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Kinesiology & Exercise Science

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What You'll Learn

Love cheering people on as they work towards their goals? If so, a career in kinesiology and exercise science could be right for you! 

Kinesiology focuses on human movement, anatomy, and physiology while exercise science is all about using research to understand and promote physical fitness. 

Ivy Tech’s Bloomington-based Kinesiology & Exercise Science program gives you the best of both worlds. The curriculum is designed with Exercise Specialist career skills in mind. You’ll study: 

  • Cardiovascular and muscular assessments
  • Exercise program design
  • Exercise demonstration and leadership
  • Exercise modifications
  • Special population clients
  • Wellness coaching 
  • The prevention of disease
  • Post-rehab maintenance of cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength 

Additionally, you’ll complete practicums to get experience working in the field. You’ll graduate ready to begin working in the wellness industry with several well-known certifications. The certifications in this program were designed to be stackable to give students the best chance to find employment upon graduation. 

Associate degree students complete the following workforce credentials: 

  • ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Career Options

Many of our graduates choose to go straight into the workforce after finishing their Ivy Tech program. Others choose to continue their studies so they can pursue more advanced roles, such as Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist. 

An associate’s degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science prepares you for the following roles: 

  • Certified Wellness Coach
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Fitness Center Director/Manager
  • Athletic or Sports Administrator
  • Corporate Fitness Instructor/Trainer
  • Weight Room Supervisor
  • Recreational Sports Coordinator/Manager
  • Fitness Coach
  • Front Desk Supervisor
  • Sole Proprietor/Self-employed
  • Fitness Consultant
  • Fitness Membership Coordinator

As the credentials for this program are stackable, some students choose to begin working in the industry upon completion of the group fitness instructor certification. This allows them to gain on-the-job experience and get a head start in their careers. 

Learn more about related certifications and the careers they lead to 

Degree Types Offered

Credential Type Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC) Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Personal Trainer Fitness and Wellness
A Good Fit If...
  • You'd like to begin working in the wellness industry immediately upon graduating from your associate degree program
  • You're interested in obtaining several certifications while also gaining interdisciplinary knowledge and skills via general education coursework
  • You'd like to pursue a bachelor's degree
  • You're seeking a certificate program to prepare you for work as a personal trainer
  • You're a fitness enthusiast looking to grow your knowledge
  • You already have a degree in another subject and are seeking a certificate program to help you gain an entry-level role in fitness 
Where Offered See 1 location See 1 location See 1 location
Length of Program 60 credit hours
4 semesters
34 credit hours
3 semesters
18 credit hours
2 semesters
Cost2 $10,204 $5,782 $3,061

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost2

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
  • You'd like to begin working in the wellness industry immediately upon graduating from your associate degree program
  • You're interested in obtaining several certifications while also gaining interdisciplinary knowledge and skills via general education coursework
  • You'd like to pursue a bachelor's degree
See 1 location 60 credit hours
4 semesters
$10,204
Long-Term Certificate – known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Personal Trainer
  • You're seeking a certificate program to prepare you for work as a personal trainer
See 1 location 34 credit hours
3 semesters
$5,782
Short-Term Certificate – known as a Certificate (CT)
Fitness and Wellness
  • You're a fitness enthusiast looking to grow your knowledge
  • You already have a degree in another subject and are seeking a certificate program to help you gain an entry-level role in fitness 
See 1 location 18 credit hours
2 semesters
$3,061

HOW TO APPLY

Apply to Ivy Tech First

Students interested in the Kinesiology and Exercise Science program must apply to Ivy Tech first using the Ivy Tech general application. Apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Please also let your advisor know that you are interested in Kinesiology and Exercise Science to ensure they can assist you in the application process. Apply to Ivy Tech Now

Then Apply to the Kinesiology and Exercise Science Program

After you've completed the regular College application, you may apply for the Kinesiology and Exercise Science program through the online application for health science programs. Read More about How to Apply & Deadlines

Apply Now   View Application User Guide

Selective Admissions Program

The Kinesiology and Exercise Science program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Details vary according to campus. Learn More about Selective Admissions

Strong Job Outlook

Community Partners who serve on the Kinesiology and Exercise Science Advisory Board report a preference to hire graduates with multiple national certifications because these candidates are capable of filling multiple roles, duties and responsibilities within their businesses.

