2007-2008 Academic Catalog (4-Aug-2007).indd - AUK

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG
GENERAL UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Students are responsible for their academic requirements, behavior, and personal possessions
at the American University of Kuwait. The University expects students to adhere to the
highest standards of personal and academic conduct and integrity as mature members of the
academic community. Students are individually responsible for the information, regulations,
and degree and graduation requirements contained in this Catalog. Failure to read, understand,
and comply with University regulations does not exempt students from whatever is required
or penalties they may incur. Students are also responsible to safeguard their academic status.
They should seek the appropriate academic approval from their academic advisor for their
academic programs. Students are advised to keep their own records of all transactions with
the University. These include registration course schedules and copies of advisement forms,
grade reports, payment records, etc. Whenever possible, students are also advised to retain
copies of all tests, papers, etc., submitted in fulfillment of the coursework for which they are
formally registered.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Advising is an essential dimension of the successful educational process. The American
University of Kuwait encourages student-advisor consultation throughout one’s academic
career. All new and undeclared undergraduate students are assigned to the Student Success
Center for advising. Once a student declares a major, the student is assigned a faculty advisor.
Students enrolled in Level III of the Intensive English Program may get advising assistance
from the Student Success Center in order to facilitate a smooth transition to the undergraduate
program.
Academic advisors assist students in interpreting University academic policies and procedures
and in selecting the required courses for graduation and degree programs. Students should
meet regularly with their advisors, develop an educational plan and periodically review their
progress towards degree completion. The University is responsible for maintaining advising
resources and meeting high standards for serving students effectively and efficiently. It should
be noted, however, that students are ultimately responsible for selecting their courses, meeting
course prerequisites, and adhering to University policies and procedures.
ACADEMIC POLICY
Class Attendance
Student attendance and participation in all class, workshop, and laboratory sessions are
required. Absences affect student’s educational experience and, therefore, will affect grades.
Lateness and/or absence hinder the learning process not only for the individual student but
also for the class. Instructors will provide students with written statements on the course
syllabus concerning their policies with respect to absences and lateness. University guidelines
for attendance, absence and lateness:
1) Students who do not drop/withdraw from a course and who, by the end of the second
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