Student Handbook

• Application – If you have not completed your free application to Ivy Tech Community College, you can do so at IvyTech.edu/ApplyNow. It only takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

• FAFSA – If you would like to use finacial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.ed.gov to ensure you have access to financial aid.  (School code is 009917)

• MyIvy – Create a MyIvy account at myivy.ivytech.edu. Your Student ID number (C Number) will be required.

• Assessment – You can complete your assessment by submitting SAT, ACT or PSAT scores; a high school transcript with a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale; or a college transcript showing previous college credit.  If you do not have one of these items, visit IvyTech.edu/Assessment to learn more.

• Advising – Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.  Visit IvyTech.edu/Advising to learn more.

• Register for classes – Once all enrollment steps are completed, you can register for classes with your advisor or on MyIvy at myivy.ivytech.edu.

• Make payment arrangements – Visit IvyTech.edu/PayingForCollege  to learn more.

Ivy Tech is an open admissions college.  Some degree-granting programs have limited availability and have additional requirements prior to acceptance to those programs.

Prospective students will provide on the application for admission the name of the high school from which they graduated and the date of graduation.  Prospective students who are recipients of a GED/High School Equivalency Exam will indicate on the application for admission that they have completed the GED/High School Equivalency Exam and the date it was earned.  High school transcripts are not required for admission to the College, but may be required for selective admission programs such as Nursing, international students seeking admission, and for certain financial aid programs.

Should a course of study at the College be interrupted more than two years, students reapply for admission to the College.

Application for Non-Degree Seeking

Ivy Tech Community College offers courses in many areas.  Admission as a non-degree student can be achieved simply by submitting a completed application for admission to the Office of Admissions or online at IvyTech.edu/applynow.  High school students may take Ivy Tech courses, but will not be eligible for financial aid.  Non-degree students enrolling in general education courses or in courses with English or mathematics pre-requisites must demonstrate course readiness through assessment.  Students can meet the assessment requirement in several ways including the submission of previous college coursework/degree (associate or higher), high school grade point average (must have a 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale along with CORE40, Academic Honors, or Technical Honors degree within the last 4 years, or ACT/SAT scores that meet the assessment requirement.  Students who do not have these means for assessment can meet the perquisite requirement by taking the ACCUPLACER.  Non-degree students taking other courses may also be required to assess.  Non-degree students are not eligible to receive federal or state financial aid.

Application for Guest Student

Prospective students currently admitted as students in good standing (or graduate) at/from another regionally accredited institution of higher education who desire to be admitted to Ivy Tech Community College for the limited purpose of taking courses for transfer to their home institution can be admitted using the guest student admissions process.  Guest students are required to submit a Guest Student Application.  The application can be found at IvyTech.edu/guest.

Guest students shall be admitted for one semester at a time and must complete the Guest Student Application for each term of enrollment.  They are not eligible for any financial aid program administered by Ivy Tech Community College while admitted as a guest student.  The guest student may enroll in any course(s) for which they deem themselves eligible.  Students should make themselves aware of the pre-requisites for each course.

Application for Dual Credit

Ivy Tech Community College offers opportunities for high school students to enroll in dual credit programs that allow them to receive high school credit and advanced standing college credit at the same time.  Each Ivy Tech campus has secured agreements with area high schools to offer dual credit in a variety of courses.  Students should contact their school administration to learn what dual credit courses exist at their own high schools.  Requirements to participate include admissions, readiness requirements for the course and course pre-requisites.

Application for Apprenticeship

Ivy Tech Community College is a partner with Industrial and Building Trades Apprenticeship programs in Indiana to provide certificates and associate degree programs to Indiana companies and employees.  The College and the local joint apprenticeship training committees (JATC) come together and offer educational programs.

• Individuals who have been selected by the JATC become Ivy Tech students and have an opportunity to earn college credit while advancing through a registered apprenticeship program.

• The apprentice has an opportunity to earn a Technical Certificate (TC), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), or Associate of Science (AS) degree.

• Students should contact the Apprenticeship Manager at the local campus for more information.

• Students who earn an AAS or AS degree who wish to explore transfer opportunities may contact Indiana State University, Indiana University-Labor Studies, the National Labor College, or Sullivan University.

