Student Handbook

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS STUDENT HANDBOOK

2018-2019 CONTENTS

ACADEMIC LIFE STUDENT LIFE STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT SAFETY

6 Letter from the Provost 56 Letter from Dean of Student Development 92 Counseling 136 Handling Emergencies 8 Academic Calendar 58 GPS Program 96 Our Diverse Community 138 Street Smart in Paris 10 Undergraduate Programs 60 Cultural Program 98 Healthcare 140 AUP Phone Book 22 Graduate Programs 64 AUP Student Leadership 102 Immigration 24 Study Trips 76 AUP Clubs 106 Get to Know Your City 26 Academic Integrity 78 AUP Student Media 112 Technology at AUP 32 Academic Policies 82 Athletics 116 Tuition & Costs 42 Academic & Career Resources 84 Residential Life 118 Student Rights 88 Events Calendar 126 Code of Conduct

1 OUR MISSION

solutions to contemporary global cultures; a wealth of intellectual challenges; to be digitally literate in exchanges on campus at conferences Chartered as a liberal arts college in 1962, a world of swift-paced change; to of global reach; and an integrated The American University of Paris is today an urban, understand the ethical imperatives learning model that marries classroom of living in such a world; and to move learning and its application to real- independent, international university located at the meeting across the cultural borders of the world contexts, preparing students to point of France, Europe, and the world. contemporary world with a sense of master and to make, to reflect and commitment to and responsibility for to apply, to analyze and to act. In a world held in common. these ways, an AUP education supports professional skills The University provides a student- AUP’s mission is to educate its The University achieves its mission development and cultural fluency, centered, career-enabling, and graduates to communicate effectively by providing to its students a the sense of global engagement and transformative learning experience in a world of many languages; to curriculum combining liberal arts the capacity to negotiate difference to the global explorers who are its read well, listen carefully, and write inquiry and preparation for that emerge from the natural diversity Bachelor’s and Master’s students, intelligently in a voice of their own; professional life, student-centered of AUP’s student and faculty bodies. empowering them to cross both to become critical thinkers about and active learning in small classroom Upon graduation, AUP students take disciplinary and cultural borders with history and human societies, settings; dynamic, engaged teaching part in and benefit from the global ease in order to assume their places economics, culture, literature, the informed by both disciplinary and network that is our worldwide alumni as responsible actors in over 140 arts, science, politics, psychology, interdisciplinary faculty scholarship; community, creating lifelong countries worldwide. business, and communication; to a host of opportunities for direct connections to one another and to develop creative interdisciplinary experience of the world and its many the University.

2 3 ACADEMIC LIFE

4 4 5 FROM THE PROVOST

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CHOICE TO STUDY AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS!

We are confident that your intellectual journey at AUP will be exciting and they will use the city to stretch you in unimaginable new ways; and they will that it will open a lifetime of possibilities. help you develop global skills and insights highly valued by contemporary organizations and employees. The American model of education, however, Our mission in Academic Affairs can be simply stated: to make your is not simply about career preparation. It is also about transformational experience at AUP as rigorous and relevant as possible so that you can experiences and self-discovery. If it’s done right, lightening will strike: a meet the challenges of the global 21st century. We accomplish this with a spark will cross the gap between minds. Be prepared to let it happen! Our world-class faculty, an innovative curriculum and high-quality academic hope is that you will uncover at AUP your unique passions as well as the and student support. AUP professors and professional staff are all deeply most rewarding pathways for their full cultivation and expression. devoted to your learning and are eager to help you identify the resources and services that you will need along your path to personal discovery and success. As Provost of AUP, I want to say once again that we are very excited that you will be among us. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not At AUP you will get the best of two worlds: an American education focused hesitate to contact our offices or me personally. on interdisciplinary and cross-cultural learning and the unrivaled experience of living, interning, and cultivating your talents in Paris. Your professors will On behalf of the faculty and academic staff of The American University of expose you to fascinating new people, ideas, places, and opportunities; Paris, I wish you a successful year. William F Fisher Provost

6 7 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL 2018 SPRING 2019 N.B.: Last day of classes is May 8 (Victoire).A faculty retreat will be held February 26 - September November there will be no classes that day. January 3-7 Orientation begins for 9 Last day to withdraw 18 Late registration for May different new student groups from a course returning students 1 Holiday (no classes- library closed) 7 Late registration for 9 Last day to choose CR/NC 21 Classes begin 8 Last day of classes (Victoire) returning students grading option 27 Last day to drop/add courses 9-12 Reading days 10 Classes begin 13-17 Final exams 16 Last day to drop/add December March 21 Degree candidate grades due courses online 12 Last day of classes 27 Graduation 13-16 Reading days 4-15 Spring break (no classes) 20 Mid-semester 28 All grades due October 17-21 Final Exams 22 Mid-semester grades due 24 Mid-semester 26 Mid-semester grades due January April 31 - Fall break (no classes) 3 All grades due 5 Last day to withdraw or 4 Nov. choose credit/no credit option 22 Easter Monday (no classes)

8 9 UNDERGRADUATE

Become familiar on these pages with precise career choice (business, the adventure of intellectual discovery. Middle Eastern Pluralities or even the many aspects of academic life at journalism, psychology, management, Be ready to change majors if you Quantitative Environmental Science. AUP, including our academic policies and so on). Yet many more students make a discovery and feel that your Look below to see an overview of and support resources. do not know what they want to study original choice was an error. The AUP’s programs and go online to as they enter college. If this describes American system of education allows familiarize yourself with offerings and You will pick a major by the end of for choice and flexibility. And keep in requirements. Talk to your advisor. you, don’t worry! You have time to your second year at AUP. This choice mind that employers look last at what While you are at it, figure out what sample courses and to figure out what will determine your main concentration you majored in. They care that you minors are available. Often it is an major is best suited to your personal of coursework and your area of can think, reason, write, speak and interdisciplinary combination of academic expertise. Because students interests. Don’t settle for a major problem solve well. coursework that you will find typically view the major as their main because you think it’s practical or fascinating and that future employers career pathway, this decision can because somebody else wishes it for You are lucky: AUP boasts a wide will find valuable in your AUP often be a source of anxiety. Many you. Try to uncover what you are variety of innovative majors. Examples experience. Remember that 35-40% students, of course, know right away passionate about and what you want range from Art History (for which Paris percent of hiring is major what they want to study based on a to spend your life doing. Be open to museums are your classroom) through independent—meaning that what

10 11 many employers desire is a blend of The Department offers majors and of study and to match your individual Emphasizing interdisciplinary certain skill-sets (available via many minors in Art History, Visual Culture, interests with departmental education and research, the majors) and professionalizing and Fine Arts and contributes to the requirements.The Department offers Computer Science program experiences such as internships. major in Gender, Sexuality, & Society. a major in Comparative Literature in maintains close ties with many other Literary Studies & the Creative Arts, departments, as well as with research ART HISTORY AND FINE ARTS COMPARATIVE LITERATURE a major in Creative Writing as well as centers, universities, and industry in AND ENGLISH minors such as Classical Civilization, Europe and all over the world. Extending the classroom outward to Creative Writing and Linguistics. The the 132 museums and monuments in The Department of Comparative Department directs the English If you envision an environmentally Paris and to destinations all over Literature and English teaches you to Foundation Program and the General oriented career or want to explore Europe, the Department of Art pay close attention to the written word Education requirement “Speaking the the science of the environment and History makes certain that you in the analysis of historical, social, World: English.” implications for policy, you will learn acquire a broad grasp of the evolution philosophical, and psychological different environmental disciplines of Western Art. You learn to look processes. You become a critical and COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATH using scientific methods and carefully, to analyze works critically, creative thinker, learning to use the AND ENVIRONMENTAL understand the relationships and to develop a good visual memory. English language powerfully and SCIENCE amongst science, policy and citizen Research skills are continually precisely within a world of many activism as you pursue courses in sharpened, and you reach an optimal languages and cultures. You learn to As a student of Computer Science Environmental Science. level of both written and oral analyze and interpret individual you learn to understand the expression. As a Fine Arts student you literary texts and to make enlightened theoretical underpinnings of the field Coursework in this department learn about the artistic past while connections with other works and of computing and software enhances your general education at discovering your own talent through disciplines. Through intensive practice development, and prepare to work AUP by providing you with skills for a rigorously structured art studio in writing, you acquire professional in a field in which radical change is quantitative and abstract reasoning, program that includes drawing, writing skills within the cultural sphere, the norm. Professors in the comprehension, analysis, integration painting, sculpture, and printmaking. learning to express your ideas both department specialize in the areas of knowledge, and problem-solving. You learn to solve problems in clearly and elegantly. Close advising of human computer interaction, The Department offers a major in alternative ways and to develop a helps you to articulate a personal focus artificial intelligence, and robotics. Computer Science, a major in critical view of your own work.

12 13 Quantitative Environmental Science, The Department offers a major narrative structures, and genres. In methods. Language classes are a major in Environmental Studies and a minor in International addition, you learn the basic supplemented by a lively multimedia and several minors. It directs the Economics, and also plays an techniques of production, directing, program, regular excursions in Paris, General Education requirement integral part in the teaching of the writing, editing, and managing small as well as exhibitions and themed “Modeling the World: Math & Philosophy, Politics, and Economics productions. You will have evenings organized by the Science.” (PPE) major that is housed in the opportunities to network through department. You are actively involved Department of International and participation in festivals, screenings, in the learning process, whether by ECONOMICS Comparative Politics. and master classes, facilitating a wide sharing your unique experiences with range of possible career paths. French students or writing articles for The Department of Economics FILM STUDIES the departmental blog. provides you with tools, techniques, The Department offers a major and and a scientific system of analysis to Combining AUP’s liberal arts tradition a minor in Film Studies and contributes In addition to directing the General aid your understanding and appraisal with hands-on practice in filmmaking to majors and minors in Global Education requirement “Speaking of current economic issues. It offers and video production, the Film Communications and Visual Culture. the World: French” and offering an array of challenging courses in Studies Department provides you with upper-level French courses, the theoretical and applied economics a strong background in the history, FRENCH STUDIES AND Department offers courses in that enable you to develop critical, aesthetics, and theory of film, while MODERN LANGUAGES Linguistics, Arabic, Italian, and analytical, and empirical insights into introducing you to the practical arts Spanish and contributes to the minor economic issues. Recognizing that of writing, directing, and producing. The programs offered by the French in Linguistics, European Languages economics is only one way of You emerge with a broad knowledge Department equip you with and Cultures and Parisian Studies. examining societal problems, the of film history and awareness of communication skills for your everyday department and its faculty encourage cinema’s connections to other major life in Paris as well as for a multitude GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS an interdisciplinary approach to the art forms, such as literature, of career paths: speaking, discipline that prepares you for a photography, painting, and music. understanding, reading, and writing. The Department of Global reflective, ethical, and global You acquire analytical skills and are Courses are student-centered, run by Communications trains future world understanding of economics. trained to master the grammar of dynamic teachers, and designed citizens to think comparatively about film syntax, image components, according to the latest educational our changing societies, infused as

14 15 they are by information and digital HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY The philosophy major and minor is provide a sophisticated examination technology. In a fluid, ever-changing concerned with life’s fundamental of the allocation of ideas and environment, the Department’s A critical understanding of the past questions: existence, value, and truth, resources across nations and societies. approach is resolutely interdisciplinary cultivates your appreciation of its and allows you to study key texts and Through cooperation with world and cross-cultural. You are exposed relevance to the present and to the investigate the big questions. This renowned universities and ties to to both theory and practice, with a construction of the future. The history investigation not only hones international institutions, UN strong grounding in the field’s of Paris spans over 2,000 years and intellectual and critical-thinking skills, agencies, the media and non- historical roots. You learn to think the markers of this past are still visible it also helps you discover more about governmental organizations, the creatively about communication in today. For this reason, the Department yourself and what you believe. department offers you many all its forms, from the first uses of considers Paris its most essential opportunities for intellectual signs to digital flows. You work on partner. Regular visits in Paris—and INTERNATIONAL AND exploration, internships and special the intersections amongst media, to other important cities across the COMPARATIVE POLITICS research and publication projects. meaning, and social practices. The continent—are an integral part of its The Department offers a major in discipline is a rich weave of program. Because history is a way to The field of International and International and Comparative anthropology, journalism and media understand the full range of human Comparative Politics is a systematic Politics and a major in Philosophy, studies, geography, political experience, the department draws study of political institutions, processes Politics and Economy as well as economy, semiotics, and sociology. strength from several disciplines. Art and behaviors that can help you minors in Politics, International Law, Global Communications serves as a History, Global Communications, understand some of the biggest and Environmental Policy. gateway to a world grappling with Film, French Studies, Politics, questions of our day. It prepares a techno-cultural revolution of Philosophy, Psychology, and students of diverse nationalities to unprecedented speed and reach. Comparative Literature all contribute become world citizens ready to to placing history in its geographic, assume the responsibility of civic and The Department offers majors and temporal, and cultural context. political leadership in the twenty-first minors in Global Communications, The Department offers majors and century. You will choose from courses Visual Culture, and Journalism, plus minors in History, in History, Law & in political science, government, law, minors in Anthropology and Society, in Philosophy, and in Middle geopolitics, country and regional Comparative Political Communication. East Pluralities, and several minors. studies, and political economy that

16 17 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS financial environment, and enables wondered about other people’s The Department offers a major and ADMINISTRATION you to evaluate alternative investment motivations or tried to understand minor in Psychology, a major in opportunities, to learn how to finance your own feelings, you’ve already Gender, Sexuality, and Society, and AUP’s International Business those opportunities, and to manage explored psychology informally. a minor in Gender Studies. Administration Department teaches optimal portfolios of financial assets. Psychology is the formal inquiry into you all the skills needed to succeed in In the Entrepreneurship major you such questions, providing you with SELF-DESIGNED MAJOR (BA) a rapidly-changing and global world learn small business management a solid background in the central of management and commerce. Now and the activities required for theories and controversies in You may be a particularly motivated that major companies operate across planning and creating new enterprises contemporary psychology. Our student who wishes to define your own national borders, employers seek within a single country and faculty is especially interested in how interdisciplinary course of study at graduates who have a proven ability internationally. culture and social context influence AUP in a form unavailable in the to solve problems and manage The Department offers majors and basic aspects of psychology. The traditional disciplines. If you have a effectively across cultures. In addition minors in International Business program aims to foster dialogue clear vision of your objectives and are to learning the concepts, models, and Administration, International Finance, amongst different perspectives to prepared to add the extra work, you techniques required by the business Entrepreneurship, Management, and give insight into the complexity of may, under the supervision of two world, you practice real world problem Management Information Systems. human beings, their social positions, faculty members, submit a proposal solving, leadership, teamwork, and and their relationships. You are for a Self- Designed Major. The effective communication skills, gaining PSYCHOLOGY prepared for entry into professional proposal will be considered by the in the process global understanding life or for graduate studies in diverse Curriculum Committee. Only a few and a sense of ethics and responsibility. Psychology is the study of action, programs of study, including clinical, proposals are accepted each year so thought, and feeling. Why do people neuroscience, developmental, social, you should also have a traditional The Finance major prepares you to do what they do? What does organizational and cultural major in mind as an alternative. understand the economic and “normal” mean? If you’ve ever psychology.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact the department chair(s) listed in the back of the handbook or contact the Advising Center at [email protected] 18 19 STUDY ABROAD

AUP maintains special partnerships with top-tier universities around the world AUP also has special curricular exchange agreements with member schools in that allow you to spend a semester as a full-time-student at another institution the Association of American International Colleges and Universities (AAICU), while earning credit toward your AUP degree. a consortium of American universities across Europe, North Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East. Study abroad institutions available to undergraduate students: University of Cape Town | South Africa The University of Miami | Florida, USA The American University of Cairo | Egypt Lingnan University | Hong Kong The University of Oslo | Norway

Contact the Study Abroad Coordinator in the Advising Center Study Abroad Coordinator | [email protected] for help choosing and preparing for your study abroad adventure. 20 21 GRADUATE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND CIVIL SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT The MSc in Management offers a grounding in the theories and practices of international management in small classrooms of peers and faculty from around The dual-language, dual-degree Master of Arts in International Affairs, Conflict the world. You will focus on analysis and problem solving of management Resolution, and Civil Society Development permits you to earn both an American- challenges and develop a critical understanding of the economic and socio- accredited Master’s degree and a certificate from the Sorbonne-Paris 1. A one-year, English-language program, as well as a two-year, part-time, English- political environments of companies and other organizational forms. Our language program in international affairs, is also available. American-style graduate education offers you choice while providing global perspectives and experience with the various contexts of managerial work. MASTER OF ARTS IN DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS AUP’s Masters in Diplomacy and International Law aims to achieve concrete results, using the respective tools of each discipline to prepare you to develop A cutting-edge program designed for students who want to learn the rare real-world solutions. This interdisciplinary program will enable you to think combination of critical theoretical research skills in media and communications critically about complex diplomatic and international legal issues in real and practical hands-on training in branding, public relations, video productions contexts. This is a highly competitive, one-year program that offers you a and advocacy. The Master’s of Arts in Global Communication also offers a graduate degree in partnership with Oxford University’s summer program fashion track, a digital cultures and industries track or a development in International Human Rights Law. communications track.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Graduate Program Administrators: Elizabeth Guinel | [email protected] Lilyana Yankova | [email protected] 22 23 GO EXPLORE STUDY TRIPS For practical information on taking part in our cultural excursions and study trips head to p. 60

Engage directly with the histories, perspectives and contemporary realities of some of the most fascinating places in Europe and beyond.

