General Education Requirements (AS) 24 credit hours and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Requirements - In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 24-credit general education core is required of associate students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 24-credit general education core includes:
• Three semester credits in Biblical Studies.
• Six semester credits in English Written Communication.
• Three semester credits in English Oral Communication.
• Three semester credits in Social or Behavioral Sciences.
• Three semester credits in Mathematics.
• Three semester credits in Natural Sciences.
• Three semester credits in Arts and Humanities.
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
Indiana College Core (ICC)
Indiana Wesleyan University participates voluntarily in the Indiana ICC program in order to serve students who begin their studies at other schools. The Indiana ICC is a block of 30 credit hours, defined individually by each participating Indiana educational institution, that fulfills six specific general education competencies. Participating schools agree to certify transferring students who have completed the core and to honor the certification of other schools regarding transfer students. A student completing the core at any participating institution is counted as having completed the core at every other participating institution, even though the courses are not identical.
Students presenting a transcript with completion of ICC noted will meet all of the general education requirements stated above with the exception of three semester credits in Biblical Studies. A Bible course must be accepted in transfer or taken at Indiana Wesleyan University in order to fulfill this requirement.
General Education Requirements (BS) and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Requirements - In addition to the regular core curriculum (major), a 30-credit general education core is required of all bachelor students enrolled in IWU-National and Global education programs. This 30-credit general education core includes:
• Three semester credits in Biblical Studies.
• Three semester credits in Biblical Studies/Philosophy/Religion.
• Six semester credits in English Written Communication.
• Three semester credits in English Oral Communication.
• Six semester credits in Social or Behavioral Sciences.
• Three semester credits in Mathematics.
• Three semester credits in Natural Sciences.
• Three semester credits in Arts and Humanities.
A list of general education courses can be found on the General Education Course page.
General Education Learning Outcomes
• Integration of Faith: Apply tenets of the Christian faith to the thinking, dispositions, and actions that form their character.
• Written Communication: Write clearly and effectively for a specified audience and purpose.
• Speaking and Listening: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both verbally and non-verbally, and listen with empathy for shared understanding.
• Quantitative Reasoning: Solve mathematical problems enabling determination and communication of reasonable solutions.
• Scientific: Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and generate evidence‐based conclusions.
• Social and Behavioral: Compare and contrast contending interpretations for social, behavioral, or historical phenomena.
• Humanistic and Artistic: Interpret the aesthetic properties of creative artistic forms as living abundantly.
• Critical Thinking: Students can comprehensively analyze issues, ideas, artifacts and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion.
• Teamwork: Students can collaboratively direct value-adding behaviors toward team objectives and tasks.
• Digital Information Literacy: Students can apply credible information from digital resources to answer questions, solve problems, and make decisions.
Indiana College Core (ICC)
Indiana Wesleyan University participates voluntarily in the Indiana ICC program in order to serve students who begin their studies at other schools. The Indiana ICC is a block of 30 credit hours, defined individually by each participating Indiana educational institution, that fulfills six specific general education competencies. Participating schools agree to certify transferring students who have completed the core and to honor the certification of other schools regarding transfer students. A student completing the core at any participating institution is counted as having completed the core at every other participating institution, even though the courses are not identical.
Students presenting a transcript with completion of ICC noted will meet all of the general education requirements stated above with the exception of three semester credits in Biblical Studies. A Bible course must be accepted in transfer or taken at Indiana Wesleyan University in order to fulfill this requirement.
Grade Appeal and Academic Policy Grievance
Indiana Wesleyan University follows generally accepted college and university practice in the development of academic policies, the operation of classrooms, and use of grading techniques. The university allows its instructors independence in following generally accepted practices. A student who wishes to appeal a course grade or an academic policy decision (including one believed to be discriminatory based on race, national origin, color, sex, disability, or age, including Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), must abide by the procedures that follow.
Each stated time frame will be the ordinary process. More time may be necessary in the event of a lengthy investigation, hearing, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. All grievances, with all documents, recommendations, and decisions, will be reported to the Vice President for Learner Success and Regional Workforce Engagement. Because the appeal process is a private university administrative process, legal counsel or representation is inappropriate.
Grade Appeal
A grade appeal involves only those situations in which a student believes that an instructor (a) has not followed fair grading practice or (b) has not followed his or her published grading policy. A student who wishes to appeal a grade based on one or both of these reasons must follow these procedures:
• The student must first contact the instructor for a full explanation of the grade given and the basis for making the grade.
• If there is no resolution, then the student may file a grade appeal request form, which can be obtained from the Student Engagement & Success Team. If a properly completed grade appeal request form is not received by the university within 30 days of the date the student’s grade was posted, then the student will forfeit any further right to appeal.
