Student Handbook - The American University of Paris

Dear AUP Community, 

Welcome, entering students, to the American University of Paris, and welcome 

back to all returning students. AUP is arguably the most diverse and culturally 

rich university on the face of the planet, and it is up to you to profit from that. 

Your Student Government Association, the SGA, has a lot in store for you 

this coming year. From new partnerships with French universities to recent 

environmental developments, our young, innovative university has been making 

strides to further modernize the institution. We hope that you will join us in the 

coming year in contributing to our dynamic community in any and all ways that 

you can. 

At no other institution will you find such an incredible opportunity to get involved 

and change the face of the institution. We in the SGA hope that you will help us 

in continuing our perpetual mission to build an inclusive community. We may 

come from all over the world, but at the end of the day AUP is our collective 

nation. 

I am here for you; your SGA is here for you, ready to help with any projects or 

ideas you may have no matter how farfetched or improbable. 

I am asking you to dream with me. Dream that this young institution we call 

home will one day be known around the world. And all it takes is for you to 

get involved and take ownership over your school. If you don’t like something, 

change it. If you want something, pursue it. The only way to accomplish the 

impossible is to believe the impossible is possible. 

Yours truly, 

Sam Yehya 

President, Student Government Association 

The American University of Paris

Period Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 

Period 1 

9:00 - 10:20 

Period 2 

10:35 - 11:55 

Period 3 

12:10 - 13:30 

Period 4 

13:45 - 15:05 

Period 5 

15:20 - 16:40 

Period 6 

16:55 - 18:15 

Period 7 

18:30 - 19:50 

Period 8 

20:05 - 21:25 

Fall Semester 2010 - Class Schedule 

Period Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 

Period 1 

9:00 - 10:20 

Period 2 

10:35 - 11:55 

Period 3 

12:10 - 13:30 

Period 4 

13:45 - 15:05 

Period 5 

15:20 - 16:40 

Period 6 

16:55 - 18:15 

Period 7 

18:30 - 19:50 

Period 8 

20:05 - 21:25 

Spring Semester 2011 - Class Schedule

Academic Calendar 2010 - 2011 

Fall Semester 2010 

27 August (Fri) Orientation begins 

1 September (Wed) Registration for returning students 

2-3 September (Thurs-Fri) Registration for entering students 

6 September (Mon) Classes begin 

10 September (Fri) Last day to DROP/ADD courses 

20 October (Wed) Mid-semester 

22 October (Fri) Mid-term grades due 

1-3 November (Mon-Wed) Fall Break (no classes) 

5 November (Fri) Last day to withdraw from a course 

Last day to choose CR/NC grading option 

11-12 November (Thurs-Fri) Armistice (no classes) 

10 December (Fri) Last day of classes 

11-12 December (Sat-Sun) Reading days 

13-17 December (Mon-Fri) Final examination period 

3 January (Mon) Grades due 

Spring Semester 2011 

8 January (Sat) Orientation begins 

12 January (Wed) Registration for returning students 

13-14 January (Thurs-Fri) Registration for entering students 

17 January (Mon) Classes begin 

21 January (Fri) Last day to DROP/ADD courses 

21-25 February (Mon-Fri) Spring Break (no classes) 

9 March (Wed) Mid-semester 

11 March (Fri) Mid-term grades due 

25 March (Fri) Last day to withdraw from a course 

Last day to choose CR/NC grading option 

4-8 April (Mon-Fri) Easter Break (no classes) 

25 April (Mon) Easter Monday (no classes) 

2 May (Mon) Last day of classes 

3-5 May (Tues-Thurs) Reading days 

6-12 May (Fri-Thurs) Final examination period 

13 May (Fri) Degree candidate grades due 

19 May (Thurs) Graduation 

20 May (Fri) All grades due

1.) 31, avenue Bosquet 

Academic Affairs, Classrooms, Student Affairs, 

Registrar, Housing, Student Government, 

Publications, Amex Cafe 

2.) 10, bis rue Amelie 

Bookstore, Classrooms 

3.) 9, rue Monttessuy 

University Library 

4.) 147, rue de Grenelle 

Academic Advising, Classrooms, Faculty Offices, 

Computer Labs, Writing Lab, ARC, Cultural 

Programs 

5.) 102, rue St. Dominique 

(entrance: 16, passage Landrieu) 

