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UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE 2015–2016 AN AMERICAN EDUCATION, A BRITISH SETTING, A GLOBAL FUTURE WELCOME TO RICHMOND, THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN LONDON. Located in one of the great world capitals, Richmond Richmond has campuses in two of London’s distinguishes itself as a truly international University most appealing communities: Richmond-upon- by enrolling students from more than 100 countries. Thames and Kensington. The Richmond Hill campus, which dates back to the founding The University’s academic programme, which of Richmond College in 1843, is the location encompasses business, communications, for first-year and second-year students. international relations, and the arts, reflects the Upper-division students typically relocate to American tradition of broad-based core studies, the campus in Kensington, Central London, the Liberal Arts. where graduate studies are also pursued. Significantly, Richmond’s underlying theme is Accredited in both the US and the UK, globalism. The 21st century needs leaders who are Richmond provides an American education keenly aware of, and competent within, the diversity in a British setting, offering a comprehensive, existing in the world. The University’s academic and profoundly awakening, university degree programme is particularly relevant to those who experience for a global future. aspire to leadership positions on the world stage, whatever their chosen profession. \ 01 Construction of the Main Building at the Richmond Hill Richmond has been a voluntary subscriber to the QAA since campus began in 1841 and was completed in 1843, when it August 2009. In May 2013 the QAA conducted an Institutional opened as the Wesley Theological Institution. Later known Review, and Richmond was found to have met expectations in all as Richmond College, it became part of London University, review judgements including: the academic standards of the awards whose degrees it awarded until 1971. In 1972, it became the University offers, the quality and enhancement of student Richmond College, an independent, international, not-for- learning opportunities and the publication of information about profit, liberal arts college. Today the University is known as those opportunities. The full review report can be consulted at: Richmond, The American International University in London. http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Pages/Richmond- The-American-International-University-in-London.aspx Richmond is accredited by the Middle States Commission Richmond is approved by The Open University as an appropriate on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, organisation to offer higher education programmes leading PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission to Open University validated awards. on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognised by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council The information presented in this catalogue is accurate at for Higher Education Accreditation. Richmond is licensed to the time of publication. Richmond is, however, an evolving award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, institution and changes are regularly introduced to improve Master of Arts, and Master of Business Administration degrees the quality of the educational experience the University by the Department of Education in the State of Delaware. offers. Consequently, Richmond reserves the right to alter Richmond’s degrees are also designated by the Department course offerings, programmes, calendar, and regulations. for Education and Skills ( ) of Her Majesty’s Government However, when it does so, every effort will be made to inform in the United Kingdom (Recognised Awards) Statutory Order students of such changes. Further, students already enrolled 2006 (SI 3121) dated 23 November 2006. The University has will not normally be required to meet degree requirements been awarded an “A-rated” Tier 4 (Students) Sponsor’s Licence not in effect at the time of their admission to the degree and has been certified as a “Highly Trusted Sponsor” by the programme. Students are responsible for being aware of and United Kingdom UK Visas and Immigration Agency. abiding by the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the University, as they are described in the University catalogue and other student guides and handbooks. 02 / CONTENTS 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015–2017 36 Re-admission and re-registration 36 Academic Standing 8 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 39 Students with Special Educational Needs 8 Richmond’s Mission 39 Conduct of Examinations 8 Accreditation 40 Petitions, Academic Appeals and Complaints 8 University Facilities 41 Completion of Study and Graduation 9 LIBRARY & INFORMATION RESOURCES 42 The Data Protection Act, FERPA 9 Library Services 43 OU Validation 9 Technology Services 44 Undergraduate Exit Awards 9 Responsible Use of Information Resources 45 GRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES 10 ADMISSION 51 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND 10 How to Apply POLICIES RELATING TO STUDENTS 10 University Admissions