Application for Senior Scholars

Indiana citizens 60 years of age and older can take credit courses at Ivy Tech tuition-free.  In order to qualify for this program a person must meet the following requirements:

• Be an Indiana resident
• Be 60 years of age or older at the start of a semester
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be retired from their primary vocation (does not apply to homemakers)
• May not be employed on a full-time basis
• Non-credit courses are not included in the Senior Scholars program
• Students are responsible for books and any associated fees

Application for International Students

International applicants must meet College admission standards and certain other requirements.  International students wishing to enter Ivy Tech Community College under an F-1 or M-1 student visa must meet application deadlines for the term they wish to attend.

F-1 and M-1 students are required to enroll as full time students and complete a minimum of at least twelve (12) credit hours per semester, of which only 3 credit hours can be internet based.  Students are not required to enroll in classes during the summer, unless it is required by their program.

A foreign transcript equivalency evaluation from an approved evaluator is required to indicate that students have attained at least the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma or transferable college credit.  The evaluation (including associated fee) is the students’ responsibility.  The College-approved evaluation agencies must be NACES members.  Details about NACES, along with the current list of NACES members can be found at naces.org.  The type of evaluation report required by Ivy Tech Community College to determine high school equivalency is the general report.  Students wishing to transfer foreign credit to Ivy Tech Community College may need to request a detailed or subject analysis evaluation.

F-1 students whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency.  J-1 English proficiency is program specific.  Students whose first language is not English are generally required to take an English proficiency test.  They may utilize the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum of 61 on the Internet-Based test or 500 on the Paper-Based test, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5, or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 77.  Students who have successfully completed an Intensive English Language Program or training at an accredited U.S. institution may meet our English language proficiency requirement.  These occurrences will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the regional International Student Advisor/DSO.  Additionally, language proficiency may be waived if an applicant is from a country who lists English as their official language, as listed on this CIA website, or has completed standard freshman English, with a grade of C or higher, from a regionally accredited institution, or has completed secondary school in the U.S. with passing grades in non-English ESL courses.  Official test score reports will be considered if they are less than two years old, and they must be sent directly from the testing center to Ivy Tech Community College.

International students must provide proof of adequate financial support for College fees and living expenses for each year while attending Ivy Tech Community College.  International students must submit a letter from an appropriate sponsor, government official or bank official stating that sufficient funds are available to cover the cost of the student’s education and that these funds will be available to the student while attending college in the United States.  The International Student Advisor/DSO at the regional campus can provide the minimum requirements for funding.

Additionally, international students must purchase the College’s insurance coverage for medical, accident and repatriation expenses, unless they obtain a waiver, and they must participate in initial course placement evaluation.  Please contact the regional International Student Advisor/DSO for complete details on all admissions requirements and deadlines, along with possible restrictions for other non-immigrant visa classifications.

All prospective students pursuing an Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, Associate of Applied Science, a Technical Certificate or a Certificate are required to:

1. Submit an Application for Admission
2. Verify the following:

For high school graduates:

If they are high school graduates from public schools, home schools, private schools, or high school correspondence schools, prospective students should provide on the application for admission the name of the high school from which they graduated and the date of graduation.  Prospective students should note that an Indiana certificate of completion is not the same as a high school diploma.  If students have a certificate of completion, they are not considered high school graduates for purposes of admissions requirements.

For non-high school graduates:

Prospective students who are recipients of a GED/high school equivalency exam from the American Council on Education (ACE), or from a recognized state education body, will indicate on the application for admission that they have completed the GED/high school equivalency exam and the date it was earned.  High school equivalency exams provided by other organizations are not acceptable.

As part of the matriculation process, students may also be required to:

1. Submit financial aid forms
2. Comply with international student requirements
3. Submit other necessary program-specific data
4. Demonstrate course placement

Applicants desiring admission to some programs may be required to meet special enrollment requirements including, but not limited to, satisfactory high school grades, evidence of potential for success in the field, and/or an enrollment interview.  Once a program selection is made, certain pre-requisites, including, but not limited to, health examinations, drug testing, and criminal background checks, may have to be met prior to enrollment in the particular program or course.

All new degree-seeking students are required to participate in a student success seminar/orientation program.  Orientation is designed to assist students in making the transition to a college environment.  Topics include registration procedures, career and employment services, financial aid, business office services, instructional programs, tutoring services, college activities, and policies and procedures.  Some limited enrollment programs may require attendance at an information session prior to program application.