Bursar’s Office, Faculty Offices 

6.) 6, rue du Colonel Combes 

Admissions & Student Finance Center, Alumni 

Office, President’s Office, Classrooms, Summer 

Programs, Faculty Offices 

7.) 11, rue Pierre Villey 

Classrooms, Faculty Offices 

Campus Map 

8.) 118, rue St. Dominique 

Alumni Affairs, Internship & Career Services

A life-threatening situation calls for immediate and independent action on your part. The 

information on this page might be helpful and should be kept accessible at all times. You should 

consider entering a few of the numbers above in your cell phone so you have them, just in case… 

When telephoning to an emergency service, you need to: 

• provide the following information: 

a) your name and address, including the floor (étage) and 

entrance code number if necessary, 

b) your telephone number 

c) patient’s name and age 

• inform them of the nature of the illness or accident and what has happened since, and what 

treatment, if any, has been given. Also describe the patient’s present condition (can not walk, 

is vomiting, is in pain, etc.) 

• speak clearly and slowly in French or English. If you do not speak French and do not have 

anyone else who can make the call, the person on the other end may understand or be able 

to find someone who does. SOS Médecins and European Benefits can answer emergency 

calls in English. 

Non-Life Threatening Emergency 

What Should I Do In An Emergency? 

Emergency Ambulance and 

Medical Team Ambulance (SAMU) 01.45.67.50.50 or 15 

Fire Brigade (Pompiers) 18 

Police Department (Police Secours) 17 

Need a doctor to come to your place? 

SOS Médecins makes house calls. 

It is not part of the direct-billing system and you will have to pay by cash or check. 

Tel: 3624 or 01.47.07.77.77 

If you need help in a medical emergency which is not life-threatening, please contact the Office of 

Student Affairs during office hours or the main AUP switchboard anytime. Remember that you may 

call European Benefits 24 hours a day to be put in touch with an English-speaking French doctor 

trained to handle emergency situations. 

AUP Switchboard: 01.40.62.06.00 

Student Affairs: 01.40.62.06.43 

Europen Benefits: 01.42.81.97.00 (English-speaking staff are available 24/7)

Health Services Directory 

The American University of Paris offers its students a comprehensive Health Care Plan that 

guarantees excellent medical coverage, helps integrate students into French society and supports 

the University’s academic mission. The plan includes French Social Security and supplementary 

coverage with European Benefits. Students must pay most health care practitioners out of pocket 

and will then be reimbursed by French Social Security. What is not reimbursed by French Social 

Security is most often covered by European Benefits. 

A full-time staff member is available in The Office of Student Affairs to assist students with 

questions regarding social security and supplemental insurance as well as to help with filing 

claims. Individual counseling appointments are available for free throughout the week with an 

off-campus Clinical Social Worker as well as with an off-campus Psychologist. Students may also 

meet with an on-campus Student Affairs Guidance Counselor throughout the week. In addition, 

The Office of Student Affairs provides a range of health and wellness support and prevention tools 

and workshops throughout the year. 

See below for a list of English speaking practitioners close to campus. Note that a more extensive 

list of doctors can be found online in the Student Life, Health & Wellness section of My.AUP.edu 

