Application for Admission

YOUR JOURNEY
TO JOIN US AT THE INDIANA ACADEMY
STARTS NOW.

Application Deadlines

Once you start an online application, it will be saved so you can return to complete it in multiple sessions. Be sure to upload grades from 9th and first semester of 10th grade. We will begin reviewing your application as soon as you have completed and submitted it, so don’t take too long to finish it!

Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Regular Deadline
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Please note that applications submitted after the April 23 deadline are subject to a waitlist based on available spaces. While we continue to review applications submitted after these deadlines, you should complete your application as quickly as possible to receive a decision in time to attend Summer Orientation.

Applying by the priority deadline on January 29 guarantees you the fastest decision time, and you will also receive priority registration for Summer Orientation if you are admitted to the Academy.

Application Workshop

Applying to schools can sometimes be challenging. Let us help you navigate the application process through our virtual Application Workshops. Sessions include:

Each session runs from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST
Getting Started!September 17, 2024Watch Archive
References and TranscriptsNovember 12, 2024Register Now!
Don’t Miss the Deadline & What’s NextJanuary 14, 2025Register Now

Eligibility

Indiana residents may apply as residential or non-residential (commuter) students. Applying to the Indiana Academy is free! If you miss the priority or regular admissions deadlines, we may continue to review applications and keep a waitlist if space is still available.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are living outside of the United States or living in the United States under a VISA, please contact Ms. Huey Shi Chew at 765-285-8130 or at for how to apply as an International Student. International students are not eligible to attend the Academy during their tenth-grade year due to visa restrictions.

Application Review

Classes of 2026 and 2027 – Applications will go into review once they are completed and will receive a decision within a couple of weeks. Those completing their application by the priority deadline, if admitted, will receive priority registration for summer orientation.

Class of 2028 Applications – will enter review immediately following the priority deadline and will receive a decision within a couple of weeks. Those completing their application by the priority deadline, if admitted, will also receive priority registration for summer orientation.

Decision Notification

Admission to the Indiana Academy is selective and based upon previous academic records, recommendations, and student short-answer essays. Completed applications are reviewed by select members of the Academy faculty and administration. Once a completed application is submitted, you can track the progress of your application inside the Applicant Portal.

If you have any problems (forgot your password, technology issue, error messages, etc.) or questions about the application, please contact or call 800-316-3163.

https://academy.bsu.edu/admissions/apply/