STUDY BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

AUP’s faculty-led study trips are closely tied to AUP’s academic curriculum, Study trips are led by AUP faculty members, in order to closely complement permitting you to experience in an immediate and tangible way the ideas you your academic experience while at the University. The trips are organized by the have learned about in books and lectures. Cultural Program Office in close collaboration with faculty members, so that trips carefully link with course material. Study trips and excursions are offered CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION throughout the year, and you may go on trips designed for courses you are not enrolled in. Trips connect to courses in a range of ways: a contemporary world Take an art history trip to London, study sustainability in Sweden, discuss the literature course goes to the Frankfurt Book Fair; an advertising and branding business climate with entrepreneurs in Istanbul, or visit human rights NGOs course trip heads for London and includes visits to multiple agencies in the city; and war crimes courts from the Bosnian war in Sarajevo and Belgrade. Though a politics or communications class might go to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia most trips last one to four days and take you to destinations within France and and an environmental science class may study sustainability in Sweden. As you Europe, some are longer and explore other continents. Check the website prepare for your upcoming semester you should be sure to understand the cultural regularly for new opportunities. study options available to you by going to the AUP website at www.aup.edu

24 25 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

The American University of Paris PLAGIARISM such as a term paper, for FABRICATION AND values honesty, fairness, and respect coursework or credit; FALSIFICATION in all academic endeavors. Integrity Failure to acknowledge the sources • Restating or paraphrasing works in this context includes a commitment and authors of all borrowed, quoted, without acknowledging or Fabrication is the practice of inventing to providing a true and valid copied or paraphrased material (in correctly citing the source(s); information, or knowingly submitting indication of individual achievement. any format) constitutes a serious • Copying any portion of work dishonest work. It includes the A number of actions comprise violation of academic integrity. All belonging to another without falsification of research, data, academic integrity and honesty and use of, or references to, the work or proper citation. quotations, studies or other findings, they all involve taking responsibility ideas of others (including books, re- and thus is an unacceptable practice. for your own work, citing sources search, opinions, statistics, Web/ The AUP Writing Lab offers Examples of fabrication or responsibly, and attributing any Internet content, electronic workshops and individual falsification include the following: borrowed materials in a rigorous and communications), whether published consultations if you have questions • Submitting a paper, thesis, lab forthright way. The most egregious or unpublished, must be correctly about plagiarism. Writing Lab tutors report, or other academic exercise examples of academic misconduct cited. Plagiarism includes the use or are experts in citation guidelines and that is falsified, invented, or include plagiarism, fabrication, and submission of someone else’s work can explain when, why, and where to contains fictitious data or cheating. Infringements of the Code as one’s own work. It is considered attribute ownership of ideas and evidence; of Academic Integrity are serious theft and is unacceptable practice content included in research papers • Deliberately and knowingly and can lead to failing grades or at AUP. Plagiarism can take the and assignments. You can make an concealing or distorting the true dismissal from the University. The following forms: appointment in the Academic nature, origin, or function of data importance of this topic requires a • Submitting research, papers, Resource Center ([email protected]) to or evidence; few examples and explanations to assignments, quizzes or have your papers checked before • Falsifying or misrepresenting one’s provide clarity. examinations produced by submission, if you are concerned. The records, transcripts, experience, another as one’s own; MLA Handbook for Writers of or coursework; • Submitting purchased material, Research Papers and other citation • Selectively manipulating research guides are available to you. and results.

26 27 CHEATING ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Academic integrity requires compliance with all testing and evaluation procedures Academic integrity policies are important to your success and fair treatment. so that the results demonstrate your honest mastery of information. Cheating If your work, progress, and performance are not measured under equitable is the act or attempted act of deceiving, misleading or misrepresenting this conditions, you may obtain an unfair advantage over your peers. Additional mastery and is unacceptable behavior. Examples include: examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:

• Copying from another student’s • Collaborating on a test, quiz, or • Stealing, reproducing, circulating • Failing to comply with AUP’s quiz, test, or examination paper; other project in a manner or otherwise gaining access to Acceptable Use Policy for the use • Obtaining unauthorized access unauthorized by the instructor. examination materials prior to the of University computer resources to testing content before, during, time authorized by the professor; and networks; or after an exam; • Encouraging, or collaborating • Failing to adhere to University • Using unauthorized aids such as with, another student to violate policies for classroom decorum, notes, textbooks, PDAs, cell the Code of Academic Integrity; such as disrupting the class by phones or calculators, while taking • Stealing, defacing, or concealing arriving late or leaving the room an exam; library or course materials with while class is in session, using or the purpose of depriving others consulting a cell phone during of their use; class, talking to a neighbor, • Tampering with grades, course reading e-mail or otherwise documents or student records, with compromising the learning the purpose of obtaining an unfair experience of one’s fellow students. advantage over other students;

28 29 THE HONOR BOARD

If you dispute or appeal the PROCEDURE FOR Disputes that are not resolved data, university records, findings of the Office of VIOLATIONS OF between faculty and students are information and information Academic Integrity, the ACADEMIC INTEGRITY formally handled by the Office of technology. case can be referred Academic Integrity. The Director of • I will uphold the highest standards The Honor Board is to the Honor Minor infractions and first-time the Office of Academic Integrity of academic integrity in all of my composed of seven Board. offenses are often resolved between serves as an impartial mediator and work at AUP, including during members who are you and the professor. The professor will attempt to resolve difficulties and examinations. prepared to meet at least may choose to consult with his/her seek resolutions. • I understand that I will be subject once per semester. Its Department Chair, the Office of to serious sanctions should I membership includes: two teaching Academic Integrity or the Provost. Confidential questions and concerns commit any violation of the AUP faculty members, (appointed by the You may consult with your academic may be sent to academicintegrity@ Code of Academic Integrity. Chair of the Faculty Senate), the advisor, the Office of Student aup.edu. For more information on Sanctions may involve failing Director of the Office of Academic Development, the Office of Academic what constitutes academic dishonesty, grades, suspension or expulsion Integrity, and the Dean of Student Integrity, or student members of the please see our Writing Lab website: from the University. Development. Honor Board. aup.edu/academics/academic-and- career-resources/academic-resource- In order to facilitate these processes, center/writing-lab. THE HONOR BOARD the Office of Academic Integrity provides a faculty-student resolution STUDENT PLEDGE Incidents involving egregious form. The forms are available online. TO UPHOLD THE AUP offenses, repeat offenses and/or Resolution forms allow you and the CODE OF ACADEMIC unresolved appeals will be turned professor to come to an agreement INTEGRITY over to the Honor Board for upon the circumstances and the adjudication. The Honor Board will penalty for violations. If you choose In the interest of academic excellence hear all cases that could result in to dispute the outcome of a particular and community trust, all members of suspension or expulsion. You may incident, the matter will be referred AUP are responsible for understanding request an advocate from the Office to the Office of Academic Integrity and upholding the tenets of the Code of Student Development or from the for mediation. of Academic Integrity. Honor Board at any time during the • I pledge that I will neither formal procedures. Honor Board THE OFFICE OF misrepresent my work nor give or decisions are final. Only the President ACADEMIC INTEGRITY receive unauthorized aid. of the University can reverse an • I accept responsibility for Honor Board decision. A confidential The Office of Academic Integrity, maintaining the AUP Code of written record of Honor Board working closely with Academic Academic Integrity at all times. proceedings will be kept on file in Resource Center and the Writing Lab, • I pledge to foster an atmosphere the Office of Student Development, supports both students and faculty of honesty and academic integrity and a written record of the Honor members by providing information among my fellow students. Board’s conclusions will be placed in on integrity issues and mediating • I pledge to practice ethical the your file. cases of academic dishonesty. behavior in the use of research

30 31 ACADEMIC POLICIES

You need to be aware of these important AUP academic polices to plan your academic program.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS purpose of Gen Ed is to prepare you elementary French, completion of transferred can count for some of to address today’s challenges with an academic writing sequence, a these elements of AUP’s General General Education (Gen Ed) is at versatility, deftness and multiple science course and three General Education program. the heart of an American university perspectives. It also prepares you to Education classes in a range of education and represents the shared communicate your findings in clear disciplines. Two of the three General Substitution part of the curriculum that each writing and persuasive public Education courses must be selected You may submit a Substitution student in the University studies. This speaking. In a world where 70% of from each of the “Mapping the Petition to obtain permission to collection of courses and activities employers seek graduates who can World”(Course Type: GE110) and substitute a course for a specific carries the University’s particular think broadly and deeply and who “Comparing Worlds”(Course Type: major requirement, a minor signature and delivers on its mission. can analyze the complex forces GE100) course categories. You can requirement, or a General Education A twin pillar to the major—your driving our world today, general recognize the latter classes by their requirement. Substitutions are choice of specialization—General education will serve you well course type as part of the course possible for courses transferred from Education will permit you to gain throughout your life and career. number. Courses that can be applied another institution or for one taken exposure to a broad foundation in to either category carry the course at AUP when the content is similar other subjects, develop a range core AUP’s General Education Program designation GE115. Your advisor can to the specific requirement. skills, and learn different methods includes: FirstBridge, the acquisition help you to identify whether your of thinking and problem solving. The of solid math skills, achievement of placement results or credits

32 33 SUMMER EXCURSIONS YOUR ACADEMIC STATUS Visit the D-Day beaches of Maintaining Academic Standing Provost’s Distinguished MORE ACADEMIC Normandy, spend summer All undergraduate degree-seeking Achievement List COURSE OPTIONS weekends in Provence, students (including part-time) must If you have achieved a distinguished and learn the science maintain a cumulative grade point level of academic performance you Auditing of winemaking, all average (GPA) of 2.00 or above to are honored each semester by being Full time degree-seeking students during your be in good academic standing at named to the Provost’s List of may audit one class for no extra summer at the University. Students with a GPA Distinguished Academic Achievement. charge in spring and fall on a space AUP. of less than 2.00 are subject to pro- You are eligible for Provost’s List honors available basis. Audit petitions are bation status or university dismisssal after you have completed 16 graded due in the first week of classes. In depending on the progress made to- semester credits at The American summer students pay a reduced fee wards the degree as outlined in the University of Paris; if you have not to audit classes; please see the AUP Academic Handbook. received an Incomplete in a course or website for details. (aup.edu/directed-study-application) (aup.edu/AUP-Handbook) taken any courses on a Credit/No by the end of the Drop/Add period. Credit basis; and if you have earned Directed Study All graduate students must maintain a semester grade point average of Directed Study allows the exceptional Summer Term a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above with no grade below degree-seeking student to work in an From the beginning of June to mid- 3.00 to be in good academic stand- C+ (2.3). If you take a course with an area of special academic interest July, The American University of ing at the University. Students with obligatory Credit/No Credit grading under the direct supervision of a Paris offers a variety of credit- a GPA less than 3.00 will be placed policy (internship, external language faculty member. bearing courses adapted to fit the on probation. Graduate students with course) you are not excluded from intensive study format of a summer a GPA less than 2.7 or students who Provost’s Roster consideration. If you have a minimum of junior term. Enrollment is open to you as earned a third grade of C+ or lower standing and a GPA of 3.00 you are a returning AUP student as well as eligible. Directed Study projects may will be dismissed. Departmental Honors visitors, 18 and older, who have Academic Honors are a tradition not be taken on a “Credit/No Credit” completed secondary education. The Dismissed undergraduate and gradu- in AUP’s curriculum. Some degree basis, and the successfully completed flexible schedule allows you to earn ate students can appeal the dismissal programs offer an honors track to project may earn one to four credits. from 1 to 11 credits in either a six-week by a written petition addressed to exceptionally motivated students You may take no more than one the Registrar. who wish to be challenged beyond Directed Study in a given semester, the scope of regular degree require- and submit no more than eight ments (see Program Requirements Directed Study credits for graduation. for more information). Completed Directed Study forms must be submitted to the Registrar