General Practitioners 

Dr. Julia Bache 

5, rue Leon Cogniet 

75017 Paris 

M. Courcelles 

Tel: 01.47.63.42.07 

Dr. Patricia Nizard 

41, avenue Bosquet 


M. Ecole Militaire 

Tel. 01.45.55.66.15 

Dentists 

Dr. Olivier Besserman 

34, rue de la Victoire 


M. N-D de Lorette 

Tel. 01.48.78.49.50 

Dermatologist 

Dr. Brigitte Marchal 



M. Ecole Militaire, 

Tel. 01.45.51.04.40 

Dr. Lorin De Reure 

176, rue de Grenelle 


M. Latour Maubourg 

Tel. 06.60.10.50.40 

Dr. Nancy Salzman 

1, rue Lowendal 



Tel. 01.45.63.18.43 

Dr. Celine Bismuth 

7, rue Bernard Clairvaux 


M. Rambuteau 

Tel. 01.48.87.61.61 

Psychologists/Psychiatrist 

Dr. Francis Slattery 

10, av d’Eylau 


M. Trocadero 

Tel. 01.47.42.02.34 

Dr. Alex Chargari 

22, rue Cler 



Tel. 01.47.05.40.10 

Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at the 

University to find out more about a variety of counseling 

options available to students (01 40 62 06 43) or visit 

the Health and Wellness section in Student Life on 

My.Aup.edu

Gynecologists 

Dr. Anne-Francoise Neiman 

150, rue de l’Université 


M. Invalides 

Tel. 01.44.18.72.18 

Pharmacies 

Allegrini – Simonetti 

104, rue St. Dominique 



Tel. 01.47.05.83.95 

Pharmacies 

Pharmacie de l’av Rapp 

23 av Rapp 



Tel. 01.47.05.41.25 

Medical Laboratories 

Laboratoires d’Analyses 

Médicales 

42, av Bosquet 



Tel. 01.47.05.84.37 

Opticians 

Optique Monnery 

49, rue Cler 



Tel. 01.47.05.18.67 

Osteopath 

Jacques Lachant 

9bis, rue de Valence 


M. Goblins 

Tel. 01.43.37.85.55 

Health Services Directory 

Dr. Tatiana Oppenheim 

17, boulevard du Temple 


M. Filles du Calvaire 

Tel. 01.48.87.22.63 

Grand Pharmacie du Progrés 

49 av Bosquet 



Tel. 01.45.51.35.91 

Hospitals 

Georges-Pompidou 

20, rue Leblanc 


M. Balard 

Tel: 01.56.09.20.00 

Laboratoires d’Analyses 

Médicales 

16, rue José-Maria de Heredia 


M. Ségur 

Tel. 01.47.83.24.13 

Walter Optician 

107, rue St. Dominique 



Tel. 01.45.51.70.08 

X-Rays 

Centre d”Imagerie Médical 




Tel. 01.45.55.08.09 

Pharmacy Cotinat 



M. La Tour Maubourg 

Tel. 01.47.05.44.85 

Hertford British Hospital 

3, rue Barbes 

92300 Levallois-Perret 

M. Anatole France 

Tel. 01.46.39.22.22 

Ophthalmologist 

Dr. Esther Blumen 




Tel. 01.45.55.65.45 

Osteopath 

Iona Jones 

1 ave Lowendal 



Tel. 06.65.57.52.95 

Dr. Anne Ducellier-Orlowski 

16, rue Franklin 


M. Trocadéro 

Tel. 01.45.25.15.10

Finding Answers to Your Questions (1) 

Where’s your next class? What jobs are available through the Career Development Office? Who is 

in charge of that club you want to join? All of this information and much more is now available on 

My.Aup.edu. Log in now and check back daily for news and updates. 

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• Extensive career and internship 

database 

• The latest career news 

• Useful links and other resources 

In addition to the above, you can also find your Web mail, classified ads, building hours, campus 

telephone directories, professors’ schedules and much more on My.Aup.edu.

Problem Office Location AUP Extension 

Absences Student Affairs B-28 ext. 643 - 631 

Academic Advising Advising Center SD1 ext. 671 

Academic Concerns Dean’s Office B-23 ext. 604 

Academic Requirements Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 612 - 613 

Academic Status Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 612 - 613 

Add/Drop Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 612 - 613 

Admissions Admissions Office C-1 ext. 720 

Books Bookstore A ext. 592 

Bursar Bursar’s Office SD1 ext. 711 - 713 

Carte de Séjour Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 615 

Class Schedules Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 612 - 613 

Complaints/Misc Student Affairs B-28 ext. 643 - 631 

Computer Information ITS Helpdesk G-4 ext. 696 

Credits Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 613 

Cultural Events/Tickets Cultural Programs Office SD1 ext. 596 

Doctors/Health Concerns Student Affairs B-28 ext. 643 - 631 

Faculty Office Hours Faculty Secretary G-43 ext. 660 

Financial Aid Financial Aid Office C-1 ext. 727 

Grades Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 613 

Health Plan Health Coordinator B-28 ext. 577 

Housing Housing Office B-41 ext. 597 - 599 

I.D. Cards Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 612 - 613 

Internships/Careers Internship/Career Office SD2 ext. 625 - 634 

Library inquiries Library L ext. 550 

Lost and Found Reception B ext. 502 

Presidential inquiries President’s Office C ext. 566 

Publications ASM Office B-14 ext. 605 

Sport inquiries Sports Office B-26 ext. 593 

Student Government SGA Office B-15 ext. 589 

Student Activities Info Cultural Programs Office SD1 ext. 596 

Student Accounts Bursar’s Office SD1 ext. 711 - 713 

Study Abroad/Exchange Advising Center SD1 ext. 671 

Transcripts Registrar’s Office B-25 ext. 613 

Travel Info/Trips Cultural Programs Office SD1 ext. 596 

Location Key 


You may not always be sure of who to contact when faced with a specific problem or question. The 

