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This section is designed primarily for use by current students and/or alumni of the Department of Food and Nutrition program. If you have additional questions or should you need clarification about any of the information here or contained as part of the Department of Food and Nutrition web site, please feel free to contact us!

Note: Specific due dates for various forms and applications vary by semester and are listed each semester in the course scheduling newspaper.

QUESTIONS ABOUT COURSES

I would like to Audit a Course. What is the process to do this?

Forms are available in department office (10 Ackerman).
Deadline for filing: End of the first week of classes.
Chairperson of the department offering the course must sign.
Student takes form to the Scheduling Center (314 Clark Hall).

I need to repeat a course and I need a Course Repeat Form. What is the process involved to repeat a course?

Unless the D/F Repeat Form is properly filed, the Cumulative Grade Point Average replacement adjustment will not happen.
Forms are available from the Department Office (10 Ackerman)
Deadline: Check semester calendar in scheduling book.
Students fills out form and obtains advisor's signature.
Forms must be received by the Scheduling Center (314 Clark Hall) within 10 days from the start of classes.
"F" grades in required classes must be repeated.
Only 6 repeats are allowed. Credits for the seventh repeat and all subsequent ones will be included as new credits in the computation of the cumulative GPA.

I'd like to apply for Course Substitution. What is the process for this?

Forms are available from the Department Office (10 Ackerman).
The form must be in the student's file before clearance for graduation.
Student completes the form, obtains advisor's signature, and taken to the Department Office.
If approved, the form will be signed by the Department Chairperson and the Associate Dean.

What is the process for Course Withdrawal?

Used to drop out of an enrolled class after the deadline for drop/add has passed.
IUP undergraduate students are allowed a maximum of 5 individual course withdrawals during their academic careers at IUP.
Students are allowed to self-withdraw from classes using the STAR system (same system used for TERMREG). Detailed instructions for withdrawing from a class are printed in the course scheduling book.

I would like to take more than 17 credits. What is the process to exceed the usual maximum Academic Load?

Permission is required if a student wishes to schedule more than 17 credits.
Application form is available in the associate dean's office (222 Zink Hall).
Application must be reviewed and approved by the student's advisor and the associate dean.
Application must be taken to the Scheduling Center prior to registration. At late registration, the form is presented to the terminal operator.

What do I need to do in order to get a Grade Changed?

Forms are completed by the instructor of the course for a change in grade, to add an omitted grade, or to change an incomplete grade.
Changes must be completed within 180 days of issuance of the original grade.
The student will receive a corrected grade report from the registrar's office.

I'm interested in doing an undergraduate internship for credit. How do I apply for IUP Undergraduate Internship Approval?

Forms are available in the Department Office (10 Ackerman Hall).
Deadline: Applications for summer internships are due April 1; Fall internships, June 1; Spring internships, November 1.
Form must be filled out and signed by the student and the Faculty Internship Supervisor (see Mrs. Diane Wagoner or Mrs. Carla Kochel).
Form must be signed by the Department Chairperson and the Associate Dean.
The associate dean will submit the application to the University Director of Experiential Education.

QUESTIONS ABOUT ADA DIETETIC INTERNSHIPS

When are the ADA Dietetic Internship (Post Baccalaureate) applications due and how can I find out more about the application process?

During the fall semester, FDNT 430, Professional Topics, will provide information and assistance in completing internship applications.
Information about and applications to IUP's ADA Dietetic Internship supervised by the Department of Food and Nutrition are available on the Department's web site.
Applications are due in February for fall placement. Contact the IUP Dietetic Internship Program Director for specific dates.
The American Dietetic Association web site provides extensive information about Dietetic Internships

QUESTIONS RELATED TO GRADUATION OR ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Where do I get a Graduation Application?

Applications for graduation may be obtained from the Department Office (10 Ackerman). The application requires the advisor's signature. After obtaining the signature, the form should be taken to the department office. It will then be sent to the associate dean for final approval.
Deadline: Contact the Department Office for deadline dates.

