Bulletin 2000-2002
 
General Academic Policies and Services

History
IUPUI Mission Statement
A Brief Overview of IUPUI The IU and Purdue Systems
IUPUI
University College
The Schools
The Columbus Campus Types of Programs Available at IUPUI Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Associate Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degree (Baccalaureate) Programs
Postbaccalaureate Degree Programs Master’s Degree Programs
Doctor of Philosophy and Education
Professional Degrees: D.D.S., J.D., M.D.
Graduate-Level Certificate Programs
Noncredit Courses Undergraduate Degree Programs Beginning an Undergraduate Career at IUPUI Admission
Criteria for Regular Admission for Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Students
Criteria for Conditional Admission
Criteria for Admission of Adult Students
Criteria for Admission for Visiting Students
SPAN Program
Transfer Students Transfers from Other IU Campuses
Transfers from Other Purdue Campuses
Transfers from Other Universities
Transfers from Universities with Articulation Agreements
Transfer Students Admitted on Probation Transfer Credit
International Students
Application Requirements and Forms for Admission
Letters of Admission Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid
Eligibility
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Checking on Status of Financial Aid
Aid for Graduate and Professional Students Scholarship Information General Information
Freshman Scholarship Opportunities
Continuing Student Scholarships
One Million Dollars in Scholarships from External Sources
Placement Testing
Testing for Students Whose Native Language Is Not English/ESL Placement Testing
Accommodations for Placement Testing
Cost for Placement Testing and External Tests Orientation-New Student Connections
Advising Preparing for Advising Sessions
Elements of an Undergraduate Degree
Scheduling Tools and Information
Developmental or Refresher Course Work
First-Year Seminars or Learning Communities
General-Education Requirements/Introduction to Majors
Undecided and Exploratory Options Registration Waitlisting
Enrollment Authorizations and the Checklist
Schedule Adjustments (Dropping and Adding Classes)
Nontraditional Scheduling Options Distance Learning
Internet and Online Courses
Off-Campus Sites
Correspondence Courses
Indiana College Network (ICN)
Western Governors University
Fees

University College: Gateway to IUPUI in the First Semester

Partnership for Academic Excellence
Time on Task (Absence Policies)
The Early Warning System
The Learning Center/Academic Assistance Supplemental Instruction Program
Tutoring
Resource Center

The Ideals Underlying an IUPUI Undergraduate Education
Principles of Undergraduate Learning
Active Learning: Research and Apprenticeships

Linkages
Civility

Certification from University College to Degree-Granting Schools
Selecting a Major
Additional Options Available

Double Majors
Double Degrees
Minors
Certificates Second Undergraduate Degrees Changing Units Admission into Degree-Granting Programs from University College
Admission into Capped (Limited Enrollment) Programs
The 56 Credit Hour Rule
Procedures for Changing Schools/ Programs at IUPUI
A Temporary Change of Campus

Student Responsibilities

Graduation Requirements
Applying for Graduation
Completion of Degree Requirements

Required Grade Point Average

Academic Policies and Procedures
Grading System

A+ through F
Grades of I and IX (Incompletes)
Grades of P/F (Pass/Fail) at the Undergraduate Level
Grades of S (Satisfactory/Fail)
Grades of R (Deferred)
Grade Appeals Semester and Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
Class Standing
Semester Credit Hour Load
Course Loads and Work
Academic Probation
Dismissal
Readmission
Grade Replacement Policy
Auditing a Course
Forgiveness Policy
IUPUI Forgiveness Policy (abbreviated version)
Dropping or Adding Classes (Schedule Adjustments)
Refunds for Dropped Courses
Petition for Change of Grade
Repeating Courses

Confidentiality and Access to Student Records
Release of Public or Directory Information
Zachary’s Law
Technology Access, Security, and Use

IU Policies on Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action

Special Academic Opportunities

Special Credit Opportunities (Waivers and Credit)

Special Credit for Military Service
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
CLEP Credit
Dantes Credit
Department or School Proficiency Examinations
English W131 Credit by Portfolio
Special Foreign Language Credit
Self-Acquired Competency Credit (Experiential Learning) Consortium for Urban Education (CUE)

Honors Program

The IUPUI Undergraduate Honors Program: Philosophy/Requirements Participation in Honors
Freshmen
Continuing Students
Honors Students and Bachelor’s Degrees
Honors Associate Degrees Departmental or School Honors Programs
Honors Scholarships
Honors Club

School Honors
Dean’s Lists
Graduation with Distinction (IU And PU Versions)
University College Honoraries
Discipline-Based Honoraries

Undergraduate Research Programs

Service Learning Classes

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

Army ROTC
Air Force ROTC Professional Practice Program (Co-Ops and Internships)

Study Abroad Programs

Indiana University Study Abroad Programs
IUPUI Study Abroad Opportunities
Purdue University Study Abroad Opportunities Teacher Certification Secondary Certificate
Admission Process: School of Education “Learning to Teach/Teaching To Learn” Teacher Education Program General Education
Professional Education
Subject Matter Area Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Medical Program
Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Optometry Programs
Pre-Pharmacy Program
Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Pre-Law Program

Commitment to Writing
Writing Across the Curriculum/Office of Campus Writing
University Writing Center
Technical Writing Center

Graduate and Professional Programs
International Graduate Students
Purdue Graduate Programs in Engineering
Graduate Programs in the School of Science
Indiana University Graduate Programs
Graduate Nondegree Students

Housing

Parking and Transportation

Child Care Center

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Career Information and Job Placement (IUPUI Career Center)

IUPUI Career Center
Career Resource Library
IUPUI Student Employment:JOBS Program
IUPUI Student Employment:Work-Study Program Student Health and IUPUI Occupational/ Student Health Services
Health Insurance Programs
Adaptive Educational Services (AES)

Veterans’ Affairs

Office of International Affairs

Student Services

Office of the Dean of Students

Dean of Students
The Ombudsperson Office of Student Life and Diversity Programs

Co-Curricular Opportunities and Activities
Undergraduate Student Assembly (USA)
School Councils
Sagamore and Literary Publications
IUPUI Clubs and Organizations
Greek Life
Religious Activities and Groups
Intramural and Recreational Sports
Multicultural Clubs and Activities
Graduate Student Organization

Student Photo Identification Cards (IUPUI OneCard)

Campus Resources

Libraries

Computers on Campus

University Information Technology Services (UITS)
The Support Center
Student Technology Centers and Consulting
UITS Education Program
Student Network ID and NT Domain Account
IUware and MSELA CDs Bookstores

Office of the Bursar

Art Galleries and Museums

The Herron Gallery
The IUPUI Cultural Arts Gallery
The National Art Museum of Sports
Other Community Resources The Center for Public Service and Leadership Service Learning
Voluntary Community Service Indiana Campus Compact (ICC)

IUPUI Alumni Association(s) and Student Organization for Alumni Relations (SOAR)

Special Campus Events: IUPUI’s Traditions

Intercollegiate Athletics-Division I
Team IUPUI
Student Activities Fair, Volunteer Fair, Ice Cream Social
Career Fairs
Campus Days
Chancellor’s Honors Convocation
Getting News and Information
United Way Day of Caring
Graduation
IUPUI Spring Celebration Dance
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Bookmarks
Student Activities Honors Reception
International Christmas Party
The Moving Company at IUPUI Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct Academic Misconduct
Personal Misconduct
Complaints Against Faculty, Staff, and Students
Disruptive Conduct Safety Escort Service
Safety Hazards
Drug-Free Drug-Free Environment
IU Police Cadet Program Rules Determining Resident and Nonresident Student Status
 

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