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Prior Conduct Disclosure

We want to hear your story

Every story isn't as simple as it may appear. We recognize that some have deeper roots that need to be further explained, and this is where you come in. Your story is important — not just to you, but also to IUPUI. We want to hear what you've been through, so we can help you towards where you need to go as you navigate through the admissions process.

Like many institutions of higher education, IUPUI reviews the nature of a self-disclosed prior conduct history before advancing an application for admissions consideration. Know that this inquiry is not carried with you beyond your admission, and IUPUI is here to work with you to make your aspirations a reality.

You can find out what our requirements are here. We're dedicated to hearing exactly who you are and why you belong here.

Who's listening?

100% of students with prior conduct are reviewed and individually considered by IUPUI faculty and staff.

Incoming high school students

Let's face it — we're not going to withhold your admission to IUPUI because of a suspension for having your shirt untucked for the third time in a week. With that said, the University does require current high school students to disclose any conduct related to academic or non-academic disciplinary actions taken against you at your school.

Though the review committee will primarily be looking at conduct that involved harm against others, it is important that you inform us of any disciplinary action so that we can appropriately review your application.

When writing your statement, provide clear details on what happened. Your situation will be reviewed individually and holistically by IUPUI faculty and/or staff.

Next steps for students applying with a prior conduct disclosure

If you have a prior conduct disclosure, you must first submit your application for admission to IUPUI with the questions regarding the disclosure accurately answered. Your application should be submitted by the priority application deadline for the term for which you are applying. These deadlines are:

For fall semester: May 1
For spring semester: December 1
For summer session I: March 15
For summer session II: May 1

Additional materials, such as transcripts and your disclosure statement, will need to be submitted to our office by the designated material deadline for that term. These generally fall within two weeks after a priority deadline.

As part of your application, you must provide a statement regarding the conduct you are disclosing when you complete the prior conduct form (step 3, below).

Include these items in your written statement:

Details of incident: Please provide details, including a complete description of the facts and circumstances that led to the charges. You should include:
1. Who participated
2. Who the victim was
3. What losses were suffered
4. When, where and how the event(s) occurred.
Explanation of criminal/disciplinary history: please explain the reason(s) for your behavior.
What positive changes have you made in your life since the event(s)?

This statement must also include a grant of permission to IUPUI for complete access to criminal records, if any, and/or permission for complete access to disciplinary records, if any, at your previous high school, postsecondary institution, college or university.

If you apply using the Apply IU application, you'll be asked to submit this statement at the time you're applying. Be detailed — if you do not cover enough details, we will ask you to submit this information again, via the Prior Conduct Form.

In addition to your written statement, you must submit an online form that provides factual details about the offense(s) you are disclosing. This form also must be submitted prior to the materials deadlines listed in step 1.

Complete the prior conduct disclosure form

Prior Conduct Disclosure

We want to hear your story

Who's listening?

Incoming high school students

Next steps for students applying with a prior conduct disclosure

1. A completed application for admission to IUPUI

2. A written statement detailing a prior conduct

3. Complete the prior conduct disclosure form

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