Campus Policies
General Policies and Procedures
Grading requirements for MFA
All graduate courses utilize the standard Indiana University Grading Scale. Grading policies applied to MFA majors utilize policies of the Indiana University Graduate School.
Only courses with grades of “C” or better will count toward the necessary hours for graduation, although ALL grades (except ineligible course work and transfer credit) are used in computing the GPA. A course grade of “C” represents minimum performance.
A candidate must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 per semester for graduate courses to remain in good academic standing, to complete graduation requirements and to maintain funding of Herron scholarships and fellowships. Courses not approved as a part of the student’s MFA curriculum will not be included in calculation of the MFA GPA (Grade Point Average).
If a “D+”/ “D”/”D-” is earned, the hours will NOT count toward graduation, but the grade will be used in calculating the GPA. The course cannot be repeated; additional course work to replace the hours and review work will be recommended.
If an “F” is received in a course, the hours will NOT count toward graduation but the grade will be used to calculate the GPA. If the course is an elective, it may not be repeated. Required courses must be repeated, however (sequencing rules will apply).
No points are assigned for the following grade symbols: I (incomplete), NC (no credit), NR (no report filed by the instructor), S/F (satisfactory/failure), or W (withdrawn).
Grade requirements for MA Art Therapy
Students must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 to remain in their graduate program. In addition, all students must maintain a 2.0 in each course of their graduate program for the course to count towards their degree requirements. Any grade below a 2.0 will need to be retaken to count towards the completion of the master’s program.
Incomplete
An incomplete grade in this course will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, such as a documented serious illness or injury. No one may have an incomplete simply to gain more time to complete course requirements.
Academic probation, dismissal
An MFA and MA candidate will be put on probation if she/he has not met the academic, research, or professional conduct standards expected for her/his level of professional study. In case of academic/thesis probation, the student will be notified in writing of the terms of probation including the criteria that will need to be met along with a timeline for the successful completion of the terms. If a candidate does not, or cannot, meet the terms, timeline, and/or criteria outlined by the probation period, one academic semester unless noted otherwise), then the candidate will be dismissed from the program.
Residency Requirement for Degree Purposes
The institution maintains structures or practices that ensure the coherence and quality of the programs for which it awards a degree. Typically institutions will require that at minimum 30 of the 120 credits earned for the bachelor’s degree and 15 of the 60 credits for the associate’s degree be credits earned at the institution itself, through arrangements with other accredited institutions, or through contractual relationships approved by the Commission. Any variation from the typical minima must be explained and justified.
Withdrawal After Automatic Withdrawal Period
After the automatic withdrawal period a student may withdraw only with the permission of his or her dean. This approval is given only for urgent reasons relating to extended illness or equivalent distress. To qualify for the grade of W, a student must be passing the course on the date of withdrawal. If the student is failing, the grade recorded on the date of withdrawal will be F.
