Ivy Tech Community College, Central Indiana
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is an important resource which includes valuable information about the college, and its programs, policies, and services. It is extremely important that you read and be familiar with all of the information contained in the Handbook. Descriptions and contact information for the offices you will interface with while a student are contained here as well as important academic policies and information on how to get involved, student clubs and organizations, the Code of Conduct, and academic options.

This Student Handbook is a supplement to the College’s course catalog, which is the official publication of the College’s academic policies and regulations.

To view the entire Student Handbook click here.  (1.2K PDF)

Welcome to the College  (1K PDF)

Message from the President, About Ivy Tech, Pathways to Student Success

Technology (34K PDF)

Campus Connect, STARS, College Web site, Wireless Internet access, Helpdesk

Academic Options  (85K PDF)

Degree Programs, Distance Learning, Enrollment Status, Attendance, Grading System, Grade Reports, Grade Point Average (GPA), Appeal of a Grade, Dean’s List, Academic Integrity, Academic Skills Advancement, Credit for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Advanced Credit and Transfer Credit

Registration and Records  (82K PDF)

Registering for Courses, Dropping a Course, Transcripts, Change of Name and/or Address, Student Records, Dependency Provision

Tuition and Financial Aid  (1K PDF)

College Fees, Payment Options, Refund Policy, Types of Financial Aid, Financial Aid Awards and Disbursement, Campus-Specific Financial Aid Opportunities, Apply Online

Student Rights and Responsibilities (104K PDF)

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy, Student Right to Know, Campus Security Information, Student Conduct, Drug and Alcohol Policy, College Rules, Student Judicial Procedures, State Student Grievance Processes, Appeal to the Office of the President, Disability Support Services, Voter Registration

Welcome to Ivy Tech Community College – Central Indiana  (1K PDF)

Message from the Chancellor, Regional Information, Requirements and Expectations, Mission Statement of Ivy Tech Community College, Purposes, Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy, Campus Locations, College Hours of Operation, Emergency Closing or Delay, Text Messaging Alert System, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Alumni Association

Admission to the College – Central Indiana  (72K PDF)

Admission Procedures, International/F-1 Students, Readmission, Transferring to the College, Academic Course Placement Assessment (COMPASS), Orientation

Financial Aid Opportunities – Central Indiana  (83K PDF)

Rules that Govern Financial Aid, Eligibility for Financial Aid, Applying for Financial Aid, Contacting a Financial Aid Counselor, Regional Financial Aid Procedure, Regional Financial Aid Appeals Process

Registration Procedures – Central Indiana  (79K PDF)

Regional Registration Process, Regional Drop-and-Add Process, Regional Withdrawal Process, Grade Reports, Reserve and National Guard Duty

Making Payments – Central Indiana  (1K PDF)

Payment of Fees, Refund Policy

Veterans Affairs – Central Indiana  (1K PDF)

Types of Veterans Educational Benefits,  First-time Students, Transfer Students, Receiving your Benefits, Payment Arrangements, Monthly Verification of Attendance, Academic Program Progress, Helpful Web sites, Location and Hours

Academic Standards and Procedures – Central Indiana  (68K PDF)

Attendance, Academic Standards of Progress, Grading System, Grade Reports, Grade Changes, Repeated Courses, Resolving Conflicts with Faculty

Graduation – Central Indiana  (1K PDF)

Graduation Requirements, Outcomes Assessment/CAAP, How to Apply for Graduation and Participate in Commencement

Student Services – Central Indiana  (111K PDF)

Academic Advising Center, Bookstore, Career Services, Disability Support Services (DSS), For Speakers of Other Languages, Library, Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program, Prior Learning Assessment, PSB and TEAS Testing for Allied Health Programs, Registrar, Scheduling Center, Student Health, Student Success Center, Testing Center, Transfer Center, TRIO Student Support Services, Tutoring Services, 21st Century Scholars, Veteran’s Affairs

Student Life – Central Indiana  (138K PDF)

Where to Find Student Life, Get Involved, Develop Leadership Skills, Organizations and Activities, Athletics, Civic Engagement and Service Learning, Multicultural Student Organizations, Sexual Assault Peer Educators, Ivy Auction, Fund-raising Activities by Student Organizations, Voter Registration

Keys to Student Success – Central Indiana  (143K PDF)

Becoming a Successful Student, Barriers to Student Success, Take Advantage of the Academic Advising Center, Keys to Your Success at Ivy Tech Community College, Success Tips from Ivy Tech Faculty, Take a Study Skills Assessment, How to Make Your Professors Think You Are a Senior in Disguise, The Pro’s of Probation, Time Management, Other Tips to Help You Manage College and Time, Studying Effectively, Test Anxiety: Keeping Calm

Campus Safety and Judicial Procedures – Central Indiana  (174K PDF)

Regional Information, Requirements and Expectations, Campus Security Office, Text Messaging Alert System, Expectations of Student, Jurisdiction, Safety and Violence-Prevention Notice, Reporting Crime and Suspicious Activity, Emergency Removal, Student ID Cards, Campus Crisis and Emergency Response, Children on Campus, Firearms and Verbal Threats, Internet Social Networking & Media Responsibilities, Computer Resources Policy, Harassment Policy, Parking, Regional Judicial Process, State Student Grievance Process, Investigation and Standard of Evidence, Failure to Appear, Failure to Complete or Comply with Mandatory Disciplinary Actions, Disciplinary Hold on Student Records, Definition of Terms

College Departmental Directory  (114K PDF)