ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â

Congratulations on your acceptance to ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â!

When you earn a graduate-level degree, you broaden your perspective. Your credentials set you apart from others. You position yourself for challenges, and you can do more to improve yourself and the world around you. You're in and ready to go for more, here's what you need to know to get started.

First Things First

• Activate your ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â network account.*
  Follow the instructions in the email you received from noreply-accounts@iup.edu on how to activate your ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â account. If you are unable to locate this email, email Graduate Admissions (Graduate-admissions@iup.edu). Please use the same email account used to apply for admission. 

• Set up your ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â email and MyÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â accounts.*
  Use our Student Technology Guide for assistance navigating the technology available to you. Once your email has been activated, you'll want to check it regularly for important university communications. Please note that when activating your ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â accounts, you'll be prompted to register two-factor authentication with Microsoft Authenticator. This service is used university-wide to ensure account security.

• Introduce yourself to your coordinator if you haven't already. Talk about advising, registering for classes, potential assistantships, and other next steps. Your program coordinator will be a resource for information on your specific degree program. Other university or admissions questions are can directed to graduate-admissions@iup.edu.

• Verify that you have submitted all required documents.
  Contact graduate admissions with questions regarding any outstanding documents. If the documents have not been received by the start of your application term, a hold will be placed on future terms.

• Admitted International Students
  The Office of International Education supports all international students and scholars during their time at ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â. Learn more about obtaining a student visa, airport transportation, housing, bringing family, and more.

Register for Classes

• Check with your advisor on what classes you need to take.

• Find your registration dates in MyÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â.

• Register as early as possible within the period of time noted.
  Find registration written instructions and step-by-step video instructions on the Registrar's website.

Financial Aid

• (if you haven't already).
  As a graduate student, you may be eligible to receive federal assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn about the different types of federal aid and how to file your FAFSA on the Financial Aid Office's website.

• Check with Financial Aid to make sure your FAFSA is OK.

• Apply for additional scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantship positions as needed.

Preparing for School

• Download the ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â Mobile App.
  Access all the ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â resources you need quickly and easily from your phone, including an interactive campus map.

• Check out housing options and transportation around town.
  If you plan to commute to campus, apply for a parking permit.

• Find and purchase the books you need for class.
  Course-required books can be ordered online at the .

• Get your I-Card.*
  Your I-Card can get you access to resources on campus and be loaded with a meal plan or Crimson Cash for vending purchases.

*Current ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â students have already completed these steps and will not need to repeat them.