list below identifies offices that can help with various issues. Remember that a wealth of useful 

information and resources are available on MyAup.edu, as indicated on the previous pages. If 

contacting an office below from oustide the University, dial 01.40.62.0......and add the relevant 

three-digit AUP extension number. 

B 31, avenue Bosquet 

C 6, rue Colonel Combes 

G 147, rue de Grenelle 

SD1 102, rue Saint Dominique 

SD2 118, rue Saint Dominique 

A 10 bis, rue d’Amelie 

L 9, rue Monttessuy

Nancy Lebalc’h 

Housing Coordinator 

01 40 62 05 99 - Bosquet, B-41 

Jo Lowery 

Housing Assistant 

01 40 62 05 97 - Bosquet, B-41 

Home Away From Home 

The Housing Office helps you find clean, affordable housing 

during Orientation and throughout the year. We also provide 

assistance with issues related to payment of utilities and 

rent, insurance declarations and landlords. 

Please don’t hesitate to call or stop by to see us in the 

Housing Office! There are no silly questions and we are here 

to help and advise. 

What we do..... 

• House hundreds of AUP students each semester 

• Help resolve disputes and misunderstandings between 

landlords and students 

• Assist with housing insurance claims while encouraging 

responsibility and accountability 

• Maintain good working relationships with landlords 

throughout Paris to the benefit of AUP students 

• Provide a selection of useful downloadable housing 

forms on My.Aup.edu in the Housing section under 

Student Life (including rent and security deposit 

receipts, inventory forms, housing regulations, etc.) 

Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 

Take Advantage of Our Services Throughout the Year 

Most AUP students find housing during Orientation. New students are assigned an appointment with 

a Housing Advisor and returning students can either arrange their housing before summer and winter 

breaks or make an appointment with the Housing Office to see an advisor during Orientation. 

The Housing Office will send reminders to your AUP e-mail address throughout the academic year. 

Please read all e-mails before deleting in order to ensure a smooth transition if you plan to move 

out, change housing, etc. Keeping the lines of communication open is very important, especially if 

you’re having problems with rental payment, faulty plumbing or other issues. Inform yourself before 

taking action to avoid unnecessary surprises when it is already too late! 

The Housing Office is closed during the month of August. Housing appointments for returning 

students will begin on August 30 for fall 2010 and January 10 for spring 2011. Please confirm these 

dates in your Orientation handbook. 

my.aup.edu/student-life/housing

Danielle Savage 

Career Counselor 

01 40 62 06 34 

St. Do 2 

(118, rue St. Dominique) 

Prepare Your Future 

Whether you are a freshman or returning student, it is never 

too early to start preparing for life after you graduate. 

Looking for career advice, help with your resume, a job after 

graduation or graduate school opportunities? See Danielle in 

the Career Development Office. 


• Assist in preparing job search documents 

• Assist with graduate school applications 

• Help with recruitment interviews 

• Provide resources for career exploration, including 

online database 

• Maintain invaluable relationships with global employers 

• Organize career and graduate school events 

Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 

10 Things to Do Before You Graduate 

1. Visit the Career Development Office regularly to create or update your resume (CV) 

2. Plan to pursue at least one internship – visit the Internship Office to be sure you understand 

the process 

3. Monitor job and internship offers posted online at My.Aup.edu 

4. Attend workshops held by the Career Development Office on specific professions, international 

job searching, or other areas of interest 

5. Consult the Online Career Library for background research into at least one industry of choice 

6. If seeking a job in a foreign country, inform yourself on cultural recruiting practices and legal 

issues regarding work authorization 

7. If planning on pursuing a graduate degree, begin to inform yourself at the beginning of your 

junior year about programs, deadlines, and admissions requirements, and consider visiting the 

