Graduate Academic Policies
Academic advising
An Academic Advisor is assigned to you upon joining the School. All academic matters should be discussed with your Academic Advisor and/or your Program Director.
For academic matters use your IU email and check it daily
Your IU email is used as an official means of communication, and you should check it every day for pertinent information. Although you may have your IU email forwarded to an outside email account, please email faculty and staff from your IU email account. University Information Technology Services (UITS) has many online technology resources including assistance with email.
Add and/or dropping courses
Students register for courses through One.IU. To drop a course, follow the guidelines set by the Registrar. Important deadlines are listed on the Academic Calendar. Pay careful attention to the deadlines for Adds and Drops.
Academic misconduct
Students are held responsible for adhering to the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct and in particular the section on academic misconduct. Refer to The Code > Responsibilities > Academic Misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism results in an F on an assignment or course, loss of funding, and if repeated dismissal from the program. Students must complete the Indiana University Department of Education “How to Recognize Plagiarism” Tutorial and Test.
Full-time status
Full-time status can be important for financial aid eligibility, renewal or fulfillment of the terms of a student visa, deferral of student loan repayment, and/or eligibility for certain health insurance plans.
| Employment | Hours Per Week | Paid | Student Must Take |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Academic Appointee | 15-20 | Monthly | 6 credit hours |
| Graduate Temporary Hourly | 1-14 | Bi-weekly | 8 credit hours |
Grade requirements
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and earn a minimum of a B– in every core course and in every elective course. If a minimum grade is not earned in a core course, that course must be retaken. If a course is repeated, the best grade will apply toward the cumulative GPA. Students may not take any course using the Pass/Fail option. Students must graduate with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Academic probation
Students are placed on academic probation following a semester in which their graduate cumulative or semester grade point average falls below 3.0. Students on probation are required to attain an average of at least 3.0 on all graduate coursework completed by the end of the next semester. Failure to do so is cause for dismissal.
Graduate non-degree credit transfers
A maximum of 9 credit hours completed under graduate non-degree (GND) status may be applied to a Master’s degree.
Five-year limit
A Master’s degree must be completed within 5 years.
Leave of absence
All leaves of absence should be discussed with and approved by your Academic Advisor. Leave of absences are granted for a maximum of one year and students are required to fill out the Leave of Absence Form prior to the leave. A student who does not follow this protocol will be discontinued from their program and must reapply.