ACADEMIC POLICIES 34 35 session, or in one of the two intensive cases, your GPA computation will take CR/NC you are not eligible for Credits for each College Level three-week sessions. into account the highest grade earned Provost’s List during that semester. As you advance toward graduation, and credit will not be used in you move from one college level to GRADING AND CREDITS calculating the cumulative grade point Transfer Credits the next. Registration priority is average, although a record of the If you come to AUP after having based on your future college level. Grades repeated course will remain on your attended another university (i.e., Your grades are reported at the end transcript. Only certain courses may transfer students) you will receive freshman: 0 – 31 credit hours of each semester. If your work is be taken twice for credit without credit for previously completed sophomore: 32 – 63 credit hours unsatisfactory at the midpoint of counting as repeated. Examples are courses only after an evaluation of junior: 64 – 95 credit hours each semester you will receive Fine Arts (AR) courses, creative writing your transcript. The credits from all senior: 96 or more credit hours warning grades. Grades are neither (CL/EN 3000), as well as special courses for which you have received discussed over the telephone nor topics courses that are specifically a C or higher will automatically Degree Audit given out by e-mail. designated as such in each department. transfer to AUP upon presentation (Junior and Senior Degree Check) of an official university transcript. You As you enter your third year—having Impact of Receiving an F grade Credit / No Credit may transfer a maximum of 64 earned between 64 and 80 credits— Grades of F are treated as attempted Undergraduate students may credits from all sources (i.e., advanced you are required to complete a credits that were not earned, and so designate one course per semester credit awards and transfer credits). Junior Degree Check with your are included in both the calculation to be graded Credit/No Credit (CR/ You are required to complete 50% academic advisor. This third-year of GPA and minimum completion NC). You must choose this option of your upper-level major requirements audit verifies your academic progress rate. Classes in which an F grade (aup.edu/webform/credit-no-credit) at AUP. Up to 8 credits of transfer to ensure a timely schedule for was earned should be repeated to no later than the deadline stipulated work may be applied toward a minor. graduation. All Junior Degree Checks protect your grade point average. in the Academic Calendar. The The last 16 credits must be completed are verified by the Advising Center granting of CR means that you have in residency. Once you have before becoming a part of the Minimum Passing Grade satisfactorily completed the matriculated there are limits set for student’s file. A second degree audit As an AUP undergraduate you need requirements of the course with a further transfer of credits. to earn the following minimum grade at least equal to C. Credits grades to pass your degree so earned will count toward requirements: graduation requirements, but will • English (up to EN 2020), French not be used in the computation of (up to FR1200): C the grade point average. Once the AUP GRADING SYSTEM • Major/Minor coursework: C- CR/ NC option is invoked, any letter The following grading system is used, based on the 4.00 system: • Other General Education grade submitted by the professor Requirements: simply earning that is a C- or below will result in an A = 4.0 A- = 3.7 Excellent credit in the course (D-) NC grade and zero awarded credits. B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 B- = 2.7 Good Any courses (except Directed Studies) C+ = 2.3 C = 2.0 C- = 1.7 Satisfactory Repeating a Course can be taken CR/NC; however, it is D+ = 1.3 D = 1.0 D- = 0.7 Unsatisfactory All courses may be repeated when an not recommended for courses in the unsatisfactory grade is earned. In such major. If you elect to take a course F = Failure W = Official Withdrawal IN = Incomplete AU = Audit

ACADEMIC POLICIES 36 37 THE STUDENT PORTAL (Senior Degree Check or Degree The dates and times of registration are not in good financial standing Application) is due in October of the are announced and posted during with the University. Register online as a returning academic year of graduation. the academic year. You are given student at student.aup.edu. priority according to your college Access your unofficial REGISTRATION POLICIES level. You mustn’t miss the registration Graduate Student Thesis Drop/Add period transcripts, placement period (registration window) assigned As a graduate student you must are not included in the exam results, Entering Student Check-in to your college level, since no register your thesis/research project GPA calculation, but are personal course and Registration enrollment certificates or visa letters just as you would any other course. considered a non-completion schedule, etc. As an entering student you must can be issued for the following However, all Master’s theses/research of attempted course work. If you online. participate in the Orientation week semester without registration. projects require additional paperwork withdraw from a course you will not check-in process to finalize your in order to be fully registered and be given tuition refunds. Withdrawing registration, even if you have pre- Drop/Add involve completion of a thesis/ from a class does not imply that registered for courses online. You Drop/Add week is the first week of research project application form. another class can be added. must have met the terms of your classes. You can make changes to Once completed, and bearing the Dropping and adding classes is an payment plan within the deadlines your schedule online by dropping and required signatures and attachments, option solely available during the provided or take the risk of having adding courses. It is important to the form must be submitted to the drop/add week (first week of classes). your course registrations cancelled. know that there is no waiting list and Associate Dean for approval. All Withdrawal from a course can be a dropped class cannot be added paperwork must be submitted no later requested online (aup.edu/course- Returning Student Check-in back if another student registered for than the end of the Drop/Add period withdrawal) only before the deadline When returning to AUP for the next the last seat in the meantime. during the semester in which you are announced in the Academic Calendar semester you must complete the registering the project. (two weeks after mid-semester grades check-in process to confirm your Prerequisites are due). presence on campus for the new Upper level AUP courses may require You have a one-year limit to complete semester. You must be checked-in the completion of a pre-requisite your thesis from the time that the thesis Withdrawing from the University by the end of the third day of classes. course. If this is the case your access is first registered. In the two semesters Once classes begin, if you wish to If you do not meet this deadline, you to the upper-level course will be following registration 0-credit withdraw from the University and stop will have your classes cancelled and blocked by the mention “PreReq” on extensions will be registered for no attending classes you must contact you will have to re-register during the online portal. extra charge other than mandatory the Office of Student Development the Drop/Add period, with no special fees (health and insurance). to start the University Withdrawal guaranteed re-entry into the Transcripts and Certificates After that deadline, an administrative procedure. Tuition refunds are cancelled classes. You can view your unofficial fee will be charged for one more calculated on a percentage basis transcript(s) and access automated semester’s extension before the thesis dependent upon the official date of Returning Student Registration enrollment certificates via the AUP is officially graded as Withdrawn (W). withdrawal. Withdrawal from the After consultation with your academic student portal. Official transcripts University does not release the advisor, you will register online for are issued through an external WITHDRAWAL POLICIES Financially Responsible Person from classes for the following semester. company and a mandatory fee is tuition obligations. All outstanding Only if you are in good financial required for each transcript ordered. Withdrawing from a Class debts, including those related to the standing are you permitted to register. No transcripts will be issued if you Course withdrawals (W) after the termination of the Monthly Payment

ACADEMIC POLICIES 38 39 VETERANS’ BENEFITS Plan, are due in full within 30 days you do not need academic credit. In plan agreements have been met and of the official withdrawal date. If you case of long internships, an internship there are no outstanding obligations Eligible participants for the receive University Service Grants and extension for 0-CR can be registered or fees to the library, bookstore, US Military Veterans’ then withdraw you will forfeit your to ensure enrollment in two semesters. housing, cultural program, multimedia Educational Benefits right to receive the grant; however, or Student Accounting Services by the program may receive the applicable (earned) portion of the Study Abroad end of a semester or academic year. that due to the support for their grant will be credited to your account. When you participate in an approved rigorous demands of studies at AUP. Following withdrawal, the designation AUP study abroad program, you Transcripts, grades, graduation the Master’s programs, “W” is recorded on your transcript for are charged AUP tuition, and if you certificates and diplomas will not be graduate students at AUP all relevant courses. are receiving financial aid you will issued to you if your account is not in are generally not allowed to retain your financial aid while good financial standing. You will be take course overloads. If you CREDITS EARNED studying abroad. Candidates for refused enrollment for the following are a Graduate student you pay OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY study abroad may transfer a semester until all debts are cleared. per credit. maximum of 36 semester credit A debt of greater than €1000 will Language Study at hours from an AUP partner school exclude you from participating in the Privacy Settings (FERPA) another Institution towards their graduation. If you AUP graduation ceremony. AUP’s accreditation requires that the If you wish to study a language not study abroad outside of an approved University’s privacy policy comply with offered at AUP, or are prepared for AUP study abroad program, you Satisfactory Academic Progress the Family Education Rights and very advanced-level work, you may will make all the arrangements and Financial Aid Privacy Act (FERPA). This means that register at another institution to yourself, including paying tuition to Satisfactory academic progress is the University cannot send your grades extend or complete your language your host institution; and you do not evaluated each year in January and to your parents or to a Financially study. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is retain your AUP financial aid. You June. If you receive student loans you Responsible Person without your required to take external language can transfer no more than 18 must maintain a minimum cumulative permission. The decision on whether courses, and grades are recorded as semester credits towards your GPA of 2.00 (3.00 for graduate to give permission is first requested either “Credit” or “No Credit”. For graduation. If you wish to study students). To keep the undergraduate during the online orientation process more information visit the External abroad for one semester or one year academic scholarship, you must and then during every semester’s Language Course Website at aup. you must request a Leave of Absence maintain a minimum cumulative check-in procedure. You can decide edu/advising-center/language-study and complete an external course GPA of 3.00. Other institutional whether you want to release address pre-approval form prior to your requirements are described in the information to the AUP community, Internships for Academic Credit departure. Only courses in which the AUP Academic Policies Handbook. directory information (enrollment, As an undergraduate, once you have grade of C or better was earned at majors, graduation), to a third party completed a minimum of 32 credits the host institution will be considered Tuition and Credits requesting it, and to an FRP or parent you may register for an internship for transfer credit at AUP. Full-time undergraduate tuition (12- at the end of each semester. It’s of up to 4 credits toward graduation. 18 credits) covers basic tuition for important to read our Privacy Policy You can register for an internship at FINANCES four courses per semester. Credits web page for further information and any time in the semester (requires a taken beyond this normal course discuss this choice with your family. separate online registration Good Financial Standing load will be charged per credit. Find more information about our procedure). Voluntary 0-credit Your account is considered in good Graduate student tuition is calculated policies including the Privacy Policy at internships are available for you if financial standing when all payment on a credit per credit basis. Note aup.edu/Policies

ACADEMIC POLICIES More information can be found in the AUP Academic Handbook on the website available at aup.edu/AUP-Handbook 40 41 ACADEMIC & CAREER RESOURCES

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC, INTERNSHIP AND CAREER ADVISING

AUP’s Center for Academic, WHO IS MY ADVISOR? who will review and monitor your taking courses at outside institutions. Internship and Career Advising has academic progress until graduation. all the resources you need for a The first year of university life can The name of your advisor shows on CAREER PLANNING successful pathway from college to be somewhat bewildering, especially your AUP academic profile (https:// AND DEVELOPMENT career. At AUP, you will work closely for students who are not familiar my.aup.edu) and on your unofficial with academic advisors and with our with the American system of higher transcript accessible via the student Whether you are a freshman, Center staff who are committed to education. For this reason Freshmen portal (https://student.aup.edu/ returning undergraduate, co-op, providing you with the academic are assigned to one of the faculty cePortalTranscript.asp). Should you visiting, transfer, or graduate student, support services to ensure your members who are teaching the want to change advisors, please it‘s never too early to start preparing success. FirstBridge course they select. This email the Advising Center. for life after you graduate. Internship faculty advisor will be your advisor and Career Advisors assist students AUP is small enough that we will during your first year at AUP. Our The Advising team at the Center in career exploration and planning; know you by name and will remember experience is that this creates a provides support for course selection writing resumes (CVs) and cover your personal needs and interests. special link for you with other decisions, transfer credits, and any letters in English or French; targeting We are all personally invested in Freshmen and with faculty members other necessary academic advising for potential employers for part- time your learning goals and… your timely teaching Freshmen classes. both assigned advisees of the center and summer jobs, internships, graduation. We will also encourage but also for walk-in consultations. or permanent employment; and you to link your academic interests During the second year of study, or applying for graduate school. with appropriate co-curricular and before you have declared a major, You are welcome to see your advisor internship experiences so as to enrich you are assigned to an advisor in the at any time, but you must see your The office also organizes career your AUP education and to align it AUP Advising Center. Once you have academic advisor whenever you events, posts internship and job register for courses in upcoming opportunities, maintains strong with exciting career options. declared a major, you are assigned to semesters or if you are considering relationships with organizations in a faculty member in that department

42 43 Paris and around the world, and pursue an internship and only with providing personalized, one-on-one use AUP resources to update your nurtures connections with working an obligatory contract between assistance in the following areas: resume and prepare job, internship, alumni. the student, the company and the or graduate school applications! university. This contract, called • Self-assessment: identifying core AUP enjoy privileged relationships “convention de stage,” will be issued strengths, career interests, and Transfer Students: You may be with hundreds of corporations and by the AUP Internship Coordinator professional values graduating in two years or less! Make organizations in France, other parts once the student completes the • Researching and identifying sure you are preparing yourself for of Europe, the US, and elsewhere registration process. potential fields, functions, “Life After AUP” by proactively around the world. View current job positions, and organizations contacting the Center. and internship offers at https:// To find out more about how to • Writing compelling and culturally my.aup.edu/job. register internships, either for credit appropriate resumes, cover letters, Returning Students: If you have met or as a non-credit option, go to aup. and other application documents with the Internship and Career Every semester the Global Talent edu/internships-office. Here you in English and French Advising team in the past, we brochure, which comprises the mini- can register for an internship online, • Networking online and off, suggest that you make an resumes of AUP students seeking obtain information about internship including the effective use of appointment to update your resume internships, is sent to over 500 requirements and assignments, learn social media and discuss how your plans have professional contacts. If you will be about how your fellow AUP students • Preparing for recruitment evolved. seeking an internship, don’t miss out rated their internship experiences, interviews in English or French on this exciting initiative – watch for find out about why you may want If you have not met with the Internship announcements early in the fall and to defer your graduation date in order Career support begins when you and Career Advising office yet, now spring semesters or go to aup.edu/ to complete a full-time internship, and arrive at AUP and continues as long is the time to do so as you move closer global-talent. browse through the FAQ section. The as needed after graduation. towards graduation, notably to plan Internship Coordinator will be happy for at least one internship before INTERNSHIPS AT AUP to advise you on any other questions CAREER PLANNING TIPS FOR graduation. you may have. UNDERGRADUATES An internship is a form of professional experience carried out CAREER DEVELOPMENT Freshman: What are your dreams by a student in a company under FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS for your future? How can you move the supervision of one or more towards your goals in the next few practicing professionals. Internships Graduate study is a pivotal moment, semesters? Find out how it all works may be full or part time, short or when you may choose to implement by making an appointment at the long term, and be paid or unpaid. a career transition or deepen your Center and introducing yourself! chosen professional path. The AUP French regulations require that Internship and Career Advising office Visiting Students: Don’t “lose” a only degree-seeking students may supports you in this important step by semester in your career development–

Center for Academic, Internship and Career Advising Career Advisors | [email protected] Advising Center | [email protected] Internship Advisors | [email protected] 44 45 THE AUP LIBRARY

The mission of the AUP Library is to What happens when an academic Key library services: help you succeed in your academic library of this kind opens more hours • Access to personalized research help with four professional references librarians life and teach you how to deal with in the evening and during finals week, ([email protected]) the complex world of information that allows beverages and snacks, invites • Document delivery & inter-library loan services (articles, books & films) you face these days. The AUP Library you to free coffee and cookies (three • Orientation and referral to other Paris libraries, i.e. the Bibliothèque nationale de France, provides a selection of services to times a semester), has comfortable the Sciences-Po Library, the Institut du monde arabe Library, the Institut national d’ students, but one of the highlights is seating and lighting, allows unlimited histoire de l’art Library, among others the personalized research help and book renewals within a given semester, • Personalized help with your Master’s thesis presentation orientation on how to find the right and provides different study areas, For further information join the library tours during Orientation or request a personalized kind of information. wireless, plenty of electric power library tour at any time. for your devises, copying, printing In order to meet student information and scanning services? That library needs the AUP Library has built becomes your space. a strong academic collection AUP LIBRARY Opening hours: integrating more than 500,000 When rare or very specialized items 9 rue Monttessuy (ground floor) Administrative Office: 01 40 62 05 61 Regular Hours (60 hours/week–full services), e-books, 45,000 books, 40,000 are not available at the AUP Library Service Desk: 01 40 62 05 62 plus 25 additional Study Hours (self-service journals and e-journals, and 2,300 our professional team can help you Lobby/guard: 01 40 62 05 60 library until 11:00 pm) and a week of media. All these resources constitute find them and will direct you to one [email protected] | http://library.aup.edu Rush Hours during finals week (until 2:00 am) the best Anglophone academic of Paris’ monumental libraries or to resources right in the center of Paris. a picturesque local library. From Spring 2019 some of our services will be moving to our new building at 69, quai d’Orsay. Stay tuned for more details!

