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What You'll Learn

Biotechnology encompasses a wide range of fields that make beneficial products for humans, society, and animals. In the last few decades, we have seen remarkable advances in biotechnology, including new diagnostic procedures for diseases such as cancer, genetic alterations of plants and animals, production of bacteria that clean up toxic waste, design of new medical devices, and development of medications to prevent and treat infections.

Students in the Biotechnology program at Ivy Tech learn the most essential skills and background information that employers in the sector expect their workers to have. This means that our students are primed for getting hired and succeeding in entry-level positions (or above) anywhere in this in-demand, high-wage field.

The program is taught by instructors with real-world experience and students spend a significant amount of hands-on class time in state-of-the-art laboratories.

Transfer Options

Graduates with an Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Biotechnology can transfer to select four-year universities and earn a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology or biology. The Associate of Science (AS) is best suited for transferring since it includes general education courses that many four-year universities require, but we have also had graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program successfully continue their education after Ivy Tech with the ability to transfer many credits.

Career Options

A career in Biotechnology could be a great fit if you’re inspired to do meaningful work and help create therapies and products that can cure disease. Your degree can lead to a career in a variety of life science and manufacturing settings, including research, pharmaceuticals, genomics, quality control, and manufacturing. Typical jobs include:

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Research Associate
  • Quality Assurance Associate
  • Manufacturing Associate
  • Process Development Associate
  • Calibration Technician
  • Documentation Technician
  • Inspector
  • Production Technician
  • Regulatory Affairs Clerk or Technician
  • Quality Investigator

Degree Types Offered

Credential Type Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree Associate Degree – Transferable Degree Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Associate of Science (AS) Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Next-Level Jobs icon Medical Device Quality Next-Level Jobs icon Regulatory Affairs Next-Level Jobs icon
A Good Fit If...
  • You plan to enter the workforce upon completion of your associate degree
  • A career in a life sciences lab or manufacturing setting sounds appealing
  • You plan to transfer to select colleges and universities
  • You plan to transfer to another college or university to become a scientist, engineer, or quality/regulatory specialist in the biotechnology field
  • You are interested in working with cutting edge technologies to develop and produce life saving pharmaceuticals, such as cancer treatments and vaccines
  • You want to help ensure quality control in the manufacturing of medical devices, in a career such as calibration technician or quality control analyst
  • You want to help make safe and effective healthcare products by ensuring regulatory compliance
Where Offered See 3 locations See 2 locations See 3 locations See 1 location See 1 location
Length of Program 60 credit hours
4 semesters
60 credit hours
4 semesters
18 credit hours
2 semesters
18 credit hours
2 semesters
18 credit hours
2 semesters
Cost2 $10,703 $10,703 $3,211 $3,211 $3,211

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost2

Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
  • You plan to enter the workforce upon completion of your associate degree
  • A career in a life sciences lab or manufacturing setting sounds appealing
  • You plan to transfer to select colleges and universities
See 3 locations 60 credit hours
4 semesters
$10,703
Associate Degree – Transferable Degree
Associate of Science (AS)
  • You plan to transfer to another college or university to become a scientist, engineer, or quality/regulatory specialist in the biotechnology field
See 2 locations 60 credit hours
4 semesters
$10,703
Short-Term Certificates – known as Certificates (CT)
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Next-Level Jobs icon
  • You are interested in working with cutting edge technologies to develop and produce life saving pharmaceuticals, such as cancer treatments and vaccines
See 3 locations 18 credit hours
2 semesters
$3,211
Medical Device Quality Next-Level Jobs icon
  • You want to help ensure quality control in the manufacturing of medical devices, in a career such as calibration technician or quality control analyst
See 1 location 18 credit hours
2 semesters
$3,211
Regulatory Affairs Next-Level Jobs icon
  • You want to help make safe and effective healthcare products by ensuring regulatory compliance
See 1 location 18 credit hours
2 semesters
$3,211

Local Business Partners

Many of our students move right into local, high-paying jobs in the community, including with some of our industry partners like Eli Lilly, Corteva Agriscience, Catalent, Cook Medical, and more. These great partnerships lead to high job placement rates for our students and graduates.

