The following academic handbook content is general information that all students—undergraduate, master's and doctoral—will find useful during their time at Fairbanks. Information for students at both our Indianapolis and Fort Wayne campus locations is included.
Specific information related to degree programs can be found below.
Program and degree specific program policies
Students in the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health are expected to conduct themselves as professionals and avoid acts of plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty.
Faculty in the School of Public Health take their responsibilities seriously and do not tolerate cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic misconduct. All students should read about their responsibilities for academic integrity in the IU Indianapolis Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct to ensure that they understand what these terms mean and what penalties can be issued for academic misconduct.
The IU Indianapolis Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct defines four areas of academic misconduct: cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and interference. Violation of course rules and facilitating academic dishonesty are also outlined in the Code. The prohibited activities and actions include the following:
School of Public Health policy on academic misconduct
"Honesty requires that any ideas or materials taken from another source for either written or oral use must be fully acknowledged. Offering the work of someone else as one's own is plagiarism.
The language or ideas thus taken from another may range from isolated formulas, sentences, or paragraphs to entire articles copied from books, periodicals, speeches, or the writings of other students. The offering of materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or collections without acknowledgment also is considered plagiarism. Any student who fails to give credit for ideas or materials taken from another source is guilty of plagiarism."
Faculty Council, May 2, 1961;
University Faculty Council, March 11, 1975;
Board of Trustees, July 11, 1975
As outlined in the IU Indianapolis Code of Students Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct, “the procedure for imposing academic and disciplinary sanctions are designed to provide students with due process and procedural fairness, to ensure equal protection for all students, and to provide for the imposition of similar sanctions for similar acts of misconduct.
At the same time, the procedures reflect the need to be concerned about the individual student involved in a particular case. The procedures therefore provide that the imposition of disciplinary sanctions must also be based upon a consideration of all circumstances in a particular case, including a student's prior record of misconduct, if any.”
If a student is found to have participated in an act of academic misconduct, it will be dealt with immediately. The following steps will be followed.
Step 1: The instructor will notify the student in writing (via email or hard copy) of the offense. Penalties can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Step 2: The student will be invited to meet with the instructor to discuss the situation in person or via Zoom as soon as possible. A third party (faculty or staff member) from the Fairbanks School of Public Health will be in attendance at this meeting. The student will have an opportunity to share their comments and respond to the allegation. If the instructor concludes that the student did commit an act of academic misconduct, the instructor will complete the Academic Misconduct Reporting Form, with signatures.
If the instructor concludes that the student did not commit an act of academic misconduct, the form is not completed.
Step 3: The outcome of the meeting will be documented in writing via email within five business days with copies sent to the student, the university, the FSPH Director of Student Success, and the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs (if applicable) and submitted in their file if the student is enrolled in the School of Public Health.
If the student disagrees with the decision of the instructor, the student has the right to appeal the decision within five business days after receiving the written decision. Students must submit their appeal form in writing to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs who will delegate the adjudication of the appeal to either the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs or the FSPH Director of Student Success (for graduate courses).
If a student disagrees with the faculty member’s accusation or sanction for academic misconduct, the student should first attempt to resolve the issue by discussing his or her concerns with the faculty member who issued the sanction. If the matter is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction after meeting with the faculty member, the student may appeal or dispute the action taken through the appeals process outlined below.
The appeals process outlined above does not apply in situations where a student disagrees with a letter grade in a course based on quality of work. The final decision regarding letter grades based on quality of work rests with the course instructor. This appeals process can only be used for letter grade appeals if there is a procedural or policy violation. In addition, the appeals process outlined above does not apply in situations where a student disagrees with his or her placement on academic probation due to grades earned.
Students are required to notify FSPH Student Success of their pending graduation by completing the Application for Graduation Form. The Division of Student Success will notify students of graduation application deadlines via email.
Submission deadlines
IU Indianapolis campus
IU Fort Wayne campus
It is important that students keep their mailing address up-to-date with the school and the university. This will ensure the prompt delivery of school-related information. Please note that official university mail for students on the IU Indianapolis campus is sent to the student’s current address. Please complete a change-of-address using One.IU and notify the FSPH Division of Student Success whenever your mailing address changes.
Civil behavior is an essential characteristic of professionals and professionals-in-training, and it is necessary to creating and fostering a positive learning environment. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and civil manner in interactions with professors and fellow students in all interactions, including face-to-face interactions, email, and telephone conversations.
