College GO! gives students options to research schools and visit campuses, and then guides them through the steps of preparing and applying for college.
#WhyApply (to college) Day is sponsored by the American College Application Campaign, an initiative of ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning, which partners with thousands of high schools across the country each fall to host events supporting students through the college application process, especially first-generation college students. September 20, 2024 .
College Application week is part of Learn More Indiana’s annual College GO! initiative that takes place each August through November (official launch September 23-27, 2024 ) with information and resources designed to help Hoosier K-12 students explore and plan for education beyond high school.
If you want to participate in College GO!, checkout our resources below.
Please also join us in celebrating #WhyApply Day by sharing your reason for applying to college. You can use this printout, to write your “Why” and post a picture of you holding your “Why” to social media with the hashtags #WhyApply and #CollegeGO.
College Application Week is part of College GO! And is a national initiative of the American College Application Campaign (ACAC). The goal is to help high school seniors navigate the college admissions process and ensure each student submits at least one admissions application.
Many Indiana universities join in the celebration by taking away their college application fees for a week or longer so that students can apply for free.
| PARTICIPATING COLLEGES | WHERE TO APPLY | APPLICATION FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Bethel University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Calumet College of St. Joseph | Apply Here | Always free |
| DePauw University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Earlham College | Apply Here | Always free |
| Franklin College | Apply Here | Always free |
| Grace College | Apply Here | Always free |
| Huntington University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Indiana State University | Apply Here | Applications are free until October 1 |
| Indiana Tech | Apply Here | Always free |
| Indiana University East | Apply Here | Always free |
| Indiana University Fort Wayne | Apply Here | Applications are free with the code FWCOLLGO |
| Indiana University Indianapolis | Apply Here | Applications are free with the code INCOLLGO |
| Indiana University Kokomo | Apply Here | Always free |
| Indiana University Northwest | Apply Here | Always free |
| Indiana University South Bend | Apply Here | Always free |
| Indiana University Southeast | Apply Here | Always free |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Manchester University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Martin University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Oakland City University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Apply Here | Applications are free with the code CollegeGo2024 |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Apply Here | Always free |
| Saint Mary's College | Apply Here | Always free |
| Trine University | Apply Here | Always free |
| University of Evansville | Apply Here | Always free |
| University of Indianapolis | Apply Here | Always free |
| University of Saint Francis | Apply Here | Always free |
| University of Southern Indiana | Apply Here | Applications are free during College Application Week no code needed |
| Valparaiso University | Apply Here | Always free |
| Wabash College | Apply Here | Always free |
Starting in 2023, Indiana began to recognize one high school to be the recipient of the American College Application Campaign’s (ACAC) School of Excellence Award. This award is given to a school that serves grades nine through twelve and demonstrates a commitment to student success. Nominations for this award are based on College GO! involvement and college applications submitted during the campaign. The winning school excels in providing students with college and career preparation activities and college application support. The winning school is then recognized by ACAC and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
For the opportunity to be considered for the School of Excellence Award, you must serve grades nine through twelve and complete the Host Site survey before the College GO! campaign begins. During the completion of the survey, you will have to confirm that you would like to be considered for the award. You must also confirm that you will submit the results of your campaign to Learn More Indiana before November 30, 2024. An additional survey will be sent to participating schools for data collection details like college applications submitted, number of students who participated, and most importantly how your school participated and how you engaged the students to encourage career and college readiness.