Career Development Office for assistance with your personal statement 

8. Discuss your career goals with the Career Counselor 

9. Practice your job interviewing skills at a Career Development Office workshop 

10. Create an online portfolio of your work/accomplishments on Epsilen to show to potential 

employers (www.epsilen.com) 

my.aup.edu/student-life/careers

Jennifer Larsen 

Cultural Program Coordinator 

01 40 62 05 96 

SD1 

(102 rue St. Dominique) 

Office Hours: 

Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 

Learning Beyond the Classroom 

The Cultural Program invites you to take full advantage of 

our unique location in Paris, while also exploring historic and 

cultural sites throughout Europe and beyond. The office, 

located in G-22, should be your first-stop location to sign 

up for study trips, cultural excursions, and a whole host of 

events ranging from cooking classes and chocolate tours to 

museum visits and theater outings. 


• Organize with faculty study trips for students in France, 

Europe and further afield. See a full list of trips each 

semester under the Cultural Program section of 

My.Aup.edu 

• Procure a limited number of tickets to plays and other 

events for some of your courses 

• Offer a selection of tickets, walking tours and other 

events throughout the year 

• Inform the AUP community of upcoming activities of 

interest 

• Stop by the Cultural Program Office anytime to find out 

more! 

Sign Up Early and Keep Track of Deadlines 

The Cultural Program’s varied activities essentially fall under one of the following categories: 

Study Trips, Cultural Events and Guided Visits. 

• If you are interested in signing up for a CP event or trip, visit the CP office within the first three 

weeks of the semester. Many events fill up fast so it is important to reserve your spot early on. 

• Each trip has its own cancellation deadline, while concert and show tickets are non-refundable. 

Mark your cancellation deadlines in your agenda just in case! 

• Be sure to pay for your trip before the cancellation deadline. And don’t forget that not paying 

for a trip does not mean your signup is cancelled. All trips can be paid for under the CP section 

of My.Aup.edu 

my.aup.edu/student-life/cultural-program

Ashkan Shalbaf 

Sports Coordinator 

01 40 62 05 93 

Bosquet, B-26 

Office Hours: 

Tues, Wed, & Fri: 11:00 - 17:00 

Staying in Shape 

The Sports Office offers you a dozen different opportunities 

to participate in the following organized sports on a weekly 

basis: 

American Football (8 verses 8), American Flag Football, 

Basketball, Dancing, Equestrian Activities, Fitness Workouts 

(Without Weights), Indoor Soccer, Running, Table Tennis, 

Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga 

If you would like to join us for any of the above or have 

suggestions about other sports, please contact Ashkan in 

the Sports Office. 


• Offer a wide selection of physical activities to students, 

whose interests range from simply practicing a hobby to 

competing on a University team 

• Organize non-sports activities including picnics, card 

games and many other events to bring students together 

• Invite staff/faculty to participate when possible(yoga, 

tennis, etc.) 

Want to Play Competitively...Or Not? 

Observation period (from the first day of classes until September 30): Sports Coordinator will 

evaluate which teams and athletes will be eligible to compete for the school year. All other sports 

will continue to be offered on a “just-for-fun” basis. 

Preparation period (October 1 to October 31): Practices are designed to prepare athletes for 

competition, which starts in November. Every athlete should by now have done the needed check 

up from a French doctor and received a medical certificate. 

Competition period (November 1 until May 31): The teams and athletes have league games, 

qualifying matches and chances to win cups and medals. Invitations to tournaments and events are 

provided by the Sports Office. The best athletes will receive awards at the end of the year. 

Have no interest in competing? The Sports Office also regularly organizes fun events at the 

University like the AUP Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament and Bowling night. We sell tickets to 

popular sports matches (NBA Europe Tour, Soccer National Team Matches, American Football 

European League). And we loan out sports equipment and help you to find opportunities to practice 

your preferred sport in Paris if we can’t offer it. 

my.aup.edu/student-life/sports

Aaron Murray-Nellis 

Student Affairs Counselor 

01 40 62 06 43 - Bosquet, B-28 

Kristin Duncombe 

Off-campus Counselor 

Appts Mon, Tue, Thr, Fri 

A Variety of Support Services 

AUP provides a variety of health and wellness services to 

students. A team of in-house guidance counselors and offcampus 

professionals are available to meet on a one-on-one 

basis throughout the year. Having trouble coping or do you just 

need someone to talk to? Stop by or make an appointment 

with us in the Bosquet building. We can only help students 

who come to see us for help! 


