Academic Regulations

Registration 1.0

New and returning students shall register according to the schedule printed on the schedule of classes. Students attending Indiana Tech for the first time shall take all appropriate placement tests as directed by their advisor.
Registration is complete and class attendance is permitted when registration forms have been properly filled out, signed and accepted by the advisor AND fees are paid or satisfactory payment arrangements have been finalized with the Business Office.

Approximately four to six weeks before the end of any given term, the tentative schedule of classes for the next academic term is made available to students currently registered. Accompanying this schedule of classes is the student schedule and directions for completing the registration procedure. A student is not officially registered until this form is returned to the Registrar's Office.

Payment Options 2.0

Indiana Tech offers two payments options for remitting your portion of the cost of the education.

Traditional: The traditional method of paying for the college experience is to have the bill paid prior to the beginning of the semester. This means that your payment is due 30 days prior to the first day of class in any given semester. Summer school charges are due prior to the semester start date.

Payment Plan: Indiana Tech has an internal payment plan which allows you to split your charges for the year between ten (10) payments. The first payment is due 30 days prior to the first day of class in the fall semester and payable each month thereafter. The cost for this payment plan is $75.00 per year. For students beginning in the spring semester, the payment plan is split between five (5) payments with the first payment due 30 days prior to the first day of class and payable each month thereafter.

All accounts will be charged 1.5% interest per month on the unpaid balance after April 30. No student may receive a transcript or diploma until all financial obligations to the College have been met. The student will be responsible for all costs of collection if the account is turned over to an outside agency.

Drop/Add Courses 3.0

A student may drop without fee or add individual courses in the FIRST FIVE DAYS of a fall or spring term or the FIRST THREE DAYS of a summer term. The last calendar date to drop or add an individual course is given on the official Schedule of Courses for a given term. No tuition adjustments will be made, nor will tuition be refunded for any individual course dropped after the expiration of the drop/add date.

In order to be officially withdrawn from any course, a student MUST complete withdrawal forms which will be approved by his/her advisor. Such withdrawals, however, will not be considered in effect until filed with the Office of the Registrar.

Refund Schedules For Dropping Courses 4.0

A student who drops a course on or before the fifth day of class will receive a full refund of tuition for that course. A student who drops a course after the fifth day of class will receive no refund of tuition for that course.

Refund Schedule For Withdrawing From School 5.0

Should a student find it necessary to COMPLETELY WITHDRAW from the Institute, a pro-rated refund of tuition will be granted. In order to qualify for such a tuition refund, the student must complete official withdrawal forms with the approval of his/her advisor. The deadlines for withdrawal and pro-rated refunds allowed are listed below:

Withdrawal Charges
1st and 2nd Weeks	25%
3rd and 4th Weeks	50%
5th Week	75%
After 5th Week	100%
*Applies to tuition and room/board fees only. All other fees are charged in full (100%) for the semester. Students who withdraw unofficially will be charged the entire amount of the semester tuition and room/board.

 

The tuition refund schedule described above will not apply to any student who is dismissed from the Institute for misconduct or who withdraws unofficially. Students who are participating in the Title IV programs who find it necessary to withdraw from classes will be assessed a percentage of charges based on the total completion of weeks of enrollment. The federal refund policy will be calculated to students who:

1. Withdraw on or before the 60% point of the enrollment period for which the aid was intended.

2. Receive Title IV federal student financial assistance for the period indicated in #1.

5.5 No federal refund policy will be calculated for student who withdraw after the 60% point period of enrollment. This policy will be used for only those students receiving federal aid. The net refund to Title VI programs will be applied in the following order: Unsubsidized FFEL Loans Subsidized FFEL Loans Unsubsidized (other than parent direct loans) Federal Loans Subsidized Federal Direct Loans Federal Perkins Loans FFEL PLUS Loans Federal Direct PLUS Loans Federal PELL Grants Federal SEOG Other Title IV Assistance

Transfer Credit 9.0

Transfer credit is granted for courses completed with grades of C or higher at other accredited colleges or universities. Courses completed at unaccredited institutions or programs will be reviewed on an individual basis, and credit may be granted if evaluation of the institution and the courses indicates that such credit is appropriate.

Academic Credit Load 10.0

A student must enroll for at least 12 hours per term to be considered a full-time student. A student who is not on Academic Probation may carry up to and including 19 hours per term. Registration in excess of 19 hours is upon approval of the Advisor; and, in general, such approval is not given unless the cumulative average of the student is in excess of 3.30. A student on Academic Probation will be limited to a maximum of 15 hours per term unless the Advisor deems it in the best academic interest of the student to take more hours.

Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies 11.0

A cumulative grade point average AND a departmental grade point average of 2.00 are required for graduation. Any student earning less than 2.00 as a cumulative grade point average is placed on probation. There are two levels of academic probation:

1. SIMPLE PROBATION - A student is placed on simple probation when the cumultive grade point average drops to less than 2.00 but is equal to or higher than the values in the following table:

2. FINAL PROBATION - Any term in which the cumulative grade point average falls below the values given below or a term in which a student on simple probation earns a term average of less than 2.00.
A STUDENT ON FINAL PROBATION EARNING A TERM AVERAGE OF LESS THAN 2.00 WILL BE ACADEMICALLY DISMISSED FROM THE COLLEGE.

Cumulative Average	Semester Hours Attempted
1.50	0 - 30
1.70	31 - 60
1.80	61+

11.3 A student will remain on Final Probation, Satisfactory Progress, until his or her cumulative grade point average is 2.00 or better. Satisfactory Progress is defined as term averages of 2.00 or better even though the cumulative is still less than 2.00. A student will be allowed to remain in school on Final Probation or Final Probation - Satisfactory Progress if the average of all the terms since he or she was FIRST placed on Final Probation is 2.00 or better. Academic dismissal from Indiana Tech occurs when a student fails to achieve a 2.0 or better grade point average during a semester in which they are on final probation. As stated in the official College catalog, students who are academically dismissed are normally required to remain out of school for a minimum of one semester (summer not counted) before applying for readmission. The application for readmission is handled by the Vice President of Academics. Students must include in this application specific ways that they expect to improve upon their previous academic performance. Academic dismissals are reviewed by the Academic Council whose members are the Vice-President of Academics, the Associate Vice President of the College of Business and Arts, and the department chairs of the various academic areas. In certain cases, the council may elect to offer a student immediate reinstatement without having to remain out of school for the normal period of one semester. Such a student will be informed of the required procedures to apply for readmission. Any student on Final Probation may not hold office in any student organization or participate in varsity athletics or intramural sports. He/she is required to consult with his/her advisor concerning an evaluation of academic and vocational goals.

Attendance Regulations 12.0

There is no system of cuts at Indiana Tech; students are expected to attend every meeting of the classes in which they are registered. Absences are permissible only for extracurricular activities sponsored by theCollege or valid medical reasons. If a student must be absent, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor.

Student Dishonesty 13.0

Student dishonesty (cheating or plagiarizing) will not be tolerated in any class at Indiana Tech. If you know someone who is cheating or plagiarizing, inform your instructor or your Advisor; your anonymity will be protected. You don't "owe" anything to cheaters; they are getting unfair advantages.
13.1 CHEATING is defined as dishonesty or deceitfulness in order to gain something. IF you talk during an exam or let your eyes wander to someone else's paper, you are cheating. This can result in your paper's being picked up and receiving an "F" in the class.
13.2 PLAGIARISM is also a form of cheating. It is defined as the presenting of someone else's work as if it were your own. If student "A" writes a paper for student "B," and "B" turns it in with his or her name, "B" is committing plagiarism. If a student copies material from a book, magazine, or other printed source or merely makes minor changes in something from a printed source and submits it as his or her own work, he or she is committing plagiarism. Any student who is proven to be cheating or plagiarizing will automatically receive an "F" in the course. If a student feels he/she has been unjustly accused of cheating, he or she may appeal to the Student Conduct Committee or to his or her Advisor.

Software Policy 14.0

Reproducing copyright protected computer software without authorization of the copyright holder violates the U.S. Copyright Law. It is a Federal offense. The money paid for a software product represents a license fee only for the use of the purchaser. It does not represent an authorization to copy for distribution. Indiana Institute of Technology licenses the use of its computer software from a variety of outside companies. IIT does not own this software or its related documentation and, unless authorized by the software developer, does not have the right to reproduce it. Nor does IIT have the authority to permit copy of protected software unless specifically granted that authority by the owner of the copyright.

Grading System and Standards 15.0

Grades A, B, C, D, and F are used by the College. Plus or minus grades are given.

A - Excellent, highest possible grade
B - Good, superior performance
C - Satisfactory performance
D - Unsatisfactory but passing
F - Failure

The grades given for non-credit courses are S (Satisfactory) and U (Unsatisfactory).

