Grad Catalog 09-11.indd - Aurora University

22 Aurora University
D. Advisement Procedures: Whenever possible, managers or advisors of University-sponsored
events will provide to participating students a tentative
schedule of events for the following term prior to the beginning of the
advisement period for that term. Participating students will submit, in writing,
their planned participation to their academic advisors in order to anticipate,
minimize and plan for any potential conflicts with classes.
Application of Academic Regulations
Aurora University has traditionally allowed students to graduate under the
degree requirements in effect when they entered the University if course offerings
allow and if enrollment is continuous from point of entry to graduation. The University
does retain the right, however, to modify the academic policies, procedures
and regulations for all students. Modifications in policies, procedures and regulations
normally become effective at the beginning of the term following their
enactment or as specified in the approved form of the regulation. Academic policies,
procedures and regulations encompass such things as grading systems, transfer
of credit policies, academic fees and guidelines for applying courses toward the
degree requirements.
Only those persons specified in an academic regulation may authorize exceptions
or waivers pertaining to that policy. No exceptions to academic regulations
or waivers of academic requirements are recognized by the University except in
those cases where a student has followed the University’s procedures for obtaining
such waiver or exception as published in the University’s Academic Regulations.
Individual advisors or faculty members are not authorized to grant waivers
or exceptions. All waivers and exceptions granted by authorized University officials
must be made in writing, with copies provided to the student, and to all University
offices and units having an interest or responsibility related to the
regulation in question.
Leave of Absence Regulations
If a student has been admitted to Aurora University and must interrupt his or
her course of study for more than one term (excluding Summer), he/she must
file an approved Leave of Absence form with the Registrar in order to be able to
resume studies under the catalog in effect when he/she first entered. There is a
time limit of two consecutive terms, excluding Summer, for this privilege. Filing
a Leave of Absence form also means the student does not need to re-apply for
admission if his/her return is within two calendar years, a maximum of four academic
terms, excluding summers.
If a student has been absent from Aurora University for more than one semester
without filing a Leave of Absence form, or a Leave of Absence has expired, the
student should contact the Office of Admission and Financial Aid for information
on applying for re-admission. Official transcripts from any colleges or universities
attended since the last enrollment at Aurora University must be complete
before admittance. Contact the Office of the Registrar for the complete policy.
Auditor Status
1. Aurora University has an auditor (AU) status for those individuals who do
not wish to earn college credit for either an undergraduate or graduate
course.