• Maintain a list of doctors, make referrals 

• Provide information about health insurance and health 

issues in general 

• File request for excused absences when necessary and 

when appropriate documentation is submitted 

• Help with accommodations for learning disabilities 

• Help with daily life questions (ie cell phones, electricity, 

thefts, banks, etc.) 

• Provide mental health support when needed. Students 

can meet with a Student Affairs counselors or our 

off-campus counselor (appointments made at Student 

Affairs, no questions asked) 

Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 

Timely Health and Wellness Tips 

• Get your first semester off to a good start. Attend as many Orientation events as possible and 

begin filling in this agenda! Flip to the academic calendar now and start planning ahead. 

• Don’t miss class. And if you do miss class, be in touch with your professors as soon as possible 

(ideally before the missed class). Some professors are strict about attendance and others don’t 

take attendance at all. It is your responsibility to read your syllabi and to know what is expected of 

you. You may file a request for an excused absence if you have appropriate documentation (doctor’s 

note, for example), but it is always up to your professor to excuse you from a missed class. 

• Don’t wait until it’s too late! Now that you are at University there is no question that you are 

a responsible adult. But there are some problems that are too big to handle on your own – 

remember that you have the support of the entire Student Affairs team throughout the year. Stop 

by to see a Student Affairs counselor if you are not sure what to do or think you need help. 

my.aup.edu/student-life/health-and-wellness

An AUP education extends well beyond the classroom and includes the chance participate in 

many student-led initiatives, organizations and clubs. Get involved! Find out more about the 

opportunities listed below by stopping in the Student Government Association on the first floor of 

Bosquet. Also read more at My.Aup.edu 

AUP’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Graduate 

Student Council (GSC) 

The SGA and GSC are at the heart of all student-led initiatives at AUP. 

The SGA is comprised of the executive board (undergraduate), the 

senate, the graduate student council (graduate executive board) and 

committees. All members of these groups are representatives of the 

student body. 

The executive board: Elected by the student body and organizes the 

senate, committees and clubs along with a host of school-wide activities. 

The senate: Comprised of a representative of each undergraduate major, a representative from 

each graduate program and four class representatives (senior, junior, sophomore and freshman) 

and a visiting student representative. The senate is responsible for keeping students informed of 

departmental news and collectively decides on most major SGA issues, including on how much 

money to allocate to clubs. 

Committees: The SGA vice president appoints the chair and vice-chairs of all committees, which 

report to the senate. There are currently seven committees: judiciary, fundraising, campus health, 

social, clubs, elections and environmental. 

Graduate Student Council (GSC): This is the executive board for graduate students. Elections 

for the president are held in the spring. Elections for the rest of the board positions are held in 

the fall. It’s pretty much the same as SGA but ... you have to be a graduate student. For the GSC 

presidential position, you must have been at AUP for at least a semester and must serve the 

entire 2010-2011 academic year. 

AUP Student Media (ASM) 

Student-Led Organizations 

ASM is considered by some to be AUP’s biggest club. It publishes more than a dozen academic 

journals, the school newspaper The Planet and a host 

of online video and radio programs each year. AUP 

Radio offers a variety of programming at aupradio. 

org while Panam[e] regularly updates videos and 

multimedia offerings online at: 

http://paname.aup.fr/ 

Recently, ASM has worked to improve distribution 

and advertising techniques to appeal to AUP students as well as a larger Parisian audience. If you 

are a talented writer, handy with video editing or just interested in student communications, there 

is probably a place for you on ASM.

A Sampling of Clubs (1) 

We think at least one of the following clubs will catch your attention, but – if not – then start your 

own club! See the SGA at the beginning of the semester to find out who’s in charge this year of 

each club listed below and more about how to start your own club. 

Salsa Club: 

Beginner lessons in salsa dancing. A great way to unwind and let go of the stress after a long day 

of classes. In this class you will learn the basic steps, Rued Cuban style, and LA style. 

