Undergraduate Academic Regulations

Day (Traditional) Students

Academic Calendar

The traditional calendar is comprised of two 16 week semesters and a 14-week summer term.

Fall 2022

Spring 2023

Freshman Orientation

The freshman orientation for traditional day students begins with a two-day introduction to campus that occurs prior to the start of classes. A freshman seminar, University Experience, meets once per week during the student’s first semester.

Course Delivery Methods

Indiana Institute of Technology offers courses in the following formats:

• Face-to-Face - this is the traditional classroom setting.
• Hybrid - this method combines face-to-face instruction with online insruction.
• Online - the course is taught entirely over the internet.

Early Start

A high school student taking college-level courses. A total of 30 credits may be earned using this student classification.

Guest Students

Guest students are students who are degree-seeking at their home institution credits may take a limited number of courses at Indiana Tech, as non-degree seeking, with the sole purpose of transferring those credits back to their home institution to be applied to the degree they are seeking there.  Guest students are expected to provide a letter from the registrar at their home school indicating that the prerequisites needed for Indiana Tech courses have been fulfilled. Financial aid is not awarded by Indiana Tech for students in this classification. 

Special Student Status

Special status students may attend Indiana Tech as non-degree seeking students who want to take courses for personal enrichment or professional development. Financial aid is not awarded by Indiana Tech for students in this classification.

Traditional Student

A student who normally attends classes during the day in a classroom setting and is enrolled in 15- to 16-week courses.

Class Periods and Credit Hours

A lecture class period, associated with one hour of credit, is fifty (50) minutes in duration. For example, a three-credit-hour course in mathematics is scheduled to meet 150 minutes each week (such as Monday, Wednesday and Friday for fifty (50) minutes or Tuesday and Thursday for seventy-five (75) minutes.

Credit Hour Policy

In order to fulfill its mission of preparing learners for professional careers and advancement, Indiana Tech delivers courses and programs in the different formats listed above. This provides the means to meet the educational goals of students with varying backgrounds, educational needs, and preparation.

The policy provides a framework and sets expectations to assure course and program quality.  It assures student learners the opportunity to master course, program, and university learning objectives via the varied delivery modalities and activities designed by faculty.

Courses are designed in accordance with the credit hour policy. The same learning outcomes and assessments are applied in all delivery modes.

• Three credit, hybrid courses meet for 15 weeks and follow the formula of 45 hours of direct instruction and 90 hours of related learning activities (1:2 ratio) per credit. Several different types of learning activities are included within the delivery of the courses and are designed in accordance with the following expectations:
• Classroom instruction requires at least 45 hours for a 3 credit hour course.
• Laboratory courses require 3 hours per week for 15 weeks of hands-on activity per credit.
• Readings from required texts/articles and other related materials requiring at least 30 hours.
• Preparation of papers and projects related to the reading and/or required activities requiring at least 30 hours.
• Assessment activities requiring at least 15 hours, direct interaction with faculty, library staff members, and classmates using office hours, phone calls, and other interactions.
• All credit courses follow the same 1:2 ratio per credit hour (meaning for each hour of in class instruction 2 hours of outside study is required).

Undergraduate internship courses are offered for one to six credits according to the following expectations:

Advising

Students have access to academic advisors; they are assigned academic advisors after the initial registration process. Unless there is a need for reassignment or discussion between students and advisors occurs and they realize there is a need to make a change, students will continue to be assigned to the same advisors throughout their time at Indiana Tech.

Registration

Students are expected to register on the dates indicated in the academic calendar.

For traditional undergraduate classes, students may make adjustments to their schedules based on class/section availability.  Adjustments may be made to the student’s schedule until the end of the add/drop period. The add/drop period extends through the fifth day of the semester. After the fifth day of the semester, students are able to withdraw from individual classes prior to or on the last day of course withdrawal. In these cases, students will have an assigned grade of “W” on their transcripts.

It is highly recommended that students meet with their advisors prior to registration.

Course prerequisites and co-requisites

Before students begin a course, they must satisfy all prerequisites and register for co-requisites or secure the Dean/Associate Dean’s permission. At the request of the Dean/Associate Dean of the department through which a course is offered the Registrar’s Office may enroll the student. The Registrar may drop the student from a course for which prerequisites and co-requisites are not satisfied.

Class enrollment records become official after the add/drop period.

Traditional students taking CPS courses (online or evening)

Based on college credits earned, sophomores and juniors, who are in good academic standing (2.0), may elect to take no more than one online course per fall and spring semester with permission from their academic advisor and Dean. The respective college dean may approve a second online course in an extenuating circumstance for sophomores and juniors. No limits will be set on summer sessions. Seniors may take up to two online courses per semester.

Enrollment Status

• Undergraduate
• Full time 12 or more hours. To complete in four years it is recommended to register for at least 15 hours each semester.
• Three-quarter time 9 to 11 hours.
• Half time 6 to 8 hours
• Less than half time 5 or fewer hours

Attendance

Because attendance is a predictor of success in college, Indiana Tech has an attendance policy. Students must attend every meeting of all classes for which they are registered. Certain absences are permissible with proper authorization, which is determined by the class professor. 

Withdrawal from the University

Complete withdrawal from the university must be initiated by the student, however, the withdrawal process begins in consultation with the Office of Student Success.

Withdrawal forms must be filed with your advisor promptly; otherwise, the withdrawal will not be considered official. The withdrawal policy does not apply to any student who is dismissed from the university because of misconduct.

Academic Load - Undergraduate

Overload for undergraduate students starts after 18 hours.

The criteria to enroll in additional credits in a semester are as follows:

1. The student must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
2. The student must obtain approval of the dean or associate dean of the college in which their academic program resides. 
3. The 3.0 grade point average requirement is waived for transfer students until they either reach 24 credits or the dean or associate dean do not see a strong likelihood of success based on completed coursework. 

Textbooks

Students pick up their textbooks from the bookroom in Warrior Fieldhouse at the beginning of each semester. Based on the courses for which you’ve registered, your books will selected, bagged, and waiting for you to present your student ID at pickup.

At the end of the semester, simply return the books to the bookroom. Damaged books or books that you do not return will be added to your student account.

Statement of Academic Integrity

Indiana Tech is an academic community that values and promotes academic integrity. All members of our community have an obligation to themselves, their peers and the institution to uphold the code of ethics by demonstrating honesty, accountability, respect, and professionalism. When academic integrity is compromised, learning is minimized and the goals of the academic community cannot be realized.

Academic Dishonesty

Types of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

• Cheating, which includes submitting the work of another person as one’s own work, or using unauthorized aids.
• Plagiarism, which is the misrepresentation of another person’s work as one’s own. Submitting any writing that does not properly acknowledge the quoting or paraphrasing of another person’s words or that fails to give proper credit for another person’s ideas is plagiarism. Acts of plagiarism can also include the unacknowledged use of other forms of media including, but not limited to music, video, audio, theater projects, compositions, web site, and computer software.
• Self-Plagiarism (or Recycling Fraud), which is the re-submission of part or all of one’s own work to fulfill academic requirements in the same course or in other courses without providing proper acknowledgment of the original work with accurate citations.
• Fabrication, which is the falsification or invention of information or data in any academic undertaking.
• Facilitating Academic Dishonesty, which involves assisting someone in an act of dishonesty.

