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184IUPUI All-Campus Bulletin 2004-06ESL courses within their first or second semester oncampus. The ESL Placement Test takes approximatelythree (3) hours to complete and consists of threeparts:1. Objective test (1.25 hours): this test consists ofgrammar, vocabulary, and readingcomprehension sections that test knowledge andunderstanding of the English language.2. Written essay (30 minutes): this test assesses thestudent’s ability to write in an organized fashionabout a specific topic in a limited time period.Each topic allows a student to use personalexperience and observations for information,examples, and generalizations. The essay testdoes not require outside source information orspecific knowledge in a certain area, but requiresclear and effective writing.3. Listening test (20 minutes): this test evaluates thestudent’s listening comprehension. The test ispresented in the form of an audio tape, whichincludes questions and statements.Students register in advance for the ESL PlacementTest and pay a testing fee. Students must either beadmitted to study at IUPUI or have filed an admissionapplication in order to register for the test. Forfurther ESL test registration and course and programinformation, contact the ESL program, (317) 2742188, Cavanaugh Hall 301, or write esl@iupui.edu.English ProficiencyApplicants, except those whose native language isEnglish, are expected to submit results of the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL isgiven worldwide throughout the year. Information ontesting dates, availability of computer-based tests,locations, and costs may be obtained by writing to:TOEFL/TSE ServicesP.O. Box 6151Princeton, NJ 08541-6151USAIUPUI’s school code number for the TOEFLapplication is 1325. All Purdue University and IndianaUniversity Graduate School graduate teachingassistants/instructors whose native language is notEnglish must demonstrate adequate oral Englishproficiency before being assigned duties involvingdirect instruction of students.GRE (Graduate RecordExamination)Applicants may be required to take the GraduateRecord Examination General Test, Subject Test, orboth (see departmental requirements). Informationconcerning this exam may be obtained from:Graduate Record ExaminationsEducational Testing ServiceCN 6000Princeton, NJ 08541-6000Students may also call a Sylvan Learning Center toschedule the computer-based version of the GRE. It isparticularly important that the GRE be taken if theapplicant:1. is seeking admission to a department thatrequests it (see individual departmentalrequirements);2. wishes to be considered for a fellowship;3. feels that the previous academic record does notadequately reflect the applicant’s ability;4. received the baccalaureate degree from anunaccredited institution;GRE booklets are available in the IUPUI GraduateOffice. Online information about the GRE is availableat www.gre.org.International StudentsThere are special application procedures for thosewho are not citizens of the United States or who havehad their previous schooling outside the UnitedStates. Such individuals should obtain theInternational Application packet from the Office ofInternational Affairs (Union Building, Room 207).Information and an international application may beobtained on the Web.Once enrolled, international students who wish tochange their program of study must first obtain theapproval of the Office of International Affairs. Whensuch approval is granted, application for formalchange of status may then be made to the appropriateschool according to the same procedures governingUnited States citizens.International students must enroll in at least 8 credithours each fall and spring semester in order to meetvisa requirements. Any exceptions to this regulationmust be approved in advance by the Office ofInternational Affairs.Enrollment/RegistrationThe courses in which a graduate student enrollsshould reflect the nature and amount of the student’sstudy and research activities as accurately as possible.Research includes literature reviews and thesiswriting. A candidate for any advanced degree(excluding Indiana University Graduate Schoolmaster’s students) must be registered during thesession in which he or she expects to receive thedegree.Proper registration is the responsibility of the student,the major professor, and the student’s department.The IUPUI Graduate Office staff does not (except inunusual cases) counsel individual graduate studentsrelative to their programs and progress. Necessarycontacts should, in general, be made through thestudent’s department.Financial AidGraduate students interested in obtaining an IndianaUniversity or Purdue University degree at theIndianapolis campus should contact IUPUI’s financialaid office:Office of Student Financial Aid Services425 University Blvd.Cavanaugh Hall 103Indianapolis, IN 46202Phone: (317) 274-4723Associate Instructorships,Graduate Assistantships, andResearch AssistantshipsA large number of associate instructorships, graduateassistantships, and research assistantships areavailable