Policies & Procedures

Academic Programs
Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) provides student handbooks as a guide to the academic program requirements for obtaining the D.D.S. degree, M.S., M.S.D. and Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene degree, and Certificate in Dental Assisting. The student handbooks convey information related to financial aid, student activities, and student services. The Clinic Manual, Infection Control Manual, and IUSD Code of Professional Conduct as well as the applicable policies and procedures of Indiana University and IUSD are the sources for the official guidelines, procedures, and standards of the school. 

Below is a select list of policies and procedures related to academic performance and evaluation, personal conduct, and professionalism. A complete version may be requested. Please refer to the Contact Information section for more details or review the policies section of the current Indiana University Indianapolis campus bulletin.

• Academic Progress and Good Standing
• Academic Misconduct and Professional Behavior
• Assessments
• Attendance
• Clinic and Laboratory Policies
• Civility and Disorderly Conduct
• Civility on Websites Maintained on University Servers
• Compliance, Immunizations and Credentials
• Criminal Background Checks
• Dean's List
• Disabilities Accommodation Policy
• Dress Code
• Graduating with Academic Distinction
• Health Insurance
• Incomplete Grade Policy
• Mobile Device and Security
• Non-Retaliation and Whistleblower Policy
• Patient Confidentiality
• Plagiarism
• Remediation
• Requirements for Graduation
• Safety and Infection Control
• Sexual Misconduct/Violence
• Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol
• Testing Policy
• Threatening Behavior and Violence
• Weapons Policy
• Work Study

Non-Discrimination Notice
Indiana University pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the university and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, Indiana University will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights or the University Title IX Coordinator.

Inclusive Excellence
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of Indiana University School of Dentistry. We believe that these core values enrich and empower us to provide better education for our students, better care for our patients, a better working environment for our employees, and better citizenship to serve our world. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student population across all areas of learning, research, and patient care. We are committed to removing barriers and empowering current and future members of our community to realize their full potential. We strive to create, celebrate, and uphold work, research, patient care, learning environments and global community engagements that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

While every attempt is made to provide accurate and current information in this bulletin, Indiana University reserves the right to change without notice statements in the bulletin concerning guidelines, policies, procedures, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters.

Updated April 2025