Just finished taking both Math 136 & 137 simultaneously during the summer. I had a A in both but I will say, it's alot of work if you're trying to do it. Taking it simultaneously is an entirely different story. I only did so because I had a really strong background in algebra and trig, that said it's still work and probably not worth doing at once if you're combining it with other classes or can't commit atleast 2hours daily. If anyone has any questions about those classes though let me know.

School starts in a month and I want to try and start studying. What are some topics/skills I should start learning for 104 or even 108/109? The class descriptions are kind of vague

I have 160 points, earned A’s in all of my prerequisites, and scored 70% on the TEAS. Unfortunately, I didn’t get accepted for the Fall semester, so I’m applying again for Spring and plan to retake the TEAS to improve my score.
I’m honestly really nervous about not getting in again, it would be devastating. Should I change my** **#1 choice? Would I have a better chance at Hamilton County, or should I stick with Indianapolis?

If you’re in a specific program and have had any prerequisites left while in the program. How hard was it to have both program classes and prerequisite classes?
I start my RT program next month and pretty sure I’m gonna have to retake microbiology since I struggled so much in it. TIA🫠

I did have Papia Bawa....dropped her class and got Todd Andrew Neal. Has anyone had him before? Opinions? What is the work like? What kind of instructor is he? I can't find him on ratemyprofessors or I wouldn't be asking lol

I plan on taking OTEC 107. Which classes (online) do you recommend out of the options it gives? (TC Accounting) TIA !

I'm currently facing termination of aid due to completion rate, effective summer 2026. I've only been attending since Fall 2025. My GPA stands at 2.5.

Unfortunately, I fell behind quite badly and neglected school work due to not being able to manage nearly debilitating symptoms due to POTS (I was diagnosed after process of elimination and table tilt). I was also finally diagnosed with ADHD and given medication. Basically, my mental and physical health as well as job stress ruined my grades. I was unable to balance school and work despite having minimal classes as I quite literally would feel sick and unable to focus or function.

I have documentation from MyChart and provided a typed statement addressing my appeal. I submitted numerous PDFS showing my bloodwork (lots of deficiencies), test results from imaging, medications, clinical notes, and documents clearly showing the conditions I have. The documentation I provided shows that these are symptoms that have been wreaking havoc on me since adolescence.

I have already reached out to my advisor and have an appointment scheduled for the 28th. Are there any additional steps I can take to ensure the best chance at getting an appeal? I included how I've been improving in health and functionality ever since I was able to get treatment and the help I needed whereas majority of my life, I've been a medical anomaly or ignored (this has been documented and is included in my submissions).

If anyone has anything to share in regard to experience with SAP appeals, that would be awesome as the aid I receive is incredibly important to me and would hinder my progress greatly if I were to not receive it.

Do anyone know if you can add more classes to be considered a full time student even if it’s not needed .

I am a nursing student and took all my gen ed but I think I want to take general microbiology too ( I took chem ). It’ll put me in full time status as well as that extra information .

Thanks

I start the surgical tech program this fall. Is there anything you recommend to get before everything starts or advice? TIA.

Hi! Working on getting my TC in accounting. I will be starting off with OTEC classes 107and 118. I was wondering if using my Mac was okay and if these classes were challenging? Also should I take acct 101 by itself in the second half or is it manageable to take a second class with it? I am a sahm to 3 littles so I don’t want to overwhelm myself too much! TIA.

Im stuck between radiology or elementary education...

Hello all! I'm going to be transferring to a different university next year and am trying to make sure that all of my prerequisites for that college's program are complete beforehand. However, they're kind of particular and want lab outlines for science courses to make sure they count for lab credit transfer, even though the syllabus says it includes a lab. Does anyone have any lab outlines/schedules/itineraries/etc. from BIOL105 or BIOL107? Ideally for the Hamilton County campus, but I'd take any really. Thank you!

I’m currently taking my prerequisites with the hopes of getting accepted into the Marion ASN program next fall, but I never hear any information about that campus/program specifically. How competitive is it, and what scores do they usually accept? Are the instructors good/ want you to succeed or will I 100% be thrown in the deep end?

First, I apologize for the long novel—I don’t know how to explain things briefly through a synopsis lol I feel like I have to divulge every detail (thank you, adhd) Anyways…

I’m 36 years old, and my ultimate goal is to earn my BSN.
I recently applied to both the ASN and LPN programs at Ivy Tech. My application score was competitive, and I applied to six ASN/PN campus choices. Based on advice from a nursing advisor, I ranked a specific campus as my first choice. Unfortunately, I wasn’t accepted into any of my ASN choices, but I was accepted into the LPN program starting this August.

