Registrar's Office Policies

• Active Duty

  IUP Policy for enrolled students called to active military service.

  Audit Policy

  Students who audit courses have the opportunity to attend classes, but will not receive a grade or credit for the course.

  Canceled Semester Policy

  The Canceled Semester Policy provides for cancellation from the cumulative record of the effects of one semester below a GPA of 2.00 for the purpose of helping a student improve academic standing.

  Changing Your Major

  Please see the Undergraduate Catalog for change of major guidelines.

  Course Scheduling Preference for Veterans

  This policy complies with PA Act 46 and defines the requirements for veteran students and others to receive course scheduling preference under Act 46.

  Credit Hour

  Definition of academic credit hour as defined by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the federal government.

  D-F Repeat

  Please see the Undergraduate Catalog to review the Course Repeat Policy for D and F grades.

  Excess Credits

  An undergraduate student who wishes to schedule 18 or more credits must obtain approval from the dean of the college of the student's major.

  FERPA

  The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.

  FERPA Recap

  Can I have a recap of the FERPA basics? Absolutely!1.FERPA is a federal law which protects the confidentiality of students’ educational records.2.You have a responsibility to protect the educational records in your possession.3.If you come across a situation which may be in violation of FERPA, contact your supervisor.

  Finals

  The final examination week is part of the regular academic program and must be incorporated into each instructor’s course plan for the semester.

  Fresh Start Policy

  Upon readmission, a new cumulative (GPA) is established based on credits and grades earned from the date of readmission.

  Grade Appeal Policy

  The Grade Appeal Policy provides a mechanism for grade review under conditions associated specifically with discrimination or with capricious evaluation.

  Pass/Fail

  The Pass Fail Policy gives undergraduate students the option of taking a course for credit but without quality points.

  Pre-approved Coursework

  Students enrolled at IUP who wish to take coursework at another institution (either during the summer or regular semesters) must complete the proper application prior to taking the course(s).

  Preferred First Name Policy

  The university has established this policy that allows students, faculty, staff, and alumni to indicate their preferred first names to the university community, even if they have not legally changed their first name.

  Reenrollment Procedures

  The reenrollment deadline is one week prior to the start of the semester in which you are applying for readmission.

  Residency

  Information about residency classification.

  SSHE Regulations

  Student Domicile Regulations as determined by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education.

  Student Record Release Authorization

  A student can designate individuals or entities to whom their educational record information can be released.

  Visiting Student Program

  Facilitates undergraduate student enrollment at institutions of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to take advantage of courses available across the System.

  Withdrawals

  Policies about university withdrawal.