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O'Neill School Of Public and Environmental Affairs

Policies & Procedures

Undergraduate Policies

Undergraduate Policies & Procedures

Academic Standing

Good Standing Students are in good academic standing when their semester and cumulative grade point averages are 2.0 or above. Students must be in good academic standing to graduate.

Academic Warning

  1. Students will receive a formal academic warning from O'Neill Student Services when any individual semester GPA falls below a 2.0 but their cumulative GPA remains above a 2.0. We encourage students to meet with an advisor if they receive a formal academic warning. 

Academic Probation

  1. Students whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below a 2.0 will be placed on  academic probation. Students will be informed of the probationary status by letter.
  2. Students may continue to be on academic probation when their semester GPA is at least a 2.0 but their cumulative GPA remains below a 2.0.
  3. Students will be removed from probationary status once their cumulative GPA is at least 2.0.

Academic Dismissal

  1. Students on academic probation who have completed a minimum of 12 IU Indianapolis GPA hours are subject to dismissal if they fail to attain a GPA of at least 2.0 in any two consecutive semesters (fall and spring) and their cumulative GPA is below 2.0.
  2. Students who are dismissed for the first time cannot enroll until one regular (fall or spring) semester has elapsed since dismissal and must petition by the established deadlines to be reinstated.
  3. Students dismissed two or more times must remain out of school for the next two consecutive regular (fall and spring) semesters and petition by the established deadlines to be reinstated.

Reinstatement

  1. Reinstatement will be the decision of the academic unit to which the students are petitioning.
  2. Students who are reinstated will be classified as probationary students until their cumulative GPA is at least 2.0. In each subsequent semester on probation, the student must achieve a semester GPA of at least 2.0. Failure to meet the semester GPA requirement while on probation will result in dismissal.
  3. Reinstatement after a second dismissal is extremely rare.
  4. Student’s chances of reinstatement will be enhanced by taking advantage of campus wide resources, removing grades of incomplete, undertaking assessment of their academic problems, and providing evidence of their ability to complete successful academic work upon their reinstatement to IU Indianapolis.

Academic Integrity This is a basic principle of intellectual life that holds students responsible for taking credit only for ideas and efforts that are their own. Academic dishonesty violates that principle and undermines the bonds of trust and cooperation among members of the university community, and it is not tolerated. Academic misconduct includes cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, interference, violation of course rules, and facilitating academic dishonesty. Students are responsible for knowing what behaviors and activities constitute these different forms of academic misconduct. Penalties and procedures that are applicable when academic misconduct or dishonesty occurs are described in the IU Indianapolis Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

Application for Graduation  All students must fill out an application for graduation on their campus in order to have their degree awarded. This application should be completed by October 15 for those intending to graduate in May, by January 15 for August graduates, and by May 15 for December graduates. The O'Neill graduation application can be found online or by reaching out to the O'Neill Student Services Office. To be considered for distinction, students must apply for graduation by the January 15 deadline.

Bulletin Policy Students are expected to complete the requirements for their undergraduate degree within 10 years of admission to the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Students are allowed to continue beyond this time period only at the discretion of the undergraduate program director or campus director. If a student has not taken classes for three years or more, that student must satisfy program requirements of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs in effect at the time of reactivation. Requests for deviation from requirements listed in the bulletin must be approved in writing by the program director, whose decision is final.

Dean's List The O'Neill Dean's List is calculated after every fall and spring semester. To qualify, a student must complete 6 IU Indianapolis credit hours with a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Degrees Awarded with Distinction O'Neill recognizes outstanding performance by awarding bachelor's degrees with three levels of distinction to students who rank in the upper 10 percent of their O'Neill graduating class (including December, May and August graduates) and have completed a minimum of 60 hours at Indiana University for a B.S. The levels of distinction are as follows: the top 1% for Highest, the next highest 4% for High, and the remaining 5% for Distinction. To be considered for distinction, students must apply for graduation by the January 15 deadline.

Double Counting 1) Courses may be used to satisfy requirements of another ddegree or minor outside students' primary degree, 2) O'Neill students may not earn a certificate or minor in the same area as their major.

Grade Appeals Resolution of the issue with the class instructor must be attempted before submitting a written appeal to the appropriate program director.

Grade Point Average Requirement A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for the B.S. degrees. For students seeking certificates from O'Neill, the minimum cumulative GPA requirement is a 2.0 or higher. 

Grading Policies O'Neill follows the official grading system of Indiana University, described in the introductory section of the bulletin.

Residency/ Hours Requirements Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students may transfer no more than 90 credit hours (60 credits from a junior college) toward a Bachelor of Science degree. Class standing, based on total credit hours that count toward minimum degree requirements, is as follows: senior, 86 or more; junior, 56-85; sophomore, 26-55; freshman, fewer than 26.

On the Indianapolis campus, no more than 50 percent of courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Management majors may be transfer courses from other accredited institutions of higher learning, including all IU campuses (this policy is specific to the program requirements of the major).

