Q & A
The Recorder’s Office has compiled answers to many of the questions you
may have about academic life in the College of Arts and Sciences.
In general, where can I find answers to my questions?
The College Recorder's Office (Kirkwood Hall 001, office hours 9:00-4:00 Monday - Friday, phone (812) 855-1821,
email coasrecd@indiana.edu), or the College website:
http://www.indiana.edu/~college, or your academic
advisor in your major department.
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What majors and minors are available in the College of Arts and Sciences?
More than 50 different majors and minors are available in the College. See the College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin on the web, or pick up a hard copy in the College Recorder's Office. Each department has an advisor who will be happy to answer any additional questions you have concerning the majors and minors the department offers.
How do I change my major?
You must meet with the advisor of the department that offers the major you wish to declare. The advisor will submit the major change for you.
How do I declare a second major (option only available to B. A. candidates)?
You must meet with the advisor for the department in which you wish to major.
How can I earn a second degree (not to be confused with a second major)?
You must meet with the Coordinator of Second Degrees by calling (812) 855-1647 or stopping by Kirkwood Hall 012 to schedule an appointment.
How do I declare a minor?
You can graduate with up to three minors on your record. You must meet with the advisor of the department(s) in which you wish to minor. The advisor(s) will submit the minor application for you. If you want a business minors, apply online at http://www.indiana.edu/~college/recorder. Check with your advisor, or page 349 of the College Bulletin, regarding other non-College minors that are available to College students.
How do I drop a major or minor?
You can drop a second major or any minor by going to the College Recorder's Office homepage at http://www.indiana.edu/~college/recorder/.
What if I am unsure which major is right for me?
The College offers an Exploratory category that allows students to take courses in their potential major areas while also fulfilling general degree requirements. To find out whether you would be eligible, contact the College Exploratory advisor by calling (812) 855-1647 or stopping by Kirkwood Hall 012 to schedule an appointment.
How do I graduate?
You must complete all requirements for your degree. You are responsible for knowing what is required for your degree(s). Consult the College Bulletin that corresponds to the year in which you began your studies at IU, meet with the advisor in your major department, and use OneStart to monitor you Degree Progress Report. You must also go online and apply for graduation in advance.
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How do I change from another school to the College of Arts and Sciences?
If you are currently a student in another school on campus (not including University Division), and you wish to declare a major within the College, you must meet with the advisor of the department that offers the major you wish to declare. The advisor will submit the school change for you.
What are the requirements to get into the College of Arts and Sciences?
The minimum entrance requirements are listed in the College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin. You must have a minimum cumulative College of Arts of Sciences GPA of 2.000, have completed 26 College of Arts of Sciences degree applicable hours towards graduation, and have completed English Composition.
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How do I “X” a course?
College of Arts and Sciences students may process an Extended-X petition for the official transcript only. This will NOT, however, affect the College of Arts and Sciences degree record. The grade you earned on your first enrollment as well as grade(s) for any subsequent enrollment(s) for the same course will be averaged into your College of Arts and Sciences GPA.
If you wish to “X” a course for transcript purposes only:
- The course you want to "X" must have been taken within the first 45 hours.
- Re-take the exact same course (the title and subject matter must be the same, and you must be particularlycareful about both in the case of College Topics courses or a departmental variable topics course).
- You may only “X” a given course once. You are allowed to use the Extended-X policy for up to three different coursesor up to a total of 10 hours during your studies at IU.
- Read the complete text of the policy in each semester's Enrollment and Student Academic Information bulletin which is provided by the Office of the Registrar.
- Contact the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001, (812) 855-1821 before you re-take the course to ensure your ability to use the Extended-X policy.
- Complete and submit the Extended-X petition at the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001.
How do I drop or add a course?
Drop and add occurs online using OneStart through the first week of the semester. The process becomes paper-based starting the second week of the semester through the Automatic W deadline (occurs about mid-way through the semester- current deadlines may be found on the Office of the Registrar's website). Drop/Add forms can be obtained at the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001. The recorder will explain the process and tell you what signatures are required. Withdrawals after the automatic W deadline require the dean's approval on a petition form. Evidence of urgent reasons related to extended illness or equivalent distress occurring after the Automatic W deadline is required. Students may petition for a late withdrawal at the College Recorder's Office.
How do I sign up to take a course pass/fail?
