Academic Policies & Procedures

Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement

Failure to meet the minimum standards results in academic probation or in dismissal. A cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 and minimum grades of “C”or “S” in all professional education courses and related field experiences are required to remain in good standing.
Probation

The academic progress of students in the School of Education is reviewed at the close of each semester and summer session; students will receive formal, written notice if they have been placed on probation and are, or may be, subject to dismissal. Students on academic probation have one semester to meet the minimum academic standards before they are dismissed from the school.

Dismissal and Reinstatement from the LT/TL Teacher Education Program

Students receiving grades below a “C” or “S” in any teacher education (block) courses will be automatically dismissed from the teacher education program and required to change their major. Students may appeal to reenter the program within one semester of dismissal. They should contact the Assistant Dean for Program Assessment in the School of Education.

Dismissal from the University

Once dismissed for acadmic reasons, students are placed on the all-university checklist, which means that they may not enroll in courses on any Indiana University campus.

Reinstatement in the University

Once dismissed for academic reasons, the student must wait for at least one semester (not including summer sessions) before applying for readmission. If the student is readmitted, the course load may be restricted or adjusted in the student’s best interest. The student should send a letter and completed form petitioning for readmission to:
    Assistant Dean for Program Assessment
    School of Education
    902 W. New York Street
    IUPUI
    Indianapolis, IN 46202-5155

Voluntary Withdrawal While on Probation

If a student voluntarily withdraws from the School of Education while on probation, that student may enter another school at the university if the student’s grade point average is acceptable to that school. Some schools require an application process. The student may reenter the School of Education in good standing if, by taking academic course work in other divisions or schools of the university, grades have been earned that raise the cumulative grade point average to a minimum of 2.50, and the student has made progress toward fulfilling program requirements.

Stopping Out

Once admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a student who intends to “stop out” of the professional education courses for one or more semesters must notify Education Student Services in writing in order to be guaranteed readmission to the program. The student must petition for readmission within two years of “stopping out.” Upon reentering the program, the student must meet any new program requirements. Student who do not return within two years of “stopping out” must reapply for admission to the Teacher Education Program.