HAMILTON LUGAR SCHOOL OF GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Graduate

HAMILTON LUGAR SCHOOL OF GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Graduate Student Orientation INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON

Welcome to the Hamilton Lugar School at Indiana University The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies is one of the largest international affairs schools in the United States and a leader in the study of the languages, cultures, and perspectives shaping our world. Our community values global engagement, celebrating differences, and seeking shared understanding. National leadership • #1: HLS and IU teach the most languages (80+) • #1: HLS and IU host the most Language Flagship programs (3) • #1: HLS offers the most FLAS fellowships (120+) • #2: HLS ranks second for Boren Fellows

Graduate programs

A range of opportunities • 30 graduate degrees across eight programs • Master’s degrees and certificates • Dual degrees with professional schools • Doctorates and Ph. D minors

MA and Ph. D degrees • Degree requirements will vary by program • University Graduate School Bulletin • Department resources • Director of Graduate Studies • HLS Graduate Administrative Services

Expectations

What constitutes full-time study? • Registered for 8 hours of credit (fall, spring and summer terms) • SAA appointees must register for 6 credit hours during each full semester

Graduate credit Only courses listed in the University Graduate School bulletin or specifically allowed by it may be counted toward the requirements for a degree offered by the University Graduate School. These courses are ordinarily numbered at the 500 level or above. In certain cases, courses at the 300 and 400 level have been specifically approved for graduate credit; all such courses are listed in this bulletin. Normally, a course may not be counted toward degree requirements if it has been completed more than (a) five years prior to the awarding of the degree for master’s students or, (b) seven years prior to the passing of the qualifying examination for Ph. D. students.

Grading policies • Consult the Bulletin for the grading scale • A minimum of a B (3. 0) average required for continuance in graduate study and for all graduate degrees • Courses with grades below a C (2. 0) are not counted toward degree requirements but will count toward the grade point average. • Some departments may require an average grade in graduate courses higher than 3. 0 (or may count no courses with grades below 3. 0)

Academic integrity

Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct Students are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards in all their course work and research. Individuals violating that code of conduct are subject to disciplinary action; such breaches could lead to expulsion of the student from Indiana University or to recision of a degree already granted To acquaint students more fully with the range of issues relating to academic integrity, The University Graduate School has prepared a document entitled Integrity in Graduate Study. Students should also refer to Indiana University’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct at studentcode. iu. edu.

What constitutes academic misconduct? Academic misconduct is any activity that tends to undermine the academic integrity of the institution. It may include, but is not limited to human, hard-copy, or electronic resources, cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, interference, violation of course rules, and facilitating academic misconduct.

Stay informed There a number of university-wide and campus wide policies that apply to graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College Graduate Office provides links to these policies for your convenience, and we encourage you to review policies regularly for changes. college. indiana. edu/student-portal/graduate-students/policies. html

Course advising, selection, and registration

Meet with your advisor • Each semester, you will meet with your Graduate Academic Advisor to review your course selections & discuss your academic plan. • Students are responsible for setting up a meeting with their advisors. If you are unsure of who your Graduate Advisor is, please contact your department’s Director of Graduate Studies (DGS). • During your appointment, you and your advisor will fill out an HLS Graduate Advising Form. The Advising Form can be found at hlsgrad. iu. edu. Your advisor will obtain the necessary signatures for your form and send it to hlsgrad@iu. edu for processing. • Once the HLS Graduate Office has received your advising form, they will lift the advising hold, send you a confirmation email, and you can register. • In addition to the HLS Graduate Advising Form, students are required to submit a Progress Report to their Graduate Advisor each semester. A copy of the Progress Report must also be sent to hlsgrad@iu. edu. Please see your department for details.

Course selection: How to find a course at IU • There are several resources available to find a course at IU. • Your Academic Advisor can provide you with a list of courses specific to your unit/program. • Registrar Schedule of Classes: studentcentral. indiana. edu/register/schedule-classes

One. IU & i. GPS • You can also search for classes by selecting the i. GPS app in One. IU • i. GPS allows you to search by: • • Subject Faculty Instructor Term Degree Level Keywords CASE, Gen. Ed, and Intensive Writing Undergraduate vs. Graduate offerings i. GPS often includes Course & Class Descriptions and shows enrollment numbers & availability.