Consequences

Academic dishonesty is a a serious offense. When a student has violated the principles of academic integrity, consequences will result as follows:

1. Violations of academic integrity will be handled by the faculty at the course level with an academic penalty for the course as stated in the course syllabus.  The instructor will notify the student of the penalty and that the incident will be documented at the university level through the submission of an Academic Integrity Violation Reporting Form.
2. Once a second violation of academic integrity has been documented at the university level through the Academic Integrity Violation Reporting process, the student will be required to meet with the appropriate dean (day school) or assistant dean (CPS/online).  At this meeting, the dean or associate dean will discuss the seriousness of the integrity violations and notify the student that any further integrity violations may result in dismissal from the university.  A letter from the dean or associate dean will also be provided to the student documenting the information that was discussed at the meeting and a copy placed in the student’s permanent file.
3. Upon subsequent violations, the appropriate dean or associate dean will meet with the student to discuss the seriousness of the offense and/or make a decision on dismissal in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs.  The student may appeal the decision by following the appeal procedures on conduct sanctions documented in the Student Handbook.

Course Numbering System

Grades

Incompletes

A grade of “I” (Incomplete) is only to be assigned 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. An “I” will not be assigned for a course in which a student is definitely earning an “F.” In order to receive credit for the course in which an “I” is assigned, the student must complete the course requirements by the date specified on the approval for incomplete form within the first eight weeks of the following semester of enrollment. After the eighth week of the following semester, the “I” will revert to the grade based on work completed to date.

Please note that the policy for assigning an incomplete (“I”) grade excludes Independent Study courses. Any deviation from the above rules must receive special permission from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Repeating Courses

Courses with grades of C- or below may be repeated.

The best grade received will count in the student’s GPA, and the lower grade will be forgiven. If a course is repeated more than once, only one attempt will be forgiven. 

The system of grade exchange became effective June 15, 1970, and does not apply to any course taken prior to this date.

Change of Curriculum

Students wishing to change degree programs must complete the appropriate Change of Curriculum Form available on our website at Registrar.IndianaTech.edu.

Students may not change to a curriculum in force prior to their enrollment, nor may students revert to previous curriculum requirements after officially changing to a current year curriculum.

Students are notified upon completion of their change of curriculum through their Indiana Tech email.

Grade Point Averages

Indiana Tech computes 4 distinct grade point averages:

• Semester GPA is computed using only those credits for which are assigned a GPA-related grade for the specified semester.  GPA related grades carry quality points that are used in the computation.
• Cumulative GPA is computed using all credits which are assigned a GPA-related grade, with the exception of credits earned in those courses that have been forgiven.
• Major GPA is computed using credits which are assigned a GPA-related grade in only those courses that fulfill a requirement in the student’s major, with the exception of credits earned in those courses that have been repeated. For students pursuing more than one major, will have the second major GPA calculated by the courses that fulfill the requirements for that major.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be earned in the major(s).
• Minor GPA is computed on courses that comprise the minor field of study.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in the minor.

How to Calculate the Semester GPA:

Multiply the course credit hour(s) value by the quality points of grade earned to get the total quality points value for the course. For example:

• Add the total GPA credit hours for the semester = 6
• Add total quality points for the semester = 18.00
• Divide summed total quality points value by summed course total credit hours value = 3.00 GPA

Grade Reports 

The registrar’s office will not mail final grade reports. Students may view and print their grades online via my.indianatech.edu.

Good Standing

Undergraduate students are considered to be in good standing if they maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better unless the student is in the first two semesters in which case a 1.5 is considered good standing.

Dean’s List

A full-time undergraduate student who earns a GPA of 3.5 or higher during any semester and has a 2.0 career GPA will be placed on the Dean’s List.

Grade Appeals

This policy is intended for a student who believes that his/her final course grade is incorrect based on the course syllabus.  A formal Course Grade Appeal must be initiated after the course grade has been issued but within fourteen calendar days of the next session or semester start. 

The specific steps for initiating a course grade appeal are:

• Step 1: The student must first address the specific grading issues with the instructor of the course.  If the instructor is unavailable, the student will contact the Associate Dean of the college which owns that particular course (for example, CJ 1100, choose College of Arts and Sciences). The Associate Dean will then authorize an extension of time for the appeals process or will allow the student to proceed to Step 2.  This step must be initiated after the course grade has been issued but within fourteen calendar days of the next session or semester start.
• Step 2: If the discussion with the instructor does not resolve the problem, the student may appeal the decision of the instructor to the appropriate Associate Dean within 14 calendar days of the instructor’s decision.  To appeal, the student will utilize Indiana Tech’s electronic Course Final Grade Appeal Form located at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?IndianaTech&layout_id=2.  The formal Course Grade Appeal must state the student’s name, ID, the specifics of the grading issue, evidence of the instructor not following the syllabus and the outcome of the initial meeting with the instructor.  The Associate Dean will make a determination within 14 days of receiving the Course Grade Appeal.  A letter will be provided to the student from the Associate Dean, informing him/her of the decision.
• Step 3: Students may appeal the decision of the Associate Dean by submitting an updated Course Grade Appeal to the Dean of the college that owns that particular course providing new information exists to support the appeal. The updated Course Grade Appeal must include the information previously submitted to the Associate Dean in Step 2, the documentation of the Associate Dean’s decision, and any substantial new information. This information will be emailed directly to the Dean. The Dean will make a determination within 14 days of receiving the updated Course Grade Appeal.  A letter will be provided to the student from the Dean informing him/her of the decision.  Students are allowed two appeals, after the second appeal with the College Dean, there are no further appeals available.

Note:  If a student is dissatisfied with an individual grading event (such as an examination, paper, or project) he/she should meet with the instructor immediately for resolution. If not resolved, the student should use individual grading events as evidence to support their request for a change in course grade.

Student Classification

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed with grades of “C-” or higher at other regionally accredited institutions.  The courses transferred must “demonstrate equivalence with its own course required for that degree.”   (HLC Requirement) . An official transcript is required to permanently place the transfer credit on the student’s record. If the student cannot get an official transcript an unofficial transcript will be evaluated on a preliminary basis.  

• Courses completed at unaccredited institutions or programs will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Registrar’s Office, and credit may be granted if evaluation of the institution and the courses indicate that such credit is appropriate. 
• Students also may be required to submit college catalogs, course descriptions or course syllabi to aid in the university’s decision on whether to grant credit.
• No more than 90 credit hours can be transferred from regionally accredited schools, and 60 from a non-regionally accredited schools to be applied to bachelor’s degree programs.  If a student has received qualifying credit from regionally accredited and non-regionally accredited institutions no more than 90 credit hours of transfer credit can be applied towards a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, a student must complete their last course in residence. 
• Students pursuing an associate degree may have no more than 45 credit hours transferred from regionally accredited schools.  No more than 30 credits may transfer from non-regionally accredited schools.  If a student has received qualifying credit from regionally accredited and non-regionally accredited institutions no more than 45 credits may be applied to an associate degree. Additionally, a student must complete their last course in residence. 
• No more than 3 credits can be transferred to an undergraduate certificate program. 
• Transfer credits that are applied to preparatory courses do not count in the maximum number of credit hours being transferred. 
• Indiana Tech has transfer agreements with a variety of schools.
• Once added to an academic record, transfer credit cannot be removed unless the student sends a request to the Registrar’s Office. If the request is approved, the transfer credit will be removed and cannot be added back to the academic record. 