Therefore, the Ivy Tech Kinesiology Program curriculum is designed to prepare students for each national certification. Further, the individual credentials are stackable, meaning students can complete them quickly, obtain certification, and start working in a role while they pursue another credential and certification.

This format gives Ivy Tech students the greatest opportunity for employment immediately upon graduation.

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready

  • Exercise is Medicine quoteThe Associate of Applied Science in Kinesiology & Exercise Science is a selective admission degree that prepares you to train special population clients with modifiable diseases who have been cleared by their physician for independent exercise. You can go directly into the workforce upon completion of this degree, or you may choose to pursue further studies at the bachelor's, master's, or doctorate level. Wherever you go, this degree will give you the certifications and knowledge to help others meet their fitness goals and, as the American College of Sports Medicine says, “Exercise is Medicine.”

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    Required Courses

    Associate degree graduates must complete a total of 60 credit hours:

    • 15 general education course credits
    • 44 program-specific course credits
    • 1 student success course credit

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    Completion Guide

    A completion guide provides the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week terms. For students taking fewer classes at a time, the courses are numbered to show the overall number that will be taken.

    View Kinesiology & Exercise Science AAS Completion Guide

    Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take. Completion guides may vary by campus/location dependent on clinical availability.

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Long-Term Certificate known as a Technical Certificate (TC)

  • Dive deeper into the world of personal training with the Personal Trainer Technical Certificate (TC). The curriculum focuses on creating individualized exercise programs for healthy population clients. You can choose to continue your education and add an additional certification by pursuing the associate degree.

    Apply Now   Request More Info

    Time to Complete

    The Personal Trainer TC program can be completed in two semesters or about one year.

    Building on Your Certificate

    If your goal is to earn an associate degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, you can earn this certificate on your way. The technical certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level exercise science careers. That means you may be able to enter the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate if your plan includes working while you’re in school.

    Required Courses

    Graduates must complete a total of 34 credit hours.

    View Course Descriptions

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    Completion Guide

    A completion guide provides the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week terms. For students taking fewer classes at a time, the courses are numbered to show the overall number that will be taken.

    View Personal Trainer TC Completion Guide

    Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take. Completion guides may vary by campus/location dependent on clinical availability.

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Short-Term Certificate known as a Certificate (CT)

  • The Fitness and Wellness Certificate (CT) will increase your knowledge of fitness principles and proper exercise techniques. Upon completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to work in an entry-level role leading group fitness classes to a general population of clients looking to improve their fitness levels. You can choose to continue your education and add an additional certification by pursuing the technical certificate or associate degree.

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    Time to Complete

    The Fitness and Wellness CT program can be completed in two semesters.

    Building on Your Certificate

    If your goal is to earn an associate degree in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, you can earn this certificate on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level exercise science careers. That means you may be able to enter the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate if your plan includes working while you’re in school.

    Required Courses

    Graduates must complete a total of 18 credit hours.

    View Course Descriptions

    SEARCH UPCOMING COURSES

    Completion Guide

    A completion guide provides the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week terms. For students taking fewer classes at a time, the courses are numbered to show the overall number that will be taken.

    View Fitness & Wellness CT Completion Guide

    Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take. Completion guides may vary by campus/location dependent on clinical availability.

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Program Details

 

Kinesiology & Exercise Science is offered at 1 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus Fitness and Wellness CT Personal Trainer TC Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Bloomington X X X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Is Kinesiology Right for Me?

Kinesiology and exercise science careers can be incredibly satisfying for those who enjoy coaching others and combining physiology and anatomy with psychology. 

These professionals work in gyms and fitness centers, community recreational facilities, corporate fitness centers, university recreation centers, post-rehab healthcare centers, and phase III rehabilitation facilities. They may also work on cruise ships or at inclusive vacation destinations. Additionally, some exercise science professionals explore self-employment. 

Careers in this industry require: 

  • Comfort working with people 
  • Communication 
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Lifelong learning 
  • Love of fitness
  • Empathy 
  • Self-discipline 
  • Teaching skills 

 Sound Like You?