• After the university receives the grade appeal request form, it will be forwarded to the instructor along with a faculty grade appeal response form.
• If the instructor agrees that the grade should be changed, the university will change the grade and notify the student.
• If the instructor does not agree that the grade should be changed, the university will notify the student and send a form that may be used by the student to request a review by the Academic Appeals Committee. If the university does not receive the form from the student within 14 days of the date the form was sent, then the student will forfeit any further right to appeal.
• Upon receipt of the request for committee review from the student, the matter will be brought to the next regularly scheduled Academic Appeals Committee meeting. (NOTE: The committee reserves the right to seek clarification from the student or the instructor). If the matter involves a member of the committee, then that individual will recuse himself/herself from deciding the appeal. The committee will notify the student of its decision, which will be final.
If a student experienced extenuating circumstances while enrolled in a course, the university may allow the student to request that a grade of “F” be changed to a “W.” If a properly completed Student F to W Petition Request Form is not received by the university within 90 days of the date the student’s grade was posted, then the student will forfeit any further right to petition.
Academic Policy Grievance
An academic policy grievance involves situations where a student believes that the university has not followed published policies regarding an academic decision or discrimination based on race, national origin, color, sex, disability, or age, including Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. A student who wishes to file an academic policy grievance must follow these procedures:
• Level 1 - The student must first contact the person who has made the decision for a full explanation of the policy and how the policy was followed.
• Level 2 - If the policy was not followed or the student disputes the way in which the policy was applied, then the student may request that the matter be reviewed by the Program Director or Chair by filing a form requesting such a review. This form may be obtained from OnlineStudentSuccess@indwes.edu. If the complaint involves the Program Director or Chair, the student may request that the Dean of the relevant school review the matter. If a properly completed form is not received by the university within 14 days of the date on which the event that gave rise to the complaint occurs, then the student will forfeit any further right to appeal. The Program Director or Chair (or, if applicable, the Dean of the relevant school) will notify the student of the decision.
• Level 3 - If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved, the student may request that the Academic Appeals Committee review the matter by filing a form requesting a committee review. This form may be obtained from OnlineStudentSuccess@indwes.edu. If the university does not receive a properly completed form within 14 days of the date on which the decision notice in level two was sent, then the student will forfeit any further right to appeal. The Academic Appeals Committee will notify the student of its decision, which will be final.
A student may seek recourse from any university nonacademic program or employment-related dispute, alleged discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex, disability, or age, including alleged violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Acts of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or other state or federal legislation. Further directions for this process can be found at Non-Academic Appeal Process (p. ).
Grading and Evaluation
A letter grade is used in evaluating the work for a course. For the purpose of determining scholastic standing and awarding honors, grade points are granted according to the letter grades and semester hours of credit. The grade point average (GPA) is the number of quality points earned at IWU divided by the number of credit hours attempted at IWU.
Grade Quality Points
(per credit)
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
F .0
The following grades are not figured into the GPA:
W
I
CR
NC
AU
Repeated Courses - A student may repeat any undergraduate course in which a grade below "C" ("C-," "D+," "D," or "F") was previously earned. CAPS graduate students with a cumulative GPA below the minimum required by their program for graduation, may retake, at their option, any class in which they earned below a "B-."
Whenever a course is repeated, the last grade and credits earned replace the previous grade in computing the student’s grade point average (GPA). All entries, however, remain a part of the student’s permanent academic record. Duplicate credit hours are not given for two or more passing efforts.
Students on Academic Probation are encouraged to repeat courses in which they have earned an unsatisfactory grade as the fastest way to raise their GPA.
Late Policy - The College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) exists to aid students in successfully achieving academic program outcomes in associate, bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees, as well as a variety of non-degree courses and programs. To encourage consistent student success, all coursework must be submitted by their published deadlines to earn full credit. However, students often face significant circumstances that preclude them from submitting work by the published due date. The course instructor may extend the time allowed to submit assignment(s) beyond the published due date. Late submissions may incur penalties at the discretion of the course instructor.
Extra Credit - Extra credit is defined as opportunities to submit additional assignments or assessments that are not otherwise required to earn full credit in the course. The CAPS policy is that extra credit will not be extended to students, with the exception of the end-of-course survey*. Students will be awarded up to 10 points of extra credit in a 1,000-point course (or its equivalent in courses that are not 1,000 points) for completing the end of course survey(s). Faculty may allow students to redo or resubmit assignments to earn credit as opposed to submitting additional assignments for extra credit.
*CAPS Doctoral programs will not be required to award extra credit for the completion of the end-of-course survey.
