Direct Admit

Congratulations, Direct Admits!

You’ve been directly admitted to the top-ranked public affairs school in the nation and one of the few undergraduate programs of its kind. At the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, we prepare the next generation of leaders for the greater good – and we hope you’ll join us. 

Through this honor, you’ll have access to resources that will set you up for academic success, including: 

  • A dedicated academic advisor 
  • Immediate access to our Career Hub
  • Priority placement in IU’s Civic Leaders Center
  • Special consideration for O’Neill scholarships

You’re in. What’s next?

Complete your IU Scholarship Application by February 15

We offer 50+ scholarships opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $9,000 per year.

Find your community

As you explore your campus housing options through Residential Programs and Services, be sure to check out the Civic Leaders Centera unique opportunity to join a community of like-minded students passionate about civic engagement and leadership.

Attend Preview Day

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 28. Meet other admitted students, participate in a mock class, and picture yourself here.

Ask us your questions

Set up an individualized information session with O’Neill’s admissions team or one of our student ambassadors by emailing oneillam@iu.edu. 

Reserve your spot

Declare your intent to enroll with IU’s Office of Admissions. 

See yourself at O’Neill

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Bloomington is all a college student could ever want 0:12 IU is a community with Bloomington and Bloomington is a community with IU 0:28 I chose the O'Neill School because of its mission to lead for the greater good 0:33 O'Neill creates leaders and we are expected to 0:35 go out into the world after this and make a difference 0:38 O'Neill really attracts the best of the best in my opinion - from faculty, 0:43 talent, students - there's just so much going on 0:47 O'Neill is the place where you come to learn about how to make a real difference 0:52 Doing good is at the top of everyone's priority list here 0:55 and it's great to be in a school where that is our motto