Admissions
First Time Students
Bachelor Students
Transferring Students
Returning Students
Non-Traditional Students
Felony Review
Selective Programs
Let’s Get You Started
Experience learning beyond traditional settings with renowned faculty, rich resources, a hands-on approach, and personalized supportive learning environments. As a Trailblazer, you will have opportunities to gain real-world experiences close to home and around the globe. Check out all of the majors VU has to offer! With over 180 to choose from, our Program Finder can help you find the perfect fit.
How to Apply
- Submit either the VU Application or Common App
- Admission as a Vincennes University student leading to a degree or technical certificate requires one of the following:
- An official college transcript
- Parchment
- National Cleaninghouse
- Contact your university
- An official General Educational Development (GED) or HiSET scores
- A high school transcript if a student doesn't have 24 hours of postsecondary credit* from a regionally-accredited institution.
If you have less than 24 credits from another college, you will need to complete placement testing.
*NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS
Applicants who wish to accumulate less than 15 credit hours and do not intend to pursue a degree or certificate at VU are admitted as a non-degree seeking student by completing the NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENT APPLICATION.
Applicants must meet the prerequisites for the courses in which they enroll and, therefore, may be required to take VU’s Accuplacer placement exam.
All students who wish to live in a residence hall and/or apply for financial aid must apply for admission and meet the Registration Requirements, whether or not they intend to obtain a degree.
Students who have earned or will earn fifteen or more credit hours are required to apply for admission and meet the Registration Requirements. Applicants who are unable to demonstrate their college readiness by obtaining a federally designated minimum score on the placement exam may appeal to the Director of Admissions to have their application and test scores reviewed.
Registration Requirements
All students must demonstrate college readiness before they are eligible to register for any classes.
College readiness can be demonstrated by:
GPA
College Credit
SAT/ACT*
Next Generation Accuplacer (2019 & later)*
*Only one minimum score is required.
Don't Forget
Housing
Housing and Residential Life at Vincennes University is excited to offer an all-gender living-learning community. This living community is open to all students wishing to live in the residence halls. If you are interested in learning more about this community, please visit the Housing and Residential Life page or reach out to the Housing and Residential Life Office via email at housing@vinu.edu or phone at 812-888-4225.
Financial Aid
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Indiana deadline for FAFSA is April 15 each year. Note: There is no application deadline for federal aid.
- Get started October 1st each year by applying online here: www.fafsa.gov.
- For more information on student financial services, visit the Financial Services page, reach out via email at fa@vinu.edu or call 800-742-9198.
- We have created a Financial Aid Checklist that you can download to help you through the process.
Vincennes University's College code is 001843
Scholarships
Vincennes University offers 4 academic scholarships: Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, Blue and Gold, Presidential, and Valedictorian/Salutatorian.
New students must complete the admissions application and meet all scholarship criteria to receive the award. All students must file the FAFSA each academic year. Recipients are eligible for only one Academic scholarship per academic year (fall and spring semesters only, summer is not included). These scholarships are not program-specific.
The award is contingent upon enrollment at Vincennes University and meeting all criteria for the specific scholarship awarded. All final high school transcripts for scholarship recipients will be verified and awards will be rescinded if scholarship criteria are not met. Recipients of the academic scholarships will be notified via email.
- For more information on scholarships, visit the scholarships page.
Let’s Get You Started
Discover an exhilarating opportunity that awaits you on your journey towards a Bachelor's degree – the chance to simultaneously acquire an esteemed Associate's degree! At Vincennes University, we offer a pathway for students to seamlessly transfer their hard-earned Associate's degrees from VU or from accredited institutions, propelling them straight into our esteemed Bachelor's programs as well. Check out all of the majors VU has to offer! Explore our Bachelor programs with our Program Finder to find your perfect fit.
How to Apply
- Submit either the VU Application or Common App
- Admission as a Vincennes University student leading to a degree or technical certificate requires one of the following:
- An official college transcript
- Parchment
- National Cleaninghouse
- Contact your university
- An official General Educational Development (GED) or HiSET scores
- A high school transcript if a student doesn't have 24 hours of postsecondary credit* from a regionally-accredited institution.
If you have less than 24 credits from another college, you will need to complete placement testing.
Registration Requirements
All students must demonstrate college readiness before they are eligible to register for any classes.