If you identify with the traits above, kinesiology may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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Considerations Before Applying

Students will be required to provide their own transportation back and forth to clinical sites. Acceptance into this degree program requires face-to-face attendance in classes on the Bloomington campus due to the high level of practical exercise labs and course client training/coaching projects.

Students with disabilities are required to contact the college Disabilities Support Staff at the campus of interest for assistance in requesting accommodations (if applicable).

Mandatory Drug and Criminal Background Screenings

Students may be required to complete a background screening, drug screening, and required vaccinations (including COVID) upon acceptance into the program depending on internship placement.

Financial Aid

Connect with the Financial Aid team at your home campus to find out if you can receive financial aid for the program of your choice. Make sure that you have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the established deadlines to be considered for financial aid assistance.

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Prerequisite Courses for Kinesiology & Exercise Science

There are no prerequisite courses you must take prior to enrolling in the Kinesiology & Exercise Science program. 

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least four weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Kinesiology & Exercise Science Courses

Descriptions of kinesiology courses can be found in our online course catalog. Please note that courses are being updated for the 2023-2024 academic year. To learn more about these changes and courses that will be offered, please contact the program chair. View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Courses

See when specific courses will be offered by searching our course list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the course in the search bar. 

Search for Upcoming Courses 

If you’re a current student, upcoming courses are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Course Formats

Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences courses are offered via in-person and hybrid formats. Students must attend practical heavy lab courses in person twice a week. They have the flexibility to attend other core courses via synchronous Zoom sessions on the remaining two days of the week. 

Step 1

Apply to Ivy Tech

Students interested in the Kinesiology & Exercise Science program must first submit the Ivy Tech general application. Apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Please also let your advisor know that you are interested in Kinesiology and Exercise Science to ensure they can assist you in the application process.

Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to a health science program.

Apply to Ivy Tech

Step 2

Attend an Information Session

Students should attend an information session prior to applying to the Kinesiology & Exercise Science program. This session will provide details about what you can expect while in the program, as well as outline how to apply.

All sessions are virtual and can be accessed via the links below at the time of the event. No registration is required.

Upcoming Information Sessions
Date Time Zoom Link to Join
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Step 3

Apply to the Kinesiology & Exercise Science Program

Interested students who apply to the College are initially designated as Healthcare Specialist with a Kinesiology & Exercise Science interest until the next application season. Interested students must apply via the Ivy Connect Nursing and Health Sciences Application Portal at https://apps.ivytech.edu/apply/NursingAndHealthScience

You should select the Kinesiology program in this application. There are no prerequisite course requirements or minimum GPA to apply, but the students will be accepted to the program based on highest GPA.

The Kinesiology & Exercise Science program takes 12 new students each fall. The application window is March 15 to May 15.

If the application period is missed, students can designate Healthcare Specialist with Kinesiology interest and then schedule an advising session with the Program Chair to develop an academic course plan to prepare for the next application cycle.

Filling Out the Kinesiology & Exercise Science Online Application

Apply To The Program   View Application User Guide

Before you begin:

  • If you are not a current Ivy Tech Community College student, please Apply Now. You will need a C# (Ivy Tech student ID number) and Ivy Tech single sign-on login credentials in order to apply.
  • Gather all required or optional documentation that you will need to upload into the system. View more about requirements here. You will have the ability to save your application in progress until you are able to secure documentation.
  • If you are transferring from another institution, please make sure that your transcripts are evaluated at least 4 weeks prior to the application deadline.

    Frequently Asked Questions

How to Complete the Kinesiology & Exercise Science Application:

  1. Go to https://apps.ivytech.edu/apply/NursingAndHealthScience
  2. Log in using your Ivy Tech credentials.
  3. Check to make sure your personal information is accurate.
  4. Select the programs and campuses you would like to be considered as an applicant. You can select up to three different programs and three different campuses. (Some students choose to apply to multiple programs within the School of Health Sciences.)
  5. You must meet all of the prerequisites for a program in order to submit your application. If you receive a message indicating that you do not meet the prerequisites, then please remove that program selection in order to proceed with the application.
  6. Upload any necessary documents.
  7. Make sure grades in the system are accurate. If not, please contact your home campus registrar or advisor.
  8. You will be able to submit your application if you are currently enrolled in a course identified as a prerequisite for the program.
  9. Once complete, submit your application.
  10. You will receive an email confirmation in your Ivy Tech email account that your application has been submitted and is pending review.
  11. Once you have submitted your application, you have the option to reopen it to make changes.

