2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

Types of Transfer Admission and Qualifications

Transfers from Other IU Campuses Students who are eligible to transfer to IUPUI as degree candidates from another campus of Indiana University must meet the degree requirements of the IUPUI school from which they expect to graduate. Students who plan to obtain a degree from another campus should contact and remain in contact with the dean of their prospective school for specific information on course, degree, and residency requirements.

A student at another Indiana University campus, whether coming to IUPUI on a temporary or permanent basis, should contact the IUPUI Enrollment Center for help in beginning the intercampus transfer process.

If a student has earned college credits after leaving the IU campus, the student must provide an official transcript and contact the IUPUI Admissions Office, requesting that the new courses be evaluated for transfer credit.

If a student at another Indiana University campus is not in good standing and wishes to attend IUPUI, he or she should contact the IUPUI Enrollment Center for an explanation of the procedures.

Transfers from Other Purdue Campuses A Purdue University student from another campus must complete an official undergraduate application through the IUPUI Office of Admissions. If credits have been earned outside of Purdue, an official transcript from the non-Purdue schools must be provided. An application fee does not need to be paid.

Note: Courses with grades from C– to D– from other Purdue campuses appear on the IUPUI transcript. The grades are not calculated in a student’s IUPUI GPA; however, individual schools and programs may choose to use the courses to satisfy degree requirements.

Transfers from Other Universities A student from any other college or university must complete an official undergraduate application through the IUPUI Office of Admissions. Applicants are required to provide official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions they have attended.

IUPUI has increasing numbers of articulation agreements with Ivy Tech—Community College of Indiana that permit Indianapolis Ivy Tech and Vincennes courses to transfer to IUPUI and IUPU Columbus if completed with a grade of C or better. Effective dates for each course are listed, but no courses completed prior to the fall 1990 semester will transfer. Students who have completed course work at Ivy Tech campuses other than Indianapolis should check with the nearest IU or Purdue campus for information regarding course transfers, or visit the transfer student portion of the Ivy Tech Web site.

Transfers from Universities with Articulation Agreements IUPUI has increasing numbers of special agreements or articulations with other institutions of higher education to assist students in completing their education.

IUPUI has special transfer agreements with the Ivy Tech–Vincennes Community College of Indiana (Indianapolis campus) through a program called Passport. Currently, there are 24 associate-to-bachelor degree options and more than 180 transferable courses between Ivy Tech and IUPUI. There are associate-to-bachelor degree articulations for the eight concentrations that Vincennes offers at the Community College and more than 70 transferable courses. The number of transfer courses and programs is increasing yearly. For the latest lists, visit the Passport Web site.

In addition, students who have completed a Vincennes associate degree in American Sign Language may transfer as juniors to the IUPUI B.S. in American Sign Language/English Interpreting. Ivy Tech graduates with an associate degree in Respiratory Care from any Ivy Tech statewide may transfer as juniors into the B.S. in Respiratory Therapy program. The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology also has agreements for 15 program articulations with Vincennes.

IUPUI offers transfer students two categories of undergraduate admission (degree-seeking and visitor).

Degree-Seeking Students

If you wish to enter an undergraduate certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree program, you will apply as a degree-seeking student (even if you are unsure of which degree program).

Admissions Standards General Policy — For regular admissions you must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and be eligible to return to your previous college. If you do not have a 2.0 or you are not eligible to return to your former school, you must sit out for one regular semester (Purdue students are exempt from this policy unless they are on drop status or are required to sit out one semester). Summer sessions do not count. If you have been dismissed twice, you must be out of school for two full semesters. Please mail a statement with your application explaining what caused the low grades and how you will approach your studies at IUPUI.

Admission on Probation If your grade point average is below 2.0, you will be considered for admission on probation provided you have met or are meeting the required time out of school. In some cases students below a 2.0 will be required to file a petition and perhaps an interview. After reviewing your application, the Undergraduate Admissions Office will advise you if you must take these steps. We encourage you to apply at least three months in advance of your proposed starting date.

Credentials needed:

• Official college transcript from every college attended.

  An official copy is one that has the embossed or raised seal of the school. Fax copies, photocopies, and grade reports are not considered official.

• High school transcript or GED if you have fewer than 26 hours of transferable work. (We will accept a faxed high school transcript provided it is sent directly from the high school with the school fax number on the faxed pages.)

Please note that you are responsible for mailing the request to your former colleges and paying whatever fee is charged. Purdue students and Ivy Tech Indianapolis students do not have to order transcripts; however, if you have attended other colleges, you must request those transcripts.

Transfer Credit The grades from all course work previously completed are considered in the admission process.

Most schools require a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be considered for admission; some schools have a higher GPA requirement. Other factors may also be considered, including space available in the program, the specific course work completed, recent grades, and disciplinary standing.

However, whether those courses are counted in a student’s IUPUI GPA depends on where the courses were taken. Course work taken at another Indiana University campus will be counted in a student’s IUPUI GPA. IUPUI students in Purdue University programs who have previously taken course work at another PU campus may have those grades counted toward their IUPUI GPA. Contact specific schools or look at their material in this bulletin for more information.

