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

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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 62
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT 2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG week of classes, fail to attend a single meeting of a course will be withdrawn from the course by the instructor. A grade of W will be posted to the student’s academic transcript and full tuition will be assessed for the course. 2) Any absence may affect the student’s grade. 3) Instructors are not obligated to give substitute assignments or examinations to students who miss class. 4) Instructors are expected to maintain attendance records and to draw the student’s attention to attendance requirements noted in the course syllabus. More stringent attendance policy is at the discretion of the Instructor. 5) In the event a student misses more than 20% of the class sessions for any reason, the Instructor will inform the Student Success Center who will issue a warning letter to the student. 6) In case of serious illness, the student must contact Student Affairs and provide official supporting documentation. The Dean of Student Affairs, in consultation with the faculty member, will determine the course of action regarding the student’s progress in his/her course(s). Grading System Passing grades are A, excellent; B, good; C, fair; P, passing (see pass/fail option below). These grades may be modified by a plus or minus. Although a D is a passing grade, it represents less than satisfactory work. The grade point average is based on grades earned in courses offering credit at the American University of Kuwait and may be calculated based on the following numerical equivalencies to the grading system: A equals 4.00 A- equals 3.70 B+ equals 3.30 B equals 3.00 B- equals 2.70 C+ equals 2.30 C equals 2.00 D equals 1.00 F equals 0 WF Late Withdrawal with failure (GPA of 0) The Grade of WF is assigned by the instructor in lieu of an F when the student requests a Late Withdrawal (after the withdrawal deadline) from a course with a failing academic performance. Grade notations not calculated in the Grade Point Average: I Incomplete AU Audit. No credit 63
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