Fast-Growing Field

Jobs in the biotechnology sector in Indiana have increased by 12% in the last five years. Nearly 58,000 Hoosiers work in the life sciences industry, making Indiana one of the top ten states for the number of life sciences employees.

(Source: Battelle/Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Report, "State Biosciences Jobs, Investments, and Innovation" 2014.)

 

Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree

  • The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Biotechnology degree program is designed for students who wish to move right into a high-paying job in the community. If a career in a life sciences lab or manufacturing setting sounds appealing, an AAS degree might just be what you need to jumpstart your career into Biotechnology.

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    Time to Complete

    An Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology degree can be achieved in about two years.

    Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your AAS

    A recommended path to the AAS degree in Biotechnology is to complete one of the three certificates (CT) offered by Ivy Tech while working toward the degree. The CT are designed to provide gateways toward entry-level biotechnology careers existing in the local industry. They are eligible for free tuition through NextLevel Jobs.

    Learn more about our CT:

    Required Courses

    Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology graduates must complete a total of 60 credit hours:

    • IVYT 113: Student Success in Technology
    • ENGL 111: English Composition
    • COMM 101 or 102: Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
    • XXX* Humanities/ Social Science - elective course of choice
    • MATH 136: College Algebra
    • CHEM 105: General Chemistry I
    • CHEM 106: General Chemistry 2
    • BIOL 105: Biology I
    • BIOT 101: Introduction to Biotechnology
    • BIOT 103: Safety and Regulatory Compliance
    • BIOT 201: Cell Culture
    • BIOT 211: Analytical Methods I
    • BIOT 212: Analytical Methods II
    • BIOT 279: Biotechnology Capstone
    • BIOT 280 or BIOT 281: Biotechnology Internship or Independent Research and Development
    • 11 additional credits of statewide electives

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    Sample Careers

    Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology program obtain positions with titles like:

    • Laboratory Technician
    • Research Associate
    • Quality Assurance Associate
    • Process Development Associate
    • Regulatory Affairs Clerk
    • Manufacturing Technician
    • Calibration Technician
    • Production Technician
    • Documentation Technician
    • Quality Investigator
    • Inspector

    Student Outcomes

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

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Associate Degree – Transferable Degree

  • The Associate of Science in Biotechnology degree program is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at Ivy Tech and then transferring!

    Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your associate degree at Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the university to which you plan to transfer. Note that admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in the Biotechnology program. You will need to be admitted to the institution you intend to transfer to.

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    Time to Complete

    An Associate of Science in Biotechnology degree can be achieved in 5 semesters, or about two years.

    Required Courses

    Associate of Science in Biotechnology graduates must complete a total of 60 credit hours:

    • IVYT111: Student Success
    • ENGL111: English Composition
    • COMM101: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
    • XXX* Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing - elective course of choice
    • XXX* Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing - elective course of choice
    • MATH136: College Algebra
    • MATH137: Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
    • PHYS101: Physics I
    • CHEM105: General Chemistry I
    • CHEM106: General Chemistry II
    • BIOL105: Biology I
    • BIOT220: Lectures in Molecular Biology
    • BIOT279: Biotechnology Capstone

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    Sample Careers

    This degree is best suited for students who intend to transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor’s degree in the life sciences in order to become:

    • Scientists involved in research and development
    • Engineers/managers in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing operations as well as food production (agriculture)
    • Quality control and regulatory affairs specialists in any branch of biotechnology

    Student Outcomes

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

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Short-Term Certificates known as Certificates (CT)

  • The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Certificate (CT) prepares students for entry level careers associated with bioprocessing, such as a lab or research assistant or manufacturing associate. The job market in this area is growing at a tremendous rate, and many of our students are getting hired even before they complete their certificate!

    The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing CT can be achieved in 1-2 semesters.

