Lineup includes a chat with a college navigator, sessions on how to decide on a college major, whether or not to take a gap year, and more
Indiana University Northwest is hosting its first-ever Spring Forward series of virtual college sessions. Held throughout March and April, Spring Forward is designed to help high school students plan for college and navigate the admissions process. Unless noted, all sessions are free and open to high school students and their parents, and will take place on the Zoom video communications platform. Start times vary and participants are required to register for each session in advance.
Schedule of Events
March 25
- Financial Aid Night – Find out how financial aid reduces your out-of-pocket college expense, how to complete the FAFSA in 20 minutes, and what an award letter looks like. 6 p.m. Register here.
March 26
- Achieving Your Dreams – Join education activist Roy Juarez Jr. for a conversation about the importance of pursuing a college degree. Be inspired! Don’t give up! 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register here.
March 30
- Transfer Tuesday – Let’s Talk Transfer! – Earn an IU degree with little or no debt
We will talk about financial aid, scholarships and other ways to find money to complete your degree at IU Northwest. 6 p.m. Register here.
April 1
- Help! What Should I Major in? – Not sure what to study in college? We’ll talk about college majors based on your personal interest. 3:30 p.m. Register here.
April 6
- Chat with a College Navigator – Drop anytime to join a Q&A session applying to college with the entire Admissions team. 3:30 p.m. Register here.
April 7
- Gap Year? Yes or No? – What is a gap year? Find out and discover whether now it the right time to consider one. 2:30 p.m. Register here.
April 9
- Keeping the Dream Alive – Join us for a special session for DACA recipients hosted by Karina Garduño, assistant director of Multicultural Programming at IUPUI. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register here.
April 10
- Explore IU Northwest: In-person Saturday Tour – We’re back with in-person tours on a Saturday! Take a tour of our gorgeous, 43-acre campus, led by a student. 9:30 a.m. and 11: 30 am. Register here
April 12
- Year One – What to Expect the First Year of College – Current students will talk about their first year in college and talk about what college is really like. 2:30 p.m. Register here.
April 13
- Transfer Tuesday – Let’s Talk Transfer! –– We will talk about transfer credit from other colleges or credits from Indiana University, AP, dual credit, military, CLEP, DSST, and credit for self-acquired competencies and more 6 p.m. Register here.
April 14
- Instant Decision Day – Ready to apply? Application fees waived for pre-registered attendees. Receive an on-the-spot admissions decision. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register here.
April 15
- The Official Playbook: College Planning – High school freshmen and sophomores, let’s get started! Take steps now to prepare for college. 2:30 p.m. Register here.
- Dual Credit Info Session – Maximize Your IU Dual Credit – High school juniors and seniors, keep going! Learn how your dual degree credit classes apply to your IU degree. 2:30 p.m. Register here.
April 21
- ROTC After High School – If you are interested in joining the military and earning money for college, participate in ROTC at IU Northwest. Learn about ROTC tuition benefits. 2:30 p.m. Register here.
To learn more, visit iun.edu/admissions/news-events/spring-forward or contact the Office of Admissions at 219-980-6991 or admit@iun.edu.
