2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

Academic Regulations

See the front of the bulletin for general information about grades. The following policies are specific to the School of Science.

Pass/Fail Option During the four years of their undergraduate program, all undergraduates in good standing (with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher) may enroll in up to eight elective courses to be taken with a grade of P or F. The Pass/Fail option is open for a maximum of two courses per year, including summer sessions. For this option, the year is defined as August 15 to August 15. The Pass/Fail option form is available in School of Science departmental offices and in the

Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Development
Science Building
Room 222
telephone (317) 274-0625 The course selected for Pass/Fail grading must be an elective. It may not be used to satisfy any of the school area requirements, nor may it be counted as a part of the student's concentration area. If the course is at the 300-level or higher, with a grade of P, the course may apply to the 32 hour School of Science residency requirement. A grade of P cannot be changed subsequently to a grade of A, B, C, or D.

Withdrawal Students may officially withdraw from classes without penalty during the first half of a semester or session if they secure the approval of their advisor; a grade of W (Withdrawal) is recorded on the final grade report. Students may withdraw from classes during the third quarter of a semester or session if they secure the approval of their advisor and the instructor of the course; a grade of W or F may be assigned by the instructor. The grade so assigned is recorded on the final grade report. Students may withdraw from classes during the last quarter of a semester or session if they secure the approval of their advisor, the instructor of the course, and the dean of their school; a grade of W or F may be assigned by the instructor. The grade so assigned is recorded on the final grade report. Students will be allowed to withdraw from class during the last quarter of the semester only under extenuating circumstances. A written justification from a doctor, member of the clergy, advisor, etc., must be presented. The necessary form for withdrawal from a course is available in School of Science departmental offices and in the

Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Development
Science Building
Room 222
telephone (317) 274-0625 Students who alter their schedules, whether by personal incentive or by departmental directive, must follow correct withdrawal procedures. Students who do not follow these procedures risk jeopardizing their record by incurring a failing grade in a course not properly dropped, or they risk not receiving credit for work done in a course that has not been properly added.

Grade Replacement Policy The Grade Replacement Policy is available only to undergraduate students. It may be exercised for a maximum of 15 credit hours, no more than two times for a given course, with each attempted replacement counting toward the 15 credit hour limit. Any grade may be replaced with the last grade earned for the course. The replaced grade will then be excluded from the cumulative grade point average. However, the course listing and the replaced grade will remain on the student's academic record with an "X" notation indicating that the grade is excluded from the cumulative grade point average.

The policy took effect beginning with the fall 1996 semester, and any courses being used to replace an earlier grade must have been taken in the fall of 1996 or later. Grades previously granted FX will be honored and will count toward the 15 credit hour limit. Once invoked, a student may not subsequently request reversal of the grade replacement granted for a given course. A student interested in accessing the Grade Replacement Policy should contact the

Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Development
Science Building
Room 222
telephone (317) 274-0625

Degree Grade Point Average

The School of Science computes a school grade point average, which is the basis for recommending the awarding of a degree. The computation of this grade point average, including repeated courses, is done during the senior year at IUPUI. Only the most recent grade in repeated courses counts in computing the school grade point average for the purpose of graduation. The official grade point average, which is based upon all grades earned, appears on all transcripts.

Special Credit

Special credit by examination, by credentials, and/or by experience may be awarded in order to help qualified students earn their degrees more quickly. Each instructional department determines which of its courses are available for special credit and establishes procedures to determine student eligibility, to administer evaluations for special credit, and to grade them. The evaluations are as comprehensive as those given in the course. Credit earned by examination will be assigned an A (highest passing grade) or S (passing grade). Credit earned by credentials and/or experience will be assigned an S. An S (passing) grade is considered to be equivalent to performance at a minimum grade level of C. Responsibility for initiating a request for special credit in a specific course normally rests with the student. To find out if special credit is warranted, the student should consider meeting first with the department chair, advisor, or course instructor.

For additional information, refer to the front part of this bulletin under "Special Credit."

Auditing Courses

University policy permits the auditing of courses, but audited courses may not be retaken later for academic credit. Written permission from the instructor to audit a class must be obtained before the student attempts to register. See the front of the bulletin for general information about auditing courses.

Petition for Grade Change

Faculty Petition A faculty member may request a change of grade for the student. This request can be honored only after approval of the department chairperson and the School of Science associate dean for academic programs and student development.

Student Petition In certain cases, a student may request a change of grade. Students should contact the School of Science Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Development (Science Building, Room 222) for information about procedures and time limits for applicable cases.

Science Scholars List and Dean's Honor List

The School of Science recognizes exceptional academic performance in baccalaureate and associate degree programs prior to graduation from the university by periodically publishing the Science Scholars List and the Dean's Honor List. The Science Scholars List names full-time students (taking 12 or more credit hours) or part-time students (taking at least 5 credit hours) who have completed at least 26 credit hours of course work at IUPUI and who have a semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75. The Dean's Honor List contains the names of the students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher during a semester in which they carry 12 or more credit hours. Part-time students (taking 5 or more credit hours) who have completed at least 26 credit hours of course work at IUPUI will be included on the Dean's Honor List if they have a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Courses assigned a deferred grade (R) will count toward the 12 credit hour minimum required of full-time students. Courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis will not count toward the 12 credit hour minimum. Students who received an Incomplete (I) will not be placed on the Science Scholars List or the Dean's Honor List. No Science Scholars List or Dean's Honor List is published for the summer sessions.