in departments and schools. Some of thesepositions are accompanied by fee scholarships, whichdefray the cost of tuition and fees with the exceptionof special fees and those fees dedicated to debtretirement on physical facilities. Application for suchpositions should be made to the department orschool in which the student wishes to work. Earlyapplication is advisable.FellowshipsA number of fellowships are available to studentsenrolled full time; among them are Graduate Schoolfellowships, fee scholarships, and various privatelyand federally funded awards. Students should indicatetheir interest in these fellowships directly to the majordepartment. Information on, and preliminaryapplication materials for, the National ScienceFoundation Graduate Fellowships may be obtainedfrom:Fellowship OfficeNational Research Council2101 Constitution Avenue N.W.Washington, DC 20418In all cases, early application is advisable. It shouldbe noted that all such award holders are required todevote full time to their studies.Foreign LanguageRequirementsThere is no general requirement of competency inany foreign language. Each department determinesrequirements, if any, and options for satisfying themare obtained from the department.GradesGrade points are assigned at IUPUI according to thefollowing scale; in calculating grade point averages,any plus or minus accompanying a letter grade istaken into account.A 4.0A– 3.7B 3.3B 3.0B– 2.7C 2.3C 2.0C– 1.7D 1.3D 1.0D– 0.7F 0Courses completed with grades below C (2.0) are notcounted toward degree requirements, but such gradeswill be counted in calculating a student’s grade pointaverage. Some departments may require an averagegrade in graduate courses higher than B (3.0), whileothers may count no courses completed with gradesbelow B (3.0) toward degree requirements. No workmay be transferred from another institution unless thegrade is a B (3.0) or higher.The school dean may review a grade record at anytime and may place a student on academic probationif the record justifies such action. When the gradepoint average of a student falls below 3.0, or thestudent is not making sufficient progress toward thedegree, the dean will notify the student that he or shehas been placed on probation. Unless the student

Graduate Programsbrings this record up to a 3.0 grade point average, orbegins making satisfactory progress in the nextsemester of enrollment, the student will not ordinarilybe allowed to continue study at the university.Standards of WorkSuccess in graduate study requires performance of ahigh quality. Pass/not-pass grades are unacceptable. Astudent’s progress will be reviewed each semester bythe department. Any student who fails to perform ona level satisfactory to the advisory committee or thedean may be asked to discontinue graduate study. Thesame scholastic requirements in effect during theregular university year apply to graduate study duringthe summer sessions and to work taken at all IndianaUniversity or Purdue University campuses. The samegrade standards also apply to prerequisite courses.ThesisA master’s or doctoral thesis is a document authored bya student that describes results of original researchundertaken by that student and asserts a position whichthat student is willing to defend. This position shouldnot be construed to prohibit joint or collaborativeresearch endeavors. It is expected, however, that insuch a situation, unique aspects of the broad problemwill be explored by each individual and that the thesiswritten and presented to the final examining committeewill be a personal document describing the student’screative effort and contribution. Students should speakwith their advisor early in their graduate careers whenconsidering a collaborative thesis project. An onlineversion of the Guide to Preparation of Theses andDissertations is available by visitingwww.iupui.edu/ sient StudentsVisiting students in good standing in any accreditedgraduate school who wish to enroll for one semesteror summer session and who plan to return thereafterto their former institution may be admitted asvisiting/transient students if their enrollment can beaccommodated. Visiting/transient students shouldregister as Graduate Non-Degree Program students.Information about the Graduate Non-Degree Programmay be obtained from:IUPUI Graduate Office620 Union DriveUnion Building, Room 518Indianapolis, IN 46202phone: (317) 274-1577fax : (317) 278-2380www.iupui.edu/ resgrad/grad/grad menu.htmIndiana UniversityGraduate SchoolDegree InformationThe Indiana University Graduate School confers thefollowing degrees: M.A. in Applied Communication,M.A. in Economics, M.A. in English, M.A. in History,M.A. in Philanthropic Studies, M.A. in Philosophy,M.A. in Sociology, M.A.T. in Spanish, M.S. in ClinicalResearch, M.S. in Geographic Information Science,M.S. in Geology, M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S.in Therapeutic Outcomes Research, M.S. and Ph.D. inAnatomy, Biochemistry, Dental Science, MedicalBiophysics, Medical Genetics, Medical Neurobiology,Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology,Pharmacology