Transfer Credit Policy-Current Students After enrolling at Indiana Tech , students who plan to take a course at another university during the summer or during a semester’s absence, and wish to transfer credit to apply toward a degree, must complete Pre-Approval for Transfer Credit form, prior to enrolling in the course. Upon completion of the course, students should request that official transcripts be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar at Indiana Tech. The maximum number of transfer credits cannot exceed the maximum credit hour requirements listed above.

A student taking a course with the intent of transferring the course back to Indiana Tech without the pre-approval may be denied the awarding of the transfer credit.

Additional Sources of Advanced Credit

Indiana Tech accepts Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES, and International Baccalaureate (IB).  For credit to be accepted from these exams you must provide the official score report(s) from the testing service; the university does not accept this type of credit from another school’s transcript.  The scores must meet the minimum score designated by Indiana Tech in order for it to be applied to your record.  Credit for courses will only be granted once.  This does not apply to repeatable courses which use the same course number but are intentionally meant to be retaken.

Prior Learning Assessment   

Credit for prior learning, work training and other previous college credit may be eligible for transfer credit, after being reviewed by a faculty member. The Registrar’s Office maintains and facilitates the process for credit review. 

Military Credit

Military credit recorded on a Joint Services Transcript will be evaluated using ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines.  Non Ace credit will be evaluated on case by case basis.

Upon receipt of a former service member’s DD-214 that indicates honorable discharge with 4 or more years of service, 6 hours of elective credit will be awarded.

Indiana Tech accepts certain DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).

Proficiency Examinations

Proficiency examinations are available for selected courses at Indiana Tech. A proficiency examination is used to establish credit in a course for which credit has not been earned by either transfer credit or attendance in a class at Indiana Tech. A proficiency examination cannot be taken in any course for which a grade has been issued at Indiana Tech or a course that has been audited at the university.  When the exam is passed the credit will be awarded with a grade of CR.  If a student fails a proficiency exam there will be no transcript notation.  He or she may not retake the exam. A student who wishes to take a proficiency exam must see his or her advisor or dean for a list of available exams.

Other Prior Learning

Students who successfully complete a nationally recognized certification exam (e.g., A++, Microsoft Networking, MOUS, etc) may request transfer credit for an equivalent course at Indiana Tech. Students should contact the dean of the appropriate college for consideration of the requests.Credit can be earned for what a student has learned through self-study, advanced high school courses and non-credit courses. For a list of available exams and the Indiana Tech equivalent course, students can visit the Registrar’s webpage at https://registrar.indianatech.edu/. For more information, students can contact the Registrar’s office at 260 422 5561 ext 2320.

A maximum of 45 credits will be awarded for all tests, prior learning and portfolios.

International Transfer Credit

If students wish to have previous university-level course work from international studies evaluated for transfer credit, they must have a course-by-course evaluation report completed by one of the following services:

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.

P.O. Box 36

28 Westhampton Way

Richmond, VA 23173

(804) 639-3660

gcevaluators.com

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

P.O. Box 514070

Milwaukee, WI 43203

(414) 289-3400

ece.org

World Education Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 745

Old Chelsea Station

New York, NY 10113-0745

(212) 966-6311

wes.org

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)

International Education Services

One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520

Washington, D.C. 20036-1135

(202) 296-3359

aacrao.org

UCredo

P. O. Box 3044

Windermere, FL  34786

(407) 965-2733

ucredo.com

Academic Probation and Dismissal

It is expected that each student will strive to maintain the highest academic record. Once semester grades are issued, students who have completed their first semester must have earned at least a 1.5 cumulative GPA or they will be placed on academic probation. Once on probation, these students must earn a cumulative GPA of 1.5 or higher for the following semester or they will be academically dismissed. First year students that earn a 1.5-2.0 cumulative GPA will receive an academic alert notifying them that they are close to the minimum cumulative GPA requirement. 

Once semester grades are issued, students who have completed their third semester and beyond must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or they will be placed on academic probation. Once on probation, these students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for the following semester or they will be academically dismissed.

• Students placed on academic probation or who have been dismissed will be informed of their status through Indiana Tech email within two weeks of the end of the academic semester that determined the status.
• Students placed on academic dismissal status for the first time may apply for readmission after a period of one semester, not including winter or summer semesters. The Registrar’s office determines whether or not a student is readmitted and will notify these students through email of the decision within two weeks of the student requesting readmission. Upon readmission, these students will be placed on academic probation and will need to earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, or they will be academically dismissed for a second time.
• Students academically dismissed for the second time may apply for readmission to the University after one calendar year but may not apply for readmission to the same academic major for at least one calendar year after that.
• Students on academic probation or dismissal status may not hold office in any campus fraternity organization; may not participate in intercollegiate athletics, and may be required to live in campus housing unless married or living with close relatives.

Academic Intervention for Students on Probation

The academic intervention program provides services to current and entering students placed on academic probation and concentrates on the individual student. Once they have been notified of their probationary status, students are assigned to faculty and staff advisors who serve as Student Success Advisers. Student Success Advisers are matched with students based on Indiana Tech’s commitment to providing relationship-based education; consideration for the pairings is given to major area of study, academic and co-curricular involvement, and past and current advisor-advisee familiarity. Students and Student Success Advisers work together by creating personalized contracts. This includes identifying and setting realistic goals as well as the steps needed to achieve them, terms of mutual accountability, and resources that can assist students both in short- and long-term bases. Student Success Advisers and students work together toward a common goal of helping students improve and achieve academic and overall success in college.

Academic Dismissal Appeal

Students who are academically dismissed have an opportunity to appeal the dismissal if extenuating circumstances occurred during the semester that led to the academic dismissal. The letter notifying these students of their dismissal status also outlines the process for appealing the academic dismissal. Students must submit appeals no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the following semester. Appeals are reviewed by the Financial Aid-Academic Dismissal Appeals Committee. Students will be notified of the outcome of the appeal review through email. If a student disagrees with the outcome, a second appeal can be made to the vice president for academic affairs, whose decision is final. Students whose record indicates routinely poor performance cannot appeal the dismissal but must follow the dismissal guidelines above.

Academic Bankruptcy Policy

Academic Bankruptcy involves a student’s request to forgive grades and credits. Only students who have not been enrolled at Indiana Tech for the previous 5 academic years are eligible for Academic Bankruptcy.  By petitioning and receiving approval from the Vice President of Academic Affairs, all D and F grades would be ignored from GPA calculations but not removed from the transcript.  Academic bankruptcies are approved based on a student’s poor academic progress because of extreme personal, emotional, or financial circumstances so devastating that it became impossible to perform academically at a level approximating the usual record of achievement. (Summer sessions are considered one academic semester). The following specific guidelines apply to any Petition for Academic Bankruptcy:

• Academic Bankruptcy is only applicable to those pursuing an undergraduate degree program.
• Once a student has graduated, the Academic Bankruptcy will not retroactively be applied.
• No more than one petition for Academic Bankruptcy may be granted during the student’s academic career at Indiana Tech. When granted, it is irrevocable.
• A petition for Academic Bankruptcy is filed with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, whose decision is final. The Registrar’s Office will notify the student of the outcome on their Academic Bankruptcy petition. If approved, the Registrar’s Office will provide the student a plan of action outlining the criteria for academic bankruptcy.
• The extenuating circumstances for which the student is requesting academic bankruptcy must be compelling, and they must be clearly and unquestionably proven. The burden of proof is entirely on the student. Verifiable documentation of the extenuating circumstances, such as letters from medical doctors or others, must be submitted with the petition.
• When academic bankruptcy is granted, the students’ grades in which he/she received a D or F in the courses will be forgiven and noted on their academic transcripts.
• Under this policy, the term “academic bankruptcy” would be reflected on the transcript. This policy will only be granted once during a student’s academic career at Indiana Tech. Implementation of academic bankruptcy at Indiana Tech does not obligate any other institution to approve or recognize this distinction.