46 47 ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER

“The Writing Lab proved to be quite helpful during the semester, especially in explaining writing as in the American system (formats, citation, etc.); the tutors are really nice and available.”

You are not alone in wanting to take place. Please drop in and meet Lab to pick up useful handouts ARC. Please contact Ann Borel at succeed in your studies at AUP -- the tutors and staff – they are eager on citation styles (MLA, Chicago/ [email protected] for consultations there are many opportunities to to help you. Turabian, APA). Special assistance is or workshops. obtain help along the way. The now available for graduate students Academic Resource Center (ARC@ THE WRITING LAB writing theses. To make an appointment, call us at AUP.EDU) offers a combination of 01.40.62.06.52, e-mail writinglab@ writing, tutoring and technology The AUP Writing Lab, directed by ARC and the Writing Lab work closely aup.edu, or use the new online support services in the Grenelle Professor Ann Mott, is at the center of with the Office of Academic Integrity. tutor request form: aup.edu/tutor- building. Here you will find the a constellation of academic services. We help students avoid plagiarism appointment-request. You may also academic resources and coaching In the Writing Lab, expert student and learn how to cite their sources. stop in and put your name on the you need in order to do your best tutors provide feedback and support We also manage campaigns against board for the day and time that work work. The comfortable furniture and at any stage of the writing process plagiarism and cheating and serve as best for you. handy laptop plugs make ARC an (developing a thesis, organizing an consultants to the AUP Honor Board. ideal space for studying, tutoring essay, avoiding plagiarism or simply and collaboration. ARC includes overcoming writer’s block). Tutoring Support for faculty in combating the Writing Lab and the iSpace sessions are interactive and highly plagiarism with Blackboard™ tools, (Interactive Teaching and Learning collaborative. They generally last 30 and increasing awareness among Center) where many tutoring sessions minutes. You may also visit the Writing their students, is also available in

48 49 THE iSPACE – INTERACTIVE post their syllabi, course readings, “The math tutoring helped me understand the material and TEACHING AND LEARNING links, assignments, video clips, presentations and images. Students gather the pieces. The best thing was that the tutor was accessible The iSpace features an interactive may consult the course material at any and willing to help all the time!” whiteboard and HD projection time of day or night, which is especially system, as well as a DVD/Blu- helpful if have to miss a class due to ray player and sound system. The illness or a study trip. Faculty may central collaboration table (wired request assistance and basic training have already succeeded in the are resourceful, tech-savvy and able for laptops and mobile devices) is in course site development in ARC. courses they tutor, they are an to help you with standard software complemented by soft furniture for E-mail us at [email protected] or call ext. excellent resource for improving your applications (such as Word, Excel tutoring clusters. There is a small, 690 for an appointment. To access grades. The schedules change every and PowerPoint). They troubleshoot pedagogical library with textbooks Blackboard, log in at this link with semester, so please check the list computers in ARC and can advise and materials used by peer tutors your AUP network ID and password: in ARC or on our Facebook page. you on projects and presentations and faculty to assist students. https://blackboard.aup.edu/. Sessions take place in the iSpace, involving multimedia technology. unless otherwise posted. These tutors also provide technical Students may prepare for exams ARC-LINKS PEER support, during exams, for students here with their tutors, or practice their TUTORING PROGRAM TECH/MEDIA PEER TUTORS with disabilities. presentations. Faculty may reserve the iSpace for special seminars and While the Writing Lab Tutors help The ARC Tech/Media Tutors are conferences when it is not in use for you to improve your writing across the third cohort of peer tutors. They tutoring sessions and workshops the curriculum, our ARC-Link Tutors (contact [email protected]). specialize in selected subjects and challenging courses. While the Writing You may even encounter some four- Lab Tutors help you to improve your legged helpers here when we have writing across the curriculum, our ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER special exam stress therapy events ARC-Link Tutors specialize in selected before finals! subjects and challenging courses. ARC Director and Librarian General Information, Blackboard They are nominated by faculty each Ann Murphy Borel requests, Tutoring Appointments: INSTRUCTIONAL semester and coordinate weekly Ext: 695 | [email protected] [email protected] | [email protected] TECHNOLOGY – ONLINE group-study sessions. ARC-Link tutors TEACHING AND LEARNING serve many different disciplines, from Writing Lab Director and Tutors: Ext. 652 Calculus to Economics to Arabic and EN/CL Professor Ann Mott ARC provides support for various French. Ext. 672 | [email protected] ARC on Facebook: instructional technologies and www.facebook.com/ARCatAUP administers the university’s online They will help you work through Coordinator, Instructional course sites. Blackboard™ is AUP’s assignments, prepare for exams Technology and Academic Writing Lab on Facebook: Learning Management System. and discuss any difficulties you Support Services Ext. 690 www.facebook.com/AUPWritingLab Online course sites allow faculty to may be encountering. Since they

50 51 AUP BOOKSTORE

From Spring 2019 some of our services will be moving to our new AUP’s Bookstore is a non-profit service to AUP students, building at 69, quai d’Orsay. Stay tuned for more details! dedicated to providing educational materials at affordable prices. How it works: Payments • When you arrive at the Bookstore, Purchases may be made in you fill out a form with the courses Euros only: for which you need books. The books • Cash Books assigned as required or recommended GETTING YOUR BOOKS are pulled for you. • Personal Euro Cheques course reading may be purchased at the • We have a selection of used books • Visa/CB, Mastercard, Bookstore. At the end of the Fall and What to bring: sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. American Express the Spring semesters, students have the • Your official online • During the “Rush” period, allow an • Debit cards opportunity to sell a selection of their used registration form. hour or more to purchase your books. • Traveller’s Euro Cheques course books back to the university. Please • Your valid AUP ID card note that we do not buy back at the end Summer Sessions. In addition, the Bookstore Note: Credit cards purchases will be charged in Euros and conversions to your bank’s currency will be done through the international banking system. Pricing: International shipping charges, French carries dictionaries, telephone cards, books taxation (TVA) and fluctuation in currency exchange rates produce higher costs on imported books written by AUP faculty, AUP clothing and for booksellers located in France. The AUP Bookstore, which imports books from Britain, Holland memorabilia, and yearbooks. and the United States, is not exempt from these added costs.

Bookstore 10 bis rue Amelie. Regular opening hours: Extended opening hours for fall & spring: 3 working days before classes begin Monday to Friday: 10:00–12:30 and 13:30 - 17:00 (Closed during lunch time) 1st Week of Class: 10:00—18:00 | 2nd Week of Class: 10:00—17:00 52 Closed on Saturdays and Sundays Extended opening hours for summer: 10:00—16:00 53 STUDENT LIFE

54 54 55 FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

ENGAGE, ASK QUESTIONS, sive narrative post-AUP through this program, but you will also have the opportunity to build a co-curricular record that showcases your involvement. GET INVOLVED. AND DON’T If you are a degree-seeking undergraduate, you should enroll in the GPS BE AFRAID TO GROW. Program. All students are also welcome to participate in design and creative thinking workshops offered by the Career and Internship Advising Office Welcome to The American University of Paris and to a new academic year. and Student Development. You are now part of an amazingly diverse, international and vibrant university community. To make the most of your education here, I encourage you to The good news is there is no one right path to get involved – where you think of AUP as a safe place for exploration, both inside and outside of the start depends entirely on you. And because we know choosing from the classroom. Engage, ask questions, get involved and don’t be afraid to grow. many academic, co-curricular and social events on and off campus can Use this time to test who you are and to try new things. be overwhelming, we’ll support you as you find the right balance between course work, health and wellbeing and co-curricular activities. Learning to You can get started by exploring the activities and services outlined in manage your time wisely and to take care of yourself are invaluable skills this section of the handbook. For example, you can expand your global for lifelong learners well after graduation. perspective and cultural fluency by participating in one of the dozens of Cultural Program study trips and excursions that will take you into France, Your energy and enthusiasm are keys to your success. The sky is the limit Europe and the rest of the world. Try your hand at student leadership by when it comes to how you choose to engage and make a difference. Think joining a club and become a responsible citizen through community service big... and then get organized to actually achieve your objectives! Please and volunteer work. don’t hesitate to stop by my office along the way to share ideas or to seek guidance and support. I am excited to share that last year, we launched the Global Professional Skills (GPS) Program to help students develop their own unique narratives Kevin Fore to share with others. Not only can you develop the skills to create a cohe- Dean of Student Development

56 57 GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM

The Global Professional Skills (GPS) Program is a signature program GPS CORE CAPABILITIES

that helps you succeed after you graduate from AUP. Independent, Creative Thinkers Engaged, Lifelong Learners

Developing as a young professional requires Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Every The Global Professional Skills (GPS) Program launched in the spring of 2017 skill. Beyond your natural abilities, talents and day you learn more about yourself and the as a signature program for AUP. It provides you with the opportunity to experiences, successfully engaging as an world around you. As an engaged, lifelong independent, creative thinker at AUP will help learner, not only are you more effective with sharpen critically important skills and develop your own personal narrative you develop the hard skills needed for post- your time, but you also bridge the gap throughout college that will benefit your life post-AUP. You will be encouraged AUP life, whether its graduate school, an between work in the classroom and out of the to participate in co-curricular activities during your time at AUP. Co-curricular important job interview, an entrepreneurial classroom, promoting overall holistic career, or wherever else your next steps lead wellbeing, creativity and self-care. activities are the experiences you have outside the classroom that complement you. your studies within the classroom – such as volunteer work, internships and leadership opportunities. You’ll be able to generate a Co-Curricular Record Responsible Actors, and Empowered Adaptable Communicators with a Global Leaders (CCR) that registers all of your activities from semester to semester and Perspective connects them with your transcripts to boost your career prospects after You know that the key to success through As a global explorer it is important that you graduation. Through additional workshops, training sessions and a final project leadership is proactively taking responsibility have the skills needed to engage effectively for your decision making. As a responsible you will be able to complete the program and earn the GPS Award, ultimately with any audience around the world. As an actor and empowered leader, you engage in adaptable citizen with a global perspective attaining four core capabilities. project organization, coaching, mentoring, you will be able to showcase your multilingual public speaking and non-verbal capabilities, demonstrate your cross-cultural communication skills – all to benefit your awareness and highlight your ability to work As a Global Explorer, we want you to make the most out of your AUP emotional intelligence and superior leadership in a multicultural environment. experience. Check out aup.edu/GPS to learn more. capacities.

58 59 CULTURAL PROGRAM

CROSSING CULTURAL BORDERS

EXCURSIONS AND STUDY TRIPS are learning about in class. Most trips are in Europe, but more faraway and exotic destinations are also offered. The Cultural Program office, located in Each semester, the AUP Cultural Program offers 15-20 study trips as well as C-305, should be your first-stop location to find information on study trips, a number of cultural excursions and events for the AUP community. Study cultural excursions, and other events in Paris. trips, proposed and led by faculty, are designed to closely complement and deepen an academic curriculum, allowing you to discover in person what you Your journey counts! Taking part in our Cultural Program can help you complete your Global Professional Skills Program.

60 61 FIND OUT MORE

Pick up the Cultural Program brochure (available at the CP office and across campus) or see the CP webpage on the aup.edu

REGISTERING FOR TRIPS: USEFUL TIPS Tickets The Cultural Program frequently provides reservations or discounted tickets Interested in registering for a CP study trip? The online registration portal to the many cultural events in and around Paris. Attend a ballet recital at the on My Student Services is open during the first week of classes or DROP/ Opéra Bastille, to a musical or play at a local theater. Reserve your tickets at ADD. Registration for a study trip is done the same way as registration for an Orientation and during the first week of class as they sell out fast. academic course; simply filter study trips by applying “CP” in the department field of the registration portal. AUP Events Student Government, official AUP clubs and individuals partner with the Cultural The cancellation deadline from a study trip is the last day of DROP/ADD in Program to organize photo exhibitions, film festivals, and celebrations of crafts, the beginning of the semester; no refunds are possible after this date. Study cuisine, music, and dance from different parts of the world. Contact the Cultural trips are billed directly to your student ledger and should be paid no later Program directly if you would like to discuss a partnership or project. than the end of the third week of class each semester; online payment can be done through Student Accounting Services. Please note that outstanding balances will result in blocked grades and transcripts. Check the new Cultural Program brochure and your e-mail throughout the year. In order to sign-up for a cultural excursion, event or guided tour, pre-pay OTHER EXCURSIONS for your participation on the Cultural Program webpage, at Orientation or in AND ACTIVITIES the Cultural Program Office on the third floor of Combes. Please note that all payments are final and no refunds are possible in the event of cancellation. In addition to organizing myriad faculty-led study trips (as detailed in the Academic section of this handbook), the Cultural Program also offers non- academic excursions and tours, tickets to local events and a selection of on- NEED A HELPING HAND TO PAY FOR YOUR STUDY TRIP? campus activities. Coup de Pouce is a donation-based resource that provides a limited amount Excursions are fun one- or two-day trips that take advantage of the many of financial aid to AUP full-time students who are registered in classes with opportunities close to Paris and within France. They’re not associated with study trips and who are in financial need. See the SGA or the Cultural Program an academic course but you’ll definitely have a fun educational experience. Office for more information.

Cultural Program Coordinator FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Alexis Dang | [email protected] | 01 40 62 05 96 62 aup.edu/academics/cultural-program 63 CLUBS NIGHT

STUDENT LEADERSHIP Join the myriad clubs and activities on campus: Sept. 18, 2018 & Jan. 29 2019. Combes, 1st Floor.

GET INVOLVED, LEAVE YOUR LEGACY

The Student Leadership Office is overseen by Student Leadership Co- Make your voice heard by getting involved in student clubs, government, or ordinator Joëlle Gewolb and Dean of Student Development Kevin Fore. by participating in volunteer opportunities that provide chances to explore, to Collaborating with Faculty, Student Development, the AMEX and other create and to lead. Don’t be surprised if you are involved as early as your first units, they serve as advisors to our student government and student media semester to contribute to a student-run publication, to act in a theatre produc- organisations and support student-run clubs and volunteer initiatives on tion or to serve on student senate. Student involvement is an integral part of campus. They also supervise our Student Advising Program for first-year the AUP education, providing hands-on opportunities to work in a team, bring students in collaboration with Vice President for Security, Operations and new ideas to life, show off talents and acquire skills applicable now and after Student Services Marc Monthéard. graduation. Check out the many ways to get involved in the pages that follow.

THE ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS COMMITTEE

The Activities and Clubs Committee (ACC) supports student-led clubs and initiatives on campus. They can help you identify currently active organizations, define and secure a budget request and coordinate with other groups, both at AUP, in Paris and beyond. They are particularly interested in helping to develop successful and sustainable programming, whether through existing clubs or by launching a new idea. Contact [email protected] for more details.