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    Sample Careers

    • Manufacturing Operator
    • Utility Operator
    • Aseptic Operator
    • Laboratory Technician
    • Research Associate
    • Process Development Associate
    • Calibration Technician
    • Production Technician

    Building on Your Certificate

    If your goal is to earn an associate degree in Biotechnology, you can earn this CT on your way. The CT is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level biotechnology 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

    Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing CT graduates must complete a total of 18 credit hours:

    • ​​BIOT 100 Survey of Biotechnology (3 credits)
    • BIOT 102 Survey of Good Manufacturing Practices (3 credits)
    • BIOT 103 Safety and Regulatory Compliance (3 credits)
    • BIOT 104 Quality Practices (3 credits)
    • BIOT 105 Survey of Regulatory Affairs (3 credits)
    • BIOT 110 Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturing (3 credits)

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    Student Outcomes

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

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  • The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Certificate (CT) prepares students for entry level careers associated with the medical device industry. If you want to help ensure quality control in the manufacturing of medical devices, a career such as a quality control analyst or inspector may be right for you.

    The Medical Device Quality CT can be achieved in 1-2 semesters.

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    Sample Careers

    • Quality Investigator
    • Inspector
    • Quality Control Technician
    • Quality Assurance Associate
    • Documentation Technician

    Building on Your Certificate

    If your goal is to earn an associate degree in Biotechnology, you can earn this CT on your way. The CT is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level biotechnology 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

    Medical Device Quality CT graduates must complete a total of 18 credit hours:

    • ​​BIOT 100 Survey of Biotechnology (3 credits)
    • BIOT 102 Survey of Good Manufacturing Practices (3 credits)
    • BIOT 103 Safety and Regulatory Compliance (3 credits)
    • BIOT 104 Quality Practices (3 credits)
    • DESN 101 Introduction to Design Technology (3 credits)
    • INDT 108 Metrology (3 credits)

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    Student Outcomes

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

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  • The Regulatory Affairs Certificate (CT) can be achieved in 1-2 semesters, or one year, and is eligible for financial aid.

    What is Regulatory Affairs?

    Regulatory Affairs professionals help make safe and effective healthcare products available worldwide, ensure regulatory compliance, prepare submissions, and participate in quality assurance. All bioscience companies are in need of regulatory affairs professionals for their expertise in deciding the best regulatory pathway for a new or modified medical product, and to serve as the go-to person in a company to interact with the governing regulatory agency, e.g., Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

    What You’ll Learn

    The Regulatory Affairs CT prepares students for entry level careers associated with regulatory affairs. It is designed to give students the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to make an immediate positive contribution to any regulatory affairs division. Courses were developed using the regulatory affairs job skill set standards identified by the Community College Consortium for Bioscience Credentials (c3bc). This national group spent a number of years working with industry partners to identify the skills and knowledge required for individuals in this field.

    Topics covered in this CT include:

    • FDA structure, Food & Drug Law, selected Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 and 45 that govern medicinal products design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and post-marketing surveillance reporting
    • The application process for drugs (Investigational New Drug (IND) & New Drug Application (NDA), Biologics License Application (BLA), medical devices (Investigational Device Exemption (IDE), Premarket Notification (510K), & Premarket Application (PMA)), and combo-devices
    • Regulatory documentation requirements for pre-clinical, clinical, and postmarketing
    • Pharmacovigilance
    • Medical device reporting
    • ISO and ICH standards

    Students completing the CT are prepared to take the U.S. Regulatory Affairs Certificate (RAC) exam later in their careers through the use of Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) US RAC type questions.

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    Sample Careers

    • Regulatory Affairs Clerk
    • Regulatory Affairs Technician

    Building on Your Certificate

    If your goal is to earn an associate degree in Biotechnology, you can earn this CT on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into entry-level biotechnology 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.

    Class Formats

    CT courses are offered in-person or online, allowing students scheduling flexibility, the ability to complete the courses from anywhere, and the opportunity to work on their certificate while employed.

    Required Courses

    Regulatory Affairs CT graduates must complete a total of 18 credit hours:

    • ENGL 111 English Composition (3 credits)
    • ENGL 211 Technical Writing (3 credits)
    • BIOT 214 Food and Drug Law (3 credits)
    • BIOT 215 Clinical Trials (3 credits)
    • BIOT 216 Risk Management (3 credits)
    • BIOT 218 Product Life Cycle (3 credits)

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    Student Outcomes

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

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Program Details

Biotechnology is offered at 3 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing CT Medical Device Quality CT Regulatory Affairs CT Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science
Bloomington X X X X
Indianapolis X X X
Lafayette X X X

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

Ask Yourself:

  • Do you like life science but aren’t sure if you want to spend many years in school in order to become a researcher?
  • Or do you want to contribute to the health of people or animals but don’t want to work in a healthcare or veterinary setting?
  • Are you trustworthy, dependable, and good at following precise, detailed instructions?
  • And are you comfortable working in a highly regulated work environment?
  • Do you want to learn about the latest technologies being developed to create beneficial products and gain employable skills through hands-on practice?
  • Do you want to get started in a well-paying job with excellent benefits, in an in-demand field with room for advancement?