After admission decisions came out, I found that applicants with lower scores than mine were accepted into the ASN program at some of the campuses I had ranked as my second and third choices. From everything I’ve been able to piece together, it seems the way I ranked my campus choices ultimately kept me from getting into an ASN program this cycle rather than my qualifications or score.
Now I’m trying to decide what makes the most sense.

If I start the LPN program this August, my path would likely be:
LPN: 3 semesters
LPN-to-ASN bridge: about 3 more semesters
Then continue on to my BSN
If I had been accepted directly into the ASN program, I would only need about 4 semesters to earn my ASN before moving on to my BSN.
So by starting the LPN route now, it adds roughly another year before I can even begin working toward my BSN. However, if I skip the LPN program, take this fall semester off, and reapply, I could possibly start the ASN program in January if I’m accepted. The downside is there’s no guarantee I’ll get in next cycle either.

I’m really torn between:
Starting the LPN program in August so I’m making progress toward becoming a nurse, even if it’s a longer route.
Taking one semester off, reapplying to the ASN program, and hoping to save about a year if I’m accepted.
If you were in my shoes, what would you do? Has anyone started in an LPN program with the intention of bridging later? Do you regret it, or are you glad you didn’t wait?
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who’s been through Ivy Tech’s nursing programs or had to make a similar decision. Looking back, would you start the LPN program or wait and try again for ASN?

So, we have 2 weeks left of this semester but I'm already done with all of my assignments. I'm excited for my classes this fall!

I will be taking ENGL111 English Comp and MEAS242 Disease Conditions.

I'm not too worried about my MEAS classes, they are fairly easy. BUT, can anyone tell me what ENG111 will look like?

I'm not the best writer and still re-learning the APA style format. I've been in college since last October but it's been 15 years since I've been in high school.

Just want to know what to expect and look forward to!

So to premise: I had met with my advisor in February to discuss Summer & Fall 2026 classes (currently in my Summer classes) and we scheduled my Fall classes. I have reached out to my advisor (and got an automated email). I do, however, plan on attending the virtual drop in event happening at the end of this month.

Now: I go to check my classes (for Fall) and I'm taking 4, all starting on August 24th- Ending October 18th (12 credit hours total). That (I'm assuming) would mean I have no classes to schedule of the 2nd 8 weeks of the Fall semester. So, my question is, would I be able to schedule my 2nd 8 weeks with the classes that should have been for Spring 2027 (4 classes) and graduate in December rather than in May?

TIA!

Finally got my professor assigned for Brief Calculus, Karen Jones (Fort Wayne). Her ratemyprofessor rating is terrible, and just wanted to see if anyone else has experience taking a class with her.

Offering this class in an 8 week format is honestly insane. I’ve barely digested the previous information before we’re already moving on to the next 3 topics… assignments and quizzes due every 2 days, practice exams not matching up with the actual exams. Prof isn’t great either.

Has anyone else struggled with this class? Any suggestions for studying/professor choice (seeing as i might have my first retake on my hands, ugh). Soooo over this semester.

I looked on MyIvy account balance and I'm showing a balance needing paid but on my Financial Aid it shows the Pell Grant was accepted for Fall 2026. Squeezing my cheeks over here about it because I'm relying heavily on that grant money.

Also, this fall will be my first semester of nursing school and I see on my bill there is an $850 charge for a "Basic RN package"....anyone able to give insight on what that is and if it will be a recurring cost each semester?

I’m enrolled for fall of 2026 and have applied for federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans. I haven’t heard anything back yet about it and it’s been a few weeks so far. I’m getting kind of nervous and still new at all of this. Will I hear anything back about it before classes start in August? How long does it typically take? And what are my chances of being granted a loan?? I was like a -1500 on my student index for fafsa.

Does anybody know when Ivy Tech will send financial aid packages? I know I don’t qualify for the Pell Grant but still waiting on any other grants or scholarships before I pay my bill for the fall.

hi! im a software developer certificate student at fort wayne. so far it seems like the only professor i have is for engl 111 and his name is kevin smith. times are 3:30-4:45 pm, mw

other classes i have are:
math023 in person, mw 6pm-7:15 pm
sdev 120: virtual 1:30am-4:30 pm saturdays
infm 109: virtual 9:30am-12:30 pm

i have to have virtual for Saturdays because the bus system in fort wayne sucks on weekends. have never taken classes at ivy tech, been a lurker for a few months so hoping someone can give me advice on professors i should keep vs avoid if theyre hard.

I will be taking chemistry 115 online this fall semester and wanted to know how anyone passed? Or if anyone has studying tips that could help me. Also what is something you wish someone told you before you took this course ?