Student Leadership Coordinator Dean of Student Development Joëlle Gewolb | 01 40 62 08 21 | [email protected] | [email protected] Kevin Fore | 01 40 60 06 31 | [email protected] 64 6 Rue du Colonel Combes, C-306 6 Rue du Colonel Combes, C-308 65 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Dear students, ELECTION DATES

We, the elected officials of the AUP Student Government Association Fall Elections Spring Elections (SGA), represent you! We work daily to improve life on campus, and Sept. 7 Applications Open Mar. 22 Executive Election Applications act as liaison between students and the University. The SGA consists of Sept. 17 Applications Close Open (round one) Sept. 18 Speech Night Apr. 1 Executive Election Applications Undergraduate and Graduate Executive Teams, Student Senate, and Sept. 20 Voting Opens Close Committees. Graduate and undergraduate students alike are encouraged Sept. 24 Voting closes, Apr. 2 Speech Night (round one) to join in order to improve their leadership skills. Whether you want to start results announced Apr. 4 Executive Election Voting Opens a club, host an event, or have a say in our student budget, the SGA is here Apr. 8 Voting Closes, Results Announced for you. Our mission is to continue to build an AUP community in which Apr. 12 Senate Applications Open (round two) students can get involved and feel like a part of something more. Although Apr. 19 Senate Applications Close AUP is a small school, it can be hard to get connected, and that’s where Apr. 23 Speech Night (round two) we come in. Feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, and talents with us! Apr. 25 Senator Voting Opens Apr. 29 Senator Voting Closes, Results Sincerely yours, Announced

The 2018-2019 Student Government Association

66 67 YOUR SGA

Undergraduate Student Council 2018/19 Graduate Student Council 2018/19 USC President Quinn Chesser GSC President Emily Ide USC Vice-President Chiara Amor All other positions to be elected in Fall USC Comms Director Sophia Foerester USC Social Director Alfio Lococo Open to all students. Stop by to see us or attend a Student Senate session on USC Treasurer Jonathan Morales Wednesday period three in Combes for more information.

EXECUTIVE TEAM: STUDENT SENATE: COMMITTEES: “AUP GIVES BACK” WEEK • Works to build a strong AUP • Student representatives from each • There are five existing committees: Activities Promoting both local and community every day. academic department represent and Clubs (ACC), Events, Service, Judiciary, and international charities while • Serves as liaisons between students general interests. Health and Wellness. raising awareness on campus. and staff, faculty, administration, • Assist in decision making regarding • These sub-groups of the SGA work towards If you have a suggestion for and external organizations and allocation of SGA budget funding. achieving goals relevant to the AUP student body. a good cause or would like institutions. to support this week, contact [email protected].

SGA Office 6 Rue du Colonel Combes, C-304 facebook.com/aup.sga | twitter.com/aup_sga | instagram.com/aup_sga/ 01 40 62 05 89 | [email protected] | sga.aup.edu 68 69 VOLUNTEERING & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Interested in volunteer initiatives or community service? Want to work to- IMPROVE YOUR FRENCH WHILE HELPING OTHERS wards social and environmental change? Volunteering is an excellent way to make your time in Paris meaningful beyond academics as well as to hone AUP has a partnership this year with Les Petits Frères des Pauvres. Improve unique skills for professional work after graduation. We have developed a your French, brush up on your culture codes and support elderly citizens who unique selection of both long- and short-term opportunities catered to your are isolated and seeking companionship. Training is provided for these short- schedule and interests. Give back to the Parisian community by joining a term internships. soup kitchen, for example, or help further afield with one of our international partnerships in Kenya, Peru or South Africa. To get involved, start by talking OTHER OPPORTUNTIES to the Student Leadership Office. Love Hip Hop and Rap? Become a teacher with One, Two, Three…Rap! Help CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER WORLD organize concerts and recording sessions, or work on the group’s website and communication strategies. Interested in children and art? Join My Art Goes Baytna à Vous, translated as Our Home for You, is a student-led initiative at Bang to bring a little light and joy into what can sometimes be a traumatic AUP with a focus on the Syrian Refugee Crisis in France. Raise awareness through and difficult stay for children in Paris hospitals. information sessions and panel discussions with experts. Organize fundraisers and charity drives to help refugees with their basic needs as they settle in France. These are just a few examples of how you can take your education outside the classroom and gain valuable experience. Contact student_leadership@aup. Serving in community and volunteer programs can also help you complete edu to find out more or to sign up. your Global Professional Skills Program. Find out more on p.58-59.

70 71 STUDENT ADVISOR PROGRAM

WHAT SOME STUDENT ADVISORS All new undergraduate students are assigned HAVE TO SAY... an upper-class student advisor at Orientation. “I really enjoy the “Being a student advisor was possibility that is created and is an amazing experience. Student advisors are on hand to assist as you for the students to all One gets to be the first contact, settle in to Paris and your new apartment, socialize together.” friend or support for new accompanying you during the entire week of — Leona Caanen students, to accompany their Orientation. Your student advisor will lead adaptation to Paris and AUP; you on a unique selection of social events and their new life.” activities throughout the week. They are also “Being a student advisor — Emile Yves Jean Claude available throughout the semester to answer is an incredibly gratifying Sidibe questions, direct you to relevant campus services experience. You get to and update you about student activities. Take go to bed with a smile “Becoming a student advisor the time to get to know your student advisor on your face knowing is a great opportunity to share and don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment that you are helping new my knowledge of Paris and the if you have any questions or simply would like students.” school.” to chat about something. — Fernanda Sapiña — Chelsea Kessler-Bauersfeld

72 73 DAY EXCURSIONS STUDENT ADVISOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Attention all new, incoming students: get out and explore France with FALL 2018 SPRING 2019 your fellow classmates before the semester gets too busy. AUP Student Champagne • Saturday, Oct. 6 Château de Chambord • Sunday, Advisors have organized in collaboration with the Cultural Program day €20 March 24 €20 trips for all incoming students this year. As part of the Student Advisor Program, new students are also cordially invited to a happy hour and a Champagne, the region between Visit the majestic Château de trivia night in the Amex along with the SGA. Read more below... Paris and Lorraine, is the only Chambord located in the heart of internationally recognized source the stunning Loire Valley. In the STUDENT ADVISOR PROGRAM AT THE AMEX — FREE of real champagne. Learn how afternoon, enjoy a wine dégustation champagne is made and enjoy a (tasting) at a nearby vineyard before Kick off the semester with a friendly meet and greet in the Amex with your tasting during this easy day trip to heading back to Paris. student advisors and members of the SGA. Reims and the Champagne region. For all graduate students. For all incoming students.

UNDERGRADUATES: GRADUATES: AMEX Freshmen weekend trip • Center Parcs Les Bois Francs • Saturday, February 9 - AMEX TRIVIA NIGHTS HAPPY HOUR Sunday, February 10

Thursday, Sept. 20, 6.30 - Thursday, Sept. 27, 6.30 - Sign up for an amazing weekend in the countryside with your fellow degree-seeking 8.30pm 8.30pm freshmen! This is the opportunity for you to bond outside of campus with fun activities! Thursday, Jan. 24, 6.30 - 8.30pm Sign up at Orientation (€20 deposit). For more information please contact Yann Louis at [email protected]

74 75 AUP CLUBS

One of the best ways to feel connected at AUP is by joining or starting your own club.

Learn how to contribute effectively to AUP MUSIC & THE AUP DEBATE AND publicists, White Mask Theater Club is a team, coordinate events, delegate PERFORMING CLUB (AMP) POLITICS CLUB a source of entertainment, expression, tasks and projects, and improve your [email protected] [email protected] and creativity at AUP. The group communication skills. You may also Responsible for Open Mic nights in Creates a place for discussions on collaborates with faculty and staff to learn practical skills such as writing, the Amex Café as well as other musical current topics such as human rights produce several performances each bookkeeping, marketing, layout events that happen throughout the and social movements via lectures, year. It also hosts improv’ workshops and graphic design. See below for year, including the Fall Holiday movie screenings, Model United and scriptwriting competitions. a selection of active AUP clubs. Start Bash and the International Student Nations trips, and other activities. exploring at Clubs Night on the first Soirée. AMP also manages the Music The Debate and Politics Club aims to AUP WINE SOCIETY floor of Combes each semester: Room. Located in the basement of encourage student leadership among [email protected] September 18 in the fall and January Combes, the Music Room is home to the student body while bringing The AUP Wine Society is open to all 29 in the spring. Who knows? You an excellent and eclectic collection of everyone in the community together who are interested in the discovery may discover a talent or passion that instruments and equipment. to think critically about current affairs. and enjoyment of wine. Through you didn’t even know about. Check wine tastings and other events, out a sampling of AUP clubs here: WHITE MASK THEATER CLUB such as film screenings, the Wine [email protected] Society introduces students to a very Always on the lookout for student important aspect of French culture. talent, be it actors, writers, producers, Did you know that participation in a club can help you complete your make-up artists, technicians or Contact [email protected] Global Professional Skills Program? See p.58-59 of this handbook. for more about these clubs and others.

76 77 APPLY FOR THE BOARD

Candidates must enroll in the corresponding student media workshop attend Board meetings. aup. edu/student-life/ clubs-activites/ asm/the- board

STUDENT MEDIA Being a part of our student media community can help you complete your Global Professional Skills Program. See p.58-59 for details.

One of the University’s largest and design, website curation, video Student Leadership Office, students editors in collaboration with faculty student-run organizations, AUP production and editing, and social step into editor positions to gain real advisors. The magazine combines Student Media produces a print and media branding and promotion. world newsroom experience and in in-depth investigative feature online version of Peacock Magazine, Student gain hands-on experience some cases build their careers as articles with columns and photo peacockplume.fr news website and across media platforms that help future journalists. features. Peacock’s online presence Peacock Play. Combining print them develop skills for a wide range of enhances the established print brand and online media, each platform is careers involving media production. Student media publications are with regular posts. Students take managed by a team of dedicated produced in separate workshops that on roles in design, layout, editing, students and faculty advisors to THAMER SALMAN focus on each form of media and photography and marketing as well create professional-level products. STUDENT MEDIA CENTER are open to all students regardless of as in reporting and writing both Students can earn academic credits 6 Rue du Colonel Combes, experience. Sign up for student media online and for the print copy. for their involvement in these student- C-301 and C-302 workshops during Orientation or the led media activities and, if they wish, first week of class. While not mandatory, it is graduate with a major in journalism. Students involved in student recommended that students media work out of this state- PEACOCK MAGAZINE interested in Peacock Magazine Whatever their level of involvement, of-the-art newsroom and video take the magazine workshop course, students work collaboratively in a production studio, creating content Peacock is a print magazine Magazine Journalism (CM 1850), real-world newsroom setting on every for digital, print, and broadcast celebrating the vibrancy of youth which meets Wednesdays. We look aspect of journalism production – media. Supported by a faculty of culture in Paris. It is produced once forward to meeting you! writing and editing stories, layout knowledgeable professionals and the a semester by a team of student

78 79 PEACOCKPLUME.FR CONTRIBUTING COURSES gain experience in story ideas, Opinion page, writing on a range of researching, interview techniques, topics and issues, while learning how Peacockplume.fr is our news website In addition to the two-credit ASM and structuring feature articles. to manage and curate the back-end focused on campus and world workshops, students from other four- Emphasis is placed on researching of the website. news, politics, culture and the arts. credit courses contribute content to and data gathering for in-depth Featuring a wide range of stories, the peacockplume website every magazine and investigative TRAVEL both serious and quirky, the site aims semester. These classes also have reporting. In the spring semester, the Scripts for to inform and entertain an audience editors who are interviewed and Travel course, CM3033, focuses on at home in Paris. Our team of student appointed by the ASM Board. These OPINION approaches to writing about travel journalists gain professional-level courses include: The graduate Digital Media Writing and cultures of places. Students gain training in writing, editing, web Practicum (CM5062), meets in the insight into the changing processes curation, infographics and social PEACOCK FASHION fall and is focused on opinion writing, of commodified travel, while media management. Peacock Fashion combines personal branding, and media urban place-making and branding undergraduate and graduate industry trends. Students hone their strategies are examined as part of the All students are welcome to students in a newsroom workshop skills as columnists for the website journalistic approach to travel writing. contribute to peacockplume.fr, but devoted to the fashion industry — to fully benefit from digital training trends, designers, brands, street you are encouraged to sign up styles, and fashion shows. Students for the workshop course, Online manage the Fashion page of STUDENT MEDIA BOARD – FALL 2018 News Journalism (CM 1851), which peacockplume.fr to gain hands-on meets on Wednesdays. Stop by the experience in editing and content PEACOCK PLAY newsroom and join the team! curation, providing them with [email protected] professional-level training as fashion Executive Producer: Lauren Domagas PEACOCK PLAY journalists. The undergraduate Deputy Producers: Delton Howard MA ASSISTANTS Fashion Journalism Practicum is and Hussam Ibrahim ASM Business Manager Peacock Play is an audiovisual CM4013 and the graduate course ASM Social Media and journalism platform. Students is CM5017. The course is offered in PEACOCK MAGAZINE Content Manager working on Peacock Play gain the spring. A fall course that provides [email protected] Applications now open. hands-on experience writing scripts, an excellent introduction to Fashion Editor in Chief: Katherine McGrath Contact [email protected] and reporting, producing on camera Journalism is Communicating Deputy Editor, Art: Leona Caanen [email protected] broadcasting, and editing news Fashion CM3004 which meets Layout Director: Sophia Foerster segments — skills that are crucial Tuesdays and Fridays. GRADUATE EDITORS for anyone interested in a career PEACOCKPLUME.FR Appointed in the fall. in broadcast journalism. If Peacock FEATURE & INVESTIGATIVE [email protected] Play sounds like something you would Editor in Chief: Forrest Crellin Staff Advisor: Kevin Fore like to get involved in, please sign up An advanced feature-writing Deputy Editor: Fernanda Sapina Perez Dean of Student Development for the workshop course (CM1852), workshop, CM3012, is focused on techniques for long-form and which meets every Wednesday. We ASM Photo Director: Faculty Advisor: Hannah Westley would love to have you on the team! investigative journalism. Students Ashley Norman Department of Global Communications

From Spring 2019 some of our services will be moving to our new building AUP Student Media at 69, quai d’Orsay. Stay tuned for more details! 80 C-301 & 302 | [email protected] 81 ATHLETICS

The Athletics Office offers a selection of competitive and recreational create your own activity with the help GYM MEMBERSHIPS of our Athletics Office. activities based on student demand, access to local gym memberships and Thanks to our two gym support to students interested in practicing their favorite sports in Paris. Thanks to partnerships with local partnerships, Cercles de la Forme clubs, we are able to cater to or and Aquqboulevard Forest Hill, at least assist with most students’ AUP can offer students the COMPETITIVE SPORTS sports interests. In addition, the opportunity to choose between office collaborates with our SGA two different gym experiences AUP’s competitive teams participate Athletics Office ([email protected]) and Student Leadership Office to based on your own needs. Sign in intercollegiate tournaments with or feel free to reach out to team organize events. up for the memberships at aup. students from other universities. The coaches and captains directly. edu/gym-membership. rewards of playing on a team include Our Recreational Sports offerings will learning to work collaboratively, Competitive Teams: be based on student interest. STUDENT GRANT RECIPIENT setting challenging goals…and Equestrian (Co-Ed), Volleyball OPPORTUNITIES achieving them, and making lifelong (Women), Indoor Soccer (Men), HEALTH AND WELLNESS friends and memories. Students Basketball, Dance* (Co-Ed) If you are interested in leading who wish to play on a team must *Based on availability of coaches Be sure to check out our Wellness projects or just to help out feel demonstrate dedication and good Room, designed for Yoga, free to submit your CV. time management. Make sure to RECREATIONAL SPORTS Meditation and Relaxation. not miss the tryouts during the first You can also use this space to If you have any questions about week of classes to be considered for Our recreational sports sessions are disconnect from the fast-paced Athletics at AUP get in touch the team of your choice, even if you weekly activities that fit into students’ city life. with the Athletics Office at would consider yourself as not being busy academic schedules. They are [email protected]. an “experienced” player. Passion and designed to help students stay in EVENTS AND TICKETS commitment are prioritized over shape, meet friends and simply Getting involved with our sports pure skill in our competing teams. If de-stress after classes. The Athletics Office secures a limited teams can help you complete interested in assisting and managing number of tickets to national and your Global Professional Skills a competitive team, contact the Join one of the existing courses or international sports events in Paris. Program. See p.58-59

Athletics Coordinator FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ashkan Shalbaf | C-307 | [email protected] 82 Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00 83 RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Find housing and receive help with housing-related issues, such as payment of rent, insurance declarations, and liaising with landlords. FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

As a first-year student you are have about your apartment or your WHAT THE OFFICE OF housed by AUP in either shared roommate arrangements. If you are RESIDENTIAL LIFE DOES student apartments made available housed in a homestay, you will also by our housing partner Comforts of be assigned a Student Advisor, albeit • Houses hundreds of AUP Students each semester Home, or in homestays arranged by without a house call. • Liaises closely with our first-year student housing provider Comforts of the office of Residential Life. Home to ensure proper communication and your satisfaction Roommate Relations • Assists with housing insurance claims and CAF applications while Student advisor apartment visits Learning to live with others is a encouraging responsibility and accountability New undergraduates housed with valuable part of the college experience • Develops and maintains good working relationships with independent Comforts of Home will be assigned a and at AUP we are pleased to be able landlords who provide housing to AUP students throughout Paris Student Advisor at Orientation. Your to provide you with communal living • Helps resolve disputes and misunderstandings between you and your Student Advisor will visit your COH spaces within the heart of our unique landlord and among you and your roommates in shared apartments. apartment early in the semester to city. Instead of a typical American ensure that your transition to Paris dormitory setting, you will be housed has been successful and to discuss in a family-style Parisian apartments how you can take full advantage where you will share space with of student activities at AUP. They anywhere from 1 to 7 other students, will also give you tips and provide on average, depending on the size support for any concerns you may and layout of the apartment.