and Toxicology, Cellular andIntegrative Physiology. It also confers the Ph.D. inDental Science, the Ph.D. in Nursing, the Ph.D. inPhilanthropic Studies, the Ph.D. in Social Work, andseveral graduate-level certificates.For complete information (including admissionsprocedures) about all of the programs listed above,please contact the department or school directly.Information about these programs may also beobtained through the following URL:www.iupui.edu/ resgrad/grad/academics content2.htmPolicies, procedures, and degree and graduationrequirements of the Indiana University GraduateSchool are published in the Indiana UniversityGraduate School Bulletin. Copies of this bulletin maybe obtained from the following URL:www.indiana.edu/ grdschl/grdblt/bltcont.htmlPurdue UniversityGraduate SchoolAdmissionUndergraduate RequirementsCorrespondence about admission to the GraduateSchool should be addressed to the Graduate StudiesOffice of the department or program to which anapplicant wishes to be admitted or to the GraduateSchool, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907.Applicants ordinarily will be expected to holdbaccalaureate degrees from colleges or universities ofrecognized standing prior to registration as graduatestudents. Applicants for a master’s or doctoral degreeprogram should have achieved a 3.0 (out of 4.0)grade point average or higher for the baccalaureatedegree or have other indicators of outstandingacademic performance.For additional information concerning requirementsfor admission, please consult the specificdepartments or programs at IUPUI to which you wishto apply. Some departments have requirements foradmission that exceed the general Graduate Schoolrequirements.Classification and AdmissionDegree-seeking applicants are those who seek tostudy for a doctoral or master’s degree.Degree-seeking graduate students must showpromise, as judged by academic performance andexperience, of ability to perform advanced study andresearch and must have adequate preparation in theirchosen fields of study. Applicants must submit anofficial transcript from each college or universityattended. If these transcripts are not in English, theofficial original-language transcripts must beaccompanied by certified English translations.For unconditional admission to a degree program,a B or better average in prior study is required.185Individual departments may set higher graderequirements and may require the submission ofadditional evidence of academic performance.A minimal score of 550 on the Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL) is required for admissionto the Graduate School for all international applicantswhose native language is not English. See“International Students” in the “General Regulations”section at the beginning of the “IUPUI GraduateOffice” section for more information about TOEFL.Non-degree-seeking applicants are those who wish toattend graduate school for professional and personalenrichment without seeking an additional degree. Seethe “Graduate Non-Degree” section for moreinformation about non-degree-seeking applicants.Financial Aid and AdmissionsStudents desiring financial aid who are interested inearning a Purdue degree while taking classes shouldcontact IUPUI’s financial aid office.Any student who is not fully admitted to a programmay enroll in classes as a Graduate Non-Degreestudent (see Graduate Non-Degree Program below).Students who are not fully admitted to a programshould contact their department to verify theiradmission status. In many cases, students who areGraduate Non-Degree or Special Students do notqualify for financial aid.ApplicationDeadlinesApplication materials to Purdue graduate programs atIUPUI are available from the department in which thestudent is interested in taking classes. Seedepartmental listings in this bulletin or departmentalWeb sites for contact information. All materials forPurdue graduate programs should be submitted tothe school from which the applicant wishes to obtaina degree (e.g., IUPUI School of Engineering andTechnology or IUPUI School of Science).The standard deadlines are given below. However,students should check with the department andprogram to which they are applying, as departmentaldeadlines may differ:Degree-seeking applicants: Deadlines for applicationsfor admission and for graduate assistantships andmost fellowships are established by each department.In order to receive full consideration for availablegraduate appointments, it is generally recommendedthat applications for August entry be received no laterthan February and that those for January entry bereceived no later than August.Non-degree-seeking applicants: Applications for nondegree study should be submitted at least two (2)weeks prior to the first day of classes. Applicationsmay be picked up for the Graduate Non-DegreeProgram in the IUPUI Graduate Office (please seeabove contact information for the IUPUI GraduateOffice).International applicants: All applications from outsidethe United States should be received at least six (6)months prior to the month of entry.