In the classroom, students are also expected to refrain from behaviors that are distracting to the instructor and classmates. Examples of these behaviors include, but are not limited to, reading the newspaper, working crossword puzzles, listening to headphones, talking or laughing with others, arriving late, using computers to surf the internet, allowing cell phones to ring or sending text messages, or other non-class activities. These behaviors are distracting to the instructor and to classmates, and the faculty will address these problems as they arise either in class or on an individual basis.
Disruptive conduct that interferes with teaching, research, administration, or other university or university-authorized activity will not be tolerated and will be reported immediately to the Office of the Dean of Students for disposition, which may result in disciplinary action including possible suspension and/or expulsion from the university. Each student should read the IU Indianapolis Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct in order to understand their responsibilities as a student.
Please contact FSPH Student Success if you need authorization to enroll in certain courses, such as independent readings courses, internships or independent project courses.
All accredited degrees within the school must be completed by the timelines that follow. Noted exceptions are graduate students that are on a formal leave of absence, who's deadline for completion will be adjusted to reflect their leave.
| Bachelor of Science in Public Health | 6 years |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management | 6 years |
| Master of Health Administration | 5 years |
| Master of Public Health | 5 years |
| Master of Science in Global Health & Sustainable Development | 5 years |
| Master of Science in Biostatistics | 5 years |
| Doctor of Public Health | 5 years |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 11 years |
It is not uncommon for degree programs to have some curricular overlap, especially between different degree levels within the same/similar discipline.
Credit sharing (also referred to as double-dipping) for degrees at the same degree level is not allowed. For example, the Master of Science in Global Health and Sustainable Development degree and the Master of Public Health degree may not share credits across the curriculum to obtain two separate degrees. This applies to graduated students returning to obtain a second degree.
The only allowable credit overlap or sharing exists between approved accelerated degree programs, dual degree programs, master's to PhD, or the approved use of credits earned in a graduate certificate for a more advanced degree.
Courses may not be counted toward the degree requirements if the credit earned was completed more than five years prior to the awarding of the degree. The faculty advisor may, however, recommend that courses taken beyond this time frame be revalidated if it can be demonstrated that the student’s knowledge contained in the course(s) remains current.
Currency of knowledge may be demonstrated by passing a more advanced course in the same subject area, completing an internship or final project in which the student demonstrates substantial knowledge of the content of the course, applying the knowledge and skills from the course in the student’s current employment, serving as a teaching assistant in a comparable or more advanced course, or publishing scholarly research demonstrating substantial knowledge of the content and fundamental principles of the course. Each course under consideration for revalidation should be justified separately.
Please note:
Students enrolled in the MS in Biostatistics and Ph.D. Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Health Policy and Management programs, view the process for revalidation.
The purpose of a leave of absence notification is to certify that the student has left the university for a period of time due to their inability to perform the essential functions associated with being a student in their graduate program. To request a leave of absence, students must submit a Leave of Absence Request. Written support from the student’s faculty advisor confirming the need for a leave of absence must be documented in the student’s file.
Generally, a leave of absence will not be granted to a student who has completed less than seven credit hours or who is not in good academic standing. A non-medical leave of absence will not be granted if the request is submitted within two weeks of the end of a semester. The maximum cumulative leave of absence for personal or health problems may not exceed 18 months. No student may be granted a leave of absence solely because of poor academic performance.
The leave of absence request will automatically be routed to the student’s faculty advisor and to FSPH Student Success.
This form should be submitted to the IU Indianapolis Graduate Office, gradrec@iu.edu, within two weeks of student’s notification to take leave of absence.
The purpose of the return from leave of absence notification is to certify that the student, previously granted leave of absence, is fit to return to the university and perform the essential functions of student’s position in their graduate program. Authorization is required, prior to returning to the program.
Students must submit a Return from Leave of Absence form, which will route to the student’s faculty advisor and FSPH Student Success.
This form should be submitted to the IU Indianapolis Graduate Office, gradrec@iu.edu, one week prior to the student’s return to their graduate program.
Every Indiana University student is responsible for reading and understanding the Student Code of Conduct, as well as other expectations identified by individual schools or organizations relevant to an academic major, professional field, or on-campus residence. This Code of Students Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct is intended to identify basic rights, responsibilities, and expectations of all students and student groups, and to serve as a guide for the overall student experience at Indiana University.
A situation may arise where an undergraduate or graduate student feels that they have been treated unjustly by a member of the school community. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a fair and transparent process for students to address grievances related to academic matters, faculty interactions, or program-related issues.
