    • Degree Completion Tracker
    • White Pages – online contact directory
    • Knowledge Assessment – for course placement
    • Schedule an Appointment with your Advisor
    • Technical Helpdesk
    • HireIvy – for career development
    • And so much more!

    Go To MyIvy 

    How to Create a MyIvy Account – First-Time User Instructions

    1. Go to https://myivy.ivytech.edu/ 
    2. Click on “First Time User?”
    3. Review the Ivy Tech Community College Acceptable Use Policy and click “I Agree”
    4. Enter the requested information (your Ivy Tech email address can be found in the confirmation email you received after your application was processed)
    5. Click “Get Started”
    6. Enter your personal information (your student ID number is also called your C# number and can be found in the confirmation email you received after your application was processed)
    7. Enter your personal email address and cell phone number for your validation code and choose your preferred method to receive your code
    8. Check “I’m not a robot”
    9. Click “Next”
    10. Enter your validation code
    11. Click “Next”
    12. Create your password
    13. Log In

    View/Print MyIvy HELP SHEET

  • Register for Classes

    Once you receive your application confirmation email and have created your MyIvy account, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within MyIvy. If you need assistance, your local guest student contact will help you register for the classes you listed on your application. 

    You can also register for classes in person by visiting the local enrollment center at the campus to which you applied.

    SEARCH FOR UPCOMING CLASSES

    How to Register for Classes

    For additional information about how to register for classes, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.

    How to Register for Classes    View/Print MyIvy Help Sheet

    Prerequisite Errors and Changing Classes

    If you are getting a prerequisite error when you try to register, this means you need to turn in a guest application or you are trying to add a course that you did not put on your application. If you need to add a class that was not originally on your application, please email your local guest student contact with the course information (course number and name) so that we can add the course on your behalf. If you need to swap sections or drop a course, you can do so on your own via MyIvy. 

  • Pay Your Tuition Online In MyIvy

    After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT PAYMENTS

    Pay Your Tuition at Your Local Bursar

    You can also pay your tuition in person at the Bursar's office on your local campus (also sometimes known as the Business Office). 

    Find Your Local Bursar/Payments office

Find Local Guest Student Admissions Contact Info

Don't see a nearby Guest Student Admissions location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-934-3954, ext. 8101
R11express@ivytech.edu

Batesville Enrollment Center
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006

Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays by appointment only, email to schedule

askcolumbus@ivytech.edu

Columbus Admissions Office
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203

Virtual Appointments can be scheduled Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Schedule appointment →

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Richmond.

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Lafayette.

Lead Student Service Professional
Jen Ng
Jng1@ivytech.edu
219-981-4364

General Inquiries
EC-SSP@ivytech.edu

Lead Student Service Professional
Jen Ng
Jng1@ivytech.edu
219-981-4364

General Inquiries
EC-SSP@ivytech.edu

812-429-1435
evansville-admissions@ivytech.edu

Evansville Admissions Office
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710

Fax: 812-429-9878

260-480-4268, option 3
fortwayne-sasupport@ivytech.edu

Fort Wayne Admissions Office
3701 Dean Dr., Student Life Center
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Lafayette.

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

askfranklin@ivytech.edu

Franklin Admissions Office
2205 McClain Drive
Franklin, IN 46131

Virtual Appointments can be scheduled Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Schedule appointment →

Lead Student Service Professional
Jen Ng
Jng1@ivytech.edu
219-981-4364

General Inquiries
EC-SSP@ivytech.edu

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Hamilton County Enrollment Center
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060

Guest Student Questions
Angela Lane
alane85@ivytech.edu

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
2nd Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET

1-888-489-5463

Indianapolis Enrollment Center
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Morgan McCombs
Indianapolis-admissions-guest@ivytech.edu

Guest Student Inquiries
Laura Forgey
lforgey2@ivytech.edu
866-753-5102

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

Lafayette-Admissions@IvyTech.edu

Lafayette Admissions Office
3101 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Guest Student Admissions department.

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-537-4010, ext. 5305
R11express@ivytech.edu

Lawrenceburg Riverfront Enrollment Center
50 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

866-753-5102
lforgey2@ivytech.edu

Guest Student Inquiries
Laura Forgey

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-265-2580, ext. 0
askmadison@ivytech.edu

Madison Admissions Office
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250

Guest Student Inquiries
Jackee Eib-Nelson
marion-records@ivytech.edu
765-651-3100 x3304

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

askmuncie@ivytech.edu

Muncie Enrollment Center
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47305

Director of Express Enrollment Center
Karen Riddle
kshroyer3@ivytech.edu
765-289-2291, ext. 1233

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

765-599-2613, ext. 4010
askmuncie@ivytech.edu

New Castle Admissions Office
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Kokomo.

Richmond Campus
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374

Assistant Director of Admissions
Jennifer Haler
jmarker@ivytech.edu
765-966-2656 ext 1222

Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

812-246-3301, ext. 4173
sl-registrar@ivytech.edu

Office of the Registrar
8204 Highway 311, Pfau Hall, B7
Sellersburg, IN 47172

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Guest Student Admissions at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Guest Student Inquiries
812-547-7915

Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

812-298-2300
mfisher@ivytech.edu

Terre Haute Enrollment Center
8000 S. Campus Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Director, Enrollment Center
Michael Fisher
mfisher@ivytech.edu
812-298-2300

Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-464-8514, ext. 4720
Valpo-eec@ivytech.edu

Valparaiso Enrollment Center
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Associate Director of Admissions
Kathy Kurosky
kkurosky@ivytech.edu
574-267-5428, ext. 7213

HELPFUL INFO FOR GUEST STUDENTS

Applying to Ivy Tech is FREE

Ivy Tech does not have an application fee. You can apply for free at any time.

