Academic Advising
The purpose of academic advising is to support students from enrollment to completion of degree requirements. Advisors help students understand all degree requirements and options to meet those requirements. Advisors also assist students in understanding policies and procedures, and communicating with departments such as Financial Aid and Accounting.
An academic advising team is assigned to each individual student and advises that student throughout the duration of his or her academic program. Advisors are available to meet one-on-one with students face to face, through email, by phone, or via video conference.
It is important that students maintain contact with their academic advising team in order to ensure timely progression toward degree completion as well as appropriate scheduling for maximum financial aid benefit.
Athletics
The Indiana Wesleyan University athletic program is an integral part of the institution’s total education program, subject to the same aims, policies, and objectives as other institutional programs. The four core values of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are Spiritual Growth, Academic Excellence, Leadership Development, and Athletic Excellence.
The Wildcat men compete in intercollegiate soccer, tennis, cross-country, basketball, baseball, golf, and track and field. Memberships are held in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association), and the MCC (Mid-Central Conference).
The Wildcat women compete in intercollegiate soccer, tennis, golf, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field. Memberships are held in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association), and the MCC (Mid-Central Conference). Our co-ed competitive cheer team competes in NCA National Competitions as well as cheering at all home basketball games.
The physical education and intramural sports departments provide vital programs to the students as well. Lifetime sport participation is emphasized in the physical education instruction program, while the intramural sports program allows students to pursue leisure time needs and interests in an organized and competitive manner.
Chaplaincy Program
Spiritcare, the Chaplaincy Program for IWU National & Global Campus, is a ministry that seeks to care for the spiritual needs of adult students by providing Christ-centered support, resources, and services. This is done primarily through online and onsite classroom visits, structured devotionals, direct emails, and Portal content. The goal is to provide supportive opportunities for the growth of the complete person. On-site and online students have direct contact with a caring pastor shepherd. Spiritcare offers help, hope, and healing for students in crises. Chaplains can provide the following:
- Confidential and caring support for student and family members as requested.
- Spiritual guidance and prayer support.
- Intervention and support during life crises and emergencies.
- Referrals to Biblical, private counsel and support groups for special needs.
- An opportunity to be referred to a local pastor and a local church congregation for students seeking to grow in their faith.
Students may obtain additional information about the Spiritcare Chaplaincy Program through the student portal at myiwu.indwes.edu/Chaplaincy or by contacting the Office of Student Services at 800-621-8667 ext. 2359.
Community Standards
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian university of higher education that upholds high standards of personal and professional conduct. Such standards include a classroom environment that promotes a positive learning environment and a professional instructional climate.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner with respect for the rights of both students and faculty. The university or its representatives reserve the right to act in situations where student behavior violates established policy or detracts from the ability of students or faculty to function effectively in the classroom. Such action may include disciplinary procedures issued by the faculty or suspension from the program. (NOTE: All discussion room and live chat postings for online courses are recorded and can be reviewed at the discretion of the university.)
Only regularly enrolled students may attend class unless granted permission by an administrator and arrangements are made with the instructor.
Drug Abuse Prevention
Drug abuse in the United States has become a major problem, and students at Indiana Wesleyan University are not immune. If you need assistance with a drug abuse problem, we encourage you to seek help at your local community drug abuse prevention center. To talk to someone in a strictly confidential atmosphere, please feel free to contact The Center for Student Success (800-332-6901) at our Marion campus. All conversations are private and will not affect your attendance at the university.
If you would like to talk to someone outside Indiana Wesleyan University, please feel free to call one of the following numbers, or a hospital or treatment center in your area:
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The National Cocaine Hotline, 800-COCAINE, 800-262-2463.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10A-30, Rockville, MD 20857, 800-662-HELP, 800-662-4357.
Expectations for Personal and Professional Conduct
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian university of higher education that upholds high standards of personal and professional conduct. Such standards include a classroom environment that promotes a positive learning environment and a professional instructional climate.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner with respect for the rights of both students and faculty. The university or its representatives reserve the right to act in situations where student behavior violates established policy or detracts from the ability of students or faculty to function effectively in the classroom. Such action may include disciplinary procedures issued by the faculty, suspension from the program, or expulsion from the University. (NOTE: All discussion room and live chat postings for online courses are recorded and can be reviewed at the discretion of the university.)
