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How do I file a Curriculum Petition
Each College follows a different
process; in some Colleges the student initiates the curriculum petition; in
others the academic adviser does.
When requesting that a course,
which is not designated as a General Education course, meets a General Education
requirement, please explicitly state how the course’s content does this.
When adviser error is the reason
for why the student did not meet a General Education requirement, please say so.
Please do not include statements
about the student’s personal life (e.g. “has a family,” “works full-time,” “has
moved out of the state of
The Academic Deans of each College
make the final determination on all curriculum petitions.
Can I take courses in my native language to satisfy the Non-Native Language requirement?
Students wishing to take a language course in their native language or in a language in which they have achieved fluency must petition the LLL Department to receive course credit.
In most cases students may not fulfill their foreign language requirement by taking courses in their native language.
Credit will be granted only if it is determined by the LLL Department that the course covers materials or develops skills that the student has not yet mastered.
No mastery credit will be awarded to students for courses in their native language (credit for 101, 102, 201 or 202) upon completion of a higher level course
Does everyone need
to take a Health and Wellness Course
Completion of basic training as an active enlistee or a reservist meets this requirement
The activity portion of the course may be modified for students with disabilities.
Students with disabilities may take the course online.
How do I know which Quantitative Literacy or Mathematics course to take?
Prerequisite for MATH 102—SAT Math score of 430, ACT Math score of 17 or a MAPLE TA of 7.
MAPLE TA Practice Test:
Quantitative
Literacy Exemption Test
QLET Practice Test:
http://math.indstate.edu/page.aspx?id=35
Must score 23 or higher to be exempt
May take exam 3 times
Examination is FREE
Is a Science lab really required?
Students must enroll in both the lecture and the lab to receive full credit for the course. Failure to complete a science lab will result in repeating the course.
Where can I find information about transfer students?
Transfer Central: http://www1.indstate.edu/transfer/
u.select: http://www1.indstate.edu/transfer/cas/
Which Composition course should I take?
English Placement: is determined by SAT scores or previous completion of a college English course.
Please note, the English Department offers assistance to students through the writing center:
Dr. Pete Carino
Root Hall, Room A-217
812.237.3278
pcarino@isugw.indstate.edu
ISU Library, Room 221
Office: (812) 237-2578
Where can I find a list of Foundational Studies courses?
To find Foundational Studies courses you may visit the University Course Catalog.
A list of Foundational Studies courses can be found in the catalog by conducting a Foundational Studies courses search.
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