College readiness can be demonstrated by:
GPA
College Credit
SAT/ACT*
Next Generation Accuplacer (2019 & later)*
*Only one minimum score is required.
Don't Forget
Housing
Housing and Residential Life at Vincennes University is excited to offer an all-gender living-learning community. This living community is open to all students wishing to live in the residence halls. If you are interested in learning more about this community, please visit the Housing and Residential Life page or reach out to the Housing and Residential Life Office via email at housing@vinu.edu or phone at 812-888-4225.
Financial Aid
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Indiana deadline for FAFSA is April 15 each year. Note: There is no application deadline for federal aid.
- Get started October 1st each year by applying online here: www.fafsa.gov.
- For more information on student financial services, visit the Financial Services page, reach out via email at fa@vinu.edu or call 800-742-9198.
- We have created a Financial Aid Checklist that you can download to help you through the process.
Vincennes University's College code is 001843
Scholarships
Vincennes University offers 4 academic scholarships: Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, Blue and Gold, Presidential, and Valedictorian/Salutatorian.
New students must complete the admissions application and meet all scholarship criteria to receive the award. All students must file the FAFSA each academic year. Recipients are eligible for only one Academic scholarship per academic year (fall and spring semesters only, summer is not included). These scholarships are not program-specific.
The award is contingent upon enrollment at Vincennes University and meeting all criteria for the specific scholarship awarded. All final high school transcripts for scholarship recipients will be verified and awards will be rescinded if scholarship criteria are not met. Recipients of the academic scholarships will be notified via email.
- For more information on scholarships, visit the scholarships page.
Let’s Get You Started
Vincennes University believes a safe environment is necessary for optimal learning, and it is the goal of the University to ensure all those admitted to the institution are committed to maintaining such an environment for themselves and their fellow members of the University community.
All applicants that have ever been adjudicated guilty, convicted of a felony, or other crime must submit a completed Felony Charge Form, including a personal statement addressing the criminal charge(s), and any other documentation the applicant believes supports their statement.
This form is printable and fillable. Completed form(s) are to be returned to the address noted on the bottom of the form. Once the completed form is received and reviewed, the Office of Admissions may then decide to approve the admission application, deny the application, or refer the application for further inquiry and review. Please note, an application will NOT be reviewed for admission until the completed form is received by the VU Office of Admissions. Individuals may appeal denied applications with the Background Appeal Committee. All Background Appeal Committee decisions are final.
The Admissions Office may also notify applicants that they will be required to pay the fee necessary to complete a criminal background check; a background check provided by the applicant will not be sufficient. Students admitted to Vincennes University and is later discovered to have lied or not been completely truthful about their criminal history, will be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution.
Felony Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester - July 15th
- Spring Semester - December 1st
- Summer Semester - May 1st
*Please be advised that felony charges may prevent a student from entering a degree program or from obtaining work in that field upon graduation. Even if a student's background check is cleared by the Admissions Office the student should have a conversation about the charges with his/her academic advisor, prior to beginning a degree program, to ensure the possibility of job placement after program completion.
Registration Requirements
All students must demonstrate college readiness before they are eligible to register for any classes.
College readiness can be demonstrated by:
GPA
College Credit
SAT/ACT*
Next Generation Accuplacer (2019 & later)*
*Only one minimum score is required.
Don't Forget
Housing
Housing and Residential Life at Vincennes University is excited to offer an all-gender living-learning community. This living community is open to all students wishing to live in the residence halls. If you are interested in learning more about this community, please visit the Housing and Residential Life page or reach out to the Housing and Residential Life Office via email at housing@vinu.edu or phone at 812-888-4225.
Financial Aid
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Indiana deadline for FAFSA is April 15 each year. Note: There is no application deadline for federal aid.
- Get started October 1st each year by applying online here: www.fafsa.gov.
- For more information on student financial services, visit the Financial Services page, reach out via email at fa@vinu.edu or call 800-742-9198.
- We have created a Financial Aid Checklist that you can download to help you through the process.
Vincennes University's College code is 001843
Scholarships
Vincennes University offers 4 academic scholarships: Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, Blue and Gold, Presidential, and Valedictorian/Salutatorian.
New students must complete the admissions application and meet all scholarship criteria to receive the award. All students must file the FAFSA each academic year. Recipients are eligible for only one Academic scholarship per academic year (fall and spring semesters only, summer is not included). These scholarships are not program-specific.