Examples of grievances include, but are not limited to:
Please note: All undergraduate students must utilize the IU Indianapolis Grade Appeal Petition form when they believe that an error in the calculation or assigning of a course grade has occurred.
Overview
Students should first attempt to resolve issues informally with their faculty member or program director. If resolution is not achieved, the student may file a formal grievance following the grievance procedures outlined below. All submissions are reviewed by a grievance ad-hoc committee that consists of 3-4 individuals within the Fairbanks School of Public Health, including the department chair, 1-2 faculty members not directly involved with the complaint, and the director of student success.
The committee makes a recommendation to the dean of the Fairbanks School of Public Health, who then makes a final determination for resolution. Should students wish to take their grievance further after this process, the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct provides an avenue through the campus offices of student affairs, institutional equity, and faculty affairs as appropriate.
Student grievance process
Grievance timeline
All grievance requests must follow a 30-business day timeline from student formal submission to committee review and recommendation submission to the dean.
FSPH undergraduate students in good academic standing may elect to enroll in a maximum of eight elective courses to be taken with a grade of P (pass) or F (fail). The Pass/Fail option can be used for a maximum of two courses per academic year, including summer sessions.
Students may exercise this option by completing the FSPH Pass/Fail form located in the Student Portal by the posted semester deadline. Deadlines for exercising this option are published on the Student Central website and are strictly enforced.
After filing the FSPH Pass/Fail form, a student may not change their mind and revert back to a course letter grade. A grade of P will not be calculated into the GPA. A grade of F will be calculated into the student’s GPA.
Please note: Graduate students may not elect to take a graded course using the pass/fail options.
Bepko Learning Center
Academics can be challenging for everyone. We are here to help you through those challenges. Many departments offer tutoring and mentoring for you.
The Office of Adaptive Educational Services remains committed to providing equitable access to an IU Indianapolis education for all. Sign language interpreters, note takers, readers, exam proctors, and classroom accommodations are some of the services offered by Adaptive Educational Services. For more information, call 317-274-3241 or visit the AES website.
After registering for courses, students may visit the bookstore website to view a complete textbook listing. Students are encouraged to order textbooks two weeks before courses begin. Textbooks may be ordered online, in-person at the bookstore, or through third party vendors.
IU Indianapolis Campus Center (1st Floor)
420 University Blvd.
317-278-2099
IU bookstore
IU Fort Wayne Bookstore
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Walb Student Union
For all fee and fee payment information please visit the Office of the Bursar. Information regarding topics such as refunds, billing due dates, how to pay bills, pay options, fee lists, tuition/fee estimators and other services can be found on this website. Refund periods are posted on the Office of the Registrar website.
IU offers several computer labs with both Windows and Mac systems that students may utilize. An up-to-date list of these labs can be found below:
IU Indianapolis's official interactive online campus map can be found at: IU Indianapolis Campus Map.
IUFW official campus map can be found at: IUFW Campus Map
IU Indianapolis parking passes are available online at Parking and Transportation Services. Students may purchase parking permits in person at the Parking Services office on Vermont Street, 1004 W. Vermont Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Parking Services hours: M – F: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Questions can be directed to 317-274-4232.
IU Indianapolis Parking and Transportation Services is pleased to provide the campus community with the JAGLINE shuttle system. The service is free, sustainable, and an efficient way to get around campus. Take a ride on the JAGLINE shuttle and let us know how we're doing: email shuttles@iu.edu or call 317-274-4232.
Indiana University uses Canvas as its learning management system. To learn more, visit Canvas website at CANVAS.
IUFW undergraduate students will also utilize Brightspace for Purdue-based classes (most general education/elective courses).
These sites include vital information and tools, including course syllabi, gradebooks, assignments, instructor messaging, etc. Students are expected to monitor and utilize Canvas/Brightspace regularly. Canvas and Brightspace can be accessed from one.iu or through their respective mobile apps.
The IU Indianapolis Office of Counseling and Mental Health Services provides direct professional mental health services including crisis response, counseling, assessment, and referral that are accessible to, and provided for, the general well-being of all IU students. A range of counseling services are available.
The IU Fort Wayne campus partners with the Bowen Center to conduct counseling appointments via phone as opposed to in person. Students can call 800-342-5653 to make an appointment. You can also request assistance by sending a message to sapreferrals@bowencenter.org. When making an appointment, please indicate that you are a student of Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana University Fort Wayne.