Cuisine Club: 

Meet with fellow students to make simple and tasty treats. You’ll review basic cooking skills and 

then work your way up to more difficult dishes. 

French Club: 

The French club is mostly about sharing your experience while living in France and learning about 

French culture. French and non-French members alike are welcome. 

AUP Photography Club: 

Holds weekly Photoshop sessions and is involved in the AUP yearbook 

AUP Political Association: 

Get in on some great debates and learn about the world around you. The club often teams up with 

the Economic Student Union and the Politics Department to host interesting debates open to the 

entire campus. 

Racing Club: 

The racing club takes advantage of good weather to head to an amazing 1.8km track outdoors. 

White Mask: 

AUP’s theater group. White Mask usually organizes at least two plays and one musical each 

year. All AUP students and faculty are encouraged to come see these performances which are 

produced entirely by students from all majors, nationalities and interests.

A Sampling of Clubs (2) 

Roots & Shoots: 

A program of the Jane Goodall Institute to take action to improve the world through service learning 

projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment and human community. Join 

the very active AUP branch! 

The Economic Student Union: 

Hosts company visits to provide insight into the world of economics, debates on campus and a 

departmental dinner each year. 

The Gamers Guild: 

Provides a relaxed environment for students to interact and engage in fun and enjoyable gaming 

activities, including (but not limited to) board games and card games, tabletop war games and 

rpgs, and even multiplayer video games. 

The Forum: 

A public meeting place for open discussion of current and ongoing world events. The main 

objective of The Forum, as a club, is to provide an environment where AUP students can interact 

with questions, answers, and discussions on specific topics of their choice. 

The Cards Club: 

A leisure activity, open to all AUP students. Games played include Texas Hold ‘Em Poker and Rami. 

The club offers an opportunity to learn the games if you don’t already know them. No gambling 

allowed! 

Sketchbook: 

The Art Club: Fine Arts students and the Art Department come together to share their interest in 

the Arts, including dinners and exhibition visits. 

The Equestrian Club: 

This is a chance for horse enthusiasts to interact and share their passion for the sport by 

competing in events, going for weekly practice sessions, taking monthly trail rides, watching 

national competitions and more. See the Sports page in this handbook for more about other 

sports offered at AUP.

Conduct in the Community 

The American University of Paris is an educational institution that exists for the 

transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, and the development of its students. To 

preserve its integrity as an educational community, the University has certain institutional 

standards of conduct for its members: students, faculty, and administrative staff. The 

scope of these standards is limited to the protection and promotion of the University’s 

educational goals and to the preservation of the human rights of each of its members. 

Specifically, the University must attempt to protect and maintain: 

• freedom of expression and freedom of inquiry for all members of the University 

community, subject to the limitations that such freedom shall not extend to the denial 

of another’s rights nor to attacks on individuals and on the University community as 

a whole. 

• an atmosphere of mutual respect in which the improvement of opportunities for 

individual intellectual development is the paramount concern. 

• the safety, welfare, and property of all members of the University community, and the 

safety and property of the University itself. 

It is the responsibility of each member of the AUP community to support these standards. 

The University provides a mechanism for student participation in the formulation of 

standards of conduct and in judicial proceedings. The standards of conduct do not restrict 

the right of the faculty to control conduct in the classroom within accepted standards of 

academic freedom and responsibility. 

Standards of Conduct 

Codes of Conduct (1) 

• The possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons or substances on University 

premises is prohibited. 

• The use, transfer, distribution, possession, or sale of any substance classified as a 

narcotic by French law is prohibited. 

• The use of the University name in such a way as to imply representation of the 

community, in any public statement or demonstration, without prior authorization by 

the Office of the Dean of Student Services, is prohibited. 

• The use of force, or the threat of force, by any member of the community against any 

other is prohibited. 

• Theft or willful destruction of the property of any member of the community or of the 

University and the storage of stolen property on University premises are prohibited. 

This policy relates to both the theft of physical and of intellectual property. 

• Conduct disturbing or disrupting the authorized use by others of University facilities 

is prohibited. 

• The posting or distribution of announcements, publicity, publications, or products 

that are not related to the University’s academic or non-academic programs is 

prohibited, unless approved by the Office of the Dean of Student Services. 

• Dogs and other pets and animals are permitted on University premises only when they 

are authorized for instructional or laboratory use or when they are trained guide dogs 

for specific documented medical conditions or for the visually impaired. 

