1. Submit applications to the graduate program office on the campus where the applicant intends to matriculate.
2. Submit complete official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Students who have taken course work on any Indiana University campus do not need to submit an Indiana University transcript.
3. Pay a nonrefundable application fee to Indiana University.
4. Submit three Application Reference Forms completed by individuals familiar with the applicant's activities and potential to succeed in graduate work. These forms are included in the application packet.
5. Read carefully the applicable sections in this bulletin for any specific program or campus admission requirements.
6. Submit proof of bachelor's degree certification from an accredited institution. Students who have not completed undergraduate course work at the time of application may be admitted based on the strength of previous work, but a final transcript attesting to the award of a bachelor's degree must be submitted before the student can enroll.

Deferred Admission Following notice of regular admission, applicants may defer enrollment for a maximum of one year. Transcripts of course work completed during the deferral period must be submitted, and the admissions committee may request additional letters of recommendation. Should the additional material prove unsatisfactory, the admission may be canceled. Applicants who fail to enroll within one year may need to re-apply for admission.

Provisional Admission On some campuses, applicants may be admitted on a provisional basis if GRE or LSAT scores or prior grade point averages are below admission criteria. Provisional status is removed upon fulfillment of conditions stipulated by the respective degree program admissions committee.

Admission with Deficiencies Applicants may be admitted with deficiencies on a case-by-case basis if they lack course work in certain foundation areas such as mathematics, economics, or statistics. Campus and degree policies may vary.

Nondegree Enrollment Applicants who have a bachelor's degree and who have not been admitted to the graduate program may enroll in SPEA courses as nondegree graduate students. Procedures may vary across campuses.

If nondegree students later wish to obtain SPEA graduate degrees, they must apply for admission to the specific degree program.

Student Rights Rights of students are included in a handbook available on each campus. Due process is followed in the event of disciplinary or other actions.

Student Responsibility Students are responsible for planning their own academic programs and for meeting the requirements for their degree or certificate programs. Faculty and academic advisors may assist students in meeting their responsibilities.

Applicability of Degree and Certificate Requirements Students may choose to complete either the specific degree and certificate requirements published in the appropriate bulletin at the time of entry into the university or those in the bulletin current at the time of graduation.

Residency Requirements-Master's and Certificate Programs The campus at which a student completes the majority of required course work will certify and award the degree or certificate, provided the campus is authorized to grant that degree or certificate. The student must have been admitted by the SPEA campus awarding the degree or certificate.

Academic Standing Students are considered to be in good standing during any semester in which their academic grade point average is at least 3.00 (B) both for their last semester's course work and for the cumulative average of all course work completed. Only courses with grades of C (2.00) or above may be counted toward degree requirements. However, grades below C are used in computing the cumulative grade point average, even if a course is repeated and a higher grade is earned.

Academic Probation Students are placed on probation following a semester in which their cumulative or semester grade point average falls below 3.00. Students on probation or admitted provisionally are required to attain an average of at least 3.00 for all work completed by the end of the next semester of full-time enrollment or its equivalent (12 credit hours). Failure to do so is cause for dismissal.

Grading System SPEA follows the official grading system of Indiana University described in the introductory section of the bulletin.

Incomplete A grade of Incomplete must be removed within the time specified by the instructor of the course; if not, the grade automatically changes to an F one calendar year after the Incomplete was given.

Withdrawals Because deadlines for withdrawal from courses may vary by campus and/or school, students should check with the current campus Schedule of Classes to verify deadlines and procedures.

Intercampus Transfer Students enrolled in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at any campus of Indiana University may transfer to SPEA on another campus, provided they are in good standing.

Transfer of Credit A maximum of 9 credit hours of appropriate graduate course work with grades of B (3.00) or better (only 6 credit hours for the M.H.A. program) may be transferred from degree programs of other academic units within Indiana University or other accredited colleges and universities and applied to SPEA master's-level degree programs. The transfer must be approved by the appropriate graduate program director.

Course Waivers Requests for waiver of specific courses or requirements on the basis of previous course work are to be submitted in writing to the appropriate faculty member or program director.

Program Deviations Requests for deviation from SPEA programs or school requirements are granted only with written approval from an academic advisor and a campus or program director. Disposition by the SPEA program or campus director is final.

Minimum Credit Hours To qualify for the M.P.A. or M.Pl. degrees, students must complete a minimum of 24 of the required 48 credit hours of graduate SPEA courses at Indiana University. Credit granted to transfer students and those exercising the mid-career option does not reduce the number of courses taken in SPEA below this 24-credit-hour minimum.

Credit Earned in Nondegree Status Not more than 12 hours of graduate credit completed as a nondegree student may be credited toward a SPEA graduate degree. Not more than 9 hours of SPEA graduate credit earned as a nondegree student may be credited toward SPEA certificate programs.

Academic Integrity Academic integrity requires that students take credit only for their own ideas and efforts. Misconduct, including cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, interference, or facilitating academic dishonesty, is prohibited because it undermines the bonds of trust and cooperation among members of this community and between us and those who may depend on our knowledge and integrity. Complete details are contained in the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

Academic Appeals Students may appeal academic decisions made by SPEA faculty members. Attempts to resolve such issues should be made first at the class/instructor level. If necessary, written appeals should be submitted to relevant program directors. Appeals must be submitted before the last day of classes in the semester following the point at which the events in question occurred.