I need a copy of my transcript. How do I obtain this?

You must send or drop off a written request to the Registrar's Office with the following information:

Your full name and Social Security Number
Your present address
Whether you graduated, or if not, when you were enrolled
Number of copies you are requesting
Where you want the transcripts sent
Your first transcript is free. There is a charge for each additional copy. Call 724-357-2217 for current transcript fee information.
Send your written request and check to:
Registrar's Office
314 Clark Hall
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA 15705

I have graduated and I need to obtain a copy of my ADA Verification Forms. How do I obtain these forms?

The signed verification statement documents that an individual has completed the requirements of an ADA-approved/accredited dietetics education program and at least a bachelor's degree.

You will automatically receive six ADA Verification Statements, at no cost, after graduation has been verified and the degree posted on your transcript. The copies of this statement will be mailed to you 6-8 weeks after the completion of all degree requirements. This document cannot be sent until the dean's office has officially notified us that all degree requirements have been met. Since this may not be in time for the dietetic internship submission deadline, please initially submit a Declaration of Intent form with the internship application. The approximate date you will receive the verification statement is: December graduates, February 28; May graduates, July 15; August graduate, October 15.

You may contact the Department Office for additional copies.

One signed copy is kept on file for emergencies. Photocopies are not allowed. Additional copies can be obtained by writing to the Department of Food and Nutrition. Each request should contain the following:

Name used at IUP
Social Security Number
Date you attended IUP and date of graduation
Number of copies needed
Address where you want the verification statements sent

Now that I have graduated I want to keep up-to-date with changes at IUP and also be sure that IUP has my contact information. How can I find out about the IUP Alumni Association?

The IUP Alumni Association provides alumni information through the IUP Magazine. You may either update your address with the Department of Food and Nutrition or through the Alumni Office (412-357-7942).

Their address is: Office of Alumni Affairs Alumni Center Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA 15705 In addition, please keep the department up to date on career and address changes so that you may receive information and alumni mailings.

GENERAL/OTHER SOURCES OF HELP

Topics that are included in the IUP Student Handbook, "The Source":

Academic Policies
Affirmative Action
Campus Rules and Regulations
IUP's Judicial System
Sexual Harassment Policy
Summary of Indiana Borough and State Laws
Grievance Procedures

