Good Academic Standing Students are in good academic standing when their semester and their cumulative grade point averages are 2.00 or above, and their grade point average in all courses counting in the SPEA core and major/concentration requirements is at least 2.30. Students must be in good academic standing to graduate.

Acceptance of Grade Replacement SPEA students who have retaken a course (must be same department and course number) may request to have only the last grade computed in their grade point average. Courses must have been taken the fall semester of 1996 or later, and can only have been taken on the IUPUI campus.

Forgiveness Policy This policy applies to former IU students pursuing a first undergraduate degree who have been away from the IU system and have not attended any other college or university, including any campus of IU, for the last five years. This policy first became available to students returning to SPEA in the fall of 1996. Students must apply for forgiveness upon application for admission to a degree-granting unit. If the student has not yet been admitted to a degree-granting unit, the student should submit a notification of intent to petition for academic forgiveness as part of the academic advising process. If the petition is approved, the student starts with a fresh cumulative grade point index, after which all the rules of academic probation and dismissal (for SPEA) will apply. The school will evaluate the student's transcript, and all courses taken previously will remain on the permanent record. Only credit hours for courses with grades C or above, or P and S may be counted toward degree completion. After approval, the student must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours on the IUPUI campus after his or her return in order to meet the graduation residency requirement.

Probation Students will be placed on academic probation if their cumulative or semester grade point average is below 2.00 or their SPEA core and major/concentration GPA falls below 2.30. In order for the core and major/concentration GPA to be considered, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours in the core and major/concentration.

Critical Probation After one semester on probation, students who fail to return to good academic standing will be placed on critical probation. At the discretion of the undergraduate program director, these students could be dismissed. If a student is given the opportunity to enroll under critical probation, SPEA will establish strict conditions that must be met before that student will be allowed to register for future classes.

Dismissal Students can be dismissed if they fail to return to good academic standing after one semester on critical probation. Students also may be dismissed if, in the opinion of the undergraduate program director, they are not making satisfactory progress toward their degrees.

Re-admission Dismissed students must petition their campus undergraduate program director for re-admission. Dismissed students whose petitions are denied will not be allowed to register.

Grade Appeals Students generally have one year to appeal a grade given by a SPEA faculty member. Resolution of the issue with the class instructor must be attempted before submitting a written appeal to the appropriate program director.

Student Rights and Responsibilities These provide for due process in the event of disciplinary or other actions and are explained in detail in the student handbook, Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. In accordance with federal law, student records are confidential and are available to other persons only under specific conditions as outlined in university regulations. Students are responsible for planning their own academic programs and for meeting the requirements for their degree or certificate programs. Faculty and academic advisors are obligated only to assist students in meeting this responsibility.

Academic Integrity This is a basic principle requiring that students take credit only for ideas and efforts that are their own. Academic dishonesty violates that principle and undermines the bonds of trust and cooperation among members of the university community. Penalties and procedures that are applicable when academic misconduct or dishonesty occurs are provided in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

Sex Offenders Screening Policy for Students/Applicants Indianapolis applicants should be aware that criminal convictions may result in ineligibility for participation in certain courses/activities within the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Questions regarding school policy on such matters should be addressed to the appropriate program director.

Hours Requirements Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credit hours for most Bachelor of Science degrees and a minimum of 60 credit hours for Associate of Science degrees. The campus at which a student completes the plurality of required course work will award the degree, provided that campus is authorized to grant the degree/major/concentration and that the student has been admitted to that campus. Students may transfer no more than 90 credit hours (60 credits from a junior college) toward a Bachelor of Science degree or 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Science degree. Class standing, based on total credit hours that count toward minimum degree requirements, is as follows: senior, 86 or more; junior, 56-85; sophomore, 26-55; freshman, fewer than 26.

Grade Point Average Requirement A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for the B.S. and A.S. degrees. In addition, a SPEA core and major/concentration GPA of 2.30 must be maintained in order to graduate. For students seeking certificates or minors from SPEA, the minimum GPA requirement is 2.00 in all applicable course work.

Double-Counting Generally, courses taken to meet a specific degree requirement cannot be double-counted (i.e., used to satisfy any other degree requirement). Two exceptions to this rule are: Environmental Management majors may double-count SPEA E272 Introduction to Environmental Sciences as a core and major/concentration requirement, and SPEA students earning a SPEA minor may double-count two minor courses.