All degree-seeking students must participate in assessment.  The purpose of these assessments is to measure the student’s achievement in mathematics, reading, and writing, and to assist the student in the selection of appropriate courses.  If the assessments reveal skill deficiencies, the student will be advised to complete appropriate developmental courses.  Students may be eligible for financial aid during this period.  When an assessment indicates that a student would be better served in an alternative educational setting, that individual may be referred to an appropriate community resource offering the needed assistance.  The applicant may re-enter the admissions process at a later date, following completion of skills upgrading.  Granting substitution of the ACCUPLACER assessment is the responsibility of the academic officer or designee.  Substitutions will be granted to students who meet one or more of the following conditions:

• Possession of an associate degree or higher will exempt reading, writing, and math placement for MATH 122 or 123 only.
• Have completed comparable academic skills advancement or general education courses in writing or math with a grade of “C-” or better.
• Graduation from high school within the last four years and receiving a technical honors diploma, academic honors diploma, or a CORE 40 diploma or equivalent with a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent will exempt reading and writing placement, and placement into MATH 122 or 123 only.
• Achievement of appropriate level test scores in CLEP or DSST indicating college-level writing, reading and/or mathematics skills.
• Have SAT/ACT/PSAT/ACCUPLACER scores earned within the last four years that meet the benchmarks for appropriate course placement into college-level courses.

 The College reserves the right to guide the enrollment of students in particular programs or courses on the basis of past academic records, academic counseling and assessment.

Students can view the calendar of instruction, registration and breaks and be aware of other important college dates.

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Each student is required to meet with an advisor prior to registration for the first time at Ivy Tech.  At that time, the student and advisor will work together to develop an Academic Completion Plan, which is a semester-by-semester plan of coursework for the student to follow to complete his/her intended degree objective.  Plans can be updated as degree objectives and timelines for completion change.  These plans, along with the Degree Completion Tracker, give a student the tools needed to plan and succeed at Ivy Tech.  The Academic Completion Plan is found by clicking on the Degree Completion Tracker on the advising page in MyIvy.

To ensure that every student has the opportunity to be successful, Ivy Tech offers an Academic Skills Advancement program.  This developmental program is designed for students enrolled in programs or courses at the College who are encountering academic difficulty or who have been identified as having encountered academic difficulty in the past.  Services provided through the Academic Skills Advancement program include diagnostic testing and assessment, course placement services and instruction.

The need for these services may be identified at the time of admission.  However, a student may use any or all services upon encountering academic difficulty during a course of study.  Academic skills advancement instructors and laboratory technicians provide developmental instruction in the areas of math, communications, sciences, writing and study skills.  Some campuses offer High School Equivalency (formerly GED) preparation and English to speakers of other languages (ESOL).  Delivery of instruction may be in the form of an academic skills advancement course in a classroom setting, one-on-one tutorial assistance, computer-based instruction or a self-paced study in the academic skills center.  For further information about the College’s Academic Skills Advancement program contact the Office of Student Affairs or the academic skills center.

Students wishing to transfer in technical courses that fulfill program requirements (non-elective courses) may be asked to demonstrate competency if the transfer coursework is outdated.

When a student believes the final grade he or she received in a course is inaccurate, he or she should make an appointment with the instructor who issued the grade or status and explain the reasons for this belief.  This process must be initiated within 30 calendar days of receiving the grade.  The instructor and the student should make every effort to resolve the issue.  It is expected that most if not all misunderstandings will be resolved at this level.

If the grade or status issue is not resolved the student can appeal in writing to the instructor’s supervisor.  This individual may be the department chairperson or program chairperson.  Once the student has appealed the grade or status with the chairperson, if the issue is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction the student may appeal to the department chairperson, next higher chairperson, or whomever is next in line.

The student’s next recourse is to appeal to the campus chief academic officer.  The student must notify the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs in writing of his or her intent to appeal the grade.  An appeals committee will be formed by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, consisting of a faculty member from the program or from the division in which the program is housed, a faculty member from another division, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or designee, the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, and an optional fifth regional person, possibly staff.  The appeals committee’s decision will be forwarded to the student.  Students not satisfied with the committee’s decision may make a final appeal to the campus chancellor.

