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Mortuary Science

A Career of Service
and Compassion

What You'll Learn

The Ivy Tech Mortuary Science program is American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)-certified and provides students with legal, science and business knowledge and hands-on practicum experience.

Courses focus on every phase of funeral service, including working with bereaved families and staying up to date on regulatory guidelines. The program emphasizes work such as:

  • Embalming
  • Restorative art
  • Providing items such as caskets and burial vaults

 

Career Options

The Mortuary Science program at Ivy Tech helps prepare students to seek licensure as intern funeral directors. After completing their internship and meeting testing requirements, graduates can pursue a career as a funeral director. These professionals serve the community while working in:

  • Churches
  • Funeral homes
  • Cemeteries and crematories
  • Corporate offices

Additionally, there are growth opportunities for graduates to become business managers and owners of their own company as they continue on in their career.

Selective Admissions

The Mortuary Science program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Students start by applying to Ivy Tech and enrolling in the undeclared program, where they complete prerequisite course requirements. Then students apply to the Mortuary Science program. It is important to understand that acceptance to Ivy Tech does not guarantee your acceptance into the Mortuary Science program.

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In-Demand Career

Job growth will be faster than average for funeral service workers between 2021 and 2031, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections. Nationally, the agency projects as much as 9% growth, or about 7,900 new jobs, for these professionals each year. 

 

Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree

  • The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Mortuary Science at Ivy Tech offers classroom learning and hands-on practicum experience to get students career-ready upon graduation. The program features experienced faculty who share their expertise in all areas of funeral service, focusing on:

    • Approaches to working with bereaved families
    • Federal, state and local regulations
    • Embalming
    • Restorative art
    • Funeral service items, such as caskets and burial vaults

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    Time to Complete

    The Ivy Tech Mortuary Science AAS degree program requires 65 credit hours, or five to six semesters, to complete.

    Prep for an Industry Test

    Completing the Ivy Tech AAS in Mortuary Science degree program meets eligibility requirements to seek licensing in funeral service in 48 states, including Indiana. 

    The program prepares students to take the National Board Exam for funeral service professionals. Passing this exam is a requirement for licensing in Indiana. Contact your state's mortuary science licensing board to learn about your local requirements.

    Courses

    The 65 required credit hours for the mortuary science associate degree include:

    • 18 general education course credits
    • 46 program-specific course credits
    • 1 student success course credit (college requirement)

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    Completion Guide

    A completion guide provides the recommended path to graduation, broken out by eight-week terms. 

    VIEW MORTUARY 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.

    Sample Careers

    Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Mortuary Science degree program at Ivy Tech can become intern funeral directors. Following an internship and after meeting testing requirements, they can become funeral directors. Other potential careers in mortuary science include:

    • Embalmer
    • Business manager or owner
    • Owner

    Mortuary science professionals work in corporate offices, funeral homes, cemeteries and crematories, and churches.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.

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Program Details

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

Campus Mortuary Science AAS
Indianapolis X

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

Is Mortuary Science Right for Me?

The Mortuary Science program at Ivy Tech focuses on the following types of knowledge required of industry professionals:

  • Importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships with the families and communities they serve
  • Standards of ethical conduct in funeral service practice
  • Methods for helping the bereaved address their grief-related needs
  • Principles of public health and safety in the handling and preparation of human remains
  • Technical skills in embalming and restorative art for preparing and handling human remains
  • Skills required for conducting arrangement conferences, visitations, services and ceremonies
  • Requirements and procedures for burial, cremation and other forms of disposition of remains
  • Management skills for operating a funeral establishment

Successful mortuary science students and professionals typically are:

  • Compassionate
  • Ethical
  • Community service-minded

State licensing requirements mandate that, in addition to completing the mortuary science curriculum, students must pass a national board exam. 

Sound Like You?

If you identify with the program details and traits above, mortuary science may the path for you. Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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Prerequisite Courses for Mortuary Science

Completion of the following required prerequisite courses is required as part of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Mortuary Science degree program:

  • APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • MORT 100 Orientation to Funeral Service
  • MATH 123 Quantitative Reasoning
  • SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology
  • ENGL 111 English Composition
  • IVYT 116 Student Success in Public Service
  • ACCT 101 Financial Accounting

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 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Mortuary Science Courses

Ivy Tech's Mortuary Science program includes classes like:

  • Funeral Service Anatomy
  • Embalming Theory
  • Funeral Directing
  • Crematory Operation & Regulation

Upcoming Classes

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

Search for Upcoming Classes

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

Class Formats

Ivy Tech Mortuary Science program courses are taught in a traditional, in-person format and through hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction.