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What is the process involved to repeat a course? Unless the D/F Repeat Form is properly filed, the Cumulative Grade Point Average replacement adjustment will not happen. Forms are available from the Department Office (10 Ackerman) Deadline: Check semester calendar in scheduling book. Students fills out form and obtains advisor's signature. Forms must be received by the Scheduling Center (314 Clark Hall) within 10 days from the start of classes. "F" grades in required classes must be repeated. Only 6 repeats are allowed. Credits for the seventh repeat and all subsequent ones will be included as new credits in the computation of the cumulative GPA. I'd like to apply for Course Substitution. What is the process for this? Forms are available from the Department Office (10 Ackerman). The form must be in the student's file before clearance for graduation. Student completes the form, obtains advisor's signature, and taken to the Department Office. If approved, the form will be signed by the Department Chairperson and the Associate Dean. What is the process for Course Withdrawal? Used to drop out of an enrolled class after the deadline for drop/add has passed. IUP undergraduate students are allowed a maximum of 5 individual course withdrawals during their academic careers at IUP. Students are allowed to self-withdraw from classes using the STAR system (same system used for TERMREG). Detailed instructions for withdrawing from a class are printed in the course scheduling book. I would like to take more than 17 credits. What is the process to exceed the usual maximum Academic Load? Permission is required if a student wishes to schedule more than 17 credits. Application form is available in the associate dean's office (222 Zink Hall). Application must be reviewed and approved by the student's advisor and the associate dean. Application must be taken to the Scheduling Center prior to registration. At late registration, the form is presented to the terminal operator. What do I need to do in order to get a Grade Changed? Forms are completed by the instructor of the course for a change in grade, to add an omitted grade, or to change an incomplete grade. Changes must be completed within 180 days of issuance of the original grade. The student will receive a corrected grade report from the registrar's office. I'm interested in doing an undergraduate internship for credit. How do I apply for IUP Undergraduate Internship Approval? Forms are available in the Department Office (10 Ackerman Hall). Deadline: Applications for summer internships are due April 1; Fall internships, June 1; Spring internships, November 1. Form must be filled out and signed by the student and the Faculty Internship Supervisor (see Mrs. Diane Wagoner or Mrs. Carla Kochel). Form must be signed by the Department Chairperson and the Associate Dean. The associate dean will submit the application to the University Director of Experiential Education. QUESTIONS ABOUT ADA DIETETIC INTERNSHIPS When are the ADA Dietetic Internship (Post Baccalaureate) applications due and how can I find out more about the application process? During the fall semester, FDNT 430, Professional Topics, will provide information and assistance in completing internship applications. Information about and applications to IUP's ADA Dietetic Internship supervised by the Department of Food and Nutrition are available on the Department's web site. Applications are due in February for fall placement. Contact the IUP Dietetic Internship Program Director for specific dates. The American Dietetic Association web site provides extensive information about Dietetic Internships QUESTIONS RELATED TO GRADUATION OR ALUMNI AFFAIRS Where do I get a Graduation Application? Applications for graduation may be obtained from the Department Office (10 Ackerman). The application requires the advisor's signature. After obtaining the signature, the form should be taken to the department office. It will then be sent to the associate dean for final approval. Deadline: Contact the Department Office for deadline dates. I need a copy of my transcript. How do I obtain this? You must send or drop off a written request to the Registrar's Office with the following information: Your full name and Social Security Number Your present address Whether you graduated, or if not, when you were enrolled Number of copies you are requesting Where you want the transcripts sent Your first transcript is free. There is a charge for each additional copy. Call 724-357-2217 for current transcript fee information. Send your written request and check to: Registrar's Office 314 Clark Hall Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA 15705 I have graduated and I need to obtain a copy of my ADA Verification Forms. How do I obtain these forms? The signed verification statement documents that an individual has completed the requirements of an ADA-approved/accredited dietetics education program and at least a bachelor's degree. You will automatically receive six ADA Verification Statements, at no cost, after graduation has been verified and the degree posted on your transcript. The copies of this statement will be mailed to you 6-8 weeks after the completion of all degree requirements. This document cannot be sent until the dean's office has officially notified us that all degree requirements have been met. Since this may not be in time for the dietetic internship submission deadline, please initially submit a Declaration of Intent form with the internship application. The approximate date you will receive the verification statement is: December graduates, February 28; May graduates, July 15; August graduate, October 15. You may contact the Department Office for additional copies. One signed copy is kept on file for emergencies. Photocopies are not allowed. Additional copies can be obtained by writing to the Department of Food and Nutrition. Each request should contain the following: Name used at IUP Social Security Number Date you attended IUP and date of graduation Number of copies needed Address where you want the verification statements sent Now that I have graduated I want to keep up-to-date with changes at IUP and also be sure that IUP has my contact information. How can I find out about the IUP Alumni Association? The IUP Alumni Association provides alumni information through the IUP Magazine. You may either update your address with the Department of Food and Nutrition or through the Alumni Office (412-357-7942). Their address is: Office of Alumni Affairs Alumni Center Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA 15705 In addition, please keep the department up to date on career and address changes so that you may receive information and alumni mailings. GENERAL/OTHER SOURCES OF HELP Topics that are included in the IUP Student Handbook, "The Source": Academic Policies Affirmative Action Campus Rules and Regulations IUP's Judicial System Sexual Harassment Policy Summary of Indiana Borough and State Laws Grievance Procedures
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