15.1 INCOMPLETES The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is to be given when a student, through no fault of his or her own, is unable to complete the requirements of a course by the end of the semester. The "I" will not be given for a course in which a student is definitely failing. In order to receive credit for the course in which an "I" is given, the student must complete the course requirements by the date specified on the approval for incomplete form or within the first eight weeks of the following semester of enrollment. After the eighth week of the following semester, or after one calendar year for a student who interrupts his or her enrollment, the "I" will revert to the grade based on work completed to date. Any deviation from the above rules must receive special permission from the vice president of Academics.

15.2 WITHDRAWALS The grade of "W" is given for courses dropped during during the first fifty (50) days of class of any semester, not including summer sessions. A student is not permitted to drop a course during the last twenty-five (25) class days of any semester, not including summer sessions.

Grade Point Average 16.0

Grades for most of the college credit courses are as follows:

A - Excellent, highest possible grade
B - Good performance
C - Satisfactory performance
D - Unsatisfactory but passing
F - Failure

W - Course withdrawal. Assigned within the first 45 days of a term, with no effect on the student's grade average.

I - Incomplete. The grade of I (Incomplete) is to be given when a student, through no fault of his or her own, is unable to complete the requirements of a course by the end of the semester. The I will not be given for a course in which a student is definitely failing. In order to receive credit for the course in which an I is given, the student must complete the course requirements by the date specified on the approval for incomplete form or within the first eight weeks of the following semester of enrollment. After the eighth week of the following semester, or after one calendar year for a student who interrupts his or her enrollment, the I will revert to the grade based on work completed to date.

Please note that this policy excludes ISP courses.
Any deviation from the above rules must receive special permission from the Vice President of Academics.

A student's grade average is based upon a point system as illustrated below:

A = 4.00
A- = 3.67
B+ = 3.33
B = 3.00
B- = 2.67
C+ = 2.33
C = 2.00
C- = 1.67
D = 1.00
F = 0.00

A term or cumulative grade average is determined by the following manner:

1. Multiply course credit hour value by point value of grade earned in the course.
2. Add total credit hour values.
3. Add total point values.
4. Divide summed point value by summed credit hours.
At the end of each term, students receive official grade reports.

Class Standing 17.0

Freshman 0 - 29 semester hours
Sophomore 30 - 59 semester hours
Junior 60 - 89 semester hours
Senior 90 or more semester hours

Proficiency Examinations 18.0

A proficiency examination is used to establish credit in a course for which credit has not been earned by either transfer or attendance in class at Indiana Tech. A proficiency examination cannot be taken in any course for which a grade has been received at Indiana Tech, or a course that has been audited at the College. Credit in the course is given for a proficiency examination grade of "C" or better. If a student receives less than a "C", he or she is not given credit and may not retake the examination. A student who wishes to take a proficiency examination requests an application form from the Registrar who provides a form that must be approved by both the student's advisor and the department chair of the area in which the exam is given. The form must be stamped by the Business Office indicating the student has paid the $25.00 fee for the exam before the student will be permitted to sit for any proficiency examination. A proficiency exam may be given for courses taken at another college that had a grade of "D" or less. The grades for proficiency examinations are not counted in cumulative or term averages of the student.

Exchange of F and D Grades 19.0

A system of grade exchange is available which allows students to repeat courses in which a grade of F or D has been earned. The last grade earned is used to calculate the cumulative point average and degree major cumulative average. The following detail regulations apply to the grade exchange:

A. No grade exchange will be made unless the student completely repeats the course.
B. All grades shall remain on the student's transcript.
C. It is not intended that this system of grade exchange shall alter the probation procedures now in effect; specifically, the academic dismissal procedures shall not be postponed to take advantage of this provision.
D. The system of grade exchange became effective June 15, 1970, and does not apply to any course taken prior to this date.
E. Although a given course may be repeated more than once, by choice or necessity, the grade exchange provision above will apply only the first time the course is repeated

Grade Appeals 20.0

The following procedure is to be followed by any student who wishes to appeal a final course grade:
1. The formal grade appeal must be initiated within the first two weeks of the semester immediately following the term when the grade was given. Summer semesters do not count as a term of attendance under this procedure.
2. A letter must be written by the student explaining the reasons for the appeal and must be delivered in person to the office of the Vice President of Academics.
3. A committee of full-time faculty members will be formed to evaluate the appeal. The professor responsible for the original grade will not be a member of the committee, but may be asked to provide additional information.
4. The committee will forward its recommendation to the Vice President of Academics who will notify the student of the decision.

