Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane 2015-2017 Catalog UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS 2 3 Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane 2015 - 2017 Catalog www.aui.ma 4 5 Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents His Majesty King Mohammed VI at The George Washington University where he received an honorary doctorate on June 6, 2000 6 7 Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents The University’s two founding brothers (Al Akhawayn). The late King Hassan II of Morocco and the late King Fahd Ibn Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia. 8 9 Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS AUI Scholarships for Continuing Students.........................................................74 STUDENT SUPPORT...............................................................................75 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.........................................................16 Student Services.....................................................................................................75 ACADEMIC CALENDAR..........................................................................18 Student Life.............................................................................................................75 MISSION..................................................................................................24 Athletics....................................................................................................................76 CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES...........................................................24 Student Housing.....................................................................................................77 BOARD OF TRUSTEES.............................................................................28 Student Conduct....................................................................................................77 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION............................................................30 Health Center...........................................................................................................78 ADMISSIONS ......................................................................................... 33 Counseling...............................................................................................................78 Application Deadlines...........................................................................................33 Bookstore & Campus Store...................................................................................78 Undergraduate Admissions..................................................................................34 Dining Services.......................................................................................................78 Freshmen..................................................................................................................34 Computer and Email Support...............................................................................78 Transfer Students...................................................................................................35 AcadEmic RESOurcES........................................................................83 Visiting Students....................................................................................................38 Mohammed VI Library...........................................................................................83 International Applicants.......................................................................................39 Academic Advising for Freshmen........................................................................84 Admissions Tests.....................................................................................................39 Career Orientation Office......................................................................................84 Graduate Admissions............................................................................................41 The Writing Center..................................................................................................84 Graduate Application............................................................................................44 Tutoring Services....................................................................................................85 Standardized Tests.................................................................................................45 Office of International Programs.........................................................................85 Deferred Enrollment / Enrollment Postponement...........................................47 Readmission to the University.............................................................................48 REgiStratiON REguLatiONS.............................................................86 New Student Orientation......................................................................................86 FINANCIAL INFORMATION...................................................................49 Academic Advising.................................................................................................86 Tuition, Fees, Deposits and Refunds...................................................................49 Late Registration....................................................................................................87 Student Identification Cards (Cash Wallet)........................................................51 Class Day..................................................................................................................87 Health Insurance.....................................................................................................51 Semester Credit Hour (SCH).................................................................................87 Housing Fees.................................................................................................52 Prerequisites...........................................................................................................87 FiNANciaL Aid.......................................................................................55 Academic Calendar.................................................................................................87 Enrollment Certificates..........................................................................................87 Financial Aid Procedures.......................................................................................55 Student Transcripts...............................................................................................................88 Required Documents for Financial Aid...............................................................55 Certificate of Completion......................................................................................88 Application Deadlines............................................................................................56 Types of Financial Aid Offered at AUI..................................................................56 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES............................................89 Financial Aid Policies..............................................................................................65 Attendance...............................................................................................................89 AUI Scholarships for New Students.....................................................................68 Adding/Dropping Courses....................................................................................91 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate and Graduate Withdrawing from the University........................................................................92 Students................................................................................................................................68 10 11 Return to Table of Contents Return to Table of Contents Change of Degree Program..................................................................................94 SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES..........................139 Academic Integrity.................................................................................................94 Undergraduate and Combined BA/MA Programs.........................................140 Final Examinations.................................................................................................96 General Education Requirements for SHSS Programs..................................140 Grading Policy.........................................................................................................96 School of Humanities and Social Sciences Core Curriculum........................141 Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.........................................................141 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development................................145 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies....................................................147 Undergraduate Academic Regulations............................................................105 Minors in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences..............................150 Student Classifications........................................................................................105 Minor in Arabic Language and Culture.............................................................150