Apply to Ivy Tech First

Students interested in the Mortuary Science program must first submit the Ivy Tech general application and complete requirements for admission to the college. During this application, you should apply as undeclared/undecided program with an interest in Mortuary Science. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to the Mortuary Science program, but students can be working on prerequisite courses after admission to the college and before applying to the program itself.

Apply to the Mortuary Science Program

Following completion of prerequisite courses, you may apply for the Mortuary Science program by submitting an admission packet. The program evaluates application packets and admits students during the spring semester ahead of Mortuary Science Core Courses beginning in the summer.

The application deadline for the 2023 cohort is March 31, 2023.

Each admission packet must be submitted in a three-ring binder and should include:

  • Binder cover with the words "Application Packet for Mortuary Science" on it along with your name and the date of submission
  • Application form (Print page 27 of the application packet)
  • Unofficial copies of all previous college transcripts, including Ivy Tech transcript
  • An official copy of your High School transcripts or GED certification sealed.

Hand-delivered application packets must be in the mortuary science office no later than the due date. If mailed, the packet must be postmarked by the due date. All information on the application must be completed and all requested documents must be included for the application to be considered complete and valid. Late, unsigned, incomplete/invalid applications may be rejected without notice to the student.

School of Health Science Office
Fairbanks Center, Mortuary Science office F361B

Mailing Address:
Ivy Tech Community College c/o
Mortuary Science Office F361B
9301 E. 59th St.
Indianapolis, IN. 46216

Download Full Application Packet for More Info

Considerations for Transfer Students

Students transferring from another college or university (including a different Ivy Tech Region) must apply for and be accepted into Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana (Indianapolis). Official college transcripts from all other educational institutions (Ivy Tech excluded) must be mailed to the Ivy Tech Community College Office of the Registrar and be evaluated prior to program application. The transcripts must be mailed from the educational institution or walked into the registrar in a sealed envelope. It is the responsibility of the student to provide a course catalog and course syllabi when necessary to evaluate transfer credit. Students should plan to send the transcript a minimum of 90 days prior to application to the Mortuary Science program. Students are also expected to meet with the Mortuary Science Program Chair prior to application.

Questions concerning transfer credit may be directed to the Office of the Registrar.

What If I Don’t Get Admitted?

The Mortuary Science program maintains a waitlist, so it's possible you could be added to the program after this initial application process. However, we welcome all non-admitted applicants to reapply in the next semester’s application cycle. You may also want to meet with your advisor to discuss how to make your application more competitive.

What is Selective Admission? 

The Mortuary Science program is a selective admissions program. Due to the equipment and practicum partner sites required for training, we are only able to accept a small number of students each year.

After a student meets the program admission criteria (outlined below), they must remain in good academic standing so they can register for required program-level courses and become eligible to engage in practical learning at practicum partner sites. Students also need to understand that the practicum site owners and/or embalming preceptors, and not the College, control the practicum settings and who is permitted to use them.

Scoring for Program Acceptance

A weighted point system is used to evaluate applicants for admission. Students must carry a minimum cumulative grade point of 2.5 to be eligible for program acceptance. Student applications are assigned points based on their grades in prerequisite courses. Point totals for applicants receiving admission offers will vary between campuses. Point totals are not shared.

Letter grades received in the prerequisite courses will be assigned a numeric value and the total point value will be calculated. Students with the highest point value will be admitted into the program. Please understand, only prerequisite courses that have been completed will be assigned a point value. Prerequisite courses in progress, will not count toward the overall point value because there will not be a final grade assigned to them. You are encouraged to apply to the program and may be accepted into the program, with the condition that you complete the in-progress courses successfully and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, but no points will be awarded to in progress courses.

If a course is taken more than once, the highest grade will be used to calculate the overall student score, but the original grade will be reflected in the student’s overall grade point average.

Students with the highest total score will be admitted into the program until the program reaches maximum enrollment of 30 students. Students who are not accepted into the program may be put on a waiting list, or may reapply for program acceptance for the following year. Students reapplying to the Mortuary Science program must resubmit the application packet in full.

Course Points Awarded by Grade
  • APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • MORT 100 Orientation to Funeral Service
  • MATH 123 Quantitative Reasoning
  • A = 6 points
  • B = 4 points
  • C = 2 points
  • D = 0 points and recommend retaking
  • F = Course must be retaken
  • SOCI 111 Introduction to Sociology
  • ENGL 111 English Composition
  • IVYT 116 Student Success in Public Service
  • ACCT 101 Financial Accounting
  • A = 3 points
  • B = 2 points
  • C = 1 points
  • D = 0 points and recommend retaking
  • F = Course must be retaken

Tie Breaker

In the case of identical scores among the lowest ranking students, the student grade point averages will be noted to 2 decimal places. The student with the highest-grade point average will be admitted.