Understanding Instruction Modes for Fall 2020 • Due to Covid-19, the way in which courses are taught at IUB has changed. • A list of IUB’s new Instruction Modes and their Descriptions can be found at fall 2020. iu. edu/learning-modes

Where to find the Instruction Mode on the Schedule of Classes

Registration: Fall 2020 • You will register for classes using One. IU one. iu. edu. • To begin Registration, go to One. IU and in the Search Bar type “Class Registration. ” Click on the app and begin registering. • If you need to change your schedule after your initial Registration, use the “Drop or Add Classes” app in One. IU. You can use this app through the 1 st week of classes. • If you need to Drop or Add a Class after the 1 st week of classes, use the “Late Drop/Add Classes” app in One. IU. • More information on Registering for classes can be found on the Registrar’s website at studentcentral. indiana. edu/register/when-register. html

Even Exchange Policy

Can I drop a course and add another at no additional tuition cost? • If you DROP a course and ADD another course at the same time, for the same number of credits, you can do so at no additional tuition cost. This is known as an "EVEN EXCHANGE. "

Things to remember • Your request to exchange the courses is covered even if your changes occurs after the second week of classes. • Any dropped class must be a full-term class that is subject to the 75 percent refund period during the second week of classes. • You will receive a grade of "W" for any class you drop. • The exchange is only possible if you drop one class and add another class at the same number of credit hours. • If the hours of the class you are adding are greater than the hours of the class you are dropping, you will be charged tuition for the extra credit hours.

Important dates

Dates to keep in mind • Late registration fee will be assessed: August 21 st • The late drop/add period starts AFTER the first week of classes: August 31 st • Drop/Add even exchange week: August 31 st • First Fall tuition bill is due: September 10 th • Find more important dates at: studentcentral. indiana. edu/calendar/official-calendar/index. html

Foreign Language & Research Skills

Program dependent 1. Individual departments determine whether foreign languages or research skills or both will be required. 2. Where such requirements exist, students must select the specific language(s) or research skill(s) from those approved by the major department and listed in its statement of departmental requirements. 3. Another language demonstrably useful in the student’s research program may be substituted upon special recommendation of the major department and approval by the dean.

Reading proficiency in a foreign language 1. By achieving an appropriate score on an examination administered on the Bloomington campus by the respective language department. Students should contact the language department for details. 2. By completing, with a grade of B (3. 0) or better, the reading course 492 (e. g. , F 492 for French, G 492 for German). 3. By receiving, in the cases of Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish, a grade of B (3. 0) or better in a literature or civilization course at Indiana University numbered 300 or higher in which the reading is done in the foreign language.

What if the unexpected happens

Let your advisor and department know • Leaves of absence • Arranging for parental accommodation • Contact the College Graduate Office for more information college. indiana. edu/student-portal/graduate-students

Incomplete grades • Only allowable when the completed portion of the student’s work is of passing quality • Satisfy the requirements of the course within one calendar year from the date the Incomplete is recorded • Finish all necessary work in time for the instructor to assign a regular grade before the expiration of the time period • Incomplete will be changed to F after one calendar year.

Withdrawal from course work 1. Withdrawals prior to the “last day to drop a course with an automatic W” (see official calendar for each semester) are automatically marked W. According to university regulations, withdrawal after this date is permitted only with the approval of the dean of the student’s school for urgent reasons related to the student’s health or equivalent distress. 2. In all such cases, the student must submit a request for late withdrawal to the advisor or to the departmental chairperson. This request must be supported by the instructor of the course, the graduate advisor, and the departmental chairperson and then be forwarded to the dean with an accompanying statement outlining the reasons for the request.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What you need to know

Resources for Current Updates Fall 2020. iu. edu – changes for the fall semester start • Changes to fall schedule • Pre-Arrival Testing requirements and procedures • New policy for face coverings and social distancing Coronavirus. iu. edu – updated often with FAQs and current policies

Transcripts

Submit your final transcripts 1. If you received your BA or MA degree after you submitted your admission application, we need your final transcript to complete your file. 2. Submit your final official BA or MA transcript noting your degree conferral to: – Office of International Services (international students) – HLS Graduate Administrative Services (domestic students)

Immunizations

Submit your form at One. IU • All incoming IU Bloomington students are required to be immunization compliant. Please review the IU immunization policy to make sure all of your immunizations are up to date. • usss. iu. edu/student-records/immunization • While it does not impact your current enrollment, you will not be allowed to register for subsequent semesters until you are compliant with the IU immunization requirements. • Log into one. iu. edu and go to Immunization Compliance Med+Proctor to submit your information.