Grade Forgiveness Policy

When a student changes majors from one school or college to another, courses not required in the new major may be dropped from the student’s cumulative totals if the grades earned were less than “C.” Once courses are dropped in this way, they cannot be retaken in the new major. This policy does not change the approval process for changes of curriculum.

The Grade Forgiveness policy is available to provide students with an opportunity to begin studies in a new major without the repercussions of poor grades from their previous major. All grades will appear on their transcripts; the dropped ones will just no longer count toward the cumulative GPA. The following specific guidelines apply to any Petition for Grade Forgiveness Policy:

• Grade Forgiveness Policy is only applicable to those pursuing an undergraduate degree program.
• A petition for Grade Forgiveness is filed with the Dean of the new college, whose decision is final. Upon review, the Registrar’s Office will notify the student of the outcome on their Grade Forgiveness petition after the change of curriculum to the new major has been updated.
• The Grade Forgiveness will not omit the student from graduating with honors from their new major.
• Grades cannot be forgiven if the course is required as part of their new major.
• Students who have earned 30 credits or less must have a 1.50 cumulative GPA after grade forgiveness has been applied in order to qualify. Students with 31 credits or more must have a 2.00 cumulative GPA after grade forgiveness has been applied in order to qualify.

Once the Grade Forgiveness Policy has been applied to a student’s record, if the student changes back to the previous major, the grade forgiveness policy is voided. This policy applies only to students moving majors from one school or college to another, as in the following:

Colleges:

Business

Engineering

Arts and Sciences

Schools:

Computer Sciences

Assessment Program

Indiana Tech recognizes that it is our responsibility as an institution of higher education to evaluate systematically the academic progress of our students within the context of our University’s mission statement. A comprehensive assessment plan has been instituted to ensure 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 Tech is to enhance further the academic and personal development of our students and to provide a means for continually refining and improving the university.

Graduation Policies

Graduation Honors

Graduation honors are conferred upon undergraduate, degree-seeking, students who maintain outstanding academic records while attending Indiana Tech. Specifically, for commencement, cumulative GPAs are assessed at the end of the fall semester for traditional day students. When degrees are conferred, honors are based on the cumulative GPA in courses completed at Indiana Tech. Undergraduate students may not be eligible for honors at commencement but still earn honors at the time of degree conferral. 

Petition for Graduation

All students who plan on graduating from Indiana Tech must file a Petition for Graduation with the registrar’s office. Upon receipt of the application the student’s record will be audited to see if all requirements are complete or what may yet need to be fulfilled. Once all requirements are complete the degree will be conferred. In order for the student to receive his/her diploma and transcript all financial obligations owed Indiana Tech must be met. Petition deadlines are Jan. 15 for spring/summer graduation and Oct. 1 for fall. To participate in the May commencement ceremony, a student’s petition must be received by the Jan. 15 deadline.

• Petitions are accepted when students are within two semesters of completing their degree requirements or when:
  • Associate students have earned 45 credits
  • Bachelor’s students have earned 90 credits
• The Petition for Graduation is posted at commencement.indianatech.edu/students/petition-for-graduation.
• Indiana Tech awards degrees in September, December and May for traditional students.
• To participate in the commencement ceremony, traditional students must have no more than 9 credits or an internship remaining in their degree after the spring semester. 

Graduation Requirements

The student may elect to meet the requirements of any catalog enforce from the date of admission to a program but not prior to that date.  All requirements including major, minor, concentration and general educations will be evaluated only from one catalog.

Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum of 120 credits must be completed.  
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned at Indiana Tech with the last course being completed at Tech. 
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required and major and minor GPAs may not be lower than 2.0.

Associate Degree

• A minimum of 60 credits is required for the completion of an associate degree.
• Fifteen credits must be completed at Indiana Tech with the last course being completed at Tech. 
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be achieved.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be achieved in the student’s major.

Undergraduate Degrees offered by Indiana Tech

• Associate of Science (AS)
• Assocate of Arts (AA)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (BS)

Second Associate Degree

Current Indiana Tech students, or Indiana Tech graduates, or graduates from another accredited college or university may earn a second associate degree at Indiana Tech. All specified requirements for the second degree must be met, and the program of studies completed must include an additional 15 credits for an associate degree beyond those required for the first degree.

Second Baccalaureate Degree

Current Indiana Tech students, or Indiana Tech graduates, or graduates from another accredited college or university may earn a second bachelor’s degree at Indiana Tech. All specified requirements for the second degree must be met, and the program of studies completed must include an additional 30 credits for a bachelor’s degree beyond those required for the first degree. 

Second Major

Students may augment their programs by adding a second major.  Second majors differ from second degrees in that only one degree is conferred.  All requirements listed in the catalog, for both majors, must be fulfilled to have the second major awarded. 

Minors

Students may also augment their programs by completing a minor field of study. 

Certificates

Undergraduate certificates are a minimum of 16 credits and can be earned individually or paired with a major. While enrolled in the last course, students must complete the Request for Certificate Completion form. Upon receipt of the form, the student’s record will be audited, and the student will receive the certificate once academic and financial clearance is obtained. Academic clearance is obtained once the student has completed all courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

4+1 Programs

Indiana Tech’s 4+1 programs give qualified undergraduate students a head start on a master’s degree by allowing them to enroll in four graduate-level courses as part of their bachelor’s degree program. Degree options in the 4+1 program include:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Management
• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
• Master of Science in Psychology
• Master of Science in Engineering 

In the 4+1 program, you can take four graduate courses and count the credits toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. When you complete your bachelor’s degree, you will already have completed four courses with a maximum of 12 credits toward your master’s degree.

4 + 1 Program Eligibility Requirements

• You may apply to the 4+1 program when you have completed 75 undergraduate credits.
• If accepted into the 4+1 program, you may begin taking graduate courses when you have completed 90 credits (each program has specific prerequisites).
• You will remain classified as an undergraduate until you have completed all of the requirements for your bachelor’s degree, and you must maintain specified academic standards. If you do not meet the standards, you will be dismissed from the 4+1 program and will lose the ability to double count the 12 credits. You must then take the necessary course work to finish the undergraduate program.

CPS (Evening and Online) Students

Academic Calendar

Each undergraduate session is six weeks long, and there are eight sessions each year starting with Session 1 in July. The non-traditional CPS calendar is comprised of two semesters with 6-week modules.  The fall semester is of 24 weeks duration, and the spring semester is of 24 weeks duration.

Freshman Orientation

Online students are expected to register for IIT 1900 Academic & Career Success Seminar.

Course Delivery Methods

Indiana Institute of Technology offers courses in the following formats:

• Face-to-Face - this is the traditional classroom setting.
• Hybrid - this method combines face-to-face instruction with online instruction.
• Online - the course is taught entirely over the internet.

Evening Student - Accelerated Pace

A student who normally attends classes in the evening and is enrolled in classes that are offered in 6-week sessions.

