Frequently Asked Questions-Passport

• What is Passport?
• How do I know if my credits will transfer?
• On the transfer list of courses, what does #1XX or #2XX mean?
• I am an IUPUI student and I want to take a class at Ivy Tech. What do I do?
• Will my course automatically be transferred to my IUPUI transcript?
• Will the grade transfer and effect my GPA?
• If I failed a course at IUPUI can I repeat it at Ivy Tech or vice versa?
• Can I use my Financial Aid?

What is Passport?

Passport is a coordinated program between Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Passport strives to increase course and degree articulations between institutions, maintains advising offices at both campuses, offers cooperative student services, facilitates shared access to student records, offers IUPUI Passport scholarships and promotes student life programs. The goal of the Passport office is to make the transfer of credit and/or degrees between the two institutions as seamless as possible.

How do I know if my credits will transfer?

Check the Passport website for course and degree articulations. Visit the Passport Advising Office at Ivy Tech located in the Student Services area and speak with an advisor or call 917-5720 and make an appointment. IUPUI students should check with their departmental advisor.

On the transfer list of courses what does #1XX or #2XX mean?

IUPUI will accept the course and give undistributed credit. Each department determines if or how this course will be used. DO NOT assume undistributed credit will automatically transfer to your degree.

I am an IUPUI student and I want to take a class at Ivy Tech. What do I do?

Visit the Ivy Tech Admissions office and meet with an Admissions officer. You should enroll as non-degree seeking. Check to make sure you have taken the necessary prerequisites.

Will my course automatically be transferred to my IUPUI transcript?

You must submit an official Ivy Tech transcript to IUPUI once all final grades have been posted. You may mail or hand deliver the official Ivy Tech transcript. You must earn a grade of "C" or better for IUPUI to consider transferring credit.

Will the grade transfer and affect my GPA?

The credits transfer but the grade does not.

If I failed a course at IUPUI can I repeat it at Ivy Tech or vice versa?

No, you must repeat the class at the same institution where you originally took it.

Can I use my Financial Aid?

Visit the Financial Aid office at your HOME school and request a Passport Financial Assistance Agreement form. Follow the instructions on the sheet and obtain all necessary signatures. Students MUST be enrolled in at least 3 credits at both intuitions to be eligible.