For crisis intervention outside of regular operating hours, call the Bowen Center’s 24-hour helpline at 800-342-5653. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Email using the IU email address is considered the appropriate mechanism for official communication from Indiana University to IU students. The university reserves the right to send official communications to students by email with the full expectation that students will read these messages in a timely fashion.
Official university email accounts are available for all students once they have been admitted to the university. Official university communications will be sent to students' official IU email address (iu.edu).
Students are expected to check their email on a frequent and consistent basis in order to keep abreast of university-related communications. In addition to their university email account, students should also check for course-related email within Canvas. The same user ID and password are used for the university email system and Canvas.
Students who choose to have their email forwarded to a private (non-university) email address outside the official university network address do so at their own risk. The university is not responsible for any difficulties that occur in the proper or timely transmission of email forwarded to any unofficial email address, and any such problems will not absolve students of their responsibility to know and comply with the content of official communications sent through students’ official IU email addresses. Instructions about forwarding email are at one.iu.
The Office of Student Financial Services administers federal, state, university, and private funds in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study part-time employment. The Office of Student Financial Services (Financial Aid) is located in the IU Indianapolis Campus Center room 250A.
IU Indianapolis
finaid@iu.edu
Phone: 317-274-4162
Fax: 317-274-3664
Virtual Appointments
IU Fort Wayne
iufw.finaid@iu.edu
Phone: 844-448-9281
Fax: 844-448-8452
FAFSA
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year they are enrolled to be considered for any state or federal financial aid (grants, scholarships, and loans).
This form should be completed by the priority deadline each year to qualify and receive state or federal financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.)
Students who need help with email, Canvas, or One.IU accounts should contact the campus support center or help desk at: 317-274-4357 (274-HELP). Phone support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also email the Help Desk at ithelp@iu.edu.
IU Ware (IU Ware) is a software distribution service for Indiana University students, faculty, and staff. IU Ware offers a wide variety of software packages at no charge, including Office 365, Windows 10 Education, Digital Publishing Suite, ArcGIS, NVivo, SPSS 25, Creative Cloud, Qualtrics, Acrobat and others. Software packages include antivirus and office applications. The university pays for the relevant licenses through agreements with vendors, allowing students, faculty, and staff to use the programs available through IU Ware free of charge. The IU Ware server is regularly updated, so patches and upgrades for IU-supported software are consistently available.
No matter what kind of degree you are seeking at IU Indianapolis, you’ll have access to a library that offers exactly what you need when you need it.
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – midnight
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – midnight
Ruth Lilly Medical Library: 317-274-7182
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Dental School Library: 317-274-7204
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
School of Law Library: 317-274-4028
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
IU Fort Wayne Helmke Library: 260-481-6505
One.IU is Indiana University’s web-based application portal that provides a common front door to online services at all IU campuses. For example, you may view your current schedule, bursar and financial aid information, and transcript through the Student Center app on One.IU. You may also change your mailing address through this system.
If you are on campus alone at night, the IU Indianapolis Safety Escort Service can provide someone to walk or drive you to your car or another campus destination. Call 317-274-SAFE (7233).
At Indiana University, the IU Print service provides on-campus printing for students, faculty, and staff.
IU Print credits are allotted on a per-semester basis and up to 12 credits can be rolled over from semester to semester. Each print credit lets you print 25 B&W pages or four color pages.
Dates for annual print allotment rollover
Print credits are non-refundable. Returned credits for damaged or unprinted output are available upon request at most STC locations. See refunds for unacceptable printing output.
Student print allotments are funded by payment of the IU Student Technology Fee.
For all students at all IU campuses, the number of print credits allotted each semester is based on the number of credit hours enrolled.
Full-time (4 or more credit hours): 26
Part-time (3 or fewer credit hours): 13
Admitted, not enrolled: 2
The R.O.A.R. is your one-stop shop for campus and local community resources—all within a five-mile radius of the IU Indianapolis campus. We work diligently to be a welcoming place for all students to thrive. And we also know how important it is for you to be able to meet your basic needs in order to succeed personally and academically.
Students have several options for reporting incidents of sexual misconduct. One way is to submit a report to the university using the IU Indianapolis Reporting Form. Another way is to contact the Indiana University Police Department at 317-274-7911 or Indianapolis Metro Police by calling 911 to make a report.