Guest Students

Guest students are students who are degree-seeking at their home institution credits may take a limited number of courses at Indiana Tech, as non-degree seeking, with the sole purpose of transferring those credits back to their home institution to be applied to the degree they are seeking there.  Guest students are expected to provide a letter from the registrar at their home school indicating that the prerequisites needed for Indiana Tech courses have been fulfilled.   Financial aid is not awarded by Indiana Tech for students in this classification. 

Hybrid

Students whose program is delivered using a hybrid format.   While there is significant face-to-face time the face-to-face time does not meet the standard 50 minutes per hour requirement for full-time traditional meetings.  The balance of the course work taken by these students is in non-traditional format. Some or all course work may be online.

Online Student

A student who attends classes online. 

Special Student Status

Special status students may attend Indiana Tech as non-degree seeking students who want to take courses for personal enrichment or professional development. Financial aid is not awarded by Indiana Tech for students in this classification.

Credit Hour Policy

Courses are offered utilizing face-to-face, online and hybrid modalities. Courses using these modalities are offered at an accelerated pace with identical curricula, program learning outcomes, and course learning outcomes to the traditional program offerings in order to meet the learning styles of professional, working adult learners. The number of weeks and the frequency of class meetings is determined by the content of the courses.

Three credit, online course: courses are delivered using Blackboard as the course management system.  Several different types of learning activities are included within the delivery of the courses and are designed in accordance with the following expectations:

• Readings from required texts/articles and other related materials requiring at least 45 hours.
• Preparation of papers and projects related to the reading and/or required activities requiring at least 60 hours.
• Assessment activities requiring at least 20 hours.
• Direct interaction with faculty, library staff members, and classmates using live discussion platforms, phone calls, discussion board postings requiring at least 10 hours.

Three credit, six-week accelerated course: several different types of learning activities are included within the delivery of the courses and are designed in accordance with the following expectations:

• Readings from required texts/articles and other related materials requiring at least 45 hours.
• Preparation of papers and projects related to the reading and/or required research activities requiring at least 45 hours.
• Assessment activities including feedback from faculty on papers/research projects, revisions, and discussion board posts and responses as well as tutoring services, requiring at least 25 hours.
• Direct interaction with faculty and classmates face-to-face instruction, at least 24 hours.

Three credit, hybrid course that meets at an accelerated rate that meets for twelve weeks: several different types of learning activities are included within the delivery of the courses and are designed in accordance with the following expectations:

• Readings from required texts/articles and other related materials requiring at least 45 hours.
• Preparation of papers and projects related to the reading and/or required research activities requiring at least 35 hours.
• Assessment activities including feedback from faculty on papers/research projects, revisions, and discussion board posts and responses as well as tutoring services, requiring at least 15 hours.
• Direct interaction with faculty and classmates face-to-face instruction methods, at least 48 hours.

Undergraduate internship courses are offered for one to six credits according to the following expectations:

Advising

Students have access to academic advisors; they are assigned academic advisors after the initial registration process. Unless there is a need for reassignment or discussion between students and advisors occurs and they realize there is a need to make a change, students will continue to be assigned to the same advisors throughout their time at Indiana Tech.

Registration

Students are expected to register on the dates indicated in the academic calendar. It is highly recommended that students meet with their advisors prior to registration. Students can contact the Warrior Information Network for assistance with the registration process.  

Course prerequisites and co-requisites

Before students begin a course, they must satisfy all prerequisites and register for co-requisites or secure the Dean/Associate Dean’s permission. At the request of the Dean/Associate Dean of the department through which a course is offered the Registrar’s Office may enroll the student. The Registrar may drop the student from a course for which prerequisites and co-requisites are not satisfied.

Class enrollment records become official after the add/drop period. 

Enrollment Status

• Undergraduate
• Full time 12 or more hours. To complete in four years it is recommended to register for at least 15 hours each semester.
• Three-quarter time 9 to 11 hours.
• Half time 6 to 8 hours
• Less than half time 5 or fewer hours

Academic Load - Undergraduate

Undergraduate students in the College of Professional Studies are allowed to register for two classes per session. This includes all methods of delivery.

The criteria to enroll in additional credits in a session are as follows:

1. The student must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
2. The student must obtain the approval of the Dean/Associate Dean of the college in which their academic program resides.
3. The 3.0 grade point average requirement is waived for transfer students until they either reach 24 credits or the Dean/Associate Dean do not see a strong likelihood of success bases on completed coursework.

Attendance

Due to the accelerated pace of the courses, students are required to attend each face-to-face class for the full allotted class time.

Logging into your course on Blackboard during the first week of an online course is not considered attendance in that class.  Attendance for financial aid eligibility is measured by consistent and meaningful interaction between the faculty and student.

If you know that you will be unable to attend the first class, do not register for the class. At times, an unforeseen occurrence may cause a student to miss the first class. If you are unable to attend the first class, you must contact the Warrior Information Network (WIN) within three (3) days of the absence. Failure to notify the WIN within 3 days of a first-night absence will result in an administrative drop of the student from class. The student is still responsible for all coursework required prior to the absence. Be aware that an absence could result in a grade reduction. Two absences during a single-session course and three absences from a two-session course will result in a failing grade.  A single session means that the course is contained in one sub-term while a two-session course means the course spans two sub-terms.

Course Withdrawal Policy for Online and Evening Students

For classes in the College of Professional Studies, including online classes, you can drop without academic record until the end of the first week of the course (all session lengths). Withdrawals with record are allowed until the end of week 3 for six-week courses; and until the end of week 6 for 12-week courses. You must contact the Warrior Information Network to withdraw or you will receive a failing grade and be charged for the class.

Withdrawal from the University

Complete withdrawal from the university must be initiated by the student, through notification to the Registrar’s Office.

The withdrawal policy does not apply to any student who is dismissed from the university because of misconduct.

Textbooks

Textbooks are loaned to students enrolled in courses meeting both face to face and online.

If you’re a student in the College of Professional Studies taking evening or weekend courses (undergraduate or graduate level) in Fort Wayne or at one of our regional campuses, your textbooks will be shipped to you before the start of each class session.

At the end of the session, simply turn the book into your instructor on the last night of class. Damaged books or books that are not returned within two weeks after the class ends will be added to your student account.

Computer Requirement

Students taking an online course must have a computer that is capable of connecting to and interacting in a Blackboard online class. It is recommended that this computer be a Windows-based platform with the most current Microsoft Office software. Students are required to have reliable access to a PC or Mac, but may use a mobile device such as a phone or tablet as a secondary means of access for the Blackboard mobile app. Access, support, and functionality of University websites, classroom environment, or required course materials may be limited on mobile devices.

Technical Requirements for Indiana Tech online education can be found at: https://online.indianatech.edu/tech-policies/technical/

Statement of Academic Integrity

Indiana Tech is an academic community that values and promotes academic integrity. All members of our community have an obligation to themselves, their peers and the institution to uphold the code of ethics by demonstrating honesty, accountability, respect, and professionalism. When academic integrity is compromised, learning is minimized and the goals of the academic community cannot be realized.