American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE)-Accredited Program

ABFSE LogoIvy Tech is proud to be accredited by ABFSE, the national academic accreditation agency for college and university programs in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Education.

The information below is provided in accordance with accreditation requirements.

Mortuary Science Program Learning Outcomes

The central mission of an ABFSE-accredited program must be to educate students in every phase of funeral service so that program graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in funeral service.  In support of this mission, a program must adopt at least the following Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of an accredited program, students will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships with the families and communities they serve.
  • Identify standards of ethical conduct in funeral service practice.
  • Interpret how federal, state, and local laws apply to funeral services in order to ensure compliance.
  • Apply principles of public health and safety in the handling and preparation of human remains.
  • Demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative art that are necessary for the preparation and handling of human remains.
  • 2.1.6 Demonstrate skills required for conducting arrangement conferences, visitations, services, and ceremonies.
  • Describe the requirements and procedures for burial, cremation, and other accepted forms of final disposition of human remains.
  • Describe methods to address the grief-related needs of the bereaved.
  • Explain management skills associated with operating a funeral establishment.
  • Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed for funeral service practice.

Program Contact

Jonathon DeHart
317-921-4325
jdehart13@ivytech.edu
Lawrence Fairbanks Campus, Office 361D

Accreditation

Program Accredited by ABFSE:  Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

  • Initial Accreditation 2008
  • Last comprehensive review 2018
  • Next comprehensive review 2025
  • Re-accreditation:  October 2018 for period of 7 years
  • Most recent Accreditation decision: October 2018 re-accreditation with no stipulations following receipt of updated assessment plan.

Indianapolis Program Statistics

Year

Total enrolled

# of New
Students

# of
Grads

Timely
Grad*

Graduation rate

Did not finish**

Overall %
Employed

Employed
in FS

2022

23

23

0

0/0

N/A

2

N/A

N/A

2021 0 0 13 11/13 81% 3 31% 31%
2020 67 16 23 23/23 79% 6 87% 87%

Additional Information

The Mortuary Science associate degree program at Ivy Tech Community College – Central Indiana is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747. Web: www.abfse.org.

Degree Offered:  Associate of Applied Science

Distance Learning – General Education Courses ONLY

The annual passage rate of first time takers of the National Board Examination (NBE) for the most recent three year period for this institution and all ABFSE accredited funeral service education programs is posted on their website https://www.abfse.org/html/dir-in.html.

National Board Examination pass rates, graduation rates,  and employment rates for this and other ABFSE-accredited programs are available at www.abfse.org in the Directory of Accredited Programs.

To request a printed copy of this program’s pass, graduation, and/or employment rates you can go to the mortuary science office room FC 361 Office B or submit your request via e-mail at jdehart13@ivytech.edu or over the phone at 317-921-4325.

Scheduling Your Exam

While Ivy Tech's Mortuary Science program is designed to prepare you for the national board examination, you must schedule and pass the exam in order to start practicing as a mortician following graduation.

The national board examination is created by the International Conference of Funeral Service
Examining Boards. Their web address is www.theconferenceonline.org. Their web site offers a
great deal of information in reference to the exam.

Your program chair will also work with you when it is time to schedule the exam. The exam is only available at the Pearson Vue Professional Testing Centers. You can find a location near you at the web address above, along with other information. Please plan to visit this site regularly.

Just Passed Your National Board Exam? Here's What to Do Next!

  1. Celebrate! This is a GREAT accomplishment. Thank your instructors and family for their support, as they'll surely want to celebrate with you, too.
  2. Contact your program chair to share the good news and provide copies of your results.
  3. Contact the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Services through the Indiana
    Professional Licensing Agency (or the State Board of Funeral Service in the State you wish
    to work in).

    For Indiana information, Visit http://www.in.gov/pla/
    On the left-hand side, click the link ‘Professions’
    Under this link, scroll down to Funeral & Cemetery
    Scroll down to License Applications and Instructions
    Click on the Funeral Director Intern Link
  4. Download and complete the Internship application.
  5. Submit the application and supporting paperwork along with any associated fees and start
    your internship.

    Job hunting should start early in the Mortuary Science Program (or before).
    Ivy Tech does not guarantee employment after you complete the program, but the
    program has enjoyed high employment rates for graduates.