Only regularly enrolled students may attend class unless granted permission by an administrator and arrangements are made with the instructor.
Food
Within the Barnes Student Center there are a variety of campus dining options. The food service contractor provides well-balanced meals at reasonable cost.
Commuter students are encouraged to eat their meals in the Baldwin dining room or the Wildcat Express. Commuter students may purchase points through Pioneer services that are applied to their ID card and used on a declining balance system.
Health Services
Students must submit a health history with required immunizations and insurance information as part of the admissions process to Indiana Wesleyan University. For those accessible to the IWU-Marion campus, the university Health Center is staffed by registered nurses, a nurse practitioner, and a part-time physician and serves students as well as faculty/staff. Students may be seen on a walk-in basis by a registered nurse or by appointment with the nurse practitioner and the physician. There is a fee to see the nurse practitioner and the physician, which can be billed to the student’s insurance or paid by students. The Health Center has some prescription medications, including antibiotics, for a fee.
IMPORTANT: All students need to provide for their own health insurance. Health insurance is strongly encouraged for all students. The university has available a student health insurance plan for students that are not covered through parents, guardian, or employee. For information regarding student health insurance, contact the Health Center at healthcenter@indwes.edu.
Inclement Weather Procedures
The university is reluctant to postpone or cancel classes because the schedule is already very compressed and it is difficult to schedule make-up classes when needed. In order to make the most informed decisions possible, the university gathers information from the National Weather Service, State Police agencies, and Regional Deans and personnel (when appropriate). Unfortunately, the university cannot make the decision based on an individual student's geographical situation and the driving distance to and from class. Students should be aware, however, that they are expected to use discretion and not to take unreasonable risks. If students choose not to attend class, they should notify their instructor and make appropriate arrangements for make-up work. Decisions to postpone or cancel classes will be announced by the university. Regional locations will be judged by the Regional Deans. In the event it becomes necessary for a Regional Dean to recommend to the Chancellor for IWU-National and Global campus a weather related or emergency closing or postponement for onsite classes, affected faculty and students will make up the missed class session through an online alternative class session.
Instructors will contact students on the date class is cancelled with requirements for making up the cancelled class session through an online alternative.
In the event an onsite class session is cancelled that is deemed significant to the specific program (e.g., program orientation, the first class session of a program, the last class session of a program, etc.), the Regional Dean will petition the appropriate academic leaders to arrange a new date to make up the cancelled class session prior to the next scheduled class session.
To satisfy engagement requirements and earn discussion points (if applicable), all assignments associated with the cancelled class session must be submitted prior to the start of the next scheduled class session.
Postponement decisions for evening classes will be made by approximately 3:00 p.m. on the day of class. Decisions about Saturday classes will be made the evening before, when possible, but may be made during the early morning hours on the Saturday of class if necessary. No notification will be made unless classes are postponed or cancelled; information about postponements and/or cancellations will be announced on the university's Web site at http://www.indwes.edu. Announcements will also be posted on the student portal at http://myIWU.indwes.edu and on the class information phone line at 1-800-621-8667 ext. 2022.
Information Desk - Marion Campus
The Information Desk, located on the first floor of the Barnes Student Center, is the best location on campus to find details regarding phone numbers, campus events, and campus offices. Phone 765-677-4636 for more information.
Library Services
Off Campus Library Services provides both mediated and direct access to resources and services designed specifically for the adult student. The Jackson Library in Marion has thousands of materials via searchable databases, including both print and online journals; streaming media titles; print books and ebooks; and various formats of microform. These are all searchable via the secured Jackson Library databases.. Small library collections are available at the Louisville campus, Ohio campuses at Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, as well as the Indiana campuses at Greenwood, Indianapolis (two locations), and Merrillville, and include some reference books and full access to the library catalog and subscription-based journal and book indexes. Remote access is also available to all databases through the university login. Students can get personalized assistance from OCLS librarians at Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Louisville, Marion, and Merrillville campuses. Librarians assist with general paper editing especially as it pertains to use of the writing style of their degree program. OCLS can also help troubleshoot basic word processing and PowerPoint challenges.