Academic Dishonesty

Types of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

• Cheating, which includes submitting the work of another person as one’s own work, or using unauthorized aids.
• Plagiarism, which is the misrepresentation of another person’s work as one’s own. Submitting any writing that does not properly acknowledge the quoting or paraphrasing of another person’s words or that fails to give proper credit for another person’s ideas is plagiarism. Acts of plagiarism can also include the unacknowledged use of other forms of media including, but not limited to music, video, audio, theater projects, compositions, web site, and computer software.
• Self-Plagiarism (or Recycling Fraud), which is the resubmission of part or all of one’s own work to fulfill academic requirements in the same course or in other courses without providing proper acknowledgment of the original work with accurate citations.
• Fabrication, which is the falsification or invention of information or data in any academic undertaking.
• Facilitating Academic Dishonesty, which involves assisting someone in an act of dishonesty.

Consequences

Academic dishonesty is a a serious offense. When a student has violated the principles of academic integrity, consequences will result as follows:

1. Violations of academic integrity will be handled by the faculty at the course level with an academic penalty for the course as stated in the course syllabus.  The instructor will notify the student of the penalty and that the incident will be documented at the university level through the submission of an Academic Integrity Violation Reporting Form.
2. Once a second violation of academic integrity has been documented at the university level through the Academic Integrity Violation Reporting process, the student will be required to meet with the appropriate dean (day school) or assistant dean (CPS/online).  At this meeting, the dean or associate  dean will discuss the seriousness of the integrity violations and notify the student that any further integrity violations may result in dismissal from the university.  A letter from the dean or associate dean will also be provided to the student documenting the information that was discussed at the meeting and a copy placed in the student’s permanent file.
3. Upon subsequent violations, the appropriate dean or associate dean will meet with the student to discuss the seriousness of the offense and/or make a decision on dismissal in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs.  The student may appeal the decision by following the appeal procedures on conduct sanctions documented in the Student Handbook.

Course Numbering System

Grades

Incompletes

A grade of “I” (Incomplete) is only to be assigned 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. An “I” will not be assigned for a course in which a student is definitely earning an “F.” In order to receive credit for the course in which an “I” is assigned, the student must complete the course requirements by the completion of the next session. After the end of the following session, the “I” will revert to the grade based on work completed to date.

Please note that the policy for assigning an incomplete (“I”) grade excludes Independent Study courses. Any deviation from the above rules must receive special permission from the vice president for academic affairs.

Repeating Courses

Courses with grades of C- or below may be repeated.

The best grade received will count in the student’s GPA, and the lower grade will be forgiven. If a course is repeated more than once, only one attempt will be forgiven

The system of grade exchange became effective June 15, 1970, and does not apply to any course taken prior to this date.

Grade Point Averages

Indiana Tech computes 4 distinct grade point averages.

• Semester GPA is computed using only those credits for which are assigned a GPA-related grade for the specified semester.  GPA related grades carry quality points that are used in the computation.
• Cumulative GPA is computed using all credits which are assigned a GPA-related grade, with the exception of credits earned in those courses that have been forgiven.
• Major GPA is computed using credits which are assigned a GPA-related grade in only those courses that fulfill a requirement in the student’s major, with the exception of credits earned in those courses that have been repeated. For students pursuing more than one major, will have the second major GPA calculated by the courses that fulfill the requirements for that major.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be earned in the major(s).
• Minor GPA is computed on courses that comprise the minor field of study.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in the minor.

How to Calculate the Semester GPA:

Multiply the course credit hour(s) value by the quality points of grade earned to get the total quality points value for the course. For example:

• Add the total GPA credit hours for the semester = 6
• Add total quality points for the semester = 18.00
• Divide summed total quality points value by summed course total credit hours value = 3.00 GPA

Grade Reports

The registrar’s office will not mail final grade reports. Students may view and print their grades online via my.indianatech.edu.

Good Standing

Undergraduate students are considered to be in good standing if they maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better unless the student is in the first two semesters in which case a 1.5 is considered good standing.

Dean’s List

A full-time undergraduate student who earns a GPA of 3.5 or higher during any semester and has a 2.0 career GPA will be placed on the Dean’s List.

Grade Appeals

This policy is intended for a student who believes that his/her final course grade is incorrect based on the course syllabus.  A formal Course Grade Appeal must be initiated after the course grade has been issued but within fourteen calendar days of the next session or semester start. 

The specific steps for initiating a course grade appeal are:

• Step 1: The student must first address the specific grading issues with the instructor of the course. If the instructor is unavailable, the student will contact the Associate Dean of the college which owns that particular course (for example, CJ 1100, choose College of Arts and Sciences). The Associate Dean will then authorize an extension of time for the appeals process or will allow the student to proceed to Step 2. This step must be initiated after the course grade has been issued but within fourteen calendar days of the next session or semester start.
• Step 2: If the discussion with the instructor does not resolve the problem, the student may appeal the decision of the instructor to the appropriate Associate Dean within 14 calendar days of the instructor’s decision. To appeal, the student will utilize Indiana Tech’s electronic Course Final Grade Appeal Form located at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?IndianaTech&layout_id=2.  The formal Course Grade Appeal must state the student’s name, ID, the specifics of the grading issue, evidence of the instructor not following the syllabus and the outcome of the initial meeting with the instructor. The Associate Dean will make a determination within 14 days of receiving the Course Grade Appeal.  A letter will be provided to the student from the Associate Dean, informing him/her of the decision.
• Step 3: Students may appeal the decision of the Associate Dean by submitting an updated Course Grade Appeal to the Dean of the college that owns that particular course providing new information exists to support the appeal. The updated Course Grade Appeal must include the information previously submitted to the Associate Dean in Step 2, the documentation of the Associate Dean’s decision, and any substantial new information. This information will be emailed directly to the Dean. The Dean will make a determination within 14 days of receiving the updated Course Grade Appeal.  A letter will be provided to the student from the Dean informing him/her of the decision.  Students are allowed two appeals, after the second appeal with the College Dean, there are no further appeals available.

Note:  If a student is dissatisfied with an individual grading event (such as an examination, paper, or project) he/she should meet with the instructor immediately for resolution. If not resolved, the student should use individual grading events as evidence to support their request for a change in course grade.

Student Classification

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed with grades of “C-” or higher at other regionally accredited institutions.  The courses transferred must “demonstrate equivalence with its own course required for that degree.”   HLC Requirement https://www.hlcommission.org/Policies/assumed-practices.html?highlight=WyJjbGVhciBwb2xpY3kgb24iLCJvbiB0aGUgbWF4aW11bSJd. An official transcript is required to permanently place the transfer credit on the student’s record. If the student cannot get an official transcript an unofficial transcript will be evaluated on a preliminary basis.    

• Courses completed at unaccredited institutions or programs will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Registrar’s Office, and credit may be granted if evaluation of the institution and the courses indicate that such credit is appropriate. 
• Students also may be required to submit college catalogs, course descriptions or course syllabi to aid in the university’s decision on whether to grant credit.
• No more than 90 credit hours can be transferred from regionally accredited schools, and 60 from a non-regionally accredited schools to be applied to bachelor degree programs.  If a student has received qualifying credit from regionally accredited and non-regionally accredited institutions no more than 90 credit hours of transfer credit can be applied towards a Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the student must complete their last course in residence.
• Students pursuing an associate degree may have no more than 45 credit hours transferred from regionally accredited schools.  No more than 30 credits may transfer from non-regionally accredited schools.  If a student has received qualifying credit from regionally accredited and non-regionally accredited institutions no more than 45 credits may be applied to an associate degree. Additionally, a student must complete their last course in residence. 
• No more than 3 credits can be transferred to an undergraduate certificate program. 
• Transfer credits that are applied to preparatory courses do not count in the maximum number of credit hours being transferred. 
• Indiana Tech has transfer agreements with a variety of schools.
• Once added to an academic record, transfer credit cannot be removed unless the student sends a request to the Registrar’s Office. If the request is approved, the transfer credit will be removed and cannot be added back to the academic record. 

