BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is open to serve students in preparation for the start of fall classes. Students and prospective students can now receive on-campus assistance with next steps to enrolling during business hours. Students can also receive one-on-one virtual assistance by emailing AskBloomington@IvyTech.edu or by calling (812) 330-6013.

The college is practicing social distancing of at least 6 ft. and in order to ensure distance is possible within capacity limits, guests of students will not be permitted entry. Face coverings are required and are available at entry. For more information about how Ivy Tech is working to keep community safer, visit IvyTech.edu/COVID-19.

Eligible Ivy Tech students can earn a free credential entirely from home or on-campus, through Next Level Jobs Indiana, paid for by the Workforce Ready Grant. Some high-demand, high-wage programs that can be completed from home include information technology programs like cyber security, software development, and IT support, plus business administration, accounting, supply chain management and logistics, and manufacturing production.

In the past year, Ivy Tech Bloomington awarded more than 100 students with Workforce Ready Grants, making their job training and subsequent college certification tuition-free.

Business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ivy Tech Bloomington will also be open on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ivy Tech accepts free applications and fall classes start on Aug. 24. Apply online at IvyTech.edu/ApplyNow or for more information, visit IvyTech.edu/Bloomington/ContactUs.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.