84 85 Roommate grievances Tips for paving the way to a AUP and COH staff are here to help positive roommate relationship: THE HOUSING DATABASE mediate in the case of a roommate • Set the ground rules: fill out conflict. This may arise from small your online roommate agreement Graduate students and returning undergraduates issues, such as having someone together, and discuss potential may peruse our online listings when looking for else use your toothpaste, or from points of conflict. new housing. Contact with landlords is arranged a big one, such as being called a • Do your part: pick up after by Residential Life staff. You’ll find a map of the derogatory term for not taking out yourself, and stick to apartment- neighborhood, information about nearby the garbage. Conflicts generally arise wide agreements on taking out amenities and photographs of the apartments, from disrespectful behavior, such as the garbage and cleaning the if available. Carefully note the availability date rooming with someone who never does bathroom, etc. of the apartment as well as any potential extra his or her dishes, or regularly comes • Communicate! Let your roommates costs, and visit the AUP Office of Residential Life home and turns the lights on at 4am know before bringing guests into the to inquire about scheduling a visit. while you’re sleeping. apartment.

Communication is the first step towards Homestay Students HOUSING RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES building an agreeable roommate Those who select a homestay for their relationship, and AUP’s Residential first-year housing will have a Parisian The Office of Residential Life may help you with: Life and Counseling Service can help expert at home with whom to practice • Finding comfortable, affordable accommodations within a reasonable you troubleshoot miscommunication their French. AUP staff organize various commuting distance from campus; between roommates and to try to start events for homestay students throughout • Resolving interpersonal issues that may arise between you and your roommates, anew in the case of disagreement or the year, including a one-on one meeting your neighbors and your landlord; a communication breakdown. to check-in during the first semester. • Finding someone to help with maintenance issues that may arise in your apartment such as leaks, electrical problems or appliance issues.

RETURNING UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENTS Your responsibilities include: • Ensuring you do a walk-through upon arrival and departure of your apartment, Graduate students and returning undergraduate students may elect to use the Office keeping a copy of the walk-through form (état des lieux in French); of Residential Life to find an independent apartment by consulting listings on our • Maintaining your apartment while you are living in it, including cleaning or database and arranging apartment visits via a staff member or housing counselor. necessary repairs prior to your move-out; If you choose to find accommodations through AUP’s Office of Residential Life • Communicating with the Office of Residential Life and your landlord when you are bound by certain rules and regulations, but are also guaranteed certain issues arise; rights. It is essential to understand these rights and responsibilities from day one • Respecting COH move-out dates communicated at the beginning of the in order to avoid confusion or unnecessary frustration later in the year. semester, or, if you are in an independent apartment, giving one-month’s written notice before moving out of your apartment, which should always coincide Graduate students and returning undergraduates who wish to find housing outside with the end of a semester (December, May, or July) – not mid-semester. of AUP’s Office of Residential Life should consult the ‘Housing Resources’ page • Contracting a French “assurance d’habitation” if you are housed in an on the AUP website for a few practical details. independent apartment.

Office of Residential Life Residential Life Manager Residential Life Assistant Residential Life Assistant 6 Rue du Colonel Combes | fourth floor Jennifer Larsen | C-408 Patricia Ross | C-406 Rose Weeber | C-409 01 40 62 05 99 01 40 62 05 97 01 40 62 06 86 86 [email protected] 87 EVENT CALENDAR

2018 2019 Sep. 3 Orientation Oct. 24 Mid-Semester Jan. 14-15 Orientation Mar.21 Trivia Night Sep. 10 Classes Begin Oct. 26 Karaoke Night Jan. 18 SGA Senate & Grad Speaker Mar. 22 Executive Election Applications Open Sep. 12 Open Senate Session Oct. 31 – Applications Open Nov. 4 Fall Break (no classes) Mar. 27 Grad Speaker Committee Vote Sep. 14 Back to School Party Jan. 21 Classes Begin Nov. 9 Open Mic Night Mar. 29 Open Mic Night Sep. 17 Fall Senate Applications Close Jan. 23 Welcome Back Senate Nov. 15 Trivia Night Apr. 1 Executive Applications Close Sep. 18 Clubs / Speech Night Jan. 24 Trivia Night Nov. 19 AUP Gives Back Week Apr. 2 Executive Speech Night Sep. 20 Senate Ballots Opens Jan. 28 SGA Senate & Grad Speaker - 23 Applications Close Apr. 4 Executive Ballots Open Sep. 20 Trivia Night Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Dinner Jan. 29 Clubs / Speech Night Apr. 8 Executive Ballots Close & Sep. 24 Senate Ballots Close & Nov. 23 Karaoke Night Jan. 31 SGA Senate & Grad Speaker Winners Announced Winners Announced Ballots Open Dec. 7 Holiday Bash Apr. 12 Senate Applications Open Sep. 26 First Full Senate Feb. 1 Open Mic Night Dec. 12 Last Day of Classes Apr. 19 World’s Fair Sep. 28 Karaoke Night Feb. 4 SGA Senate & Grad Speaker Apr. 22 Senate Applications Close Oct. 12 Open Mic Night Ballots Close & Winners Apr. 23 Senate Speech Night Oct. 18 Trivia Night Announced Feb. 15 International Student Soirée Apr. 25 Senate Ballots Open Apr. 29 Senate Ballots Close & A FRESH START AT THE AMEX! Feb. 21 Trivia Night Mar. 1 Karaoke Night Winners Announced Our beloved café on the ground floor of the Combes Mar. 4 – Spring Break (no classes) May.3 End of Year Boat Party building is under new management. From Fall 2018 find an Mar. 15 expanded range of food and drinks as well as a full program Mar. 20 Mid-Semester of trivia nights, open mics, and other events. See you there!

88 89 STUDENT SUPPORT

90 90 91 COUNSELING

Adjusting to college life can be can be challenging socially and academically, OFF CAMPUS DID YOU KNOW? and even more so when adjusting to life abroad. AUP’s Health and Wellness team collaborates with a large English, Spanish and French-speaking network of Additionally, AUP works with two off- Getting good grades and making the medical and mental health care providers in Paris, including counselors, doctors, campus therapists, whose 45-minute most out of life at AUP is certainly psychologists, and psychiatrists, whose care is usually fully reimbursed by AUP’s sessions are free of charge. Scheduling important to most students. Thus comprehensive Health Care Plan. In addition to the services mentioned previously, an appointment is necessary and can students’ general well-being, in terms our Health and Wellness program also provides in-house guidance counseling, be done either directly by students of physical and mental health, is as well as off-campus appointments with psychologists and psychiatrists. or through the on-campus Student crucial as well. We provide a range Guidance Counselor. of services to assist with more general daily life issues to ensure that your ON CAMPUS You can learn more about what experience at AUP goes as smoothly counseling may have to offer you, as possible. In a safe and confidential environment, the Student Guidance Counselor meets and what professional counseling is all one on one to assess individual needs and provide adequate support, whether about by visiting AUP’s website, under Important components for a healthy it is academic (i.e. time management/organization strategies,) or psychological. Student Life/Health and Wellness/ and academically successful semester While students are welcome to drop-in to meet with the on-campus counselor, Counseling. aup.edu/student-life/ include the following: scheduling an appointment is preferred to ensure appropriate time and attention resources-services/health-wellness/ • having a grasp on time will be given. counseling. management • enough sleep • healthy eating habits • a good social network

Our counselors can provide you with tools and tips on some of your personal concerns.

Student Guidance Counselor/On Campus Guidance Counseling Off-Campus Therapists (by appointment only) Pamela Montfort | 01 40 62 06 43 | [email protected] Anne-Marié Galliot | 06 95 91 59 18 | [email protected] 92 Louis Monaco | 07 83 49 94 52 | [email protected] 93 JOIN AUP4CONSENT

Want to learn more or make a difference on campus? Contact AUP4CONSENT at aup4consent@ aup.edu

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Let’s talk about it. It could happen to anyone.

HANDLING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND AGGRESSION WHAT TO DO IF SEXUALLY ASSAULTED: OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES:

Incidents of sexual violence should be reported to Student Development • Call someone you trust, and/or a member of the SOS Viol/Sexual Aggression and/or the police. Silence about such crimes contributes to an environment AUP Sexual Aggression Task Force (peer.) 0.800.05.95.95 that is supportive of sexual violence, and communicates to victims that • No matter what, do NOT take a shower: save sexually violent behavior is tolerated. crucial DNA samples, in case you decide later Urgences Medico-Judiciaires (UMJ) to prosecute (put clothes in a paper bag.) Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu DID YOU KNOW? • French law & procedures require you call the 1 Place du Parvis Notre-Dame Police (dial 17) before going to any hospital: 75001 Paris. • Victims of sexual violence come from all different backgrounds. Age, race, the police will then set-up the proper medical religion, sexual orientation, gender, and size do not matter. examination, at Urgences Medico-Judiciaires. Accueil Victimes (Victims Unit) • About 80% of all sexual assaults are committed by an acquaintance of • If you’re a friend of the victim: be supportive, available 24/7 the victim. remain calm and concerned, listen without no appointment needed: • Between 20% and 25% of women will experience a completed and/or interrupting or questioning, believe the student, 01-42-34-87-00 attempted rape during their college career: that is 1 in 4 women! and encourage him/her to do the above and • On average, at least 50% of college students’ sexual assaults are associated seek the proper help and support. Violences Femmes Info: 39 19 with alcohol use. • Remind the student that he/she is NOT at fault. • Sexual assault is the most under-reported violent crime in many countries. • Allow the victim to make his/her own decisions. Medical and Travel Security • No one ever asks for or deserves to be sexually violated. Sexual assault is an • Do NOT ask “why” questions that might imply Assistance for AUP Students: act of violence and is a crime that is punishable by law. blame. International SOS 01 55 63 31 55

Student Guidance Counselor Off-Campus Therapists Clinical Psychologist, Trauma Specialist Pamela Montfort Louis Monaco | 07 83 49 94 52 Rosemarie Bourgault (bilingual French/English) | 7 rue Saint-Senoch [email protected] | 01 40 62 06 43 Anne-Marié Galliot | 06 95 91 59 18 01-47-20-40-11 | Cell : 06-13-50-82-60 | [email protected] 94 95 OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY

We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive community with students, faculty and LGBTQ STUDENTS LEARNING ACCOMMODATIONS staff coming to our campus with a background of different experiences, identities and abilities. We do our best to enable all students to make the most of their AUP offers multiple student The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides time here. At AUP you can find a wide variety of support, including involvement organizations dedicated to LGBTQ tutoring to students in need of assistance (See in student clubs, counseling and other avenues of assistance. identites. Find out more on the clubs p.50-51 of this handbook). Please reach out to website at aup.edu/clubs. Pamela Montfort at [email protected] to We ask all students to uphold the values of the AUP Compact (see p. 118 of this discuss further learning accommodations. handbook) that guarantees the rights of all members of our AUP community Additionally, most of restrooms on of the “Freedom from discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, campus are single use restrooms that DISABLED STUDENTS national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, creating are not gendered. an atmosphere of mutual respect in which the improvement of opportunities for Please contact [email protected] individual intellectual development is the paramount concern.” Off-campus Resources for more information, advice, and tips and tricks for navigating Paris effectively. Transitioning to university life can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience Centre LGBT Paris-ÎdF for any student, but we understand that some may face more hurdles than their 63 Rue Beaubourg, 75003, Paris INCIDENTS OF BIAS peers. We want your time here to be an exploration of your independence but 01 43 57 21 47 encourage you not to hesitate to reach out to one of our dedicated and trained Metro: 11 Rambuteau If you experience any kind of bias on campus staff members for support, information, or advice. Bus: Grenier Saint-Lazare - Quartier AUP has procedures in place for reporting and de l’Horloge 38,47,75 investigating these incidents. Please reach out https://centrelgbtparis.org/ to [email protected] with any concerns or to report any incidents of bias.

Dean of Student Development Vice President of Student Services and Security Kevin Fore | 01 40 62 06 31 | [email protected] Marc Montheard | 01 40 62 06 03 | [email protected] 96 97 HEALTH CARE

The American University of Paris offers its students a comprehensive health care plan that guarantees excellent medical coverage at an affordable price.