Most IU Indianapolis employees are considered “responsible employees” under the Indiana University Sexual Misconduct Policy and are required to report incidents of potential sexual misconduct to Title IX officials on campus. This may include sharing information with law enforcement in compliance with the Clery Act. Faculty and staff will also provide students with information on how they may seek additional assistance from police, but students retain the right to decline involvement with law enforcement.
The IU Indianapolis Student Advocate provides objective, impartial and confidential assistance to students, faculty and parents in situations involving students. Anyone who has a student related question, complaint, conflict or general concern may contact the Student Advocate Office as an initial, neutral, and confidential first step toward resolution. The Student Advocate may also be able to assist students who are experiencing financial emergencies by helping them identify potential sources of emergency funding.
The Student Advocate can be reached at 317-274-3699 or via email stuadvoc@iu.edu
A student's health plays an important role in success in the academic environment. Our campus offers many resources and opportunities for students with health concerns.
All students may receive care on a fee for service basis through:
Information about IU student health insurance plans including rates, benefits, and provisions can be found at Student Health Insurance.
The IU Crimson Card is free to all enrolled students at IU. The Crimson Card can be used as campus identification, a library card, a print release validation card, and a recreation sports card. The Crimson Card may also be used by students, faculty and staff to purchase food and drinks from campus vending machines as well as from various dining locations across campus and around town. Crimson Card discounts and deals are available.
The IUFW Mastodon Card is free to all enrolled students at IUFW. The Mastodon card can be used as campus identification, library card, print release validation card, physical education & recreation sports card, and Learning Center Cluster information card. The Mastodon Card may also be used by students, faculty and staff to purchase food and drinks from campus vending machines as well as from various dining locations across campus and around town.
The university does not use social security numbers as a student's primary identification number. While in most cases, students will be able to complete their business with the university through One.IU by use of a user ID and password, there may be occasions when a student ID number may be required. Students may obtain their university ID number by viewing the Personal Information app in One.IU or by bringing photo identification to the IU Office of the Registrar.
Students on the Fort Wayne campus will have both an IU and Purdue student ID number. Since IU and Purdue share the same campus, you will use these numbers for various services. You can find your ID numbers by logging into your IU student center, for your IU number, and by logging into your go PFW account, for your PFW number.
It is important for students to withdraw formally from a course in a timely fashion, whenever circumstances prevent students from completing it. Students who stop attending class without properly withdrawing from the class will receive a grade of F.
**Note that withdrawals near the end of the term are rarely granted. Poor performance in a course is not grounds for a late withdrawal.
In the event that a student needs to withdraw from a course, the advisor should be consulted to explore all options and ensure a proper understanding of the process for withdrawing from courses.
There are two types of withdrawals, which depend on the timing of the withdrawal:
Examples of qualifying circumstances include:
Examples of documentation are not limited to but may include:
Students may not withdraw from a course after completing the course requirements. Students who seek to change a course grade to a W after the conclusion of a course must follow the Grade Appeal procedure. Such a request is rarely granted and requires extraordinary circumstances that prevented the student from withdrawing during the normal semester. Poor performance in a course is not grounds for seeking a grade change after the completion of a course.
Students may use either eDrop format to adjust their schedules. Instructions for eDrop are available at Student Central. Students can contact their FSPH advisor with questions about dropping or adding a course.
A deferred (R) grade indicates that the work is passing at the end of the semester, but a portion of the required coursework has not been completed. An “R” grade will appear only for Applied Practice Experiences (internships) and Integrated Learning Experiences (Capstone or Concentration Projects). The R grade will remain on the transcript until the work is completed and the advisor has assigned a grade.
Any fall or spring semester requests to drop or add courses after the first week requires the approval of the student’s advisor. Added courses after the first week also require the instructor’s signature for the course the student wishes to add. The eDrop and eAdd processes at specific points in the term, as outlined on the Student Central website.
Students are responsible for adjusting their schedules by following the official campus procedures. Students who fail to follow the official process for dropping a course may jeopardize their academic record. Students should be aware that not attending a class and/or not paying for a class are not ‘official’ ways of dropping a course.
The FSPH has adopted the grading system and grade point values of Indiana University and faculty typically use this scale unless otherwise noted in the course syllabus. Faculty have the discretion to issue “+” or “-” grades and they have the discretion to adjust the grading scale. Consult each course syllabus for the grading scale.
Students should refer to their program and/or degree specific handbook for academic standing and grade requirements.
Students who feel there was a miscalculation in a final grade may speak directly with the course instructor to resolve the matter. Unresolved matters at the instructor level may be appealed in writing to the chair of the department. Unresolved matters at the department chair level may be appealed in writing to the dean.
