General FAQs

Marian University Preparatory MU Prep) is currently enrolling full-time students in grades K–10 for the 2023–2024 academic school year. While not currently enrolling students in grades 11–12, we will be expanding to serve students in grades 11-12 in the future.

MU Prep is available for students in grades K–10 residing in the following locations:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Marian University Preparatory School is a private school. We provide licensed teachers and instructional materials. Students and families will be responsible for providing some school supplies, such as printer ink and paper. Because our students learn online, a computer with an internet connection is required. Loaner computers are available for families based on demonstrated financial need. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technology and computer questions and needs.

MU Prep welcomes families to use any tuition services available within their state or community, and our enrollment consultants will work with families on their options.

For students of MU Prep-Indiana, Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program provides scholarships to eligible students to offset tuition costs at participating schools. Students must satisfy both household income requirements and student eligibility criteria to qualify.

Learn more about Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program.

Yes, we provide textbooks and instructional materials. These books and materials depend on the student’s grade level and the courses they’re enrolled in.

The elementary program is self-paced and flexible within the parameters of the curriculum. Middle and high school students complete lessons in synchronous and asynchronous sessions and are expected to complete quizzes, tests, and other assignments in a timely manner.

Core courses are offered in language arts, math, science, history, and religion. Other courses in the appropriate grade levels include art, health or physical education, music, world languages, and more. High school students can choose from a variety of electives. Students can also access credit recovery courses.

Yes. However, based on financial need and eligibility, MU Prep may loan a computer to each enrolled student to support the learning process upon request. These computers are MU Prep instructional property and must be returned when the student leaves the school. MU Prep will arrange for technical support and troubleshooting for these systems. Each family will need to secure their own internet service provider.

In accordance with its mission, Marian University created Marian University Preparatory School to diversify the educational delivery system that provides access and success for students at every stage of their academic journey. Students at MU Prep-Indiana who enroll in the hybrid learning option will have access to the university’s campus, technologies, staff, and resources.

Students spend time with classmates online and through school outings, field trips, and other activities. In addition to school-based clubs, K12 online national clubs help connect students with like interests and passions.

Students will have the chance to pursue in-person or virtual internships, apprenticeships, and other work-related experiences. Through relevant and authentic applications, this experiential approach to education mimics the real-world environment of the workplace. The school will weave project-based learning opportunities and professional skills development into all aspects of each student’s education.

At MU Prep, students can begin preparing for college as early as middle school, explore majors prior to entering college, and earn college credits through dual enrollment opportunities. Professional career coaches advise students on college applications, financial aid, résumés, networking, interviewing, internships, and more.

All enrolled students must attend 180 instructional days per school year. The total instructional days are prorated based on the student’s start date. The daily amount of expected instructional time is five hours for grades K–5 and six hours for grades 6 and up.

Visit the How to Enroll page on the MU Prep website for information on enrolling your student.

Marian University Preparatory School (MU Prep) is an independent Catholic school operating under the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.