Office 51 The Richmond University Attendance Policy 10 Application 53 Policy on Lateness to Classes and Examinations 11 Criteria for Admissions 54 Policy on Late Submission of Coursework 12 Deferral of Place 54 Academic Integrity 12 Admitted Student Procedures 56 Disability and Individual Specific Arrangements 12 Readmission to the University in Assessment 12 Further Information 58 Examination Policy and Procedures 13 UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 62 Interventions and Probation 13 Scholarships 62 Policy on Academic Probation and Dismissal 13 Richmond University Employment 63 Substitutions and Exemptions 13 Maintaining a Richmond Scholarship 64 Academic Appeals Policy & Procedures or Other Richmond Financial Assistance 67 Academic and Academic-related Complaints 14 Scholarships and Financial Assistance 70 Student Conduct: Academic Areas 72 University Assessment Norms 18 STUDENT & CAMPUS LIFE 73 University Feedback Norms 18 Department of Student Affairs 18 New Students 75 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES 18 Office of Residence Life 75 Undergraduate Programmes 18 Counselling and Health Services 76 Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Courses 19 Office of Student Leadership 77 School of General Education 19 Recreational Sports 81 Bachelors and Masters Degree Programmes 19 Student Government 91 Minors, Certificate Programmes and Exit Awards 19 Student Programmes and Events 97 International Internship Programme 19 Study Abroad Office 98 PROGRAMMES BASED 20 RICHMOND’S GLOBAL OUTSIDE LONDON ALUMNI NETWORK 98 The Florence Study Centre 100 The Rome Study Centre 21 TUITION & FEES 106 Richmond International Academic 21 University Fees Soccer Academy (RIASA), Leeds 22 Payment Deadlines 23 Housing and Meals 110 COURSE INFORMATION 24 Withdrawals and Refunds 110 A guide to Course Designations 25 Graduate Programmes 112 Course Descriptions – London and Leeds 25 Richmond International Academic Campuses Soccer Academy (RIASA) 241 Course Descriptions – Italian Study Centres 266 Richmond International Summer School (RISS) 26 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 26 The Academic Registry 268 ADMINISTRATION 26 Transfer Credit Policy 268 Honorary Degree Recipients 28 New Student Orientation 272 Board of Trustees 29 Academic Advising 274 University Full-Time Administrative Staff 29 Registration 277 University Part-Time Administrative Staff 30 Student Status 278 University Full-Time Faculty 30 Attendance 281 University Part-Time Faculty 31 Course and Programme Structures 286 Enquiries 31 Courses 287 Location Maps 35 Leave of Absence 36 Withdrawing from the University CONTENTS \ 03 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015/16 – 2016/17 FALL 2015 0 31 Aug–4 Sep 31 Aug = Bank Holiday 1–4 September Move-in, Orientation and Registration 1 7–11 Sep 7 September First Day of Classes; Add/Drop all week 2 14–18 Sep 3 21–25 Sep 4 28 Sep–2 Oct 3–4 October Re-sit exams 5 5–9 Oct Academic Advising meetings for Priority Registration 6 12–16 Oct Priority Registration for Spring 2016 7 19–23 Oct Mid-term assessments 26–30 Oct TUTORIAL WEEK/FALL BREAK 8 2–6 Nov 9 9–13 Nov 10 16–20 Nov 11 23–27 Nov 12 30 Nov–4 Dec 30 November Last day to withdraw from a course (5.00 pm) 13 7–11 Dec 11 December Last day of classes 14 14–18 Dec Final Exams 21–25 Dec SPRING 2016 0 11–15 Jan Move-in, Orientation/Registration 1 18–22 Jan 18 January First day of classes; Add/Drop all week 2 25–29 Jan 3 1–5 Feb 4 8–12 Feb 13–14 February Re-sit exams 5 15–19 Feb Academic Advising meetings for Priority Registration 6 22–26 Feb Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2016 7 29 Feb–4 Mar Mid-term assessments 7–11 Mar TUTORIAL WEEK/SPRING BREAK 8 14–18 Mar 9 21–25 Mar 25 March Good Friday 10 28 Mar–1 Apr 28 March Easter Monday 11 4–8 Apr 12 11–15 Apr 11 April Last day to withdraw from a course (5.00 pm) 13 18–22 Apr 14 25–29 Apr 25 April: Makeup Monday; 26 April: Makeup Friday; 27, 28 and 29 April Final Exams 2–6 May 2 May Bank Holiday, 3 and 4 May Final Exams 9–13 May 16–20 May 23–27 May 25 May Graduation Ceremony 04 / ACADEMIC CALENDAR *Please note that the University reserves the right to make necessary changes to the 2015–17 Academic Calendar dates SUMMER 2016 1 30 May–3 Jun 30 May Bank Holiday, 31 May–1 June Orientation and Registration; 2 and 3 June First day of classes and add/drop 2 6–10 Jun 3 13–17 Jun Mid-term assessments 4 20–24 Jun 5 27 Jun–1 Jul 27 June Last day to withdraw from a course (5.00 pm) 6 4–8 Jul 7 July Last day of classes; 8 July Exams 7 11–15 Jul FALL 2016 0 29 Aug–2 Sep 29 August: Bank Holiday; 30 Aug–2 Sep Orientation and Registration 1 5–9 Sep 5 September First Day of Classes; Add/Drop all week 2 12–16 Sep 3 19–23 Sep 4 26–30 Sept 1 and 2 October Re-sit exams 5 3–7 Oct Academic Advising meetings for Priority Registration 6 10–14 Oct Priority Registration for Spring 2017 7 17–21 Oct Mid-term assessments 24–28 Oct TUTORIAL WEEK/FALL BREAK 8 31 Oct–4 Nov 9 7–11 Nov 10 14–18 Nov 11 21–25 Nov 12 28 Nov–2 Dec 28 November Last day to withdraw from a course (5.00 pm) 13 5–9 Dec 9 December Last day of classes 14 12–16 Dec Final Exams 19–23 Dec See 16-17 Catalogue - Dates have changed.

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