Congratulations on your acceptance to IUP!
When you earn a graduate-level degree, you broaden your perspective. Your credentials set you apart from others. You position yourself for challenges, and you can do more to improve yourself and the world around you. You’re in and ready to go for more—here’s what you need to know to get started.
First Things First
- First, accept your admission through IUP’s application portal.* To do so, view your online admission letter in your new application portal and complete the Graduate Admissions Reply Form to accept your admission. After accepting, if you don’t already have an active MyIUP account, you will receive a subsequent email with instructions to claim your IUP network account within two to three days. If you have any questions about the new system, please email IUP Graduate Admissions at Graduate-admissions@iup.edu.
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Activate your IUP network account.†
If you don’t already have an existing MyIUP account, then you will receive an email from noreply-accounts@iup.edu advising you to activate your newly created IUP account. The email will be sent to the email you applied with. If you are unable to locate this email, please email Graduate Admissions at graduate-admissions@iup.edu. -
Set up your IUP email and MyIUP accounts.†
Use our Student Technology Guide for assistance in navigating the technology available to you. Once your email has been activated, you’ll want to check it regularly for important university communications. Please note that when activating your IUP accounts, you’ll be prompted to register for two-factor authentication with Microsoft Authenticator. This service is used university-wide to ensure account security. -
Introduce yourself to your advisor and assigned Navigator if you haven’t already. Discuss advising, class registration, potential assistantships, and other next steps. Your advisor will provide guidance on your degree program, while your Navigator—assigned specifically to you—is there to support your success at IUP. They collaborate with your advisor to meet your academic needs. You can find their contact information on your MyIUP Portal under the Success Team card.
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Verify that you have submitted all required documents.
Contact Graduate Admissions with questions regarding any outstanding documents. If the documents have not been received by the start of your application term, a hold will be placed on future terms.
Note: If you are planning to transfer graduate credits to IUP, please make sure an official transcript is sent, even if you did not complete the degree at the university. -
Admitted International Students
The Office of International Education supports all international students and scholars during their time at IUP. Learn more about obtaining a student visa, airport transportation, housing, bringing family, and more.
Register for Classes
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Check with your advisor on what classes you need to take.
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Find your registration dates in MyIUP.
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Register as early as possible within the period of time noted.
Find registration written instructions and step-by-step video instructions on the Registrar’s website.
Financial Aid
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File your FAFSA (if you haven’t already).
As a graduate student, you may be eligible to receive federal assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn about the different types of federal aid and how to file your FAFSA on the Financial Aid Office’s website. -
Check with Financial Aid to make sure your FAFSA is OK.
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Apply for additional scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantship positions as needed.
Preparing for School
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Download the IUP Mobile App.
Access all the IUP resources you need quickly and easily from your phone, including an interactive campus map. -
Check out housing options and transportation around town.
If you plan to commute to campus, apply for a parking permit. -
Find and purchase the books you need for class.
Course-required books can be ordered online at the Co-op Store. -
Get your I-Card.†
Your I-Card can get you access to resources on campus and be loaded with a meal plan or Crimson Cash for vending purchases.
*Students admitted to an IUP graduate program may request a deferral to a future semester one time, as long as it is within one calendar year. For example, a student admitted to a summer program may request to defer to the fall, spring, or following summer. If they defer from summer to fall, they may not again request a second deferral to spring or summer. Once a student has deferred their admission, they will need to submit a new application for admission to attend in a later term.
†Current IUP students have already completed these steps and will not need to repeat them.