Academic Policies & Procedures

Scholastic Standards

Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal Policy

Goal: To engage early with students who are struggling academically and help match them to the resources and pathways that are best for their situation. 

Academic Warning 

Students will be placed on Academic Warning if they meet one or more of the below criteria: 

  • Term GPA below a 2.000 but cumulative GPA above a 2.000 
  • Failure to complete an I-Core prerequisite with a C* or better on the first attempt 

Academic Probation 

Students will be placed on Academic Probation if they meet one or more of the below criteria: 

  • Cumulative GPA below a 2.000 
  • Failure to complete an I-Core prerequisite with a C* or better on the second attempt 

Academic Dismissal 

Students will be Academically Dismissed from the Kelley School of Business if their academic transcript reflects any of the following during their Probation semester: 

  • Term GPA of below a 2.500 
  • Failure to complete an I-Core prerequisite with a C* or better on the third attempt 
  • Failure to complete 12 or more credit hours 
    • If enrolled in less than 12 credit hours, failure to complete all enrolled credit hours 
    • If enrolled in summer, must successfully complete all enrolled summer courses

Students will be Academically Dismissed from the Kelley School of Business outside of an Academic Probation semester if they: 

  • Earn a cumulative GPA of below a 2.000 for a second time at any point in their undergraduate career 

After a student is Academically Dismissed, they have two options for continuing their education: 

  • Remain away from Indiana University for at least one calendar year.   
  • Continue at Indiana University as a student in a different academic unit.  Please note that if the student enrolls at Indiana University anytime during their one-year dismissal period, they are disqualified from ever returning to the Kelley School of Business. 

Academic Reinstatement   

Students who remain away from Indiana University for at least one calendar year have the opportunity to apply for reinstatement.  To be considered for reinstatement, students must complete one or more of the following activities during their dismissal period: 

  • Attend another regionally accredited institution and earn a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in at least 12 credit hours with no grade below a C*. 
  • Actively engage in an employment or volunteer opportunity. 
  • Work on any significant personal issues that lead to their current academic difficulty.  

Students whose Reinstatement Application is determined to meet the minimum requirements for reinstatement will be invited for an interview with the Reinstatement Committee for further examination of ability to successfully return to the Kelley School of Business.  

If a student is Academically Reinstated to the Kelley School of Business, they will return to Kelley on Academic Probation. This includes students who are Academic Reinstated and use the Fresh Start Policy.

Permanent Dismissal 

If a student is Academically Reinstated to the Kelley School of Business and fails to meet the minimum GPA and grade requirements as outlined in the Academic Dismissal policy, the student will be Permanently Dismissed from the Kelley School of Business and unable to return at any time. 

*Grades of W, X, or I do not meet the C or better requirement. 

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