The award is contingent upon enrollment at Vincennes University and meeting all criteria for the specific scholarship awarded. All final high school transcripts for scholarship recipients will be verified and awards will be rescinded if scholarship criteria are not met. Recipients of the academic scholarships will be notified via email.
- For more information on scholarships, visit the scholarships page.
Let’s Get You Started
Welcome back! We're here to support you as you blaze your own trail. With over 180 majors to choose from, our Program Finder makes it easy to discover the path that's right for you.
How to Apply
- Submit either the VU Application or Common App
- Admission as a Vincennes University student leading to a degree or technical certificate requires one of the following:
- An official college transcript
- Parchment
- National Cleaninghouse
- Contact your university
- An official General Educational Development (GED) or HiSET scores
- A high school transcript if a student doesn't have 24 hours of postsecondary credit from a regionally-accredited institution.
If you have less than 24 credits from another college, you will need to complete placement testing.
Registration Requirements
All students must demonstrate college readiness before they are eligible to register for any classes.
College readiness can be demonstrated by:
GPA
College Credit
SAT/ACT*
Next Generation Accuplacer (2019 & later)*
*Only one minimum score is required.
Academic Disqualification
Academic Disqualification from Vincennes University
If you have been academically disqualified from Vincennes University, please visit the Dean of students readmission review page for more information. If you are unsure of your academic status, please contact the ADMISSIONS OFFICE.
College expulsion process (Dismissed from another institution)
All applicants that have been expelled or suspended from a college or university (other than Vincennes University) must complete the College Expulsion and Suspension Form and return to the VU Admissions Office
The form is printable and fillable. Return the completed form(s) to the address noted on the bottom of the form. Once the completed form is received and reviewed, the Office of Admissions may then decide to approve the admission application, deny the application, or refer the application for further inquiry and review. Please note, your application will NOT be reviewed for admission until the completed form is received by the VU Office of Admissions.
The deadline to submit this form is August 1st for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Don't Forget
Housing
Housing and Residential Life at Vincennes University is excited to offer an all-gender living-learning community. This living community is open to all students wishing to live in the residence halls. If you are interested in learning more about this community, please visit the Housing and Residential Life page or reach out to the Housing and Residential Life Office via email at housing@vinu.edu or phone at 812-888-4225.
Financial Aid
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Indiana deadline for FAFSA is April 15 each year. Note: There is no application deadline for federal aid.
- Get started October 1st each year by applying online here: www.fafsa.gov.
- For more information on student financial services, visit the Financial Services page, reach out via email at fa@vinu.edu or call 800-742-9198.
- We have created a Financial Aid Checklist that you can download to help you through the process.
Vincennes University's College code is 001843
Scholarships
Vincennes University offers 4 academic scholarships: Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, Blue and Gold, Presidential, and Valedictorian/Salutatorian.
New students must complete the admissions application and meet all scholarship criteria to receive the award. All students must file the FAFSA each academic year. Recipients are eligible for only one Academic scholarship per academic year (fall and spring semesters only, summer is not included). These scholarships are not program-specific.
The award is contingent upon enrollment at Vincennes University and meeting all criteria for the specific scholarship awarded. All final high school transcripts for scholarship recipients will be verified and awards will be rescinded if scholarship criteria are not met. Recipients of the academic scholarships will be notified via email.
- For more information on scholarships, visit the scholarships page.
Let’s Get You Started
Transferring to Vincennes University is easy! Our dedicated admissions staff will work with you each step of your journey to VU. To get started: Check out all of the majors VU has to offer! With over 180 to choose from, our Program Finder can help you find the perfect fit.
How to Apply
- Submit either the VU Application or Common App
- Admission as a Vincennes University student leading to a degree or technical certificate requires one of the following:
- An official college transcript
- Parchment
- National Cleaninghouse
- Contact your university
- An official General Educational Development (GED) or HiSET scores
- A high school transcript if a student doesn't have 24 hours of postsecondary credit from a regionally-accredited institution.
If you have less than 24 credits from another college, you will need to complete placement testing.
Registration Requirements
All students must demonstrate college readiness before they are eligible to register for any classes.
College readiness can be demonstrated by:
GPA
College Credit
SAT/ACT*
Next Generation Accuplacer (2019 & later)*
*Only one minimum score is required.
Important Information
Transfer Credits
Credits toward completion of a degree are accepted from regionally accredited colleges.