Local Program Contacts & Info

Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana – Mortuary Science Program

9301 E. 59th Street
Indianapolis, IN  46216

Jonathon DeHart, Program Chair
Phone: (317) 921-4325
Email:  jdehart13@ivytech.edu
FAX: (317) 916-7608
Web:  www.ivytech.edu/mortuary-science/index.html

Accredited Degree Offered:  Associate of Applied Science
Distance Education - NO
Part-time option available: No

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION - Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana

  2022 2021 2020
Total Enrolled 23 0 67
Number of New Students 23 0 16
Number of Graduates 0 13 23
Timely Graduates* 0/0 11/13 23/23
Graduation Rate** N/A 81% 79%
Did Not Finish*** 2 3 6
Overall % Employed N/A 31% 87%
Employed in FS N/A 31% 87%

*Timely graduation = complete program in 1½ times designated program length.

**Graduation rate reflects cohort graduation rate (% of students from original cohort completing in the designated year)

***Left before completing the program; did not finish.

 

NATIONAL BOARD STATISTICS - Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana

Year Takers School Pass Rate National Pass Rate
ARTS
2022 2 50% 69%
2021 11 64% 68%
2020 24 67% 73%
SCIENCES
2022 2 9% 64%
2021 11 45% 57%
2020 23 57% 64%

School pass rate is based on 1st time test takers within one year of graduation.

Accreditation Statement: update on program website and in published materials no later than October 1, 2023

The Mortuary Science associate degree program at Ivy Tech Community College – Central Indiana is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE), 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 (816) 233-3747.  Web:  www.abfse.org.

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Future Students

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Current Students

Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Mortuary Science program and your certificate and degree options.

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-643-7133
askanderson@ivytech.edu

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

812-934-3954
R11express@ivytech.edu

Batesville Advising
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006

Fax: 812-934-4590

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
By Appointment

812-330-6013, Option #2
bl-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu

Bloomington Advising
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404

Email to set up an appointment: bloomington-eec@ivytech.edu 

Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

Janet Sharp
812-900-4772
jsharp19@ivytech.edu

Columbus Advising
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-825-9394, ext. 6121
cbottomley2@ivytech.edu

Connersville Advising
717 W 21st Street
Connersville, IN 47331

Fax: 765-825-4516

Phone and Zoom meetings available by request. Call 765-825-9394, ext. 6121.

Call for availability

765-269-5682
aclark505@ivytech.edu

Crawfordsville Advising
2255 Phil Ward Boulevard
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Monday & Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu

Lake County at Crown Point
9900 Connecticut Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307

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

219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu

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

574-830-0375
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

Elkhart Advising
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528

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

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

Enrollment Services/Student Affairs Hours: Effective January 2024:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First week of classes in January and August: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

812-492-0531
evansville-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu

Evansville Academic Advising Center
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710

Sign Up for a Call Back
Fax: 812-429-9878

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

260-480-4125

Fort Wayne Advising
3701 Dean Drive, Harshman Hall, Room 1015
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Academic Advisors by Program

Fax: 260-480-4252

Monday–Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-269-5820
hwunder@ivytech.edu

Frankfort Advising
251 E Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46041

Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

franklin-advising@ivytech.edu

Franklin Advising
2205 McClain Drive
Franklin, IN 46131

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

219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu

Lake County Advising at Gary
3491 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET

765-653-7410
ahooping@ivytech.edu

Greencastle Advising
915 S Zinc Mill Road
Greencastle, IN 46135

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

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

Advising by Appointment
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

317-921-4300
askhamiltoncounty@ivytech.edu

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

Sign Up to Get a Call Back →

Zoom Video Call
Email askhamiltoncounty@ivytech.edu to schedule.

Advising Team
Ginny Leonard, Director of Academic Advising 
Advisor for: Exploratory/Undecided students
vleonard5@ivytech.edu 

Jenny Atkisson, Academic Advisor  
Advisor for: School of Business, Logistics and Supply Chain programs, School of Public and Social Services programs, and Psychology
jatkisson3@ivytech.edu

Chris Waltz, Academic Advisor
Advisor for: General Studies, Liberal Arts and Education
cwaltz8@ivytech.edu 

Nicole DeSalle, Academic Advisor  
Advisor for: School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science and School of IT
jatkisson3@ivytech.edu

 

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

(317) 917-5715
Indy-Advising@ivytech.edu

Indianapolis Advising
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Or by appointment

765-459-0561
Kokomo-Advising@ivytech.edu

Kokomo Advising
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901

Please contact Advising 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

765-269-5630
lf-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu

Lafayette Advising
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 2117
Lafayette, IN 47905

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

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

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 Advising
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Fax: 812-537-0993

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Or by appointment

765-459-0561
Kokomo-Advising@ivytech.edu

Logansport Advising
1 Ivy Tech Way
Logansport, IN 46947

Monday & Wednesday , 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
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
Enter Zoom Room →

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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