Grade Point Average

The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours completed in which grades of A through F are earned. More information on GPA calculation can be found on the Office of the Registrar website.

The IU and Kelley GPAs are based only upon coursework taken at Indiana University campuses. Credit earned at non-IU institutions might be applied toward degree requirements and earned credits, but the grades earned at other institutions will not be included in the Kelley School of Business or Indiana University semester or cumulative grade point averages.

The IU GPA calculation includes the grades for all courses taken at any IU campus, including courses that have been repeated.  However, it excludes the grades for the initial attempts at courses for which the grades were replaced using the EX policy.

The Kelley Program GPA calculation includes the grades for all courses taken at any IU campus, including courses that have been repeated – whether or not the grades were replaced using the EX policy.

Extended X Policy

Indiana University allows students to retake up to three IU courses (or a total of 10 credit hours) and have the grades earned in an earlier enrollment of the same courses (and topics, where applicable) marked with an "X," with some significant restrictions. The "X'd" grades are no longer factored into the IU GPA on the student's transcript. Students wishing to pursue this option should read the full text of the policy. Additionally, Kelley School of Business students should contact their academic advisor for additional information.

Important Note: The Kelley School of Business does not acknowledge this policy for program GPA purposes, which is the GPA used for scholarships, admission, graduation, and all categories of academic standing for current students. All grades in completed coursework, even if an "X" is on record, are calculated into the Kelley program cumulative GPA.

Pass/Fail Option

Students in the Kelley School may elect to take a maximum of two courses under the Pass/Fail option per year. The procedure and deadline for declaring this option may be found in the Registrar's online Enrollment and Student Academic Information Bulletin. Deadlines for filing the pass/fail option vary by semester. It is the student’s responsibility to check the Registrar enrollment bulletin for the appropriate deadline. Special regulations affecting the Pass/Fail option for Kelley School students are as follows:

1. Kelley students must meet with a Kelley Academic advisor to submit a Pass/Fail request.
2. During their undergraduate career, students may enroll in a maximum of eight (8) elective courses to be taken with a grade of P (Pass) or F (Fail). The Pass/Fail option is available for a maximum of two (2) courses per academic year, including summer sessions. 

1. 1. Pass/Fail may only be used for supplemental (elective) hours; Pass/Fail cannot be used for any courses counting toward a student’s degree requirements (i.e. major, minor, certificate, general education, etc.) or for any Business (BUS) courses.

3. Business students may not take any business course pass/fail. This is true even if the course is not required for the student’s major or degree.
4. A grade of P is not counted in the grade point average; a grade of F is included. Once the Pass/Fail option has been requested, grades of P may not be changed to any other letter grade.
5. After filing a pass/fail, a student may not change his/her mind and decide to take the course for a grade.

Withdrawals

The grade of W (withdrawal) is given automatically to the student who withdraws from courses by the registrar’s designated deadline as listed in the Enrollment and Student Academic Information Bulletin each semester. The grade of W will be recorded on the date of withdrawal.

Withdrawals after the Registrar’s deadline are rarely permitted. Exceptions are made only for dire circumstances (e.g., serious illness).  The desire to avoid a low grade is not an acceptable reason for withdrawal from a course after the Registrar’s deadline.

In order to withdraw from a course after the automatic withdrawal period, Kelley School students need to file a petition after meeting with an academic advisor. Please note that if a late withdrawal petition is approved, instructors have the right to assign a grade of F if the student is not passing the course at the time of the requested late withdrawal.

Non–business students enrolled in business courses must petition their own schools.

Multiple Withdrawals from All Subjects

Students who withdraw from all courses in any two semesters, including summer, will be required to meet with an academic advisor and submit a petition to resume their studies. Petitions will be reviewed by a committee to ensure students are ready to successfully continue as a Kelley School of Business student. Academic advisors will share the details of the petition process with the student during their meeting.