    Note: DO NOT USE THE “BACK” function on your computer. Use the navigation pane at the side of the page to navigate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about the Health Sciences and Nursing application process, watch the below video, read the FAQ, or contact your campus of interest. 

Offers of Admission

Students can select up to three programs and three campuses each on the application. Offers of acceptance are for a specific program and campus. The offers are determined through eight rounds of auto-selection and six rounds of manual selection.

If a student is accepted, they will receive an email from the online application system to their Ivy Tech email account offering a seat in the program. Offers are emailed beginning within one week of the application close date and continue until program capacity is met or one week before the start of semester classes. Each round of offers begins at 6:00 am and applicants have until 11:59 pm the following day to either accept or reject an offer.

Depending on their rank and offers, a student could potentially receive multiple offers. Once one offer is accepted, the student is immediately withdrawn from all other offers and will be contacted by the chair or dean of the program with information about the program orientation date, time, and location.

If a student fails to respond, then the offer expires. If a student rejects an offer three (3) times, the application is removed from the auto-selection application pool but will then be available for manual selection rounds that occur later in the process.

Students do have the ability to withdraw an application at any point during the admission cycle. However, once an application is withdrawn, another one cannot be submitted until the next application cycle.

After You're Accepted

If you are accepted into the program—first off, congratulations!—you will be required to attend an orientation session at your local campus during the summer semester prior to beginning classes. An email will be sent following your acceptance with details about the session.

What If I Don’t Get Admitted?

The Kinesiology & Exercise Science program maintains a waitlist, so if someone should decide to decline their offer prior to the start of the fall semester, the applicant with the next highest GPA will be contacted and extended an offer to fill seats in the program.

Non-admitted applicants can reapply in the next application cycle, but we recommend that they meet with an advisor to begin planning and preparing for the reapplication process. Advisors can also assist students in exploring other programs of interest in Ivy Tech’s School of Health Sciences if they have applied several times and have not been accepted into the program.

What is Selective Admission? 

The Kinesiology & Exercise Science program is a limited admissions program, which means we only accept a small number of students each year. This allows us to ensure students receive the proper attention and training. Currently, we accept 12 students once per year in the fall. 

Selection Process & Scoring

The Kinesiology & Exercise Science program only uses a student’s current cumulative GPA to rank offers. The twelve student applicants with the highest GPA receive an offer during the first round, and the process continues until all seats in the program are full.

The Program does maintain a waitlist, so if someone should decide to decline their offer prior to the start of the fall semester, the applicant with the next highest GPA will be contacted and extended an offer to fill seats in the program.

Kinesiology Careers & Degree Pathways 

Ivy Tech can provide an individual academic plan to help a student achieve their career of interest. Students should contact the Bloomington Kinesiology Program Chair and schedule a Career Mentor Advising session to help develop the most appropriate academic plan to reach their career goals.

Below are various career pathways within the field of kinesiology, organized by education level. Ivy Tech will prepare students to sit for NCCA certification exams, but graduating from the program does not guarantee students will pass the national exam.

Ivy Tech Kinesiology Program Careers

  • Certified Fitness and Wellness Professionals (Fitness and Wellness CT)
    NCCA certification exam that Ivy Tech prepares students to sit for: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
    • Group Fitness Instructor – Teaches general exercise formats to groups of apparently healthy individuals (Certified Professional)
    • Strength & Conditioning Coach – Works with athletes in the gym focused on sports performance (Certified Professional)
    • Entry-level fitness center and community recreation jobs (recreational sports, weight room staff, etc.)
  • Certified Personal Trainer (Personal Trainer TC) – Works with apparently healthy individuals and those released by their physician for independent exercise. They perform physical assessments and create personalized exercise plans designed to reach individual fitness goals. (Certified Professional)
    NCCA certification exam that Ivy Tech prepares students to sit for: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Health Coach (Kinesiology & Exercise Science Degree AAS) – Works with clients to empower them to adopt and sustain healthy lifestyle behavior changes to prevent or reverse modifiable risk factors for chronic diseases. (Certified Professional)
    NCCA certification exam that Ivy Tech prepares students to sit for: ACE Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Bachelor of Science Required Careers

