ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION

Indiana Wesleyan University welcomes applications for admission from any academically qualified person whose motivation is in keeping with the university's purposes. Admission is based on the careful review of all credentials presented by an applicant, but in no case is admission denied due to race, color, national origin, disability, religion, or sex. Students are admitted in one of the following categories:

• Regular - Students who satisfactorily meet all requirements will be granted standard admission with no restrictions.
  
  
• Probation - Students whose entering grade point average (GPA) falls below the minimum required by the program may be accepted on probation. Probationary status will be removed after the student has completed the first three courses of the core with a satisfactory GPA (associate program - 2.00, baccalaureate programs - 2.25, Nursing program 2.75, and graduate programs - 3.0). In case of extended probation, the number of courses to be completed in order to change status will be determined by the Dean for APS. Any student failing to remove the probationary status will be academically suspended from the program.
  
  
• Provisional - Students whose files are incomplete may be accepted provisionally at the discretion of the Director of Student Services if it appears from the available documentation that eligibility for the program has been met. The student is given until the end of the first course to submit the required materials. Failure to meet the required deadline will result in the student being dropped from the roster and not allowed to continue.
  
  
• Unclassified -Students not pursuing a university degree who want to take certain courses for special reasons may be accepted for a maximum of 18 hours. Students receiving an unclassified status must reapply for regular admission if they desire later to pursue a degree program. Unclassified students are not eligible for financial aid.

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INTERNATIONAL/NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING STUDENTS

A student who is not a United States citizen must submit a copy of a visa or permanent resident status during the process of application for an onsite program. Students who do not speak English as their first and primary language must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) prior to admission to the university. A score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) is required for regular academic admission.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY

Credit is granted for work with a satisfactory grade ("C" or above) taken at an approved college or university accredited at the same level, provided the courses are applicable to the curriculum the student wishes to pursue at Indiana Wesleyan University. An "approved college or university" generally refers to those institutions that are accredited by a regional accrediting body or the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges. A maximum of twelve semester hours of credit taken by correspondence from an accredited institution may be applied toward a degree at Indiana Wesleyan University.

The Director of Records is responsible for approving the transferability of all credits. Credit hours accepted in transfer are recorded, but quality points and grades are omitted and used only for the determination of graduating with honors.

Indiana Wesleyan University has an articulation agreement with Ivy Tech State College that allows a maximum of 62 hours of credit in transfer toward an Indiana Wesleyan degree. Credits from International Business College and ITT Technical Institute are transferable only through evaluation of each individual course. Students are responsible to supply course syllabi for this evaluation. A maximum of 62 hours may be accepted through this process.

Indiana Wesleyan University accepts official transcripts from the American Council on Education (ACE) located in Washington, D.C. ACE evaluates and provides credit recommendations for educational offerings for a significant number of corporate universities and other extrainstitutional learning providers. Courses from nonaccredited colleges and universities, and from schools/colleges/universities not accredited at the same level, such as proprietary business schools, vocational/technical schools, or other single purpose institutions may be presented through the evaluation of assessed learning process. A maximum of 40 hours may be accepted through assessed learning and/or ACE credit.

Credit through examination is awarded through Indiana Wesleyan University with official test scores from an official testing center. Credit from nontraditional learning by life experience is awarded through the assessed learning process. The Director of Student Services is responsible for the assessment of all nontraditional learning, and the Director of Records is responsible for approving the transcription of any credits that result.

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TRANSCRIPTS FROM FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS

Transcripts from foreign institutions are sent to an outside agency for evaluation and determination of transferable credits, degrees, and GPA. Students are responsible for the initiation of this evaluation and for any fees incurred during the process. Applications for this service are available to the student through the university.

FORMER STUDENT RE-ENROLLMENT

Students who have previously withdrawn from a program and have not attended classes for six months or more, must complete an application for readmission from the Office of Student Services. Receipt of the signed application will initiate a review of the student's academic file to determine remaining requirements. A student who was academically suspended from an APS program may make application for readmission after six months.

