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

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG
Additional Diplomas
Additional diplomas may be ordered through the Office of the Registrar. Students
who request an additional copy of their diploma will be assessed an additional issuance
fee per diploma.
Student Academic Record
Permanent Record
For each student who registers at the University, a permanent record, specifying academic
achievement, is maintained in the Office of the Registrar. Students may access their academic
records through their AUK Self-Service account: Academic advisors and professional staff
may access students’ academic records through the Banner database.
Transcripts
Students may obtain unofficial transcripts of their own academic records from their AUK
Self-Service account. Official AUK transcripts must be requested from the Office of the
Registrar. Transcripts are released only upon the signed request of the student concerned.
The University issues only complete transcripts, not parts of transcripts or student records.
The University does not release any documents from the student file. The University does
not make copies of transcripts or other official documents in the student’s file from other
colleges or universities.
Disclosure of Student Records
Student information is only afforded to verified family members. The preference is that
the information be limited to parents/guardians of the students. Information that can be
released includes the following: enrollment status, grades at midterm, final grades, and
declared major.
Parents/guardians wanting additional information must make an appointment to meet
with the both the Student Ombudsman and the student. The Student Ombudsman will
obtain the relevant information from the faculty member and will share the information
with the concerned party. If family members request to meet with faculty, the Student
Ombudsman will make the arrangements.
UNIVERSITY HONORS AND AWARDS
President’s Honor List
The University will issue a President’s Honor List at the end of each semester. To be placed
on the President’s Honor List for the semester, a student must:
1) Earn a minimum of 12 credit hours in courses numbered 100 or above for the semester;
2) Have at least a 4.0 semester GPA;
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