On Monday, March 16th, Relay Indianapolis pivoted to online instruction in response to the evolving COVID-19 outbreak. We also have temporarily closed our administrative office, though staff and faculty continue to work remotely.
Please see the most up-to-date information regarding Indianapolis’ COVID-19 response for prospective and current students below. As always, if you have questions please contact us at support@relay.edu.
Relay Indianapolis Classes
Relay Indianapolis has regulatory approval and instructional flexibility to administer coursework online, and so for the health and safety of our graduate students, school partners, and staff, all Relay coursework and instruction will be conducted online for the 2020 Fall Term, and until we can safely return to in-person operations. This includes Deliberate Practice for Residents.
Teacher Licensure
We have been notified by Pearson – the test vendor who administers the Indiana CORE Content Exams – that testing centers reopened on May 15th where local guidance permits. You can find additional guidance from Pearson here with the latest information regarding testing, refunds, and rescheduling of exams.
Pass/Fail Grade Option
Relay Indianapolis will offer the option for all enrolled students to take any coursework Pass/Fail for the fall 2020 and/or spring 2021 terms. We are providing this option to those who would benefit from alleviating the stress associated with earning a specific course grade, as there might be other pressing priorities such as acclimating to online teaching, caring for one’s self or family members, and many other responsibilities that have developed as a result of COVID-19.
It is important to note that our minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA requirement for graduation will remain unchanged for the Class of 2021. This means that taking coursework Pass/Fail for some students may not be the right option if you hope to graduate on time. Any student in the Class of 2021 with a cumulative GPA lower than 2.7, should consult directly with their adviser before opting into taking a course(s) Pass/Fail. By opting into a course as Pass/Fail, your final Pass/Fail grade will not impact your term or cumulative GPA; however, a Fail in any course will require you to retake the course in order to complete your program of study and graduate.
All Pass/Fail requests for Fall 2020 term must be submitted by January 6, no later than 11:59 PM. Please connect with your adviser if you have questions about this process or would like support in making this decision.
- Pass/Fail Resources:
- Pass/Fail Policy
- FAQs for Students and Advisors
- Fall 2020 Student Sign Up Link (responses due January 6, by 11:59 PM EST)
Relay AmeriCorps Members
Relay works closely with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and Serve IN to ensure that members can fulfill their service hours via distance learning during this time to meet the requirements to receive the full Segal Education Award. Please refer to the following Support Center articles for information on Member Status and Teleservice Hours. We will provide updates to all members as necessary.
Current and prospective students can also find updates on any temporary institutional and academic policy changes here.