For more information on Transfer Credits, please visit the Academic Policies and Procedures page.
Transfer Student information for Baccalaureate programs
To transfer in as a junior, you must:
- Have an associate degree from a designated “feeder” program listed in the program curriculum.
- Submit official transcripts directly to the Registrar from your previous college (usually sent via Parchment).
If you’re within 6 credit hours of finishing your associate degree:
- You may be conditionally admitted if those remaining courses are not prerequisites for your first-semester classes.
- You must finish the missing credits by the end of your first semester (or within two semesters if the courses are sequential and not immediate prerequisites). .
Don't Forget
Housing
Housing and Residential Life at Vincennes University is excited to offer an all-gender living-learning community. This living community is open to all students wishing to live in the residence halls. If you are interested in learning more about this community, please visit the Housing and Residential Life page or reach out to the Housing and Residential Life Office via email at housing@vinu.edu or phone at 812-888-4225.
Financial Aid
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Indiana deadline for FAFSA is April 15 each year. Note: There is no application deadline for federal aid.
- Get started October 1st each year by applying online here: www.fafsa.gov.
- For more information on student financial services, visit the Financial Services page, reach out via email at fa@vinu.edu or call 800-742-9198.
- We have created a Financial Aid Checklist that you can download to help you through the process.
Vincennes University's College code is 001843
Scholarships
Vincennes University offers 4 academic scholarships: Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, Blue and Gold, Presidential, and Valedictorian/Salutatorian.
New students must complete the admissions application and meet all scholarship criteria to receive the award. All students must file the FAFSA each academic year. Recipients are eligible for only one Academic scholarship per academic year (fall and spring semesters only, summer is not included). These scholarships are not program-specific.
The award is contingent upon enrollment at Vincennes University and meeting all criteria for the specific scholarship awarded. All final high school transcripts for scholarship recipients will be verified and awards will be rescinded if scholarship criteria are not met. Recipients of the academic scholarships will be notified via email.
- For more information on scholarships, visit the scholarships page.
Let’s Get You Started
Facilities and other resources limit admission into selected programs. In the same way admission to the University may, from time-to-time, be capped or deferred when our capacity to serve students has been reached. Check out the selective programs VU has to offer with our Program Finder!
How to Apply
- Submit either the VU Application or Common App
- Admission as a Vincennes University student leading to a degree or technical certificate requires one of the following:
- An official college transcript
- Parchment
- National Cleaninghouse
- Contact your university
- An official General Educational Development (GED) or HiSET scores
- A high school transcript if a student doesn't have 24 hours of postsecondary credit from a regionally-accredited institution.
If you have less than 24 credits from another college, you will need to complete placement testing.
Registration Requirements
All students must demonstrate college readiness before they are eligible to register for any classes.
College readiness can be demonstrated by:
GPA
College Credit
SAT/ACT*
Next Generation Accuplacer (2019 & later)*
*Only one minimum score is required.
Selective Programs
Health Science Programs
Entrance into HEALTH SCIENCE MAJORS is dependent upon adequate academic qualifications.
All applicants must first be accepted into the University and take the Accuplacer before they will be considered for acceptance to a health science program. These programs of study are
- BACHELOR DEGREE NURSING
- ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING
- HEALTH CARE SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
- PRACTICAL NURSING
- FUNERAL SERVICE EDUCATION
- HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
- PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
- PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Acceptance involves an evaluation of candidates in terms of academic grades, test scores, class rank, and in some instances, personal interview. An admission committee comprising of the Dean of Health Science and Human performance and the appropriate health program director. Applicants must file all required credentials prior to evaluation. For more information, please visit the Nursing and Information and Announcement page and the Selective Health Sciences and Nursing Applications page.
Aviation Programs
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain a valid 1st or 2nd class pilot medical certificate from an FAA approved aviation medical examiner.
- Complete a 1000 word essay explaining what you know about the VU Aviation Flight program and why you have chosen to pursue pilot training with Vincennes University
Additional Admission Requirement for Maintenance: Release of Student Information Form
Don't Forget
Housing
Housing and Residential Life at Vincennes University is excited to offer an all-gender living-learning community. This living community is open to all students wishing to live in the residence halls. If you are interested in learning more about this community, please visit the Housing and Residential Life page or reach out to the Housing and Residential Life Office via email at housing@vinu.edu or phone at 812-888-4225.
