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143 GENERAL information
Veterans’ Credit
Veterans of military service who qualify for admission
are eligible for academic credit as a result of their
military training and experience. The university follows
the provisions of A Guide to the Evaluation of Education
Experiences in the Armed Services in granting credit.
Copies of official discharge or separation papers (DD-214)
or transcripts must be submitted as a basis for granting
credit. Evaluation of service credit is administered by the
Office of Admissions.
familiarize themselves with requirements for placement
examinations in world languages and sciences, and for
exemption or advanced placement in other subjects.
Specific programs are recommended for students who
require further instruction in reading, mathematics, and
writing, as well as more general collegiate study skills.
Admission of International Students
International students seeking admission to IU South
Bend must contact the Office of International Student
Services at (574) 520-4419. See page 22 for further
information.
AUDIT STUDENTS
Individuals wishing to attend a course without earning
credit must contact the registrar’s office for information
on audit policies, procedures, and regulations.
Graduate Admission
Information for students applying for admission to
graduate programs at IU South Bend is listed on page
212 in this publication.
New Student Orientation
Administration Building 104x
(574) 520-4270
www.iusb.edu/~sborient
The university conducts orientation sessions for all
entering freshmen and transfer students at which students
are assigned an advisor; receive general information
about the university and its policies, academic counseling
and program planning assistance; and register for classes.
There is also a special orientation session designed for
parents and guests. Detailed information on orientation
programs is sent to all admitted students prior to their
first session. A one-time new student enrollment fee is
assessed to all entering students.
Placement Examinations
Administration Building 104x
(574) 520-4460
www.iusb.edu/~sbexams
Prior to orientation and registration, all students
entering the university for the first time are assessed in
mathematics, English, and reading. The results of these
assessment tests are critical in placing each student at
the proper course level in mathematics, English, and
reading classes and ensuring the best chance of success
in these basic courses. In addition, students should
Office of the Registrar
Administration Building 148X
(574) 520-4451
www.registrar.iusb.edu
The primary mission of the Office of the Registrar is to
ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of student
academic records at IU South Bend. The specific
responsibilities of the office are to plan and implement
registration for classes, to coordinate the course
schedule, to schedule academic space, to compile and
maintain the academic record, to provide transcripts of
the academic record to appropriate persons, to certify
enrollment status, to process withdrawals from the
university, to assist with degree audit technology, and to
interpret the various academic policies and procedures
of the university. The office provides services to students,
faculty, administration, and the general public.
Student IDs
Administration Building Lobby
(574) 520-5005
www.iusb.edu/~sbinfo
Student, staff, and faculty picture identification (ID)
cards are available Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–
5:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., in the Gateway
Information Center. There is no charge for the first
photo ID. Another form of photo ID must be presented to
obtain a student ID card. Replacement IDs are $10 each.
Students need an IU South Bend picture ID to utilize
many of the services at the university.