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Academic Policies and Procedures
Standards of Conduct
IIT believes that acquiring self-discipline is part of the educa- Complaints of student misconduct are handled by the Campus
tional process. As in any society, students are responsible Judicial Officer, the Campus Judicial Board, or, in case of
for their own conduct. They are therefore responsible for any less serious incidents concerning fraternity or sorority reguladamage
they may do to university property and should tions, by the Greek Council.
maintain satisfactory standards of conduct on and off campus.
Students also must adhere to the Code of Academic Honesty, Students are expected to inform themselves of all university
which is found in the IIT Student Handbook. regulations and requirements that are published in the
Student Handbook.
Student Academic Petitions
A student may request a review of decisions concerning Students who wish to take a course at another institution
academic status or regulations by submitting a student petition. during the summer must submit a student petition to
Students must contact the Office of Educational Services the Office of Educational Services in order to receive univerto
receive a petition as well as instructions regarding the peti- sity approval.
tion process.
Transcripts
Transcripts can be requested from the Student Services Center. registration week, please allow additional time for processing
Requests must have the signature of the student to comply transcripts. Transcripts will be released only after the student
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 has fulfilled all financial obligations to the university. Official
as amended. Requests for transcripts should be made at copies of transcripts are not issued directly to students. A fee
least 10 days prior to the date the transcript is needed; during of $5 is charged for each transcript issued.
Withdrawal from the University and Leave of Absence
A full-rime degree-seeking student who withdraws from all
of his or her courses is in effect withdrawing from the
university. A student who withdraws from the university is
required to complete the Official Withdrawal Form in the
Office of Educational Services. Failure to complete this form
may create difficulties in the student’s eligibility to receive a
tuition credit, if any is appropriate; in clearing his or her
financial record; and in having academic records reflect an
official withdrawal.
Full-time students who withdraw the intention of returning
to complete their degree program may be granted a leave of
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001
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absence. Students must complete the Official Withdrawal
Form in the Office of Educational Services and ask for
the leave of absence designation in their exit interview. This
designation may be granted only to those students who are
in good academic standing. A leave of absence cannot exceed
one academic year.
A part-time degree-seeking student who withdraws from
all of his or her courses is not required to submit a official
withdrawal form.