Transfer Credit Policy-Current Students: After enrolling at Indiana Tech , students who plan to take a course at another university during the summer or during a semester’s absence, and wish to transfer credit to apply toward a degree, must complete Pre-Approval for Transfer Credit form, prior to enrolling in the course. Upon completion of the course, students should request that official transcripts be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar at Indiana Tech. The maximum number of transfer credits cannot exceed the maximum credit hour requirements listed above.

A student taking a course with the intent of transferring the course back to Indiana Tech without the pre-approval may be denied the awarding of the transfer credit.

Additional Sources of Advanced Credit

Indiana Tech accepts Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES, and International Baccalaureate (IB).  For credit to be accepted from these exams you must provide the official score report(s) from the testing service; the university does not accept this type of credit from another school’s transcript.  The scores must meet the minimum score designated by Indiana Tech in order for it to be applied to your record.  Credit for courses will only be granted once.  This does not apply to repeatable courses which use the same course number but are intentionally meant to be retaken.

Prior Learning Assessment   

Credit for prior learning, work training and other previous college credit may be eligible for transfer credit, after being reviewed by a faculty member. The Registrar’s Office maintains and facilitates the process for credit review. 

Military Credit

Military credit recorded on a Joint Services Transcript will be evaluated using ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines.  Non Ace credit will be evaluated on case by case basis.

Upon receipt of a former service member’s DD-214 that indicates honorable discharge with 4 or more years of service, 6 hours of elective credit will be awarded.

Indiana Tech accepts certain DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).

Proficiency Examinations

Proficiency examinations are available for selected courses at Indiana Tech. A proficiency examination is used to establish credit in a course for which credit has not been earned by either transfer credit or attendance in a class at Indiana Tech. A proficiency examination cannot be taken in any course for which a grade has been issued at Indiana Tech or a course that has been audited at the university.  When the exam is passed the credit will be awarded with a grade of CR.  If a student fails a proficiency exam there will be no transcript notation.  He or she may not retake the exam. A student who wishes to take a proficiency exam must see his or her advisor or dean for a list of available exams.

Other Prior Learning

Students who successfully complete a nationally recognized certification exam (e.g., A++, Microsoft Networking, MOUS, etc) may request transfer credit for an equivalent course at Indiana Tech. Students should contact the dean of the appropriate college for consideration of the requests.Credit can be earned for what a student has learned through self-study, advanced high school courses and non-credit courses. For a list of available exams and the Indiana Tech equivalent course, students can visit the Registrar’s webpage at https://registrar.indianatech.edu/. For more information, students can contact the Registrar’s office at 260 422 5561 ext 2320.

A maximum of 45 credits will be awarded for all tests, prior learning, portfolio, and military credit.

International Transfer Credit

If students wish to have previous university-level course work from international studies evaluated for transfer credit, they must have a course-by-course evaluation report completed by one of the following services:

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.

P.O. Box 36

28 Westhampton Way

Richmond, VA 23173

(804) 639-3660

gcevaluators.com

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

P.O. Box 514070

Milwaukee, WI 43203

(414) 289-3400

ece.org

World Education Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 745

Old Chelsea Station

New York, NY 10113-0745

(212) 966-6311

wes.org

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)

International Education Services

One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520

Washington, D.C. 20036-1135

(202) 296-3359

aacrao.org

UCredo

P. O. Box 3044

Windermere, FL  34786

(407) 965-2733

ucredo.com

Change of Curriculum

Students wishing to change degree programs must complete the appropriate Change of Curriculum form available on our website at Registrar.IndianaTech.edu.

Students may not change to a curriculum in force prior to their enrollment, nor may students revert to previous curriculum requirements after officially changing to a current year curriculum.  There is a $10 fee for change of curriculum.

Students are notified upon completion of their change of curriculum through their Indiana Tech email.

Academic Probation and Dismissal

It is expected that each student will strive to maintain the highest academic record. Once semester grades are issued, students who have completed their first semester must have earned at least a 1.5 cumulative GPA or they will be placed on academic probation. Once on probation, these students must earn a cumulative GPA of 1.5 or higher for the following semester or they will be academically dismissed. First year students that earn a 1.5-2.0 cumulative GPA will receive an academic alert notifying them that they are close to the minimum cumulative GPA requirement. 

Once semester grades are issued, students who have completed their third semester and beyond must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or they will be placed on academic probation. Once on probation, these students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for the following semester or they will be academically dismissed.

Students placed on academic probation or who have been dismissed will be informed of their status through Indiana Tech email within two weeks of the end of the academic semester that determined the status.

Students placed on academic dismissal status for the first time may apply for readmission after a period of one semester, not including winter or summer semesters. The Registrar’s office determines whether or not a student is readmitted and will notify these students through email of the decision within two weeks of the student requesting readmission. Upon readmission, these students will be placed on academic probation and will need to earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, or they will be academically dismissed for a second time.

Students academically dismissed for the second time may apply for readmission to the University after one calendar year but may not apply for readmission to the same academic major for at least one calendar year after that.

Students on academic probation or dismissal status may not hold office in any campus fraternity organization; may not participate in intercollegiate athletics, and may be required to live in campus housing unless married or living with close relatives.

Academic Intervention for Students on Probation

The academic intervention program provides services to current and entering students placed on academic probation and concentrates on the individual student. Once they have been notified of their probationary status, students are assigned to faculty and staff advisors who serve as Student Success Advisers. Student Success Advisers are matched with students based on Indiana Tech’s commitment to providing relationship-based education; consideration for the pairings is given to major area of study, academic and co-curricular involvement, and past and current advisor-advisee familiarity. Students and Student Success Advisers work together by creating personalized contracts. This includes identifying and setting realistic goals as well as the steps needed to achieve them, terms of mutual accountability, and resources that can assist students both in short- and long-term bases. Student Success Advisers and students work together toward a common goal of helping students improve and achieve academic and overall success in college.

Students on academic probation or dismissal status may not hold office in any campus fraternity organization; may not participate in intercollegiate athletics, and may be required to live in campus housing unless married or living with close relatives.

Academic Dismissal Appeal

Students who are academically dismissed have an opportunity to appeal the dismissal if extenuating circumstances occurred during the semester that led to the academic dismissal. The letter notifying these students of their dismissal status also outlines the process for appealing the academic dismissal. Students must submit appeals no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the following semester. Appeals are reviewed by the Financial Aid-Academic Dismissal Appeals Committee. Students will be notified of the outcome of the appeal review through email. If a student disagrees with the outcome, a second appeal can be made to the vice president for academic affairs, whose decision is final. Students whose record indicates routinely poor performance cannot appeal the dismissal but must follow the dismissal guidelines above.

