Behavior Disclosure

Behavior Disclosure Policy

We are committed to maintaining a safe learning environment. As part of that commitment, Indiana University requires applicants to disclose if they

  • have been subject to formal disciplinary action (including for example, but not limited to, suspension or expulsion for academic or non-academic reasons at any high school, post-secondary institution, college or university;
  • have been charged with or convicted of a crime (or a foreign legal equivalent) that has not been expunged by a court;
  • and/or have engaged in behavior that caused injury to person(s) or personal property (including for example, but not limited to, vandalism or behavior that led to a restraining order against you) which resulted in some form of discipline or intervention.

A previous disciplinary action, charge, conviction, or conduct of the sort identified here does not automatically disqualify applicants from admission to IU, but they do require review by the campus admissions committee. Furthermore, the review of any behavior disclosure information provided will be conducted independently of the evaluation of your academic eligibility for admissions and will only be shared with the admissions committee and/or with other officials at IU who have a need to know as part of the behavior review process.

PLEASE NOTE: By submitting your application to Indiana University, you acknowledge and agree that you have a continuing obligation to inform the University of

  • any formal disciplinary action for academic or non-academic reasons at any educational institution;
  • any legal charges and/or convictions (or foreign legal equivalents) that have not been expunged by a court;
  • and/or any behavior that causes injury to person(s) or property which results in some form of discipline or intervention.

You must provide updated information to the campus admissions committee prior to class attendance. At that time, the campus admissions committee will review the information provided and may consider whether to delay or rescind your admission to IU.

What To Include

Criminal Convictions

Your disclosure should include a brief explanation of the incident, the location (city, state, country) where you were convicted, date of conviction, and copies of court dispositions in English. Your statement should also include your express permission for IU Columbus to access your entire criminal history and records, if any.

Disciplinary Actions

If you have been disciplined while attending another college or university, your disclosure should include a brief explanation of the incident, the location and name of the institution where the action took place, dates, and disposition of the case. Your statement should also include your express permission for IU Columbus to access your entire student record(s), if any, at the institution(s).

Where To Send

If you apply online you may attach your disclosure statement to the application before submitting (preferred method). If you wish to send it seperately, we must receive it within 48 hours of receiving your completed application. You are responsible for retaining the receipt certifying that the letter has been sent to IU Columbus.

To send via email, please email iucorecv@indiana.edu.

To send via mail, please send to: 

ATTN: Office of Recruitment and Admissions
IU Columbus
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203-1769