The Wesley Seminary student or distance student can contact OCLS via e-mail, 800 telephone, or chat service. Online access to the Library Resource Guide is available from the OCLS Web page; OCLS Tools. All provided services are further described in this document. One on one or group instruction about the services and databases of OCLS or a writing style is available by special appointment.
The library is part of a consortium, Academic Libraries of Indiana, which includes access to most library collections of Indiana higher education institutions. If attending classes in Kentucky or Ohio, the regional OCLS librarian can inform students about opportunities in their area.
Performing Arts
The Phillippe Performing Arts Center hosts performances by the IWU Music Division and IWU Theatre Guild. Performances are open to the campus community and the public.
This mission remains focused on a higher goal: to experience the limitless, wondrous creativity of how God is revealed to us through ministry in the arts.
Publications
Staff positions on the Sojourn (the student newspaper) are available for students interested in writing, photography, layout, and editing for print media. Paid positions are available for students.
The Sojourn is usually published every other week and made available to students. The newspaper covers many aspects of campus life through accurate and investigative reporting.
The Caesura is a literary magazine published each spring that features the creative writing and visual art of students.
Recreation
The mission of the Department of Campus Recreation is to provide a wide variety of quality recreation, sports, fitness, and leisure activities that will increase the overall wellness of the campus community and to provide dynamic programming that enhances leadership and social development in an environment that is fair, safe, and Christ-centered.
All enrolled students (resident and commuters) as well as faculty, staff, administrators, and their spouses are eligible to participate in activities sponsored by the Department of Campus Recreation.
Activities include, but are not limited to: intramural sand volleyball, flag football, softball, racquetball, tennis, wallyball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, ultimate Frisbee, bowling, table tennis, and billiards.
Students, faculty, staff and administrators also have access to a state-of-the-art recreation and wellness facility.
Safety Policies and Campus Crime Statistics
IWU Safety Policies can be accessed at
http://www.indwes.edu/safety and include crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime reporting and prevention, sexual assault and other related matters. Anyone wishing a paper copy of the policies may contact the Office of Institutional Research at 765-677-1566.
Services for Disabled Students
IWU Disability Services
The goal of disability services at Indiana Wesleyan University is to work cooperatively with students to help them reach their maximum academic, social, and personal potential. This is accomplished by integrating legal expectations, Indiana Wesleyan’s standards of service, and Christ-like principles. The Director of Accessibility and Accommodations is a trained professional, responsible for determining accommodation eligibility and for coordinating office services for students with disabilities. The director works with the students, faculty, and staff to design and implement a plan of reasonable accommodations that allows for equal access to all areas of university life.
Equal Access
Indiana Wesleyan University is committed to inclusion and equal access of individuals with disabilities. Individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or be denied equal access and appropriate accommodation to the educational opportunities available at IWU.
“No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States shall, solely on the basis of disability, be denied access to, or the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in any institution receiving federal financial assistance.” –Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Admissions
Admission decisions are made without regard to disabilities. All prospective students are expected to present academic credentials that meet or exceed the minimum requirements for admissions.
Prospective students with disabilities are not required to identify themselves to the Admissions Office or the Director of Accessibility and Accommodations. However, those interested in receiving academic accommodations are encouraged to meet with, or contact, the Director of Accessibility and Accommodations as early as possible to allow for a review of documentation and the formulation of an accommodation plan.
Student Center
The Barnes Student Center is the community center of the university for all members of the university family — students, faculty, administration, alumni and guests. It represents a well-considered plan for the community life of the university.
The Barnes Student Center provides for the services, conveniences, and amenities that the members of the university family need in their daily life on campus and for getting to know and understand one another through informal association outside the classroom.
The Barnes Student Center is part of the university educational process. It provides a social and recreational program, aiming to make free time activity a cooperative factor with study in education. Its goal is the development of persons as well as intellects.
Student Address/Email Information
Students should notify the Office of Student Services of any change of address, telephone number, or name so that proper records can be maintained. Name change requests require submission of appropriate documentation.
IWU Student Email Accounts - Upon acceptance, students are given an IWU student e-mail account. This is the only account used by IWU for communication with the student. It is extremely important that the student checks this account on a regular basis as important academic and financial information as well as university announcements will be shared in this way.