Grade Appeals Policy

Regular attendance is expected at scheduled class meetings or other activities assigned as part of a course of instruction.

• Attendance records are kept by instructors.
• When personal circumstances make it impossible to attend scheduled classes and activities, the College expects students to confer with instructors in advance.
• Instructors can offer students the option of making up the material missed.
• Absences may be considered by instructors in awarding grades.

Auditing status indicates enrollment in a course for which no grade or credit is awarded.

• The fees for audited courses are the same as those for courses taken for credit.
• Audit status must be declared no later than the end of the first week of classes with approval of the instructor or program chairperson.
• The status code that displays on the student’s record is “AU”.

All Ivy Tech students can access the student portal MyIvy to get their class information, courses, financial aid and additional information needed to succeed at Ivy Tech.  Students can designate their passwords and activate their accounts at myivy.ivytech.edu.

• If using MyIvy for the first time, click on the First Time Users link.  Students will need to have their student ID number (C number), date of birth, and the zip code that was provided on the admissions application.
• Students will then need to create a password.
• The user ID is also the student's email address. Most College email communication will occur using this email address.  It is expected that students will regularly check this email for messages.

Once a student is registered for courses in a term, a student may drop a course with no record on the transcript during the first two weeks of the regular (16-week) semester, or may add a course in the first week of the regular (16-week) semester.  Classes that meet for less than 16 weeks have shorter times for dropping and adding.  Check the College Calendar on MyIvy for specific dates to drop and add for shorter-term courses.

• Courses are not officially dropped until the necessary forms have been completed and returned to the Express Enrollment Center or Registrar’s Office.
• Once the class has met for the first time, students must receive the permission of the instructor to add a course.
• All students who are not in a paid or arranged to pay status will be dropped from classes according to a set schedule.
• Once dropped, students may not attend class or be graded.
• If a student has not paid or is not current with the payment schedule by the last date for withdrawal, the student shall be withdrawn from the class, and the tuition balance is still due and payable.

Once the drop period is over for the course, a student may withdraw from a course by filing a change of enrollment form with their academic advisor, the Express Enrollment Center or the Registrar’s Office.

Important Note: Withdrawing from class may affect or cancel financial assistance.  Students receiving financial assistance should check with the Financial Aid office before withdrawal from a course or courses.

• Withdrawal from a course results in a “W” status for the course on the student transcript.
• There is no refund for tuition/fees if a student withdraws from a course.
• This status does not affect Grade Point Average (GPA).
• Students may withdraw from a course by selecting Add or Drop Classes from Student Dashboard in MyIvy or by submitting the necessary forms to their academic advisor, the Express Enrollment Center, or to the Registrar’s Office.
• The withdrawal period for a course begins after the last day to drop with a 100% refund and ends at the 75^th percentile of the course.
• After the 75^th percentile of the course is passed, a student who ceases to attend class after that date will receive a grade commensurate with course requirements.

Credit is described in semester hours (the number of credits taken per semester).The number of credits is determined by the demands of the course, course work and by the number of contact hours - the hours actually spent in the classroom or laboratory.

• A credit hour represents one hour of lecture, two hours of laboratory, three hours of clinical/practicum/studio, or five hours of internship instruction per week for the semester.
• A three-credit-hour lecture course meets 48 hours during a 16-week semester (3 hours/week x 16 weeks).
• An average full-time semester class load in most Ivy Tech programs consists of 12-15 credit hours.
• A class load of more than 18 credit hours requires approval of the campus Chief Academic Officer or designee.

The Dean’s List recognizes academic achievement by students during a term.

• Letters are sent to the student’s address on file.
• The Dean’s List is posted on the web at IvyTech.edu/deans-list.
• Students who have requested that their Directory Information be kept confidential will not be listed on the online Dean’s List.
• Criteria for Dean’s List selection:
  • Student must be degree-seeking.
  • Student must have achieved a minimum 3.50 grade point average in non-academic skills advancement courses.
  • Student must not have received any D or F grades during the term.
  • Student must have earned six or more Ivy Tech credits during the semester.
  • Student must have earned at least a total of 12 non-academic skills advancement credits during the student’s entire enrollment at Ivy Tech.

• ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA)
  • The Associate of Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a related baccalaureate program at four-year institutions.  General education and liberal arts courses make up all or almost all of the curriculum, and students are required to take a minimum of eight credit hours in a foreign language.
• ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS)
  • The College offers two types of Associate of Science degrees: Associate of Science programs in technical and professional areas and Associate of Science programs in the liberal arts.  AS programs in technical and professional areas prepare students for transfer to cooperating four-year institutions and for careers.  These degrees typically contain 40 percent or more general education, with the balance in technical and professional courses.  AS programs in the liberal arts prepare students for transfer to a related baccalaureate program at four-year institutions, and general education and liberal arts courses make up all or almost all of the curriculum.
• ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES (AGS)
  • The Associate of General Studies degree focuses on students taking the first two years of college at Ivy Tech Community College and then transferring those credits to other colleges and universities.  The degree includes a core of general education courses and student electives and is designed as a personalized transfer opportunity to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
• ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS)
  • The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for careers, career changes and career advancement and may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions.  These degrees offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
• ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS (AFA)
  • The Associate of Fine Arts degree prepares students for transfer to a related baccalaureate arts program at a four-year institutions and for becoming professionals in the field of art.  General education coursework makes up approximately 40 percent of the curriculum, including six hours of art history with the balance of the curriculum including arts foundation, studio art, graphic and design work, and elective coursework.
• TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE (TC)
  • The Technical Certificate provides education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations and contains a sequence of required courses in a recognized concentration within one of the programs at the College.
• CERTIFICATE (CT)
  • Certificate programs are sequences of technical and professional courses that provide access to targeted, short-term workforce training.  Completers may sit for specific certification exams.  Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.

Upon completion of degree requirements, students will receive a diploma in the mail.  Diplomas will be mailed approximately 6-8 weeks after the end of the term.  Students who have outstanding financial balances with the College will not receive diplomas until those obligations have been settled.

At Ivy Tech, you can complete many courses as well as several degree programs via various forms of distance education.  Our distance education offerings include online classes, hybrid classes and video based classes.  These courses and programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach class on campus.  For more information about the College’s distance education offerings, visit IvyTech.edu/online.

Students who consider taking an online class for the first time should check out our readiness assessment, available inside of MyIvy.  In addition, we offer webinars and tutorial videos and handouts every semester.  Check with your advisor or the front page of IvyLearn to find out more about these resources.

The College’s degree programs are offered in the following Schools:

• Business, Logistics, and Supply Chain
• Public Affairs and Social Services
• Information Technology
• Arts and Sciences
• Health Sciences
• School of Nursing
• Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Technology

Ivy Tech maintains an educational record for each student who is or has been enrolled at Ivy Tech.  In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, the following student rights are covered by the act and afforded to all students at Ivy Tech:

• The right to inspect and review information contained in the student’s educational records.
• The right to challenge the contents of the student’s educational records.
• The right to a hearing if the outcome of the challenge is unsatisfactory.
• The right to submit an explanatory statement for inclusion in the educational record if the outcome of the hearing is unsatisfactory.
• The right to prevent disclosure, with certain exceptions, or personally identifiable information.
• The right to secure a copy of the institutional policy.
• The right to file complaints with the Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Ivy Tech to comply with the provisions of the act.  The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
  
  Family Policy Compliance Office
  U.S. Department of Education
  400 Maryland Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC 20202

Ferpa Policy

Parent/Spouse/Other Individual Access to Student Records

Students may allow others to have view access to their records as well as to be able to discuss those records with College personnel.  To do so, the student must sign a request to allow access to those records.  This request must indicate, by name, who may discuss or have view access to the student’s record.  Additionally, Ivy Tech reserves the right, as allowed under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, to disclose educational records or components thereof without written consent to parents of dependent students as defined according to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 152 (as amended).  A certified copy of the parent’s most recent federal income tax form establishing the student’s dependency status shall be required before any educational records or components thereof will be released to the parent of any student.

Academic advisors are committed to engaging students in intentional, collaborative, supportive, and meaningful partnerships.  Grounded in teaching and learning, academic advisors will assist students in achieving their personal, educational, cultural, and career goals while becoming self-directed, life-long learners.  Academic advising begins with orientation and continues through a series of meetings each semester throughout enrollment at the College.

Students are assigned to an academic advisor depending on the student‘s area of interest and the advisor‘s area of expertise.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor or faculty advisor before registering for classes.

