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 GPA 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.

A student's cumulative GPA is based only upon coursework taken at Indiana University campuses or on a Kelley (or other IU) study abroad program. 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 student's cumulative GPA at IU.

The cumulative 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.

Extended-X Policy

• For up to three IU course retakes (or a total of 10 credit hours), students can have the grade earned in an earlier enrollment of the same course (and topic, where applicable) marked with an "X," with some restrictions. The "X'd" grades are no longer factored into the cumulative GPA on the student's transcript.
• Grades that were assigned as a result of academic misconduct are not eligible for grade replacement. 
• When students repeat a course, they do not receive additional credits for it, whether or not the EX Petition is applied.
• Students wishing to pursue this option should read the Bloomington Faculty Council Extended-X Policy and Extended-X Implementation Policies here.  
• Kelley students wanting to apply the EX Petition must submit the Kelley School EX-Petition Form prior to graduation.

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 contact the Kelley Recorder (ksbrec@indiana.edu) 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 their 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. A Kelley advisor will share the details of the petition process with the student during their meeting.

Grade Appeals

If you believe there has been an error in calculating the final grade in one of your courses or if you dispute the grade based on a bias by the instructor, you may appeal that grade. See the Student Advocates website for assistance with your appeal.

To appeal a grade:

1. For all courses, speak directly with your instructor to try to resolve the matter.
2. For courses offered by the Kelley School of Business (BUS prefix):
   1. If you are unable to resolve the matter with the instructor, file a written appeal by sending your appeal memo to ksappeal@indiana.edu. The memo should be submitted no later than Oct. 15th for appeals of a final grade in the previous spring or summer semester and by February 15th for appeals of a final grade in the previous fall semester. If the student has not met with the instructor and chair, Kelley directs them to do so.
   2. If the meeting with the department chair and instructor does not resolve the student's appeal, then the student can request the appeal be sent to the Academic Fairness Committee. After confirmation that there has been an attempt to resolve at an informal level, the student’s appeal will be reviewed by the Academic Fairness Committee for a final decision. 
   3. The Kelley School of Business will not approve grade changes from a letter grade (A-F) to an I (Incomplete).  It is at the discretion of the instructor to allow any graded materials to be submitted after grades are posted to support a grade change for a student.
   4. If a student is seeking a grade change of a letter grade (A-F) to a retroactive withdrawal (W), then the student should start that process with the Student Advocates' Office. This type of grade change is granted only when medical or personal events have prevented you from completing a course. 
3. For courses outside of the Kelley School of Business (non-BUS classes), if you cannot resolve your grade appeal with the instructor, please work with Student Advocates on next steps.

Auditing Classes

The Kelley School does not allow students to audit undergraduate Business courses.