If the work was completed elsewhere, only courses with grades of C (2.0) or better are transferred for possible use toward an IUPUI degree. No courses with grades of C– or lower will transfer to IUPUI. None of the grades transferred from other colleges or universities count in the IUPUI grade point average. Some schools, however, may consider such grades for admission purposes and other academic matters.

Acceptance of credit from other accredited institutions, including Purdue University, is performed by the IUPUI Office of Admissions, Cavanaugh Hall, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143, (317) 274-4591.

How accepted credit is applied to program requirements is determined by the school and/or department that offer the course(s). Courses that were completed 10 years ago or even more recently may not be accepted in some programs and must be approved by the individual school and department awarding the degree.

Course work taken at another institution for which there is an equivalent Indiana or Purdue University course (in terms of course description, level, and prerequisites) will generally be transferred as credit in the equivalent courses. Other course work will be transferred as undistributed and reviewed by the appropriate department or school to determine how it will be counted toward degree requirements. In addition, the university does not accept the transference of special credit by examination awarded by another college or university.

Courses taken at another institution on a quarter system rather than a semester system will be evaluated as carrying fewer credit hours (e.g., a 3 credit hour course taken on a quarter system will transfer as 2 credit hours). Many course equivalences for most Indiana colleges may be found on the IUPUI admissions website at enroll.iupui.edu.

Courses taken at foreign institutions will be transferred into IUPUI as undistributed credit rather than as specific courses. In general, the international admissions evaluator will designate the credit as either lower-division course work with a 100 number or upper-division with a 300 number, though if it is clear that the course work warrants a 200 or 400 number, such designations will be used. If students want courses to count for specific classes, they must obtain an official translation of the course description and any other material, such as a syllabus, that explains the course content. With that material, the department offering the course can determine whether there is an equivalent IUPUI course. An individual within each department or school will be responsible for making the determination and informing the Office of International Affairs, using the Undistributed Transfer Credit Departmental Evaluation Form. Subsequently, the appropriate changes will be made on the student’s official transcript.

Visiting Students

If you are working on a degree from another institution and wish to take courses at IUPUI, apply as a visiting student. You are responsible for verifying that your home institution will accept the course credits. Your permission to enroll is for one term; however, an admissions counselor can authorize enrollment for additional terms if you are completing your final courses for a degree or if you are in the area on an internship or co-op program. You are not eligible for financial aid as a visiting student.

If you wish to enroll in mathematics or English courses, you must either have completed a transferable (non-remedial) college course in that academic area or you must complete the IUPUI placement tests.

Special Note to Students at Other IU Campuses Students working on degrees at other IU campuses who wish to register for courses at IUPUI should call the IUPUI Office of the Registrar, 317-274-1512, to schedule a registration time.

Required Credentials and Qualifications

• Must be a current college student (enrolled within the last 12 months). If you have not enrolled within the past 12 months, provide a letter from either the dean or your academic advisor at your home institution stating that you have permission to transfer credits from IUPUI to the degree program.
• Provide a photocopy of your most recent grade report or transcript.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. (Purdue students are eligible regardless of grade point average provided they are not on drop status.)

International Students

The best guide to international admission standards and procedures is the “International Undergraduate Application for Admission.” This pamphlet is revised annually and contains an application form, financial support agreement form, estimated tuition and living expenses, English language proficiency requirements, detailed instructions, numbers to call, and relevant deadlines. The Office of International Affairs’ admissions Web site provides information on admissions for international undergraduates and graduates, links to the on-line applications, downloadable and printable application and financial support agreement forms, and links to Web sites of other offices.

The admission requirements for students hoping to enter an associate’s, a bachelor’s, or a certificate program as either a beginning or a transfer student are described below. Depending upon the admission requirements of their desired majors, students will be considered either for admission to University College or for dual admission to University College and the school of their intended major. Regardless of the admission category, beginning undergraduate students and most undergraduate transfer students will have the benefit or the University College Orientation program, advising, and support services as part of a comprehensive orientation program coordinated for international students by the Office of International Affairs. The goal of these programs is to ensure a successful transition to IUPUI and to the school offering their desired or yet-to-be determined major.

Beginning undergraduate applicants should have completed the primary and secondary education system of their own country. The U.S. primary and secondary education system consists of 12 years of study. IUPUI expects that applicants from other countries will have studied for a similar number of years in primary and secondary school to be eligible for university admission. Pre-primary education is not included in this total number of years. However, applicants from countries with at least 11 standard years in the primary and secondary system may be considered if they have achieved a strong academic record and can submit the final, official school-leaving certificate. Applicants applying from abroad are expected to have reached their 18th birthdays no later than the end of their first semester of study here. Applicants from countries with more than 12 years of primary and secondary study may qualify for advanced standing.

Secondary school programs should have included study of a student’s native language, English or other foreign languages, mathematics, natural and/or physical science, humanities, and social sciences. Applicants from British-style systems must have earned at least six GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)—or their equivalents—0-level passes, including passes in English and mathematics. GCE (General Certificate of Education) Advanced A-level results may be considered to yield credit for advanced standing where the grade earned is D or better. Students with 0-level certificates who do not meet the minimum age requirements are encouraged to continue their studies to earn A-level certificates prior to applying to IUPUI.