Does This Sound Like You?

If you thought "yes" to any of the questions above, a career in biotechnology may be just what you are looking for!

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Prerequisite Courses for Biotechnology

While some courses within the biotechnology program require prerequisites, college-ready students can get started in the program in their first semester. By following the posted completion guide for the student’s campus, the student will take all prerequisite courses in time for when they are needed.

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.

Biotechnology Courses

Descriptions of Biotechnology courses can be found in our online course catalog. 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.

Class Formats

Courses for each of the associate degree programs are offered in a variety of formats. When possible, lectures are delivered in scheduled virtual, Zoom-based or Learn Anywhere (Hybrid based on your preference) formats. Labs meet in-person in order to provide essential hands-on training.

Certificate courses are mostly offered virtually (synchronous) or online (asynchronous), except for a course or two that has an in-person lab component.

Big Dreams? Go for Honors

If you're motivated and want a more robust, personalized academic experience, consider enhancing your associate degree in Biotechnology by pursuing an Honors pathway. Honors courses are fully virtual with opportunities to meet and network with honors students and faculty across the state. The coursework is designed to support a student’s spirit of inquiry and intellectual growth, as well as foster multicultural awareness and leadership. View eligibility requirements

Graduating with a Biotechnology degree with an Honors pathway can help you stand out as a high-achieving college student, boost your resume, and help you land an acceptance letter to a top four-year college or university.

LEARN ABOUT HONORS

How to Apply for the Biotechnology Program

1) Complete the Online Application

Students interested in the Biotechnology Program can apply through Ivy Tech's standard online application. Nothing beyond your basic information is necessary to apply. If you have transcripts, you will be able to submit them for review after you apply.

While completing the application, select the following:

  • Campus of Interest: Bloomington or Indianapolis
  • Area of Study: Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics

2) Contact the Local Program Chair

Once you submit your online application, you should also contact the Bloomington Program Chair for the AAS degree and short-term certificates, or the Indianapolis Program Chair for the AAS and the AS degrees, so they can help facilitate your entry into the program.

Apply Now   Contact the Program Chair

After You Apply

Your application will be processed in a couple of business days, after which the Admission Office will contact you via the email you provided on the application. This email will include your Ivy Tech student ID and username if you don’t already have one. Using this information, you can set up your MyIvy account to submit transcripts or complete knowledge assessments.

You will also need to meet with an advisor to register for your first classes. This process can take a couple of weeks; however, if you contact your local Program Chair, they can be a great resource and help ensure that you get the help you need to get started in the program.

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET

812-298-2280
acox87@ivytech.edu

Terre Haute Admissions
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 to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

574-316-4325
jlackey20@ivytech.edu

Warsaw Admissions Office
2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582

Questions About the Program?

Future Students

If you’re not yet an Ivy Tech student, contact us at 1-888-489-5463 and we’ll be happy to help.

Current Students

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

Find Local Advising Contact Info

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

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

Advisors & Enrollment Specialists Available by Appointment
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
   
Current Students: bl-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu
New Students: bloomington-eec@ivytech.edu
812-330-6013
   
Virtual On-Demand Service
Drop-in for Schedule Builder Assistance
Monday–Friday | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room

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

2024-2025 Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
August 10
August 17
December 7
March 15

574-830-0375
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

Elkhart Advising
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528

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 

 

 

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
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 47305

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.

Current Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursdays @ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Starting Oct. 28th
Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All other days by appointment from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
**Special Saturday December 7 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

574-289-7001
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

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

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 →

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

Drop-in Advising Day (No Appointment Required) Tuesdays 8am-5pm CT

219-464-8514 ext. 4720
askvalparaiso@ivytech.edu

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)

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