Can freshmen be admitted directly into a major?
Yes. Several IU programs admit freshmen directly into their departments or schools. All music majors who pass the required music audition, complete the application, and are academically admissible to IU are admitted directly to the Jacobs School of Music. The Kelley School of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Journalism, the School of Informatics, the School of Education, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation also have direct admission options. Still, most incoming freshmen choose to begin in the University Division and later apply to or move into the majors of their choice.
Yes. The majority of UO programs admit freshmen directly into the department, with the exception of our professional schools and a handful of majors within the College of Arts and Sciences. The professional schools include the School of Architecture and Allied Arts, the School of Journalism and Communication, the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business, the School of Music and Dance, and the College of Education. Be sure that your child investigates the major he or she is interested in during the application process so he or she will be prepared for additional application materials and requirements. What are the differences between the College of Arts and Sciences and the professional schools? Two professional schools—the School of Architecture and Allied Arts, and the School of Music and Dance—highly recommend applying as an incoming freshman. By applying as an incoming freshman, the student will be on track to graduate on time. The College of Education, the Lundquist College of Busi
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