What is Ivy Advising?

Ivy Advising is an electronic tool to help students make advising appointments, track course progress, and connect with faculty and staff on campus.  Faculty may provide student feedback using this tool, and advisors will keep student academic advising plans in this program.

Locating a Student’s Primary Academic Advisor

A student’s primary advisor is located in the Ivy Advising Success Network.  Log into Ivy Advising through Blackboard and then click on the success network tab on the left side of the screen.  This will provide students with individuals on campus ready to assist with questions.

Students may also log in to MyIvy and select the current semester in the Academic Profile section on the Student Dashboard. The primary advisor’s name if towards the bottom. You can also search for your advisor's contact information in the Ivy Tech Whitepages, which is located on the Home page.

How to Schedule an Advising Appointment

Degree-seeking students may schedule an appointment with an advisor through Ivy Advising, which can be found by logging into Blackboard.  Region specific information may be found at ivytech.edu/advising under the “Setup and Academic Advisor Appointment” section of the web page.  

After experiencing academic advising, students will:

1. Understand how to access, navigate, and utilize college services.
2. Develop and utilize a career plan that supports their life goals.
3. Independently assess progress towards achieving their life and educational goals.
4. Understand the foundational skills that are learned through general education courses.
5. Independently evaluate, map, and manage their progress toward degree completion or transfer.
6. Successfully manage the transition from college to career using internal and external resources.
7. Value the importance of life-long learning.
8. Integrate an awareness of cultural differences into their personal, professional, and educational relationships.
9. Complete educational goals.

Student Responsibilities for academic advising:

1. Clarify their personal values, abilities, interests, and goals.
2. Contact and make an appointment with the advisor when required or when in need of assistance.  If the student finds it impossible to keep the appointment, the student will notify the advisor.
3. Become knowledgeable and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and requirements.
4. Prepare for advising sessions and bring appropriate resources or materials.
5. Follow through on actions identified during each advising session.
6. Evaluate the advising system, when requested, in order to strengthen the advising process.
7. Request reassignment of a different advisor if necessary.
8. Accept final responsibility for all decisions.

If a student has an accident on College property, the student should promptly report the accident to campus security or to the Office of Student Affairs. If a student suffers an accident or illness while attending classes, the student should notify the instructor. The College will take the necessary steps to intervene in a medical emergency while the student is on campus. If emergency services or medical treatment is necessary, the student is financially responsible. A student should complete a Student Accident Report, an online form available via MyIvy > STUDENT > Student Resources > Policies and Procedures or at ivytech.edu/accident. The form will be routed to the campus student accident gatekeeper.  If medical treatment was or will be obtained, you may access the College's Student Accident Insurance policy. 

For students registered in credit courses, the College provides accident insurance in a designated amount of $3,000 for injuries sustained while participating in College-sponsored activities. Student organization, intramural and recreational sports activities are excluded from coverage. This accident insurance is excess insurance, meaning all other valid and collectible medical insurance must be utilized prior to the consideration of this insurance. It is intended to fill in the gaps (pay for deductibles, co-pays or other eligible expenses) up to the accident policy limit. In the absence of other insurance, this insurance becomes primary. Coverage is provided at no cost to the student. It is not intended to replace insurance coverage students may already have. Students should review their own coverage. The master insurance policy issued to Ivy Tech is on file at Systems Office. The description of the hazards insured, benefits and exclusions is controlled by the master policy. Students with questions may contact the Office of Student Affairs.

The Ivy Tech Community College Alumni Association inspires alumni to be engaged in the life of Ivy Tech Community College and to support and advance its vision.  Membership is open to all graduates and former students who have completed six (6) credit hours at Ivy Tech Community College.  For more information, visit IvyTech.edu/alumni.

Ivy Tech Community College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our campus community.  For security information, safety improvements, and other publicly available data visit IvyTech.edu/security-safety.

Ivy Alert System

Ivy Tech students are strongly encouraged to sign-up for the Ivy Alert emergency notification text messaging at IvyTech.edu/alert.  Once signed up and your campus selected, students will be notified in the event of an emergency on campus or weather-related cancellation.  While Ivy Tech will continue to use other campus communication systems, this form of communication provides emergency alert information rapidly and directly to a large number of college stakeholders.

