The completion of 0 to 25 credit hours signifies freshman class standing;
26 to 55 credit hours, sophomore; 56 to 85 credit hours, junior; and 86 or more
credit hours, senior class standing.
Academic Probation
Participants are automatically placed on academic probation when their
cumulative grade point average for a full-time semester or a 12 credit hour unit
of work falls below 2.0. Their course work (and that of participants who have
been admitted on probation) will be evaluated upon completion of an additional
12 credit hours at Indiana University. Participants are removed from
probationary status if their grade point average of these 12 credit hours
increases to at least 2.0 and if their cumulative grade point average increases
to at least 2.0. If the cumulative grade point average remains below 2.0,
probationary status continues for another 12 credit hour unit of work, during
which time the cumulative grade point average must be raised to at least 2.0.
Dismissal
Students are dismissed from the university when they have ceased to make
satisfactory progress toward the degree. Students are dismissed whenever their
grade point average for a full-time semester or a 12 credit hour unit of course
work falls below 1.0 and their cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0.
Probationary students are dismissed if their grade point average for the
additional 12 credit hours of course work falls below 2.0. Students whose
probationary status has been continued for a second 12 credit hour unit of
course work and who fail to achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least
2.0 after completing this unit are also dismissed.
Retaking Courses Previously Failed—FX Policy
Undergraduates who have retaken a course previously failed may, upon
requesting implementation of the FX policy, have only the second grade in that
course counted in the determination of their grade point average. The student’s
transcript records both grades; the original grade is marked FX.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating on examinations or other course work, alteration of records, or
illegal use of examinations is considered dishonesty. Anyone who permits or
helps others to cheat is as guilty as the persons assisted.
Plagiarism is the presentation of the work of another as one’s own. Honesty
requires that ideas or materials taken from another source be fully
acknowledged. The language or ideas taken from another may range from
isolated formulas, sentences, or paragraphs to entire articles copied from books
or from the writing of other students. The work of others should be clearly
identified, generally through the use of quotation marks and footnotes.
A faculty member who suspects cheating or plagiarism initiates the process of
determining guilt or innocence. No action is taken before the student has been
informed of the charges and has had an opportunity to reply. This process may
result in disciplinary action and dismissal from the university.
For further regulations, refer to the Indiana University Code of Student
Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, which can be obtained from the School
of Continuing Studies.
Academic Forgiveness Policy for Former IU Students
Participants with academic deficiencies (a cumulative grade point average
that has fallen below 2.0 [C]) in course work done at Indiana University may be
admitted to the Labor Studies Program on probation. The participant must achieve
a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all courses taken at Indiana University
before and after admission to the program in order to obtain a degree.
Participants who have been dismissed from another academic unit of Indiana
University may not be admitted to the Labor Studies Program until at least one
calendar year has passed from the date of dismissal.
A participant prevented from attaining a cumulative 2.0 grade point average
because of poor performance in an IU semester that was completed five or more
years before enrollment in the Labor Studies Program may ask the Division of
Labor Studies to strike the records. All credit earned during this one semester
is also removed from the grade point average by the Division of Labor Studies
under this forgiveness policy. In general, such a request is granted
automatically, particularly when the student would fail to graduate because of
one poor semester.
A similar request may be made for the forgiveness of a poor semester
completed at Indiana University within five years prior to admission to the
Labor Studies Program. Approval of such requests is usually dependent, however,
on the successful completion of 12 credit hours in the Labor Studies Program.
Because all credit earned during the forgiven semester is removed from the grade
point average, students are advised to consult with their counselor concerning
the advisability of this procedure.
This policy is designed to avoid placing an excessive burden on students who,
in the past, have made a poor start at Indiana University. It is not intended to
permit students with chronically poor performance in the university to stay in
school, nor to raise false hopes for students who are not making progress toward
a degree.
Academic Forgiveness Policy for Students Dismissed from Other
Institutions
Students who have been dismissed from another postsecondary institution may
not be admitted to the Labor Studies Program until at least one calendar year
has passed since the date of the dismissal.
University regulations require that the admissions office indicate any
deficiencies in grade point average (average grade below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale) at
another institution on the credit transfer report. Indiana University’s policy
is to calculate a student’s grade based only on course work done at Indiana
University. These grades must be at least average, or C, quality (2.0 on 4.0
scale) in order to earn a degree. If the cumulative grade point average from
another institution is below 2.0, however, the student is admitted on probation.