Release of Grades 21.0

Parents of dependent students have the right to information about their children, such as grades, bills, and other information without having to gain students' consent until such student reaches age 21. With regard to transcripts of academic records, the policy covering "dependency" determination is to consider all undergraduate students in the traditional day program as "dependent," unless they specifically inform the Registrar's Office in writing at the beginning of each academic year that they consider themselves to be "independent," or until such time the student reaches age 21. Official transcripts of academic records are released only upon the written request of the student.

Undergraduate Graduation Requirements 22.0

To graduate, you must first file a Petition for Graduation with the Registrar's Office. Petitions are accepted when you believe you are within one year of completing the degree requirements. If you plan to participate in commencement exercises, you must be within nine hours of degree completion and have registered for those hours during the summer after commencement. Petition filing deadlines are as follows:

Fall Graduate: October 1
Spring Graduate: March 1
Summer Graduate: March 1

To be eligible to receive a degree, a student must have earned a cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 in all course work completed at Tech. Also, a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 must have been earned in the student's major. Thirty (30) semester hours of credit must have been earned at Tech by the matriculating student in a B.S. program and at least 15 semester hours of credit must be earned at this institute as a matriculated student in an A.S. program. No student will receive either a diploma or transcripts until all financial obligations to the College have been met. Each student shall be granted five (5) calendar years in which to complete the program requirements that were in effect at the time of his or her first registration in that program. Any student requesting additional time must submit courses and credits to the corresponding Department Chairs for reevaluation under the requirements in effect at the time of their requests.

Assessment Program 23.0

Indiana Institute of Technology recognizes that it is our responsibility as an institution of higher education to systematically evaluate the academic progress of our students within the context of our institutional mission statement. A comprehensive assessment plan has been instituted to insure that this evaluation is carried out on a timely basis and that the results of this assessment can be used to continuously improve our educational programs and instruction. The goal of the assessment plan at Indiana Institute of Technology is to further enhance the academic and personal development of our students and to provide a means for continually refining and improving the institution.

Commencement 24.0

Formal commencement exercises are held at the close of the spring semester. Students who complete requirements for degrees during the fall semester will receive degrees at the end of their last term. However, these graduates are encouraged to return for commencement. Students completing requirements for degrees during the spring semester or summer term are encouraged to participate in the spring commencement exercises.

Recognition and Awards 25.0

This is a listing of the major academic and extracurricular awards which will be presented at the spring honors program. Other awards may be given within individual divisions and areas.

SCHOLASTIC AND ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 25.1

Honor List-recognizing students who have earned a grade average of 3.25 or higher during an academic term while carrying fifteen hours or more in two consecutive terms.
Alpha Chi Honor Society-recognizes students who have completed at least 60 hours of a B.S. program, rank in the top 10% of their class, and are offered membership by the faculty of IIT.
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges-selected for merit and accomplishment
National Deans List

College of Business and Arts 25.1.1

• Outstanding Accounting Student Award
• Outstanding Business Student Award
• Outstanding Business Administration Student Award
• Outstanding Computer Information Systems Student Award
• Outstanding Human Services Student Award
• Outstanding Humanities Student Award
• Outstanding Recreation Management/Therapeutic Recreation Student Award
• Outstanding Extended Studies Student Award

College of Engineering and Science 25.1.2

• Outstanding Computer Science Student Award
• Outstanding Engineering Student Awards
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Award
• Erwin F. Linhorst Award Society of Automotive Engineers Award

SERVICE AWARDS 25.2
Kekionga Feather Award-awarded to a member of the faculty, staff, or student body for outstanding service to the student body.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC AWARDS 25.3
Scholar-Athlete Award-awarded on basis of scholarship and athletic ability to upperclass and underclass students (male and female)
Hayashi Award-recognizing a senior athlete who has done most to promote athletics and academics at Indiana institute of Technology

INTRAMURAL ATHLETIC AWARDS 25.4
Bowling, basketball, flag football, softball, billiards, table tennis, weightlifting, and volleyball-team and individual trophies are presented at the conclusion of each sport.

INTERGREEK COUNCIL AWARDS 25.5
IGC Scholarship Award-A rotating award recognizing the organization with the highest grade-point average for the most recent academic year.
IGC Member of the Year-Honors the InterGreek Council member who has shown the most active support for the InterGreek Council.
Greek of the Year-Honors a member who has made the most significant contribution to campus life through extracurricular activity.
IGC Traveling Athletic Trophy-Awarded annually to the organization with the most successful athletic programs in inter-Greek competition.