Your advisor has the pass/fail forms and must sign them prior to your bringing the forms to the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001, for processing. Deadlines for pass/fail for each semester can be found on the Office of the Registrar's website. To take a course pass/fail, you must be in good academic standing. You may not take more than two courses pass/fail within an academic year. (The academic year begins with the fall semester.) A maximum of eight courses may be taken pass/fail during your tenure in the College. Courses completed with the pass/fail option may only count for elective hours, not toward any general education requirement, major, minor, or area certificate.
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What does "good academic standing" mean?
You must complete each semester with a 2.000 College of Arts and Sciences GPA or better. In addition, your cumulative College of Arts of Sciences GPA must also be above a 2.000.
What does it mean to be placed on Academic Probation?
If your fall or spring semester College of Arts and Sciences GPA falls below a 2.000, you will be placed on Academic Probation. If you are placed on Academic Probation, a letter will be sent to you detailing your academic situation. Continued poor academic performance may result in dismissal from the College. If you are experiencing academic difficulties, please speak with the advisor in your major department right away.
How can I get off Academic Probation?
You will be automatically removed from Academic Probation following a fall or spring semester with a College of Arts and Sciences GPA above a 2.000, provided that your overall College of Arts and Sciences GPA is above a 2.000.
What does it mean to be dismissed from the College of Arts and Sciences?
The College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin best answers this question: You will be dismissed from the College of Arts and Sciences when, in the judgment of the Scholarship and Probation Committee, you have ceased to make adequate progress toward your degree. If you fail to attain a College of Arts and Sciences minimum grade point average of 2.000 (C) in any two semesters, you will be dismissed automatically from the College if your cumulative College of Arts and Sciences grade point average falls below a 2.000 (C). (Note that you will have been placed on probation at least once before dismissal.) Whether or not you have been placed on probation before, the Scholarship and Probation Committee may dismiss you if your record reveals any of the following:
- failing or near failing performance in any semester;
- failure to make adequate progress toward completion of major requirements;
- failure to make any progress toward completion of degree requirements in any semester;
- a College of Arts and Sciences cumulative grade point average below 2.000 (C).
The Scholarship and Probation Committee considers petitions for readmission from students who have been dismissed. A student who has been dismissed may not continue taking classes through the College of Arts and Sciences as a degree seeking-student without permission of the Scholarship and Probation Committee. The deadlines for submitting petitions for readmission are June 20 for a Fall Semester and October 1 for a Spring Semester.
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I want to study at another IU campus for the upcoming summer/fall/spring term. Is there anything I need to do?
Complete the Intercampus Transfer Form prior to your transfer. To transfer from one campus to another (including back to IU Bloomington) you need a minimum College of Arts and Sciences overall GPA of 2.000. Grades from all courses taken on another IU campus will automatically be reflected on your transcript. Meet with your advisor to ensure that what you take will count toward your degree requirements here.
How do classes that I take at another IU campus transfer to IU Bloomington?
Your transcript is automatically updated upon completion of your course work, regardless of the IU campus. Your classes may not automatically fulfill IU Bloomington requirements, however. Contact your advisor prior to registering for courses to ensure that what you take will count toward your degree requirements here.
I took classes at another university. How can I transfer credit earned there to my transcript here?
Contact the IU Office of Admissions, (812) 855-0661, for a credit transfer agreement (http://cts.admissions.indiana.edu/index.cfm), which must be completed prior to your departure. You will need to send your transcript from the other university to the Office of Admissions so they can determine transfer eligibility. For example, courses with grades below a C will not transfer to your record, and courses that are deemed to be remedial will not count towards graduation.
How do I register for Independent Study?
The Independent Study Program at IU is located in Owen Hall 002. They will assist you with the registration process. However, if you entered IU during the Summer of 2002 or later, you may not take courses via Independent Study and have them apply toward your College of Arts and Sciences degree without permission from the Academic Assistant Dean's Office. If you have further questions on this topic, please visit the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001.
How many courses may I take via Independent Study?
If you entered IU during the summer of 2002 or later, you may not take courses via Independent Study and have them apply toward your College of Arts and Sciences degree without permission from the Academic Assistant Deans' Office.
However, if you entered prior to the summer of 2002 you are allowed to complete a total of two courses via Independent Study that may apply toward your College of Arts and Sciences degree. Courses completed via this method may fulfill requirements for a College of Arts and Sciences degree. Contact your advisor or the College Recorder's Office, Kirkwood Hall 001, if you have further questions on this topic.
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How do I get a copy of my transcript?
The IU Office of the Registrar handles all transcript requests. Their phone number is (812) 855-7505. You may view a copy of your transcript by using OneStart.
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