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Students are considered to be candidates in good standing for baccalaureate degrees awarded by the School of Science when they have been admitted as regular students by the Office of Admissions, when their last semester's grade point average is not less than a 2.0, and when their cumulative grade point average is not below this same level.

Double Major

A double major is awarded to students who simultaneously complete the requirements for two Purdue Bachelor of Science degree programs or two Purdue Bachelor of Arts degree programs in the School of Science. Students who plan to double major must have their programs approved by both major departments and the associate dean for academic programs and student development. A form to petition for a double major can be obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Development
School of Science
Science Building
Room 222
telephone (317) 274-0625 A student declaring a double major must satisfy the departmental requirements for the second major as stated in the School of Science bulletin in effect when the second major is approved.

Double Degree

A student may be awarded two degrees by simultaneously completing baccalaureate degree programs from two different schools at IUPUI or by simultaneously completing two baccalaureate major programs from the School of Science, one leading to a Purdue Bachelor of Arts degree and the other leading to a Purdue Bachelor of Science degree, or one leading to a Purdue degree and the other leading to an Indiana University degree. A student who plans to pursue a double degree must receive approval from the two major departments and the academic deans of the schools awarding the degrees. A form to petition for a double degree can be obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Development
School of Science
Science Building
Room 222
telephone (317) 274-0625 A student who declares a double degree and who is accepted by a department in the School of Science for the additional degree program must satisfy the requirements for that program as stated in the School of Science bulletin in effect when the additional degree program is approved.

Change of Major within the School of Science

A student who desires to change a major within the School of Science should petition the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Development
School of Science
Science Building
Room 222
telephone (317) 274-0625 If the petition is approved, the student may be placed under the bulletin in effect during the time of admission into the new major.

Second Baccalaureate Degree

Normally the holder of a baccalaureate degree who wishes to pursue a further educational goal is encouraged to consider a graduate degree program. However, a student interested in pursuing a second degree should apply through the IUPUI Office of Admissions. In order to be admitted to the degree program, the applicant must meet admission requirements of the School of Science and of the department. If admitted, the candidate will be placed under the bulletin in effect during the time of admission into the second degree program.

Degrees Awarded with Distinction

IUPUI recognizes outstanding performance in course work by awarding bachelor's degrees with distinction. Purdue degrees are awarded with Distinction and Highest Distinction. Indiana University degrees are awarded with Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction. (Cords designating graduation with distinction are the only cords to be worn at commencement.) To be eligible, candidates must complete all the requirements of their degree programs and meet the following conditions:

1. A minimum of 65 credit hours of course work from Purdue University or Indiana University applicable to the graduation index (degree grade point average) must be on record;
2. the minimum graduation index for Distinction (Purdue and IU degrees) shall be no less than the 90th percentile of the graduation indexes of all the graduates in the school for the spring semester, provided that the index is at least 3.30;
3. of those who qualify for distinction under these rules for the spring semester, the six-tenths of the baccalaureate graduates having the highest graduation indexes shall be designated as graduating with High Distinction (IU degrees only);
4. of those who qualify for distinction under these rules for the spring semester, the three-tenths of the baccalaureate graduates having the highest graduation indexes shall be designated as graduating with Highest Distinction (Purdue and IU degrees);
5. the minimum graduation indexes determined for the spring semester for graduation with Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction shall be applied for graduation with those respective levels of distinction for the subsequent summer sessions and fall semester.

Academic Standing

Academic Probation

A student whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below a 2.0 will be placed on probation. The student may continue studies provided the student achieves a GPA of at least 2.0 for each semester while on probation. Once the cumulative GPA is at least 2.0, the student will be removed from probationary status. A student will be advised of probationary status by letter from the associate dean for academic programs and student development.

Dismissal

A student on probation who has completed a minimum of 12 IUPUI grade point average (GPA) hours is subject to dismissal if the student fails to attain a GPA of at least 2.0 in any two consecutive IUPUI semesters (fall and spring), including the semester that the student was first placed on probation. A student can also be dismissed from the university when, in the opinion of the associate dean for academic programs and student development of the School of Science, the student has ceased making progress in the degree program.

Readmission

A student dismissed for the first time must remain out of school at least one regular (fall or spring) semester. During the semester out of school, the student may petition the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Development for readmission. A student dismissed for the second time must remain out of school at least two regular semesters (fall and spring), but may petition for readmission during the second semester out of school. Readmission after a second dismissal is extremely rare. In order that there is sufficient time for considering a petition for readmission, a student eligible to submit a petition should do so before June 15 for the fall semester, October 15 for the spring semester, or March 15 for either summer session.

A student readmitted will be so informed by letter from the associate dean for academic programs and student development. The letter will indicate any conditions and restrictions affecting readmission and continuance in the degree program.