You are covered and reimbursed from the first day of orientation. If you need THE CARTE VITALE to see a doctor you will need to pay them directly. Keep all the paperwork that they give you including your prescription after you have had it filled — If you are staying at AUP for more than one semester it is worth applying for a you will need it to get your money back. “Carte Vitale” to speed up the process and so that you get a permanent social security number. You will need a birth certificate with an apostile to apply. The • The first time you see a doctor, ask them to complete the médecin traitant Health Office staff can help you with your application. form, this way you can be sure of the maximum reimbursement. • Come to the Health Office for information and lists of doctors and to drop off your claims. • Think about setting up your online account with both SMEREP and MSH quickly so that you can track any claims you have made; the health office will issue instructions on how to do this during the first week of class.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Health Care Coordinator Anne-Laure Jardy | 01 40 62 05 77 | [email protected] 98 99 DOCTORS IN PARIS

EMERGENCY Students Medical and Doctors who charge Dr. Guillaume Brahami Laboratoire d’Analyses Physical Therapist SERVICES Dental Center less than €40 1B Place de Valais Médicales Mr. Paul Beurskens Affordable fees and a Dr. Philippe Labet Metro : Palais Royal 16, rue José-Maria de 26, bd Raspail Hospitals with variety of specialists 41, avenue Rapp 01.42.61.60.40 Heredia Metro : Rue du Bac or Emergency Rooms 12, rue Viala Metro : Pont de l’Alma Metro : Ségur Sèvres-Babylone in Paris Metro : Dupleix 01.44.18.394.82 Dr. Aidan Dowd 01.47.83.24.13 01.44.07.04.97 http://www.aphp.fr/ 01.53.95.30.00 or English/French/German 11, rue de la Fontaine urgences 01.53.95.30.21 du But Nutritionist Psychiatrist Dr. Philippe Martinetti Metro : Lamarck Dr Nathalie Sprung Dr. Isabelle laffont HOSPITALS 39, avenue Duquesne Caulaincourt 117, rue Saint-Dominique 11, rue Vignon & CLINICS GENERAL Metro : Ecole Militaire 01.46.06.90.64 Metro : Ecole Militaire Metro : Madeleine PRACTITIONERS 01.47.83.56.57 01.45.55.73.13 01.40.06.04.49 Clinique Blomet English/French Dermatologist [email protected] 136 bis, rue Blomet English Speaking Dr. Brigitte Marchal Opthalmologist Metro : Convention Doctors Dr. Maxime Szusterkac 40, avenue Bosquet Dr. Esther Blumen Radiology/X-rays 08.26.30.45.37 Dr. Patricia Nizard 70, rue de Sèvres Metro : Ecole Militaire 41, avenue Bosquet Centre d’Imagerie Médicale 41, avenue Bosquet Metro : Duroc 01.45.51.04.40 Metro : Ecole Militaire 199. rue de Grenelle L’Institut Hospitalier Metro : Ecole Militaire English/French 01.45.55.65.45 Metro : Ecole Militaire Franco-Britannique 01.45.55.66.15 01.43.06.71.45 Gynecologists 01.45.55.08.09 3, rue Barbès Dr. Anne-Françoise Opticians 92300 Levallois-Perret Dr. Francis Slattery Neiman Optique Monnery Dr. Anne Ducellier-Orlowski Metro : Anatole-France 10, avenue d’Eylau SPECIALISTS 150, rue de l’Université 49, rue Cler 16, rue Franklin 01.47.59.59.59 Metro : Trocadéro Metro : Invalides Metro : Ecole Militaire Metro : Trocadéro 01.47.42.02.34 Chiropractor 01.44.18.72.18 01.47.05.18.67 01.45.25.15.10 Hôpital Européen Mr. Thierry Legagnoux Georges-Pompidou SOS Médecins 119, rue de l’Université Dr. Nathalie Walter Optique Service PHARMACIES 20, rue Leblanc SOS Médecins makes Metro : Invalides Partouche-Fihma 107, rue Saint Dominique Metro : Balard house calls when you are 01.45.51.38.38 29 bis, rue Monge Metro : Ecole Militaire 49, avenue Bosquet 01.56.09.20.00 too sick or when a GP is Metro: Cardinal 0145.51.70.08 Metro Ecole Militaire not available. Make sure Dentists Lemoine to ask for a claim form Dr. Olivier Besserman 01.43.25.42.56 Osteopath 104, rue Saint Dominique PSYCHIATRIC from the doctor so that 34, rue de la Victoire Mr. Jacques Lachant Metro Ecole Militaire EMERGENCIES you can be reimbursed. Metro : Notre Dame de Laboratories 9 bis, rue Valence You can sometimes Lorette Laboratoires d’Analyses Metro : Gobelins 151, rue de Grenelle Hopital Saint-Anne request an English- Médicales 01.43.37.85.55 Metro : La Tour-Maubourg Open 24/7 speaking doctor. 42, avenue Bosquet Day: 1 rue Cabanis Day 3624 or 01.47.07.77.77 Metro : Ecole Militaire Night: 17, rue Broussais 01.47.05.84.37 Metro: Glacière or bus 62 01.45.65.80.00 100 101 IMMIGRATION

Our Student Immigration Services Office provides you with the resources to apply for and renew your legal residence documents. STUDENTS UNDER 18 residency permit every year you’re FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AND TRANSFER STUDENTS a student at AUP. It’s illegal to live If you’re under the age of 18 and in France under an expired Titre de All students are expected to maintain legal residency status in France during wish to enroll at AUP, you’ll need a Séjour, or under a tourist visa with the their studies at AUP. If you’re a citizen of France or any other European Union valid student visa when you first enter intention of studying. country, you need only show us your passport once during orientation and are France. The pack that you receive when exempt from any further visa requirements. you’re admitted to the University will If you’re a citizen of France or any other guide you through this process. If you European Union country, you don’t Non-European union nationals have any questions or concerns, please need a residency permit. All registered All non-European Union students need to first apply for a student visa, the contact your local French consulate or non-European Union students must Visa D-Long séjour- Ceseda R311-3 6°, to become a legal resident of France. contact your AUP Admissions counselor. have a valid Titre de Séjour in order Upon acceptance to the University, you will then be provided with instructions to study at AUP. and the documents necessary to apply for your student residence permit, the For further information, please check VLS-TS Titre de Séjour. This residence permit allows you to legally live and aup.edu/immigration/students- For further information, please check study in France. All of these steps require that your passport is valid and not under-18 aup.edu/immigration/returning- due to expire for more than six months. students RETURNING STUDENTS It’s illegal to enter France with a tourist visa, or no visa at all, with the intention PART-TIME STUDENTS of being a student. Students living in France without the proper documents As a returning student you must are subject to deportation. maintain the validity of your residency Students have the opportunity to enroll permit, your Titre de Séjour, throughout as part-time students at The American For further information, please check aup.edu/immigration/first-year-students. the duration of your studies. This means University of Paris. But please note: you’ll be expected to renew your registering as a part-time student at

102 103 AUP is not sufficient to obtain a Titre a long stay student visa. This long stay SUMMER STUDENTS ESSENTIAL ADDRESSES de Séjour once in France. You must also student visa allows you to legally enter register part-time at another institution France. Please note, your passport must As a summer student at The American Prefecture De Police - Cité U in order to reach a full-time student be valid and not due to expire for more University of Paris, you need to be CRÉCI- Section Ecoles Conventionné status. Only full-time student status than six months. aware of the visa regulations for your es (SEC) will allow you to start a Titre de Séjour stay in France before you finalize your Cité Universitaire application in France. It’s illegal to enter France with a tourist plans. Any question relating to the 17 Bd Jourdan visa, or no visa at all, with the intention status of summer students must be 75014 Paris For further information, please check of being a student. Students living in addressed to the Director of Summer Metro: RER Cité Universitaire aup.edu/immigration/part-time- France without the proper documents and Part-time Programs at AUP. SIS students are subject to deportation. is not in charge of assisting Non-EU OFII–Office Français de students who will attend summer l’Immigration et de l’Intégration GRADUATE STUDENTS For further information, please check classes at AUP. (OFII appointment) aup.edu/immigration/graduate- 48 Rue de La Roquette All students are expected to maintain students If you’re a citizen of a European Union 75011 Paris legal residency status in France during member state, you don’t need a visa their studies at AUP. If you’re a citizen VISITING STUDENTS to enroll in AUP’s summer program. Important: Please be sure to first of France or any other European Union schedule an an appointment with country, you only need to show us your Visiting AUP students must maintain For further information, please check SIS before reporting to the Prefecture passport once during Orientation legal residency in France during their aup.edu/immigration/summer- or OFII offices. Appointments are and are exempt from any further visa time at the University. Visiting students students required. requirements. staying one semester only need to obtain a temporary stay visa, while SIS FORMS AND RESOURCES All non-European Union students students staying two semesters will need to apply for a student visa to need to obtain residency. There are a wide range of forms and become a legal resident of France. resources on our website at aup.edu/ Upon acceptance to the University, For further information, please check immigration-services. you’ll be provided with instructions and aup.edu/immigration/visiting-students the necessary documents to apply for

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: SIS Office 5, Boulevard de La Tour Maubourg | Room 2.01 (2nd floor) Hours: M–F 09:00–13:00 & 14:00–17:00 | [email protected] 104 105 GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY

Paris is one of the most culturally rich cities in the world, with a multitude of museums, theaters and monuments.

The best way to discover your new home away from home is to walk as much Student Development is available at Orientation and throughout the year as possible, exploring the specificities of each arrondissement with friends and to inform and assist AUP students in all these aspects of everyday life. relaxing at a café or park along the way. We have developed a partnership with a local Société Générale bank As a student living in Paris, you benefit from many discounts in theaters, museums agency and a phone company to facilitate moving to Paris. Schedule and movie theaters. Make the most of your stay in the French capital by discovering an appointment or stop by to see Yann Louis for assistance with any its multicultural facets and venturing out! However, settling in and getting around of these questions, as well as more tips on living independently in the can sometimes be challenging whether you are a native Parisian or not, and you French capital. may have many questions about living in Paris. Common areas of concern include: Yann is also available to meet with students who are looking for ideas • Need advice on banking? about fun activities to do around Paris. You can also refer to the “Living • Confused about how to obtain a metro pass? in Paris” section of the AUP website for more information or feel free to • Not sure where to get a cell phone or replace a SIM card? come and say hello to Yann during his office hours. • Not sure where to find storage space? • Having trouble with administrative red tape and contracts? • Dealing with a loss or theft and not sure where to turn? • Looking for ideas about fun activities?

The Office of Student Development Student Development Assistant 6 Rue du Colonel Combes | 4th floor reception next to student lounge Yann Louis | 01 40 62 06 30 | [email protected] 106 Office Hours: M-F 10:00–18:00 107 BANKS AND CELL PHONES

BANKING MOBILE AND INTERNET SUPPORT

Because we know from experience that Société Générale AUP collaborates with Com Avenue, a the US, unlimited text messages opening a bank account in France can 106, rue Saint Dominique company that can assist you in choosing and 25 GB of internet. be challenging, AUP has established 75007 Paris a phone plan, and provide you with a priveleged partnership with a local Tel: (33/1) 47 53 55 17 an internet box.Employees speak Com Avenue branch of the Société Générale. English and are happy to meet with 24 rue du Champs de Mars This bank is close to campus and Representatives: you to discuss the phone and internet (a 5 minute walk from campus) provides designated English-speaking Marylise Jusselin plans that best meet your needs. They Hours: M–F: 10:00-19:00; representatives for our students. If you [email protected] provide reliable, quality advice as well Saturday: 11:00–19:00 plan to stay in Paris for more than +33 (0) 1 47 53 55 25 as excellent customer service. +33 (0) 1 45 55 00 07 one semester, we highly recommend [email protected] opening a French bank account. Bank Vanessa Voustad Free Mobile is a cheap phone accounts are required in France to [email protected] and internet provider, no contract Free Mobile obtain a phone and internet plan, +33 (0) 1 47 53 55 23 commitments are required meaning that 8 rue de la Ville l’Evéque, housing insurance, as well as to open you can cancel your cotract any time 75008 an account for any apartment utilities. Laurent Louis Desir Elisa without having to pay fees. You should Hours: M–S: 9:00-19:30 [email protected] sign-up online or at the Free store, with +33 (0) 1 47 53 55 17 a phone offer for €20/month which includes unlimited calls in France and

108 109 TRANSPORTATION

The very first metro line was built in Paris • Students under the age of 26 can purchase a yearly student discount transportation card for €350, called the Carte Imagine R. in 1900, and the city has since developed a complete • Students over 26 can purchase a regular transportation card, called Carte network of public transportation that includes the metro, (Pass) Navigo, which you can renew on a monthly or yearly basis. At the time of this printing, it cost €75/month for a pass covering Paris and the suburbs. bus and tramway systems. Note that a pass is valid for all metros, buses and tramways. Don’t miss Yann’s workshops during Orientation week for more in-depth explanations of Paris’ transportation system and how to purchase the passes.

110 111 TECHNOLOGY AT AUP

KEEPING IN TOUCH

You will want to be online and in touch from MOBILE/CELL PHONES MAIL SERVICES the moment you arrive in Paris — able to receive calls, In order to purchase a cell phone All students at The American University packages and mail and be in touch with family and friends. with a monthly subscription, you will of Paris have a mailbox in the 102, need to have already opened a bank Rue St. Dominque building entrance. account, as all calls and charges are A list with your box number will be billed monthly to your bank account. posted on the Monday of Orientation. INTERNATIONAL PHONE CALLS You will also need to provide the cell You may receive mail in care of the phone company with an enrollment University at the following address: Calls outside of France may be dialed direct or collect by going through an operator. certificate, available during As in most countries, the rate you pay can be reduced by a substantial amount Orientation and at the Registrar’s Your Name & Mailbox Number depending on when you call (cheapest between 22:30 and 06:00 and on Sundays). office during the semester. You may The American University of Paris choose to purchase a cell phone that 102, Rue St. Dominique To make an international telephone call, operates on rechargeable cards. These 75007 Paris dial: 00 + country code + number. phones can receive calls, but calls France can only be made when the card has To call collect, use either of the following: credit. Such cell phone packages are The mailboxes at the University cannot AT&T international calling service: a good way to keep your phone bill be locked; plan on receiving personal 0800-99-0011 under control. mail at your Paris address as soon as MCI international calling service: you are housed. Check your mailbox 0800-99-0019 regularly, as this is one of the principal means of contact that the University has with you.