Tuition and Fees

It costs less than you think. At just $170.07 per credit hour — or $2,455.76 per semester — Ivy Tech is the lowest-cost higher education option in Indiana*. And all your required textbooks are free! For a complete listing of Ivy Tech's current tuition rates for full-time and part-time students, per credit hour and flat rate, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

SEE TUITION & FEES

Paying Your Balance

After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in MyIvy. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PAYMENTS

Financial Aid

Ivy Tech does not offer financial aid to guest students. If you believe you are part of a program that allows you to use funds to cover the cost of a class, please contact the Financial Aid office at the campus to which you applied.

 

* Tuition costs per semester are shown for a full-time, Indiana resident. Total cost of attendance is estimated and includes tuition and some fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses.

One Application Per Semester

Guest student acceptances are good for one semester. If you wish to take classes as a guest student in a future semester, you will need to fill out another application.

Apply Now

Will the Class Credits Transfer?

Every school has unique transferring requirements. The most important thing is to speak with your advisor at your home institution to make sure you are taking courses at Ivy Tech that will transfer. Ivy Tech cannot guarantee the transferability of courses to your home school.

Transfer Course Equivalencies for Other Schools

Before enrolling in courses at Ivy Tech, it is important to find out which course credits may transfer to or from other institutions. Use this helpful tool to find out how courses you have taken or plan to take may transfer to another college or university for credit.

LOOK UP COURSE EQUIVALENCIES BY COLLEGE

Indiana Core Transfer Library

The Core Transfer Library is a list of 88 courses that are pre-approved for transfer between all Indiana public college and university campuses, in addition to six independent colleges and universities  (assuming adequate grades were earned). Core Transfer Library courses will meet the general or free elective requirements of undergraduate degree programs and most will also count towards degree program requirements, if an equivalent course is taught at the four-year campus you plan to attend.

SEARCH THE COURSE LIBRARY

Other Courses

Ivy Tech does offer courses that may transfer to a select set or even a single college or university. See your academic advisor to learn more about these courses.

Helpful Steps

To help determine if the classes you take at Ivy Tech will transfer to your home institution, follow these steps. They will prepare you to ask better questions.

At your home institution, check with your advisor at your current institution to determine:

  • If you have selected the appropriate course(s) to count towards your major.
  • Who, at your current school, should receive an official transcript once the course is completed.

At Ivy Tech, reach out to your local guest student contact at Ivy Tech to:

  • Tell them that you would be a guest student and that you will be returning to your current school to ultimately complete your education and graduate.
  • Ask any questions you have about the application process for taking the course(s).
  • Identify what prerequisites, if any, must be completed prior to course registration.
  • Understand the costs.
  • Learn how to obtain an official transcript for your current institution once the course is completed.

Transferring Credit to an Indiana School

TransferIN.net is a website managed by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. TransferIN can help you figure out how to transfer your credits to another institution. Each school has unique transferring requirements; however, TransferIn has developed step-by-step guides that cover the basic requirements most schools follow, so you can ask the right questions and make better decisions.

Learn More on the TransferIN website

How To Order an Ivy Tech Transcript

Current Student - Official Transcript

Request your official transcript through MyIvy by taking the following steps:

  • Step 1: Log into your MyIvy account
  • Step 2: Click on "Tools and Resources" at the top of the form
  • Step 3: Select "Request Official Transcript" from the list of items

Current Student - Unofficial Transcript

If you are a current student and need an unofficial transcript, this is available via MyIvy and can be printed. 

  • Step 1: Log into your MyIvy account
  • Step 2: Click on "Tools and Resources" at the top of the form
  • Step 3: Select "Unofficial Transcripts" from the list of items

Former Student - Official Transcripts

If you no longer have access to MyIvy because you have not attended in two or more years, you can request your transcript online. You will need to Create an Account with Parchment Exchange if you haven't already done so. Should you need to reset your password, you will click on "Forgot Your Password." 

GHI Bill Benefits

Students using GI Bill Benefits must be certified by the institution that is issuing their degree. This is done by requesting a "parent" letter be sent to Ivy Tech. The “parent” school is the student’s school issuing the degree. The “guest” school is the institution where the student is taking credits for expected transfer back to the “parent” school.

If you plan to use GI Bill benefits as a guest student you will need to contact Veteran Services at your parent institution and request your school's VA Certifying Official send a parent letter to Veteran Services at the Ivy Tech location where you are registered.

You should also visit the Ivy Tech Veteran Services office to confirm that your benefits have been applied. 

Find Your Local Veteran Services Contact

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLYING AS A GUEST STUDENT?

Contact Admissions

If you have questions or need help with any part of the application process, reach out to your local guest student contact who will be happy to assist you.

Find Your Local Guest Student Contact

Local Enrollment Centers

If you’d prefer to apply in person, stop by one of our Express Enrollment Centers on your local campus and we’ll get you started.

Find Your Local Enrollment Center

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Visit Campus on Any Tuesday

Each Tuesday, our campuses hold an enrollment event designed for you to explore programs, get help applying and preparing for Ivy Tech classes, connect with career coaches, and more. Our team will work with you personally to answer any questions and help you determine the right next step.