Academic Bankruptcy Policy

Academic Bankruptcy involves a student’s request to forgive grades and credits. Only students who have not been enrolled at Indiana Tech for the previous 5 academic years are eligible for Academic Bankruptcy.  By petitioning and receiving approval from the Vice President of Academic Affairs, all D and F grades would be ignored from GPA calculations but not removed from the transcript.  Academic bankruptcies are approved based on a student’s poor academic progress because of extreme personal, emotional, or financial circumstances so devastating that it became impossible to perform academically at a level approximating the usual record of achievement. (Summer sessions are considered one academic semester). The following specific guidelines apply to any Petition for Academic Bankruptcy:

• Academic Bankruptcy is only applicable to those pursuing an undergraduate degree program.
• Once a student has graduated, the Academic Bankruptcy will not retroactively be applied.
• No more than one petition for Academic Bankruptcy may be granted during the student’s academic career at Indiana Tech. When granted, it is irrevocable.
• A petition for Academic Bankruptcy is filed with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, whose decision is final. The Registrar’s Office will notify the student of the outcome on their Academic Bankruptcy petition. If approved, the Registrar’s Office will provide the student a plan of action outlining the criteria for academic bankruptcy.
• The extenuating circumstances for which the student is requesting academic bankruptcy must be compelling, and they must be clearly and unquestionably proven. The burden of proof is entirely on the student. Verifiable documentation of the extenuating circumstances, such as letters from medical doctors or others, must be submitted with the petition.
• When academic bankruptcy is granted, the students’ grades in which he/she received a D or F in the courses will be forgiven and noted on their academic transcripts.
• Under this policy, the term “academic bankruptcy” would be reflected on the transcript. This policy will only be granted once during a student’s academic career at Indiana Tech. Implementation of academic bankruptcy at Indiana Tech does not obligate any other institution to approve or recognize this distinction.

Grade Forgiveness Policy

When a student changes majors from one school or college to another, courses not required in the new major may be dropped from the student’s cumulative totals if the grades earned were less than “C.” Once courses are dropped in this way, they cannot be retaken in the new major. This policy does not change the approval process for changes of curriculum.

The Grade Forgiveness policy is available to provide students with an opportunity to begin studies in a new major without the repercussions of poor grades from their previous major. All grades will appear on their transcripts; the dropped ones will just no longer count toward the cumulative GPA. The following specific guidelines apply to any Petition for Grade Forgiveness Policy:

• Grade Forgiveness Policy is only applicable to those pursuing an undergraduate degree program.
• A petition for Grade Forgiveness is filed with the Dean of the new college, whose decision is final. Upon review, the Registrar’s Office will notify the student of the outcome on their Grade Forgiveness petition after the change of curriculum to the new major has been updated.
• The Grade Forgiveness will not omit the student from graduating with honors from their new major.
• Grades cannot be forgiven if the course is required as part of their new major.
• Students who have earned 30 credits or less must have a 1.50 cumulative GPA after grade forgiveness has been applied in order to qualify. Students with 31 credits or more must have a 2.00 cumulative GPA after grade forgiveness has been applied in order to qualify.

Once the Grade Forgiveness Policy has been applied to a student’s record, if the student changes back to the previous major, the grade forgiveness policy is voided. This policy applies only to students moving majors from one school or college to another, as in the following:

Colleges:

Business

Engineering

Arts and Sciences

Schools:

Computer Sciences

Graduation Policies

Graduation Honors

Graduation honors are conferred upon undergraduate, degree-seeking, students who maintain outstanding academic records while attending Indiana Tech. Specifically, for commencement, cumulative GPAs are assessed at the end of session 5 for CPS undergraduate students. When degrees are conferred, honors are based on the cumulative GPA in courses completed at Indiana Tech. Undergraduate students may not be eligible for honors at commencement but still earn honors at the time of degree conferral. These honors, based on the cumulative GPA in courses completed at Indiana Tech are as follows:

Petition for Graduation

All students who plan on graduating from Indiana Tech must file a Petition for Graduation with the registrar’s office. Upon receipt of the application the student’s record will be audited to see if all requirements are complete or what may yet need to be fulfilled. Once all requirements are complete the degree will be conferred. In order for the student to receive his/her diploma and transcript all financial obligations owed Indiana Tech must be met. Petition deadlines are Jan. 15 for spring/summer graduation and Oct. 1 for fall. To participate in the May commencement ceremony, a student’s petition must be received by the Jan. 15 deadline.

• Petitions are accepted when students are within two semesters of completing their degree requirements or when:
  • Associate students have earned 45 credits
  • Bachelor’s students have earned 102 credits
• The Petition for Graduation is posted at commencement.indianatech.edu/students/petition-for-graduation.
• Indiana Tech awards degrees in January, March, May, June, July, September, October, and December for college of professional study students.
• To participate in the commencement ceremony,College of Professional Studies undergraduate students must have no more than 5 courses remaining in their degree after the conclusion of session 5. 

Graduation Requirements

The student may elect to meet the requirements of any catalog enforce from the date of admission to a program but not prior to that date.  All requirements including major, minor, concentration and general educations will be evaluated only from one catalog.

Associate Degree

• A minimum of 60 credits is required for the completion of an associate degree.
• Fifteen credits must be completed at Indiana Tech with the last course being completed at Tech
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be achieved.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be achieved in the student’s major.

Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum of 120 credits must be completed.  
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned at Indiana Tech with the last course being completed at Tech.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required and major and minor GPAs may not be lower than 2.0.

Undergraduate Degrees offered by Indiana Tech

• Associate of Science (AS)
• Assocate of Arts (AA)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (BS)

Second Associate Degree

Current Indiana Tech students, or Indiana Tech graduates, or graduates from another accredited college or university may earn a second associate degree at Indiana Tech. All specified requirements for the second degree must be met, and the program of studies completed must include an additional 15 credits for an associate degree beyond those required for the first degree.

Second Baccalaureate Degree

Current Indiana Tech students, or Indiana Tech graduates, or graduates from another accredited college or university may earn a second bachelor’s degree at Indiana Tech. All specified requirements for the second degree must be met, and the program of studies completed must include an additional 30 credits for a bachelor’s degree beyond those required for the first degree. 

Second Major

Students may augment their programs by adding a second major.  Second majors differ from second degrees in that only one degree is conferred.  All requirements listed in the catalog, for both majors, must be fulfilled to have the second major awarded. 

Minors

Students may also augment their programs by completing a minor field of study. 

Certificates

Undergraduate certificates are a minimum of 16 credits and can be earned individually or paired with a major. While enrolled in the last course, students must complete the Request for Certificate Completion form. Upon receipt of the form, the student’s record will be audited, and the student will receive the certificate once academic and financial clearance is obtained. Academic clearance is obtained once the student has completed all courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

4+1 Programs

Indiana Tech’s 4+1 programs give qualified undergraduate students a head start on a master’s degree by allowing them to enroll in four graduate-level courses as part of their bachelor’s degree program. Degree options in the 4+1 program include:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Management
• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
• Master of Science in Psychology
• Master of Science in Engineering

In the 4+1 program, you can take four graduate courses and count the credits toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. When you complete your bachelor’s degree, you will already have completed four courses with a maximum of twelve credits toward your master’s degree.

4 + 1 Program Eligibility Requirements

• You may apply to the 4+1 program when you have completed 75 undergraduate credits.
• If accepted into the 4+1 program, you may begin taking graduate courses when you have completed 90 credits (each program has specific prerequisites).
• You will remain classified as an undergraduate until you have completed all of the requirements for your bachelor’s degree, and you must maintain specified academic standards. If you do not meet the standards, you will be dismissed from the 4+1 program and will lose the ability to double count the 12 credits. You must then take the necessary course work to finish the undergraduate program.