Reporting Incidents

Ivy Tech encourages our community members to submit incident reports for a variety of incident types on and around campus.  Reports can be filed for personal misconduct, academic misconduct, care or concern for a student (Behavioral Intervention Team), and accidents/injuries to students, staff, visitors.  Incident reports are available through the College's Incident Report system.

Clery Act (Campus Crime Statistics) Information

The Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1990 (also known as the Jeanne Clery Act) requires colleges and universities to provide an annual report disclosing crime statistics for the previous three years, safety awareness programming, limited student conduct information, and other information about campus crime and incidents.  A copy of the annual report can be found at ivytech.edu/security-safety.

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires the College to provide information to our community about where sex offender registry information is located for the State of Indiana.  Law enforcement agency information provided by the State concerning registered sex offenders may be found at the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute website located at http://www.icrimewatch.net/indiana.php 

The reputation of the College and the community depends in large part upon the behavior of its students.  Students enrolled at the College are expected to conduct themselves in a mature, dignified, and honorable manner.  Students are subject to College jurisdiction while enrolled at the College.  Equally, Ivy Tech is also committed to academic integrity in all its practices.  The College values intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct.

Students at Ivy Tech are expected to uphold and follow the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and all other rules applicable to conduct in class environments, including distance education courses and programs or college-sponsored activities, including off-campus clinical, field, internships, athletics, in-service experiences, activities utilizing college technology or other college approved activities.  Students are also expected to comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

The College reserves the right to take action against any student whose conduct, in the opinion of college representatives, is not in the best interests of the student, other students, or the College.  Students who are sanctioned should expect to find their sanctions enforced at all Ivy Tech campuses.  All students are expected to abide by the following college rules of conduct.  In the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the term “student” is used to refer to a currently enrolled student, a group of students, a prospective student or a group of prospective students.

Students who are found responsible for violating the College’s Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities may be issued sanctions.  Possible sanctions for violations of academic integrity, academic conduct and professional behavior expectations include, but are not limited to: verbal reprimand; restitution for damages; restriction of privileges, such as access to lab facilities, library facilities, or testing center; failure for the exam, quiz, project or other assessment; failure for the course; and withdrawal from the course; dismissal from the College for one or more semesters.

Similarly, students who are found responsible for violating the College’s expectations for personal conduct, either on and off campus, may be issued sanctions that include, but are not limited to:  reprimand and warning; reflective activity, administrative withdrawal; probation; restitution; restriction of participation in a specific program; provision of a specific service; suspension and expulsion.

Just as students have responsibilities, students also have certain rights within the academic environment.  Students at Ivy Tech have the right to engage in an educational process that encourages individual learning and achievement and that also supports freedom of expression and association.  While doing so, students have the right to learn in an environment free of harassment or discrimination as outlined in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.  Students also have the right to expect the College to comply with local, state, and federal laws, including those associated with due process.

Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities

The College focuses a great deal of attention and efforts in making sure that the correct textbooks are on the shelves or available through distance education services. Each campus maintains a Bookstore where students may buy textbooks and supplies. Bookstores are currently managed by Barnes & Noble. 

Ivy+ Textbooks means all required textbooks are one price. No more questioning the cost of books! Beginning in Fall 2023, eligible students* will be assessed the $17 per credit hour Ivy+ Textbook Fee.

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*Dual credit, skills training (non-credit), and building/construction trade apprenticeship students are excluded from Ivy+ Textbooks.

The Career Development office at Ivy Tech Community College helps students and alumni in all stages of the career development process, from the day they are admitted to years after they graduate.  Whether students are starting, changing or advancing their careers, career development staff helps students develop a plan to reach their goals through the following student and alumni services:

• Career exploration, advising and planning through a variety of assessments and tools
• Professional document preparation that includes resume, cover-letters, LinkedIn profile and portfolio
• Interview preparation
• Networking opportunities that includes faculty, career fairs and on-campus recruiting
• Employment research that includes job market trends, graduate survey statistics and resource guides
• Professional development opportunities that includes soft-skill development, classroom presentations, HireIvy and other career management tools
• Work-based experiences that include internships, externships, co-ops and much more

Locate a career development team member by visiting Ivy+ Career Link and selecting the appropriate campus at the bottom of the page.