• In accordance with French law, smoking is prohibited throughout the University.

Standards of Conduct Continued 

• Violations of the University’s computer security systems and altering the configuration 

of University computers, software, e-mail accounts, or any other computer files are 

prohibited. 

• Conduct outside of the University, including study trips and cultural excursions 

organized by the University, which violates either the University’s Standards of 

Conduct or French Law, is prohibited and can result in disciplinary action. 

• Students housed through the University Housing Department must sign a Housing 

Rules and Regulations Agreement before accepting accommodations, and 

subsequently must respect all aspects of this agreement while housed through the 

University, including timely payment of rent and arrival and departure deadlines. See 

the University Housing Department for full details. 

• Sexual Harassment, as defined below, is prohibited at the University. 

Judicial Procedures 


All cases of alleged violations of the University’s standards of conduct should be reported 

to the Office of the Dean of Student Services. The Dean investigates all allegations as soon 

as possible after the reported violation. When s/he has determined that the standards of 

conduct have been violated, s/he may impose any one or more of the following sanctions: 

• Warning: a verbal or written reprimand indicating that a student’s conduct is in 

violation of the standards of conduct. 

• Censure: a written reprimand, not noted on transcripts, indicating that a student’s 

conduct is in violation of the standards of conduct. 

• Assessment of damages and requirement of payment: a student may be required to 

settle claims for damage or theft, the amount of which is determined by the Dean of 

Student Services. 

• Students excessively late with rental payments for housing secured through the 

University Housing Department or with payments for University study trips or cultural 

excursions may be banned from taking final exams and thus completing the semester. 

• Immediate suspension from participation and elected office in student-led 

organizations, including the Student Government Association and the Graduate 

Student Council, during the semester in progress. 

• Non-academic Probation: students on non-academic probation are not permitted 

to hold elected office or participate in extracurricular activities of the University 

during the probation period. Should they violate other standards of conduct while on 

probation, they may be suspended or dismissed from the University. 

• A recommendation to the President of the University that a student be suspended 

from the University for a limited period of time. 

• A recommendation to the President of the University that a student be dismissed 

from the University for non-academic reasons. Students who have been suspended or 

dismissed may not enter or use the University’s facilities.

Appeal Committee 

Students wishing to appeal the decision made by the Dean of Student Services must 

submit a written petition within five class days of such a decision to the Dean of Student 

Services, who will convene the Appeal Committee, which is composed of the Dean of 

Academic Administration, the Chair of the Faculty Senate, and the President of the Student 

Government Association or the President of the Graduate Student Council. The Appeal 

Committee will meet as soon as possible to review the case and the decision of the Dean 

of Student Services. 

The Appeal Committee will then make a recommendation to the President to uphold 

or revise the decision of the Dean of Student Services. The President will make a final 

decision within two days of the Appeal Committee’s recommendation. During the appeal 

procedure, the Dean of Student Services will determine which, if any, sanctions will be 

imposed awaiting a final decision by the President. 

Sexual Harassment 


The American University of Paris affirms its commitment to the principle that no student, 

employee or applicant for employment shall be subject to sexual harassment. Sexual 

harassment is a violation of the standards of conduct at AUP and is defined as any 

unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical 

conduct of a sexual nature where: 

• Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a condition or term 

of a student’s status in a course, program or activity or a condition of work. 

• Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for 

academic or other decisions affecting a student or employee. 

• Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student’s 

academic performance, educational experience, or creating an intimidating, hostile, 

or offensive environment. 

It is a violation of University policy to initiate any action of reprisal against a member of the 

University community who in good faith reports incidents of sexual harassment. 

Complaints of sexual harassment should be filed with the Dean of Student Services. If 

the complaint concerns the conduct of another student, the Dean of Student Services will 

initiate an investigation and follow the procedures outlined above under the standards of 

conduct for the University and the judicial procedures where appropriate. If the complaint 

concerns the conduct of a University employee, the Dean of Student Services will forward 

the complaint to the Office of Academic Affairs or to the Director of Personnel, whichever 

is appropriate, and an investigation will begin immediately. Should allegations of sexual 

harassment be found to be true, disciplinary actions will be initiated.

Student Handbook - The American University of Paris

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