Indiana University Indianapolis is expanding access to higher education for Indiana high school seniors through its seamless admissions initiative, a program that now qualifies nearly 3,500 students for automatic admission for the fall 2026 semester.
The university currently partners with 31 high schools across central Indiana, including Indianapolis Public Schools and township and charter schools. University leaders have also confirmed that Franklin Central High School will join the program beginning in fall 2027. Since launching as a pilot in 2023, the initiative has steadily expanded, and officials say they plan to continue adding schools.
The seamless admissions initiative grants automatic admission to IU Indianapolis seniors at participating high schools who earn a 3.0 GPA or higher. Eligible students do not need to submit a traditional application, send transcripts or pay an application fee. Instead, they complete a short, free online form indicating their intent to enroll…