Incomplete Policy  A grade of Incomplete can only be given to a student facing a hardship such that it would be unjust to hold the student to the established time limits for completing the work.  To be eligible for the incomplete in an O'Neill course, the student's work must be of passing quality, and the student must have completed 75% of the course requirements.  The incomplete must be removed within the time specified by the instructor of the course; if not, the grade automatically changes to an F one calendar year after the Incomplete was given.

Independent Study credits With prior approval, a student may take three courses totaling no more than 10 credit hours by correspondence through the IU Division of Extended Studies, Independent Study Program. Under no circumstances may a student satisfy a core/major/concentration requirement by correspondence.

Internship credits With O'Neill faculty approval, a student in good standing may earn a maximum of 9 credit hours of elective credit through the O'Neill internship program.

Other academic programs O'Neill students may choose to pursue a minor or certificate from another school or department or within O'Neill in an area other than their degree or major/concentration. Students interested in a minor should contact that department for additional information.

Pass/Fail credit A student in good academic standing may choose to take a maximum of eight elective courses (two per academic year) Pass/Fail for a B.S. degree. Deadlines for exercising this option are published on the Registrar's website.

Post Auto-W Period After the automatic W deadline, students can only drop a class for serious, extenuating circumstances, and must submit the eDrop request and submit documentation and/or write an explanation of circumstances to O'Neill's recorder. Requires approval of advisor, professor, and dean.

Extenuating circumstances would include:

  • Medical/hospital stay/accident
  • accident
  • incarceration
  • psychological/emotional issues
  • death of family or friend
  • issues with a class/faculty (this has to be a well-documented situation)
  • eviction/homelessness
  • other major life events that severely impacts the student/family

Students must provide a written explanation of extenuating circumstances and/or medical documentation. Once received, it will be routed to the professor to decide to give a grade of W or F. Dropping at this time does not preclude a student from receiving a failing grade. The drop request will be reviewed by the program director who will provide the final decision. Documentation and/or written explanation of circumstances must be received within 7 days.

Repeat Rule O'Neill students who repeat a course will have only the best attempt count in their GPA, though only one of the attempts will count toward graduation hours There are some courses that are an exception to this policy such as SPEA J380/V380.

Requirements for a second bachelor's degree O'Neill encourages students to work toward a graduate degree or graduate certificate rather than a second bachelor's degree.

Residency/ Hours Requirements Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students may transfer no more than 90 credit hours (60 credits from a junior college) toward a Bachelor of Science degree. Class standing, based on total credit hours that count toward minimum degree requirements, is as follows: senior, 86 or more; junior, 56-85; sophomore, 26-55; freshman, fewer than 26.

On the Indianapolis campus, no more than 50 percent of courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Management majors may be transfer courses from other accredited institutions of higher learning, including all IU campuses (this policy is specific to the program requirements of the major).

Sex Offenders Screening Policy for Students/Applicants Indianapolis applicants should be aware that criminal convictions may result in ineligibility for participation in certain courses/activities within the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Questions regarding school policy on such matters should be addressed to the appropriate program director.

Statement on Civility O'Neill, which is a professional school, expects students to conduct themselves in a courteous and civil manner in interactions with professors, staff and fellow students. Examples of discourteous behavior during class include using a phone, listening to headphones, using computers to surf the Web or for other non-class activities, talking or laughing with others, arriving late, and so forth. These behaviors are distracting to the instructor and to classmates, and O'Neill faculty and staff will address these problems as they arise either in class or on an individual basis. Disorderly conduct that interferes with teaching, research, administration, or other university or university-authorized activity will not be tolerated, and it may result in disciplinary action, including possible suspension and/or expulsion from the university.

Student Rights and Responsibilities  O'Neill IU Indianapolis fully supports the rights and responsibilities of students as defined in the IU Indianapolis Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. The Student Code spells out the expectations for faculty and students, and it provides the framework for O'Neill's judicial process. 

A student is entitled to rights in the pursuit of his or her education; freedom from discrimination and harassment; and freedom of association, expression, advocacy, and publication. A student also has the right to contribute to university governance, to receive accommodations for disabilities, and to access records and facilities. In accordance with federal law, student records are confidential and are available to other persons only under specific conditions as outlined in university regulations.

A student is responsible for upholding and following all applicable codes of conduct, including the IU Indianapolis Student Code and O'Neill's policy on classroom etiquette and disorderly conduct, and for obeying all applicable policies and procedures and all local, state, and federal laws. A student is responsible for facilitating the learning process, attending class regularly, completing class assignments, and coming to class prepared. In addition, a student is responsible for planning his or her own academic program, planning class schedules, and for meeting the requirements for his or her degree or certificate programs. Faculty and academic advisors are available to assist students in meeting this responsibility. A student is responsible for maintaining and regularly monitoring his or her university accounts, including e-mail and bursar accounts. A student is responsible for using university property and facilities in the pursuit of his or her education, while being mindful of the rights of others to do the same. A student is responsible for upholding and maintaining academic and professional honesty and integrity.

Transfer Course Policy (also stated in Hours Requirement) Students may transfer no more than 90 credit hours (60 credits from a junior college) toward a Bachelor of Science degree.

On the Indianapolis campus, no more than 50 percent of courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Management majors may be transfer courses from other accredited institutions of higher learning, including all IU campuses (this policy is specific to the program requirements of the major).