186IUPUI All-Campus Bulletin 2004-06Academic RegulationsEnrollment/RegistrationA candidate for any advanced degree must beregistered during the session in which he or sheexpects to receive the degree. Students in the lastsemester of the thesis option master’s program or aPh.D. program must be registered for a minimum of3 credit hours of research unless specifically excusedthrough the Purdue University Graduate School’sapproval to register for “exam only” or “degreeonly.”Registration Limitations/Full-Time StudyA graduate student normally will register for no morethan 18 credit hours per semester. Graduate studentsholding graduate-staff appointments should note thefollowing limitations applicable to each semester’sregistration:1. those carrying full-time staff duties may registerfor not more than 6 credit hours;2. those carrying three-quarter-time staff duties mayregister for not more than 9 semester hours;3. those carrying half-time duties may register fornot more than 12 semester hours;4. those carrying quarter-time staff duties mayregister for not more than 15 semester hours; theminimum allowable total registration is 3semester hours.The maximum loads are to include all courses,whether undergraduate or graduate level.The above regulations are stated for a 16-weeksemester and must be adjusted for the summersession.Residence Study RequirementsThe total number of hours of academic credit used tosatisfy residency requirements consists of all coursecredit hours that appear on the plan of study, othergraduate course credit hours with grades of C orbetter that appear on the Purdue transcript, andresearch hours that appear on the Purdue transcript.1. Master’s Degree: At least one-half of the total credit hours usedto satisfy degree requirements must be earnedin residence at IUPUI. At least 30 total credit hours are required.2. Doctoral Degree: At least one-third of the total credit hoursused to satisfy degree requirements must beearned (while registered for doctoral study)in continuous residence on the IUPUIcampus. At least 90 credit hours are required. A master’s degree from any accrediteduniversity may contribute 30 credit hours tosatisfy this residency requirement.In fulfilling these requirements, a maximum of 15credit hours will be allowed from any one semester(maximum hours proportional to the length ofsummer session).Transfer CreditCredits earned for graduate study at other universitiesmay be applied toward an advanced degree. Onlycredit hours associated with graduate courses forwhich grades of B or better were obtained will beeligible for transfer. The various departmentsdetermine transfer courses for which an applicantwill receive credit in a particular degree program andany additional conditions under which credittransfers may be made.CandidacyMaster’s DegreeAdmission to candidacy for the master’s degree isgranted after approval of a plan of study by thestudent’s advisory committee, head of the graduateprogram, the school dean, and by the GraduateSchool dean as described below.Ph.D. DegreeAdmission to candidacy for the degree of Doctor ofPhilosophy takes place only after the student haspassed a preliminary examination, which is usuallyadministered near the close of the second year ofgraduate study or when substantially all of the coursework has been completed.Master’s Degree RegulationsAdvisory CommitteeFor each prospective candidate for the master’sdegree, an advisory committee shall be appointed,consisting of at least three members of the graduatefaculty. The duties of this committee are to assist thestudent in the preparation of a plan of study and toadvise him or her during the period of graduatework. In the case of the thesis option, the committeealso advises the student regarding research andwriting of the thesis. The student, with the approval ofthe head of the graduate program, shall select amajor professor. The major professor/studentrelationship must be a mutually acceptable one.When selected, the major professor will act as thechair of the student’s advisory committee and be incharge of his or her research. The advisorycommittee as agreed upon by the major professorand the student, with the approval of the head of thegraduate program, shall be presented to the dean ofthe Graduate School for approval and formalappointment.Plan of StudyA tentative plan of study should be drawn up inadvance of registration for the first semester ofgraduate work, and the formal plan of study must besubmitted to the dean of the Graduate School beforethe final session, preferably during the first semesterin residence.The plan of study shall be appropriate to meet theneeds of the student in his or her chosen field, asdetermined by the advisory committee and approvedby the head of the graduate program, the schooldean, and the Graduate School dean. It shall includethe specific courses the student is expected tocomplete and all other requirements of the particularmaster’s degree being sought. Neither 100- nor 200level courses may appear on a plan of study.Otherwise, requirements for the numerical level (300through 600) of courses are determined by eachdepartment or administrative unit subject to

182 IUPUI All-Campus Bulletin 2004-06 183 Administration of Graduate Programs at IUPUI 183 IUPUI Graduate Office 183 IUPUI Graduate Affairs Committee 183 Integrity in Graduate Education 183 General Graduate School Regulations and Information 183 English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement Test 184 English Proficiency 184 GRE (Graduate Record .