  • Occupational Therapist – Works with injured/deconditioned patients to restore activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, cooking, cleaning, eating, writing, etc.) (Licensed Professional)
  • Recreational Therapist – Works with a variety of clients in social settings to overcome disabilities (generally cognitive) and improve psychological well-being (Licensed Professional)

Master’s Degree Required Careers

  • Athletic Trainer – An Athletic Trainer is an exercise physiologist embedded within professional and collegiate sports teams who treat or rehab injuries and focus on rehabilitation exclusively with athletes. They work in close conjunction with team physicians and make medical calls on the field/court. Many of those with these degrees find jobs in the physical therapy industry because of the limited number of jobs available with sports teams. Athletic Trainers are an extension of the Sports Medicine Physician profession and are not the same as Personal Trainers. (Licensed Professional)

Doctorate Degree Required Careers

  • Physical Therapist – Works with injured and deconditioned patients per physician directives to restore physical function through therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as electrotherapy, deep heat ultrasound), and assistive devices for impairments.  (Licensed Professional)
  • Chiropractor – A health care professional who is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders with an emphasis on treatment through manual manipulation and/or adjustment of the spine. (Licensed Professional)

If you have questions about the program, career paths, or application process, please contact the program chair.

Program Chair & Associate Professor for the Department of Kinesiology, School of Health Sciences
Cassey Connelly, MS
ACSM EP-C, NASM CES,  ACE cPT, ACE FNS
cconnelly8@ivytech.edu    
812-330-6314

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Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-256-2580, ext. 4502

Madison Advising Center
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250

Fax
812-265-4028

Zoom Video Calls
Available by appointment only. Call 812-256-2580, ext. 4502 to make an appointment. 

Advising Team
Tricia Miracle
812-265-2580 ext. 4137
tmiracle2@ivytech.edu
Text during business hours 812-510-3844
Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Wednesdays 9:00-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00-5:30pm
Zoom Link

Lisa Kelley
812-265-2580 ext. 4163
lkelley3@ivytech.edu
Text during business hours 502-414-1597
Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5pm & Thursdays 8:30am-12pm
Zoom Link

Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

765-651-3100, ext. 3304
marion-advising@ivytech.edu

Marion Advising
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953

Zoom Video Call
Call 765-651-3100, ext. 3304 to schedule an appointment.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.

Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday (virtually), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

765-289-2291, ext. 1215
askmuncie@ivytech.edu

Muncie Advising
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47304

All appointments can be setup virtually. Email askMuncie@ivytech.edu to schedule.

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
Friday (virtually), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET

765-599-2613, ext 4032
kterrell36@ivytech.edu

New Castle Advising
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362

Zoom Video Call
Email kterrell36@ivytech.ed to schedule.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Kokomo.

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-966-2656, ext. 1202
lpowell91@ivytech.edu

Richmond Local Enrollment
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374

Zoom Video Call
Call 765-966-2656, ext. 1202 to schedule an appointment.

Fax: 765-962-3775

Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET

765-932-7191
mroller1@ivytech.edu

Rushville Advising
330 N Main Street
Rushville, IN 46173

Virtual meetings or appointments by request. Call 765-932-7191.

Fax: 765-932-5263

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (5-6 pm by appointment only)
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

812-246-3301, ext. 4309
sl-advising@ivytech.edu

Sellersburg Academic Advising Center
8204 Hwy 311, Pfau Hall, G6
Sellersburg, IN 47172

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Spring 2024 Office Hours

Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Virtual 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
March 16th, June 1st

574-289-7001
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

South Bend Advising Department
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

To meet with an admissions or academic advisor please use the link below:

https://ivytech.zoom.us/my/sbeenrollmentadvising

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Evansville.

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. ET

812-298-2554
aharnack@ivytech.edu

Academic Advising Center
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

Valparaiso Academic Advising
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Call for an appointment

574-267-5428

Warsaw Advising
2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582

24 hours a day, 7 days a week (se habla español)

Live Chat

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