11 Honors Program

The University recognizes candidates’ superior performance in coursework by awarding the associate or bachelor’s degree with one of three levels of distinction:

• 3.50 through 3.74   Distinction
• 3.75 through 3.89   High Distinction
• 3.90 through 4.00  Highest Distinction

The determination of eligibility for graduation with academic distinction will be done by the Health Professions Programs so that candidates will be ranked with classmates who received the same type of degrees (e.g., B.S. in Cytotechnology; A.S., in Radiography).

1. To graduate with academic distinction, baccalaureate and associate degree candidates must rank within the highest 10% of their graduating class.
2. If the 10% determination of any class results in fractional value, the number will be rounded upward. (e.g., a graduating class of 11 would have 2 individuals eligible for distinction).
3. Calculation of the grade point for distinction will be based upon the total number of hours completed at Indiana University. A candidate must have earned a minimum of 50% of the total credit hours required for that degree at Indiana University.
4. No more than 10% of the Indiana University credit hours may be eliminated from the GPA determination by utilization of the mechanisms of pass/fail or special credit.
5. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 must have been achieved to be eligible.
6. Unique cases and appeals should be forwarded to the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Program Director for consideration by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Medicine.

*NOTE: This is the University-wide policy for award of degrees with distinction.  The program and school do not have the option to make changes in this policy.

IUI Honors Program

The Honors Program has been designed by IUPUI to provide a variety of opportunities tailored to challenge scholastic achievers, enrich their undergraduate education, and prepare them for the future.  Students may work toward an Honors degree or take individual courses for Honors credit.

Students desiring more information on the Honors Program should call the Honors Program Office at 274-2660.