Future Freshmen

Welcome, future freshmen!

Get the leadership skills you need to launch a career in management, advocate for sustainable environmental change, or influence public policy—and find your place in our community of difference makers.

If you choose one of our 12 majors when you apply to Indiana Univeristy Bloomington, you may be considered for direct admission to the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. O’Neill Direct Admits 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

Important Dates

Nov. 1: Apply to IU

The Indiana University Bloomington early action (non-binding) deadline is November 1. Apply by this deadline for highest scholarship consideration, and choose an O'Neill major to be considered for direct admission.

Feb. 1: Apply to be a Civic Leader

To join the Civic Leaders Center, our tight-knit residential community of first-year students passionate about leadership and civic engagement, rank it as your top preference with Residential Programs and Services when the housing application opens on Feb. 1.

Feb. 1: Complete your Scholarship Application

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

Feb. 22: Attend Preview Day

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 22. Meet other admitted students, participate in a mock class, and picture yourself here. More information will be headed your way soon.

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