Financial Aid
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Indiana deadline for FAFSA is April 15 each year. Note: There is no application deadline for federal aid.
- Get started October 1st each year by applying online here: www.fafsa.gov.
- For more information on student financial services, visit the Financial Services page, reach out via email at fa@vinu.edu or call 800-742-9198.
- We have created a Financial Aid Checklist that you can download to help you through the process.
Vincennes University's College code is 001843
Scholarships
Vincennes University offers 4 academic scholarships: Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, Blue and Gold, Presidential, and Valedictorian/Salutatorian.
New students must complete the admissions application and meet all scholarship criteria to receive the award. All students must file the FAFSA each academic year. Recipients are eligible for only one Academic scholarship per academic year (fall and spring semesters only, summer is not included). These scholarships are not program-specific.
The award is contingent upon enrollment at Vincennes University and meeting all criteria for the specific scholarship awarded. All final high school transcripts for scholarship recipients will be verified and awards will be rescinded if scholarship criteria are not met. Recipients of the academic scholarships will be notified via email.
- For more information on scholarships, visit the scholarships page.
Let’s Get You Started
Vincennes University welcomes students graduating from non-traditional high schools, such as accredited Internet high schools, schools that are not yet accredited, or from homeschooling programs. Check out all of the majors VU has to offer! With over 180 to choose from, our Program Finder can help you find the perfect fit.
How to Apply
- Submit either the VU Application or Common App
- Admission as a Vincennes University student leading to a degree or technical certificate requires one of the following:
- An official college transcript
- Parchment
- National Cleaninghouse
- Contact your university
- An official General Educational Development (GED) or HiSET scores
- A high school transcript if a student doesn't have 24 hours of postsecondary credit from a regionally-accredited institution.
- A homeschooled student may provide a homeschool transcript that requires the following information.
- Student Information
- Full Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Projected graduation date
- Homeschool Name (if applicable) and address
- A list of all high school courses taken
- Course titles and descriptions
- Grades received for each course
- Credits earned for each course
- Semester or year-end grades
- GPA (if applicable)
- Total credits earned
- Grading scale
- Any college courses or dual enrollment (student must request college transcript be sent from previous college to VU)
- Parent signatures and date
If you have less than 24 credits from another college, you will need to complete placement testing.
Registration Requirements
All students must demonstrate college readiness before they are eligible to register for any classes.
College readiness can be demonstrated by:
GPA
College Credit
SAT/ACT*
Next Generation Accuplacer (2019 & later)*
*Only one minimum score is required.
Don't Forget
Housing
Housing and Residential Life at Vincennes University is excited to offer an all-gender living-learning community. This living community is open to all students wishing to live in the residence halls. If you are interested in learning more about this community, please visit the Housing and Residential Life page or reach out to the Housing and Residential Life Office via email at housing@vinu.edu or phone at 812-888-4225.
Financial Aid
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Indiana deadline for FAFSA is April 15 each year. Note: There is no application deadline for federal aid.
- Get started October 1st each year by applying online here: www.fafsa.gov.
- For more information on student financial services, visit the Financial Services page, reach out via email at fa@vinu.edu or call 800-742-9198.
- We have created a Financial Aid Checklist that you can download to help you through the process.
Vincennes University's College code is 001843
Scholarships
Vincennes University offers 4 academic scholarships: Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, Blue and Gold, Presidential, and Valedictorian/Salutatorian.
New students must complete the admissions application and meet all scholarship criteria to receive the award. All students must file the FAFSA each academic year. Recipients are eligible for only one Academic scholarship per academic year (fall and spring semesters only, summer is not included). These scholarships are not program-specific.
The award is contingent upon enrollment at Vincennes University and meeting all criteria for the specific scholarship awarded. All final high school transcripts for scholarship recipients will be verified and awards will be rescinded if scholarship criteria are not met. Recipients of the academic scholarships will be notified via email.
- For more information on scholarships, visit the scholarships page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about any part of the process, do not hesitate to reach out!
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST)
Vincennes Campus
Office Number: 812-888-4313
Email:
VUADMIT@VINU.EDU
Jasper Campus
Office Number: 812-481-5918
Email:
VUJCADMISSIONS@VINU.EDU
Questions about Bachelor's Degrees?
VUBACHELORS@VINU.EDU
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