Graduation
All schools and colleges establish certain academic requirements that must be
met before a degree is granted. Advisors, directors, and deans will help a
student meet these requirements, but the student is responsible for fulfilling
them. At the end of the course of study, the faculty and the Board of Trustees
vote on the conferring of the degree. If requirements have not been satisfied,
the degree will be withheld pending adequate fulfillment. For this reason, it is
important that students become acquainted with all regulations, remain currently
informed, and keep track of their own progress.
Degrees are awarded every December, May, and August. Participants expecting
to graduate must file written notice of intent, citing the degree and expected
date of graduation, with the appropriate Division of Labor Studies office at
least three months prior to graduation.
Graduation with Honors
Participants who complete a minimum of 30 credit hours for the Associate of
Science in Labor Studies or 60 credit hours for the Bachelor of Science in Labor
Studies at Indiana University graduate with honors if they attain the
appropriate grade point averages: 3.90, highest distinction; 3.75, high
distinction; 3.50, distinction.
Confidentiality of Student Records
Indiana University, in compliance with the General Education Provisions Act,
Section 438, titled Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, provides that all
student records are confidential and available only to the student and to the
student’s parents, if the student is under 21 and dependent as defined by IRS
standards. Students may review their records upon request and may ask for
deletions or corrections of the record in a hearing process described in detail
in the Code of Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. References,
recommendations, and other similar documents may carry a voluntary waiver
relinquishing the student’s right to review this specific material. The
student may also release the record to others by signing a written release
available in the offices that maintain records. Further details regarding the
provisions of the Privacy Act and a list of offices where student records are
kept may be found in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and
Conduct.
Withdrawal from Courses
Since periods and 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. Correspondence students should
follow the deadlines and procedures in the current edition of Independent
Study University Courses.
Union Education Program
The Division of Labor Studies offers an extensive noncredit program, the
Union Education Program (UEP).
UEP open enrollment courses and conferences are available to workers in
communities throughout the state; they are offered in local union halls, on the
various campuses of Indiana University, and on the campuses of other educational
institutions.
Classes usually meet weekly for 4 to 10 weeks. They are open to participants
from both large and small unions, craft and industrial unions, and public- and
private-sector unions. Typical topics for these classes are labor law,
collective bargaining, steward training, communications, OSHA, and arbitration.
Other programs meet the educational needs of individual unions. Local or
international unions may contract with the Division of Labor Studies to conduct
these programs. Enrollments are limited to members of the contracting union.
There are no special entrance requirements, tests, or grades. Participants
who complete a class or conference are awarded a Certificate of Achievement from
the Division of Labor Studies. Upon completion of 150 classroom hours in the
UEP, the participant is awarded a Certificate of Recognition. There is a nominal
charge for UEP classes and conferences.
Fees and Fee Refund Policies and Schedule
Independent Study and On-Campus Courses
Credit hour and special fees are approved by action of the Trustees of
Indiana University and are subject to change. Please consult the appropriate
school or campus bulletin or Schedule of Classes for the current fee information
and the fee refund schedule. Bulletins and appropriate class schedules are
available at Division of Labor Studies offices.
Self-Acquired Competency
The fee per credit hour recorded for self-acquired competency is the fee
charged per credit hour by the Independent Study Program, School of Continuing
Studies, for university correspondence courses.
Fee Reductions and Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Students can obtain information about loans and part-time employment through
the financial aid office and through their school or department.
Employment
The financial aid office on each campus lists openings for part-time jobs in
various offices and organizations of the university.
Fee Courtesy
Full-time employees of Indiana University and their spouses and children may
receive a fee courtesy when enrolling in Independent Study courses and on-campus
courses. Additional information is available from the campus personnel office.
VA Benefits
Veterans enrolled solely in Independent Study courses may be eligible for fee
reimbursement by the Veterans Administration upon completion of courses.
Veterans in an on-campus degree program may be eligible for an education
allowance if at least 51 percent of their enrollment credit hours are in
on-campus courses. Further information and assistance are available from
Disabled Student Services and Veterans Affairs, Franklin Hall 096, on the
Bloomington campus, (812) 855-7578; or from the veterans affairs officer at each
Indiana University campus approved for VA assistance.
DANTES and SOC
Indiana University is one of a number of universities participating in the
SOC (Servicemen’s Opportunity College) program and the DANTES (Defense
Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) program, which provide
educational support for the voluntary education programs of all military
departments. Members of the armed forces should consult their education officers
or their nearest education center concerning individual enrollments. Interested
persons may also consult the DANTES independent study catalogs for additional
information about courses.
The SOC program permits the student to enroll at the university while still
in service.
A representative on each campus has been named by the university. Military
service personnel can obtain information from the base education officer.