University Information Technology Services (UITS)

Get Connected • one. iu. edu will be your portal to access all IU services. • Set up your IU Computing Account: • Visit uits. iu. edu/connection-services for information about connecting on and off campus • Tech support available 24/7 • Visit the Knowledge base for answers to common questions about computing at IU

Download software, get IU on the go & more 1. Get no-cost software – including Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and much more – from IUware (iuware. iu. edu). 2. Get your IU on the go – Accessible anytime, anywhere, the IU Mobile app delivers information and services for all IU campuses. Download it from the App or Play Store. 3. Brush up on technology – Take advantage of no-cost training opportunities, such as in-person and online computing workshops and self -study training resources (ittraining. iu. edu)

E-Reserves Articles and other materials are made available to members of the class from any location through the web. Your instructor will provide you with the special class password needed to connect to these resources. libraries. iub. edu/linking-library-resources

Study resources

Canvas • Download/print course readings and class materials assigned by professor • See your grades • Upload/save course assignments • Class chat function • Connect with classmates canvas. iu. edu

IU Libraries • Area Studies Librarians provide specialized, individual connections to library collections and services libraries. indiana. edu/area-studies • Responsible for selecting library materials on and about: • • • Africa Asia Europe Latin America the Middle East You are invited to recommend an item for purchase or contact the librarian responsible for your subject to discuss collections. • Graduate Study Carrel (reservable) libraries. iub. edu/graduate-carrels

Social Science Research Commons • The Social Science Research Commons (SSRC) facilitates social science research on the Bloomington campus by providing research infrastructure, support, and training to social science faculty and graduate students. • Although the physical location of SSRC is currently closed, many of its resources can be accessed virtually. Please visit the SSRC website for a full list of available services. ssrc. indiana. edu

Writing Tutorial Services • Writing Tutorial Services (WTS) offers students one-on-one help with any phase of the writing process—from brainstorming to revising the final draft. • Writing Guides available wts. indiana. edu

Resources

Grad. Grants Center (CGC) Visit the Grad. Grants Center (gradgrants. indiana. edu) to explore funding options. GGC supports Indiana University graduate students as they find and secure sponsored grants, fellowships, and awards from external sources that are essential to their academic, research, and professional pursuits. • Schedule an appointment to discuss your funding questions virtually with a consultant

Health Center • Corner of 10 th and Jordan • Full Range of Health Services • Can be billed to your Bursar Account • Pharmacy/Lab on site • Open Weekdays 8 am– 4: 30 pm healthcenter. indiana. edu

Indiana University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Need to talk to someone who cares? The trained, professional staff of CAPS will give you the confidential support you need. All IU students who have paid the student health fee receive two free CAPS counseling visits each semester. healthcenter. indiana. edu/counseling

Sign up for emergency alerts Set up your IU-Notify service to get critical IU alerts by voice mail, text message, and email. To get started, sign in to One. IU and click the IU-Notify App.

Public transportation • Campus Bus (iubus. indiana. edu/campus_bus) Live tracking available on your mobile device • Bloomington Transit (bloomingtontransit. com) Free with your student ID

Parking • Buy parking & bicycle passes online (parking. indiana. edu) or in person at Henderson Garage Office • Parking Lot locator parking. indiana. edu/maps-locations • Zipcars zipcar. com/iub

Recreational sports • The Recreational Sports facilities are closed until further notice due to COVID-19. • Currently, live workout sessions via Zoom and guided workout videos are offered for free

Remember to get your Crimson Card • Crimson. Card (crimsoncard. iu. edu) is the official photo ID card issued to all Indiana University students. It provides access to essential university services, such as printing, meal plans, libraries, and recreational sports facilities, and provide secure entry to campus buildings and residence halls. • To obtain a card, call (317) 274 -0400 or email crimsoncard@iu. edu to get a temporary, no-photo Crimson. Card.

Things to do in Bloomington

Arts & Culture / Nightlife & Entertainment / Outdoors & Recreation visitbloomington. com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture

Graduate Student Welcome

Fall 2020 Graduate Student Welcome SAVE THE DATE: Monday, August 17, 1– 2: 30 pm EDT The University Graduate School, the Graduate and Professional Student Government, and the IU Libraries invite all new graduate students from all programs to join a live welcome webinar. Meet University Graduate School Dean James Wimbush, hear about strategies for graduate student success, learn approaches for being productive during a pandemic, and get answers to questions about wellness, academic support, professional development opportunities, and career exploration.

Questions? HLS Graduate Administrative Services GA 2075 HLSgrad@iu. edu (812) 856 -5614