A+ or A | 4.0 | C | 2.0 |
A- | 3.7 | C- | 1.7 |
B+ | 3.3 | D+ | 1.3 |
B | 3.0 | D | 1.0 |
B- | 2.7 | D- | 0.7 |
C+ | 2.3 | F | 0.0 |
A (4.0) Outstanding achievement. Student performance demonstrates full command of course material and evinces a high level of originality and/or creativity that far surpasses course expectation.
A- (3.7) Excellent achievement. Student performance demonstrates thorough knowledge of course materials and exceeds course expectations by completing all requirements in a superior manner.
B+ (3.3) Very good work. Student performance demonstrates above-average comprehension of the course materials and exceeds course expectations on all tasks as defined in the course syllabus.
B (3.0) Good work. Student performance meets designated course expectations, demonstrates understanding of the course materials, and performs at an acceptable level.
B- (2.7) Marginal work. Student performance demonstrates incomplete understanding of course materials.
No points are assigned for the following grade symbols: I (incomplete), R (deferred), NC (no credit), NR (no report by the instructor), S/F (satisfactory/failure), or W (withdrawn).
An easy to use resource for calculating semester and projected GPAs can be found at Calculate My GPA.
A grade of incomplete (I) indicates that a substantial portion (but not all) of the work in a course has been satisfactorily completed by the student by the end of the semester. The incomplete can be given to a student facing a hardship such that it would be unjust to hold the student to the established time limits for completing the work.
Students should contact their instructor to determine if they are eligible for the incomplete grade. Poor performance is not grounds for an incomplete grade. The Fairbanks School of Public Health follows campus guidelines, which can be accessed at Incomplete Grade.
Incompletes must be removed within a time period specified by the instructor, but the time period may not exceed one year after the semester in which the student was enrolled in the course. The incomplete will revert to an ‘F’ if not completed within 12 months.
It is the student’s responsibility to attend every class session. The instructor is not obligated to excuse any student from assignments or presentations or exams, or allow a late (or early) submission. Each student is responsible for knowing their instructors’ policies for absences so the student can properly handle those days when they are ill or otherwise cannot attend class. Consult your course syllabi for instructors’ policies regarding absences.
The Office of the Registrar maintains all academic calendars. Semester and long-term academic campus calendars can be accessed at IU Indianapolis Calendar.
Use the official calendar to find out the semester’s most important dates—including the first day of class, the last day you can drop a class with an automatic W, refund dates, and more.
Students register for courses via the Student Center app on One.IU. Visit Steps to Register for the IU Indianapolis Registration Guide. Students may register by computer through the first week of classes.
Students who have not attended IU Indianapolis in the previous semester must call the Office of the Registrar at 317-274-1519 or FSPH Student Success at 317-278-0337 to request “Term Activation” before they can register. Students who have been out of the IU system for two or more consecutive terms must contact the FSPH Office of Student Services at 317-278-2000 before registering. Information about late registration fees can be accessed at registration.
Any student who is a member of the U.S. armed forces or the Indiana Military Reserves and is called to active duty, specialized training, or as part of disaster relief efforts is encouraged to finish their coursework if at all possible. Students who cannot complete their courses have the option of withdrawing from all courses with 100 percent refund of tuition and fees, if they meet certain requirements.
Alternatively, students who are called to active duty may qualify for an incomplete grade. The complete campus policy is available at Veterans and Military Personnel.
Students may add themselves to the waitlist if a course has reached its maximum enrollment capacity. During the waitlist period, when a seat becomes available, students on the waitlist will be automatically enrolled in the course in the order they were placed on the waitlist. Student waitlist requests will automatically expire at the conclusion of the waitlist processing period.
NOTE: Enrollment status is based on the number of credit hours for which students are registered—waitlist hours do not count. Students needing to maintain a certain enrollment level should register for a schedule that will work for them and use the drop if enrolled option.
Students are encouraged to attend any class they are on the waitlist for. This will enable the student to continue on the course if added, eliminating the need to catch up on missed coursework.
Undergraduate students: FSPH will make every effort to ensure that seniors who need closed courses for graduation will be able to enroll in these courses, but students are not guaranteed seats in these classes. For this reason, it is important for each student 1) to stay in good academic standing to ensure they will be able to enroll in courses on a priority basis and 2) to meet with their academic advisor to plan and periodically review the proposed schedule of classes to ensure staying on track for graduation.