Former Indiana Wesleyan University students from the traditional programs who wish to apply to a program must go through the regular APS admission procedure. Students who were academically suspended from the traditional campus and wish to apply to an APS program will be individually reviewed by the traditional campus and the APS Admissions Review Subcommittee.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

APS courses are offered under the semester hour system but in a non-traditional academic calendar. Each program consists of specific courses that are taught in a modular format and taken sequentially. Core groups meet on the same day for the duration of the program. Classes meet for four hours on weeknights or Saturdays (classes in the M.Ed. program meet for eight hours on Saturdays). Students are also required to complete project team assignments.

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ACADEMIC ADVISING

The purpose of academic advising is to acquaint the undergraduate student with all available options for degree completion and ensure that the student successfully fulfills all requirements prior to the student's assigned graduation date.

An academic advisor is assigned to each individual undergraduate student and advises that student throughout the duration of his/her academic program. Advisors meet one-on-one with students at their regional locations, and are also available daily for student contact via phone, email, etc.

REGISTRATION

Registration occurs following the first class session of the individual program. At this point, students are registered for the entire degree completion program. Therefore, if a student needs to miss an individual course, official withdrawal must be made through the Office of Student Services. Staff will work with the student to make arrangements to retake this class with another core group at a time that is convenient to the student. A student who has failed to make arrangements for the payment of tuition for a course will have registration in that course cancelled.

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STUDENT WITHDRAWAL/CHANGE IN STATUS

A student who finds it necessary to withdraw from the program or to take a temporary leave of absence is required to contact the Withdrawal Specialist in the Office of Student Services to complete this process. Students must request the withdrawal/leave of absence form from the Withdrawal Specialist before the last class workshop. Failure to initiate an official withdrawal may result in a "no credit" or an "F" grade for the student in those related courses.

A student receiving financial aid may request a leave of absence up to 180 days in a 12 month period. There is no limit to the number of leave periods a student may request; however, the total number of days on leave may not exceed 180 days within a 12 month period. All leaves must be requested through the Office of Student Services.

If a student officially withdraws after a course has started, a grade of "W" will be assigned. If a student officially withdraws after 50% of any given course is complete, the instructor will issue a "W," provided that the student is doing passing work at the time of withdrawal. A "WF" is assigned if the student is doing failing work at the time of official withdrawal. A "WF" will be counted as an "F" in the GPA. An "F" will be assigned to a student who does not attend class but does not officially withdraw.

If, at a later time the student wishes to re-enter the program, a re-entry form must be submitted to the Office of Student Services. Students sitting out of a core program for more than 90 days are subject to a tuition increase upon returning. Students re-entering a core program after six months or more are subject to any changes in curriculum upon returning.

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REGISTRATION THROUGH THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

A student enrolled in the College of Adult and Professional Studies who desires to take a course through the College of Arts and Sciences must obtain an unclassified application and permit to register from the traditional Admissions Office and a registration form from the Records Office. The APS Director of Student Services must sign the registration form. The student may register for the course with the Records Office when registration opens for that particular class.

A traditional student desiring to take an APS course must have the approval of the their advisor and the University Registrar and must follow normal APS registration procedures.

SUBJECT AREA PROFICIENCY EXAMS

Subject area proficiency exams are available in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, and mathematics to fulfill prerequisite deficiencies or admission requirements. Students are notified of deficiencies at the time of admission.

Prerequisite deficiencies must be fulfilled as follows:

• BSBA - prior to ADM471
• BSM and BSBIS - prior to MGT412
• BSMK - prior to ADM474
• MBA - economics prior to ADM523, accounting prior to ADM514, and finance prior to ADM537

The BSBIS and MBA mathematics deficiency must be fulfilled prior to beginning the core program.

These proficiency exams are offered at the Marion campus as well as any of the education centers. Online students may take proficiency exams through a university-approved proctor in their home area. A $25 fee is charged for each test taken. A score of 70% or higher indicates satisfactory completion.

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