Incomplete Grades - Students must complete the course requirements by the last class session. There may be instances when crisis circumstances or events prevent the student from completing the course requirements promptly. However, the issuance of an incomplete cannot be given if the student fails to meet the engagement requirements. In these rare situations, a grade of "I" (incomplete) may be issued but only after completing the following process:
• The student must have completed at least 2/3 of the total points (C or higher).
• The student must request an Incomplete grade from the instructor.
• If the instructor and student BOTH agree to an Incomplete, the instructor will request approval by emailing onlinestudentsuccess@indwes.edu.
• The Incomplete must be requested and approved before the instructor submits the final letter grade.
• The Student Engagement and Success Office will inform the instructor and student that the Incomplete is approved.
• Once approved, the instructor can enter an “I” for the final grade.
• Because “incompletes” are granted only for extenuating circumstances, the student’s grade will not be penalized.
• Once the “I” is entered, Office of Enrollment Operations & Student Services will email the instructor and student with details and deadlines.
• Once the student has completed the work and informed the instructor, the instructor will submit a Grade Change to change the student’s grade before the deadline.
• A student who receives an "incomplete" has 10 weeks from the end of the course to complete course requirements and turn them into the instructor. If, at the end of the 10-week extension, the student has failed to receive a passing grade, the "incomplete" will be changed to an "F" by the instructor.
• Please note that once an Incomplete is issued, a student may not withdraw from the class.
• A student with more than one active incomplete on record is subject to academic suspension.
(Some programs have different incomplete requirements; see specific program page for detailed information.)
Grade Reports - At the end of each course, the instructor submits grades for each student. Grade reports are available online to the student indicating courses taken, credits received, and grades assigned.
Graduation
Graduation Ceremonies - IWU graduation ceremonies are held two times a year, spring and winter. Starting September 2025 degrees are conferred and posted to the student’s transcripts on the second Friday of the month except for the months with a graduation ceremony, then the degree will be conferred and posted to the student’s transcript the Friday before the ceremony should all requirements be completed.
Eligible students are notified by the Office of Enrollment Operations & Student Services of procedures and requirements concerning graduation. Students who have met graduation requirements before the second Friday in December would walk in the winter ceremony. Students who will meet graduation requirements before the second Friday in June would walk in the previous spring ceremony.
Each student must complete an “Application for Graduation” provided by the Office of Enrollment Operations & Student Services. This application indicates the student’s intent to graduate and initiates the final evaluation of the student’s academic record.
Students are also asked to inform the university as to whether they will be attending the ceremony. This allows the university to determine the number of tickets available for students who are attending. If a student cannot attend graduation due to unforeseen circumstances, the degree is still conferred.
Graduation Requirements - All requirements must be met and transcripted by the date established by the Office of Enrollment Operations & Student Services (at least one week prior to the desired conferral date). Students taking internal or external coursework need to make sure that transcripts, grades, and scores can be received and transcripted by the deadline date.
Students may receive one degree only per conferral. Any university-approved dual degree program is an exception to this policy.
Students who have received a degree from IWU and have returned to meet requirements for an additional major at the same degree level will have the second major posted to their existing degree. The second major can only be posted at one of the six conferral dates, and students receiving the second major are not eligible to participate in another graduation ceremony.
Academic Honors (Baccalaureate Candidates) - Academic Honors are recognized at graduation ceremony to baccalaureate degree candidates with the identified grade point averages listed below. Academic Honors are not awarded to associate’s, master’s, or doctoral degree students. Academic Honors are based upon the student's grade point average (GPA). It should be noted that the Honors GPA includes transfer grades and as a result may differ from a student’s cumulative GPA. Academic Honors listed in the graduation ceremony program are based on all IWU academic work and all transfer work completed at the time the ceremony program is printed. Academic Honors listed on the official transcript and diploma will reflect all applicable academic work at the time of conferral. Academic Honors are awarded based on the following criteria:
• A minimum of 60 graded hours from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• NOTE: Credit from Sophia, Straighterline, military, foreign institutions, testing, PLA and any other types of assessed learning does not count toward this requirement.
• A minimum of 40 graded hours must be from Indiana Wesleyan University.
• For transfer students, all graded hours transferred and transcripted are counted.
Baccalaureate degree candidates will be awarded Honors as follows if the above criteria is met:
• Honors GPA of 3.5 or higher - “cum laude” (with honors).
• Honors GPA of 3.7 or higher - “magna cum laude” (with high honors).
• Honors GPA of 3.9 or higher - “summa cum laude” (with highest honors).
Diplomas - Diplomas are mailed after the conferment of degrees. Diplomas indicate degree earned, date of degree, and honors (bachelor's only). A student’s financial account must be settled to receive a diploma.