Getting started on a career plan is as easy as 1, 2, 3:

Step 1.  Complete Indiana Career Explorer Assessments
Career Development staff and Academic Advising help students think about how their skills, interests, values, and personality type might translate into a major and ultimately a career.  Create an account by visiting indianacareerexplorer.

Step 2.  Develop a Career Plan and Build Professional Skills
Career Development staff can assist in leveraging campus resources to help students research fields of interest, set up informational sessions, and expand both professional and  workforce readiness skills.

Step 3.  Set-Up a HireIvy Account
HireIvy allows Ivy Tech students and alumni to post resumes and search for job and internship opportunities.  HireIvy is a college-wide, online job board for local, regional, and statewide opportunities, but also allows students and alumni access to national and international job opportunities. Create an account at IvyTech.edu/hireivy.

The College strives to provide the best possible service to all students in every aspect of their academic career.  However, we recognize that problems sometimes occur.  Complaints Against Members of the College Faculty or Staff: When a student believes he/she has a legitimate general complaint against the college, faculty or staff, he/she should make an appointment with that individual to discuss the matter.  This process must be initiated within fourteen (14) calendar days of the incident.  The student and the college, faculty, or staff should make every effort to resolve the issue.  It is expected that most, if not all, misunderstandings can be resolved at this level. 

If the issue is not resolved the student can express his/her complaint in writing to the individual’s supervisor, if the issue is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction the student may submit his/her complaint, in writing, to the Regional Chief Student Affairs Officer or designee. 

The Regional Chief Student Affairs Officer or designee will attempt to resolve the complaint or determine a course of action, if appropriate.  If the student disagrees with the outcome of his or her complaint, then he/she may submit his/her complaint in writing to the Chancellor.  The Chancellor will review and attempt to resolve the complaint and determine the next course of action

Each student is provided a $5.00 credit to his/her account at the beginning of each registered term for printing and/or copying.  Once these funds have been exhausted, the student will be responsible for additional copying/printing costs.

Students can add money to their account through the Pay for Printing link on the Student Dashboard.  The money that is in a student’s account can be transferred to any other region.  In order to print, students need to save their documents and print from an Ivy Tech supported computer to the printer.

The cost for printing is:

• Black and white copies = 5 cents per page
• Color copies = 30 cents per page.
• Duplex printing (double sided printing) = 7 cents for non-color copies, 45 cents for color copies.

A few campuses may have coin-operated copiers that require cash payments, and are separate from the $5.00 allowance previously mentioned.

Directory information is information about a student that may be released without notification to the student.  Students have an option to request that such information not be disclosed.  The items listed below are designated as directory information and may be released for any purpose at the discretion of Ivy Tech unless a request for non-disclosure is on file.

• Name
• Address and phone number
• Email address
• Dates of attendance
• Enrollment status (full-time or part-time)
• Previous institution(s) attended
• Major field of study
• Awards, honors, degrees conferred
• Past and present participation in official recognized activities
• Date and place of birth

Students may request the withholding of directory information by notifying the Express Enrollment Center or Registrar’s Office in writing within ten (10) calendar days from the first scheduled day of the term.  The request will be in effect until rescinded by the student.  The student should carefully consider the consequences of any decision to withhold directory information.  Regardless of the effect upon the student Ivy Tech assumes no liability for honoring a student’s request that such information be withheld.  Failure on the part of a student to request the withholding of directory information indicates the student’s approval of disclosure.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made to ensure access to academic programs, services, and employment in accordance with section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008.  College programs and facilities are designed to be accessible to students with disabilities.  The College staff works with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and other service agencies to assist students with disabilities through available local community resources.  Reasonable accommodations may be granted based upon verification with the appropriate documentation for physical, medical, neurological, psychiatric, or specific learning disabilities, including ADHD, spectrum disorders and other conditions that limie one or more of life's major activities. 

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the campus Disability Support Services representative to request accommodations; any information shared will be kept confidential unless the student authorizes release and exchange of specified information.  You may disclose your disability at any time while you are a student at Ivy Tech, but the accommodation process starts at the time of your self-disclosure and registration with Disability Support Services.

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Students are assigned an Ivy Tech email address upon admission to the College.  The format of the e-mail address is username@ivytech.edu. Once a student has graduated or left Ivy Tech, the email address and MyIvy account will remain active for six semesters (two years).  After that time, the email and MyIvy accounts will be disabled.