Application for Degree All students must fill out an application for degree at the SPEA records office on their campus. This application is usually filed six months before the expected graduation date.

Degrees Awarded with Distinction SPEA recognizes outstanding performance by awarding bachelor's and associate degrees with three levels of distinction to students who rank within the upper 10 percent of their SPEA graduating class and have completed a minimum of 60 hours at Indiana University for a B.S. (30 hours for an A.S.). The levels of distinction are as follows: highest, 3.90 and above; high, 3.70 through 3.89; distinction, 3.50 through 3.69.

Requirements for a Second Bachelor's Degree Students must petition for approval to work toward a second bachelor's degree. If permission is granted, students are required to take 30 credit hours beyond the credits used for the first bachelor's degree and satisfy all the requirements for the second degree. Generally, SPEA encourages students to work toward a graduate degree rather than a second bachelor's degree.

Available Options A student in good academic standing may choose to take a maximum of eight elective courses (two per academic year) pass/fail for a B.S. degree or two courses for an A.S. degree. Deadlines for exercising this option are published in the Schedule of Classes and are strictly enforced.

With prior approval, a student may take three courses totaling no more than 10 credit hours by correspondence through the IU Division of Extended Studies, Independent Study Program. Under no circumstances may a student satisfy a core or major/concentration requirement by correspondence.

With SPEA faculty approval, a student in good standing may earn a maximum of 15 credit hours of elective credit through the SPEA internship program. The SPEA internship program is described in more detail elsewhere in this bulletin.

SPEA students may choose to pursue a minor from another school or department or within SPEA in an area other than their degree or major/concentration. Students interested in a minor should contact that department for additional information.

Honors and Accelerated Master's Programs Sophomores and juniors who have completed at least 45 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher may apply for the Honors Program. The primary requirements are that a student maintain the 3.50 GPA, successfully complete designated honors courses, and write a senior thesis. Students may propose a unique course of study in consultation with the SPEA honors advisor.

The Accelerated Master's Program (A.M.P.) is a competitive program for outstanding SPEA students. Students may apply to the Master of Public Affairs (M.P.A.), the Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.), or the Master of Planning (M.Pl.) early in their junior year.

Participation in this program allows the student to fulfill some graduate program requirements during the senior year. Graduate courses count for both graduate and undergraduate degree requirements. Before starting the graduate program, students must have satisfied all general education and core requirements with a minimum of 96 credit hours completed toward their bachelor's degree (90 credit hours for students seeking the M.H.A. degree). For additional information, students should contact the appropriate program director.

International Programs SPEA offers several opportunities to study abroad for credit:

• the Rotterdam Program in the Netherlands (spring and fall)
• the Parliamentary Internship Program in Canberra, Australia (year-round).

All these programs are taught in English, and the IU credit obtained costs the same as it would on campus. Financial aid obtained is normally applied to these overseas experiences. Experience has taught us that studying abroad does not adversely affect a student's GPA, increase the cost of study, or delay graduation, even though many people seem to think one or all of these things will happen.

Our purpose in creating these study abroad opportunities is to provide students with a unique chance to broaden their horizons, help them prepare themselves for a world that is becoming much more international and global, and allow them to challenge themselves by facing something new. Of course, there are opportunities to travel and socialize as well as study-and that is all part of the educational experience. More than 200 SPEA students have benefited from this opportunity. There are many programs from which to choose, and students are advised to make use of the overseas study resource center on the third floor of Franklin Hall. For further information, consult SPEA's International Program Center in SPEA 339 on the Bloomington campus.

Washington Leadership Program The School of Public and Environmental Affairs offers the Washington Leadership Program each fall and spring semester in Washington, D.C. This program consists of two senior-level seminars (each worth 3 credit hours) and an internship (worth 5 or 6 credit hours). Students complete internships by working four days per week in an assigned congressional office, public interest group, federal agency, or nonprofit organization.

Students reside and attend classes in Washington, D.C. Tuition is based on the regular fees for Indiana University, plus any special program charges. Students in the program remain eligible for any scholarships or financial aid they would normally receive as Indiana University students. Interested students should contact the SPEA undergraduate advisor or program director.