16 IU Academic Policies
Education Abroad requires that IU students carry a minimum of 12 points or 24 units, the equivalent of 12 IU credit hours. This normally entails enrolling in four classes, each worth the equivalent of 3-4 IU credit hours. Sydney students must take 4 courses for a total of 16 IU credit hours.
Avoid taking all upper-level courses that are heavily weighted in Australia since most IU departments equate courses to comparable course units here rather than by the number of points or contact hours there (i.e. a history course here is typically worth 3 credits so the department may see your work there more in terms of a 3-credit accomplishment even if it is listed as a more heavily weighted course there).
If you adjust your schedule during the semester, you must maintain the 12-credit minimum load and verify any changes with Education Abroad.
You are not permitted to drop a course late in the term, or to take any course on a pass/fail basis.
Failure to complete a course will result in a grade of âFâ. Since you will be abroadwith students from all over the U.S., you will probably attend classes with other American students whose institutions have different rules and guidelines regarding course loads, grades, etc.
If you have questions about your academic situation, contact Education Abroad (edabroad@iu.edu).
Bring home course materials since you will have to share evidence of your work with faculty in your major and/or minor departments before course equivalencies and credits can be finalized.