112 113 TECHNOLOGY AT AUP

YOUR AUP NETWORK phone or tablet to connect to AUP’s • Free access to video tutorials at always log off lab computers! ACCOUNT wireless network in any campus building. https://lynda.aup.edu. • Please review AUP ITS Policies at: Your AUP NetID allows you to access You can also easily sync your AUP • Access to the AUP Film/Photo/ www.aup.edu/student-life/campus/ e-mail, computer labs, file storage, account (e-mail, calendar and contacts) Broadcast studio. Contact: it-services/procedures-policies printing, library services, Blackboard with your phone or tablet using the [email protected]. course sites and more. It consists of your Microsoft Outlook app -available for • The purchase of an external hard drive PRINTING five-digit student ID number, preceded iOS and Android. You can send certain is strongly advised when working on • Each semester, a certain number of by the letter “a.” For example, if your ID types of documents from your laptop to video projects. ‘free’ pages are allocated to each number is 99999, your NetID will be campus printers using the “Web Print” student. Additional printing credits a99999. feature at http://printing.aup.edu. YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER may be purchased by logging in The AUP network uses the 802.11b/g For compatibility with AUP systems, the to www.aup.edu/current-students, AUP E-MAIL standard and “Wi-Fi Protected Access” following minimum standards apply: then IT Services, My Printing. Every student receives an AUP (WPA Enterprise) security. For instructions Windows 7, 8 or 10 and Mac OS X 10.8 Please respect the environment and email account: [email protected] on using AUP Wi-Fi see, www.aup.edu/ or later. More recent operating systems help reduce costs. Avoid printing or [email protected]. All wifi are supported. AUP strongly encourages unnecessarily. official University communications are you to purchase extended warranty • You can print from your laptop. Log sent to this account so be sure to check COMPUTER CLASSROOMS & options for your computer. on to http://printing.aup.edu and your email daily at http://mail.aup.edu. MULTIMEDIA SERVICES click “Web Print.” PC and Mac labs are located in Passage ONEDRIVE AND YOUR OFFICE 365 Landrieu. Services include scanning, PERSONAL FILES DEVICE DO’S AND DON’TS Each student is given an Office 365 printing in color and black & white, CD/ Every student has access to their own • Keep and bring your laptop installation account. This allows you to: DVD burners and equipment loans (USB OneDrive cloud storage space for storing CDs and manuals, in case you need keys, headphones, etc.). Well stocked personal files. OneDrive gives you the to reinstall or reconfigure your system. • Use Outlook to access your email with cameras, tripods, microphones and ability to have access to your files wherever • Be sure to bring the appropriate • Grants cloud storage space through the like, the Multimedia Office provides you go. Students also have access to adapters and electrical connectors for OneDrive. equipment and guidance for audiovisual their MyFiles directory where they can France. See: http://goeurope.about. • Download Microsoft Office free projects. The Multimedia Office access files, but only while I campus. The com/cs/electricity/l/ bl_electricity.htm. • Access Microsoft products online also supports classroom audiovisual IT team encourages all students to use • Keep a record of your computer equipment and the Pat Thompson their OneDrive for managing their files. configuration and serial numbers, Get started by visiting https://portal. Production Studio. and a backup copy of your files. office.com . Your login credentials are SECURITY • Check international warranty options your AUP email address (a99999@aup. Multimedia Services include: • Personal laptops must have up-to- for equipment purchased outside edu) and the password you configured • Free Microsoft Office installation for date anti-virus software installed, France. with your NetID. personal Windows and Mac laptops. (PCs should have Windows Defender • Please note that to protect AUP • Audio & Video equipment available enabled at all times) equipment, food and drinks are WIFI AND YOUR DEVICES from the Multimedia Office, C-303. • Never share your NetID password prohibited in all Computer Labs. You can use your personal computer, See Multimedia policy. with anyone, and remember to

NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE? Help Desk 01 40 62 06 96 | [email protected] | http://helpdesk.aup.edu 114 115 TUITION & COSTS

TUITION PAYMENT AND DEADLINES HOW TO PAY OUTSTANDING Once registered for classes, you can FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Tuition must be fully paid prior to the start of the semester; you will not be allowed log on to your account on the AUP If your account has an overdue to attend classes unless your full semester tuition and fees have been paid. Student website and look under the Student balance you will have a hold placed Accounting Services may cancel class registration or place a hold on academic Portal to find MyBilling. This will show on your account. You will not be able records if you do not pay tuition on time. Tuition payments must be made by the all amounts owed and payments to register for the subsequent semester deadlines listed below. Late fees will be charged for all payments received after received for any given term. and transcripts and diplomas will not the deadlines. be issued until the accounts are paid in Payments may be made online by full. If you have an outstanding balance 15 July: Fall semester for yearly and semester payers credit card via the AUP website you will not be allowed to participate in 15 December: Spring semester for semester payers https://my.aup.edu/payment/tuition. the Graduation ceremony. If you think Other payments can be made by you may be affected by these policies If you have selected the Installment Payment Plan, for which there is a fee of bank transfer, by check in euros drawn you should contact Student Accounting €200, deadlines are: on a French bank, or in cash. Services to make arrangements to resolve outstanding financial obligations. Fall: 1 June or upon receipt of invoice, 1 July, 1 August and 1 September Spring: 1 Sept or upon receipt of invoice, 1 Nov, 1 Dec and 1 January

Summer tuition is due on 30 April for the first session and 31 May for the STUDENT ACCOUNTING SERVICES (SAS) second session. SAS supports you and your family with billing and payment processes. The department maintains all your AUP financial records. Information about tuition and fees is available Student Accounting Services is happy to meet with you and your Financially on the SAS pages of the AUP website at aup.edu/student-accounting-services. Responsible Person if you would like assistance managing payments. If you receive financial aid and/or have loans, you are expected to contact the Financial Aid If you have any questions please contact us by email at [email protected] or by Office ([email protected]) regarding any requirements that must be met. telephone at 01 40 62 07 11.

116 117 STUDENT RIGHTS

AUP students move across cultural boarders both on campus and in Paris on a our minds. Free speech guards unpopular opinions against the enforcement daily basis. As you find your place in our diverse community, you are expected of beliefs by a majority. to act as an exemplary citizen, upholding the AUP code of student conduct while also respecting local French customs and laws. Read the Rights and B. Student right to participate in the shared governance of the University, Responsibilities document in this section of the handbook to also understand your including an opportunity to express concerns and affect change through rights as a student, including representation by student government, protection the Student Government Association as well as student membership on from discrimination and harassment and access to a wealth or resources and appropriate committees and administrative bodies. facilities. C. Freedom from discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS COMPACT national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. These values are affirmed by French law and Article 10, which ban expressions The American University of Paris is an educational institution that exists for that incite discrimination, propagate the idea of a superior race, and spread the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, and the development of hatred against specific groups. its students as critical thinkers able to move across the cultural borders of the contemporary world with a sense of commitment to and responsibility for a D. The prohibition on hate speech extends to every corner of AUP’s campus, world held in common. including online speech. Hate speech is antithetical to our core values; our university is a place that provides an opportunity to transform conflicts into The University promotes its educational goals and preserves the human rights moments of inquiry. of each of its members by supporting the following rights and safeguards for all of its students: E. The safety, welfare and property of all members of the University community, and the safety and property of the University itself. A. Freedom of expression and freedom of inquiry for students and all members of the University community. At its core, a university is an environment It is the responsibility of each member of the AUP community to support these of thoughtful and open inquiry. Through the exchange of ideas, we learn standards of the AUP Compact. to withstand discomfort, sharpen our reasoning, and in some cases, change

118 119 I. RIGHTS ON CAMPUS mission includes educating students to communicate effectively, to listen carefully and to think critically. As such, we recognize the right of protest, The University’s campus in the 7th arrondissement of Paris brings together so long as it occurs in a spirit of thoughtful and open inquiry. Students and academic resources, offices, and public spaces in a unified, though distributed, are free to assemble on campus, voice opinions, distribute pamphlets and architectural whole. While on urban campus, students benefit from the following: petitions, and invite guest speakers so long as their actions do not interfere with the normal processes of the University or infringe on the rights of others A. Representation by Student Government: the Student Government Association in accordance with French law and Article 10 of the European Convention on (SGA) is an integral part of the University’s model of shared governance. Human Rights. Students must comply with AUP’s external speaker procedure Each year a new student government, including an executive branch and as outlined below in this section. Posters displayed on the campus must first members of the student senate, is democratically elected by the student body. be approved by the Office of Student Leadership. Graduate and undergraduate executives, the senate and SGA-mandated committees contribute actively to discussions about the community, including External Speakers Procedure challenges and problems, and are free to propose projects and solutions directly to the faculty, administration and the Board of Trustees. The SGA The event organizer is responsible for taking steps to gain knowledge of the is also responsible for allocating the University’s student activities budget. speaker and addressing the following questions to ensure the appropriateness and safety of the event. B. Access to student-led organizations: official student-led organizations must first be approved by the Student Leadership Office; members are required • Will the event create an environment of thoughtful and open inquiry? to be currently registered students. Current students are allowed to start • Does the subject of the talk or the speaker’s organization pose a risk to the new organizations or to join already-established groups, and thus benefit order and safety of the AUP community? from access to meeting rooms on campus, equipment available through the • Is the event likely to result in media interest, a large crowd or increased multimedia office, the use of student leadership spaces, the right to request security measures? funds through the student activities budget and other resources and support. • Is the event in accord with French law and the European Convention on Student groups that violate University policy may be disbanded or have Human Rights? certain rights listed here suspended. Students and student organizations may not sign contracts in the name of the University and should refer to the If the questions above raise any concerns or doubts, the event organizer must Student Leadership Office for support with external vendors. notify the Provost, who will review the event and decide whether to approve it. Conditional approval may be granted, subject to the organizer putting mitigating C.Right to assemble, promote causes and invite guest speakers: the University’s measures in place. Our guiding principle will be to permit events in line with the

STUDENT RIGHTS 120 121 University’s educational mission and firm commitment to freedom of speech. appointed by a majority vote of the Board each semester. Faculty, staff and students collaborate on a weekly basis through the ASM Board structure as D. Right to free and autonomous student media organization: AUP Student well as via related student media classes. Student editors may be subject to Media (ASM), the University’s student-led media organization, is a co-curricular suspension or removal from their positions by the ASM Board if they do not endeavor, providing hands-on educational experience for students interested adhere to the tenants of responsible journalism or if they are found in violation in journalism, communication, social media and other fields. It produces print, of the Code of Student Conduct. digital and video news and entertainment for the entire community. While ASM is dependent on the Student Government Association for funding, the University provides sufficient editorial freedom for student publications to II. RIGHTS OFF CAMPUS AND IN RESIDENTIAL LIVING maintain their integrity as platforms of free inquiry and free expression. The University commits to housing first-year undergraduates and all other students Student editors are not required to submit advance copy to the administration who request assistance with housing during the time of their studies. Working for review and are free to challenge ideas about the campus, the University and with our preferred housing partners and local landlords, the University is able the world at large. With this right, however, comes responsibility. Any student to provide a selection of clean, comfortable and well-maintained apartments. who contributes to student media at The American University of Paris is expected to adhere not only to the basic tenants of responsible journalism but also to the Students who accept accommodations through the University or its preferred University’s educational mission. This includes but is not limited to adequate housing partners must sign a housing agreement. This agreement is designed to research for all material before publication and properly quoted sources as well protect students, landlords and the property, ensuring that all parties by French as avoidance of all forms of prejudice, libel, slander, undocumented allegations laws and University regulations. Students should note that if they wish to change and attacks on personal integrity. All ASM publications are required to indicate their apartment assignment, they must consult Residence Life staff directly. on the proper editorial pages or in other appropriate formats that the opinions Staff members will evaluate the situation and, as a first recourse, recommend expressed are those of the publication and are not necessarily those of the a mediation procedure. A move may or may not be recommended as a second University or the student body. recourse after the mediation procedure has been completed.

The ASM Board represents student-led media initiatives at the university, Wherever students may be housed, they are expected to behave appropriately providing an official voice to student editors. The board comprises a student with roommates, neighbors and the community at large, in all respects. Violence editor, a deputy editor and a faculty advisor for each ASM-mandated platform or threats, sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior and loud noise are not as well as a faculty advisor from the Global Communications Department and tolerated, in accordance with the University’s Code of Student Conduct, and a staff advisor from the Office of Student Development. Student editors are will result in a warning or possibly immediate eviction.

STUDENT RIGHTS 122 123 III. RIGHT TO PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS IN DISCIPLINARY CASES • Right to choose one person to accompany them to any official proceedings or hearings; • Right to appeal any decisions made by a judicial committee; The University strives to protect the dignity, integrity and reputation of each and • Right to maintain student status until all investigations are completed and a decision every student, while at the same time enforcing the Code of Student Conduct is reached by a judicial committee. and other University policies to maintain order, protect individuals and property and to fulfill our mission. IV. FERPA PRIVACY RIGHTS

Dispute Procedure FERPA stands for The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. It’s the U.S. federal law • If students have complaints regarding the speech or actions of another student that governs release and access to student educational records. The purpose of this law or member of staff, they may speak to Student Development. is to protect the rights of students and to ensure the privacy and accuracy of educational • If students have complaints regarding the speech or actions of a professor, records. The act applies to all institutions that are recipients of federal aid administered we encourage them to speak first to the professor. They may also speak by the U.S. Department of Education. to their academic advisor or to the department chair/program director. In • Students are protected by FERPA from the first day of classes at The American addition, they may speak directly to Student Development or the Provost. University of Paris and therefore have the following rights: • At any point, students may feel free to seek guidance from Student • The right to inspect and review academic record within 45 days after the University Development. receives a request for access. • The right to request an amendment to educational record if it is inaccurate or misleading. Students accused of a breach of the Code of Student Conduct or of a violation • The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in of other University policies are guaranteed a disciplinary process free of excessive academic records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. legalism and based on common sense. The Student Code of Conduct and • The right to file a complaint with the United States Department of Education concerning details regarding possible sanctions, judicial boards and the appeals process alleged failures by the University to comply with FERPA. are detailed later in this guide. When students face sanctions that may include censure, probation, suspension, expulsion or eviction, they are guaranteed the V. PARENTS’ RIGHTS following rights: • Right to be informed of the charges brought against them within a reasonable Since all AUP students are “eligible students” under FERPA, parents do not have free timeframe, typically within a week of the charges first being reported; access to their children’s records—even if they pay the bills. If the “grade release” record is • Right to know prior to any hearing the names of any witnesses testifying set to “YES”, only parents who are listed as the financially responsible person will receive against them; a grade summary and invoice every semester. But they still have to be authorized by their • Right to know prior to any hearing the details of all accusations; children to receive any supplementary information. • Right to rebut any accusations and to produce witnesses on their own behalf;

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All students studying at The American University of Paris, regardless of stolen property on University tial emotional distress; nationality, are bound by French legislation both on and off campus. Stu- premises; • Conduct disturbing or dents are required to maintain proper legal residence status during their time • Conduct outside of the disrupting the authorized use by as students in France. They are encouraged to explore the subtle and some- University, including on Universi- others of University facilities; times not so subtle differences between French culture and customs and other ty-sponsored trips and housing, • Smoking in University cultures and customs that they may be more familiar with. These differences whether arranged by the University buildings or in University-arranged will be addressed at Orientation and throughout a student’s studies at the or not, which violates either the housing where smoking is forbid University. Students should also familiarize themselves with all emergency and Code of Student Conduct or den;• Students housed through safety procedures relevant to the University campus as well as Paris, France French Law, or which damages the the University Office of Residential and Europe. Full details are available in this AUP Handbook and online. University’s standing in the local Life must sign a Housing Rules and community; Regulations Agreement before • Disorderly conduct: accepting accommodations, and I. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT verbally abusing University officials subsequently must respect all acting in performance of their aspects of this agreement while To preserve its integrity as an educational community, the University has duties; acting in a manner that housed through the University, defined below institutional standards of conduct for its students. The Univer- annoys, disturbs, threatens or including timely payment of rent sity provides a mechanism for student participation in the formulation of harasses others; disrupting, ob- and arrival and departure dead- standards of conduct and in judicial proceedings. These standards of conduct structing or interfering with the lines; do not restrict the rights of faculty to control conduct in the classroom within activities of others, particularly on • Students excessively late accepted standards of academic freedom and responsibility. campus or in residential living, or with rental payments for housing behaving in a lewd or indecent secured through the University Prohibited Conduct manner; Office of Residential Life or with The following are prohibited: • Cyberbullying and stalking payments for university study trips • The use or threat of force, by any member of the community against another member of the community or cultural excursions, risk judicial any other; is prohibited. Whether virtually procedures as outlined in the • Sexual harassment, as defined in Section V of this policy; through social media or other Student Rights & Responsibilities • The possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons or substances technologies or in person, engag- Guide; on University premises; ing in any course of conduct Dogs and other pets and animals • The use, transfer, distribution, possession or sale of any substance directed at a specific person that are not permitted on university classified as a narcotic by French law; would cause a reasonable person premises or housing arranged • Theft or willful destruction of the physical or intellectual property of to fear for his or her safety or the through the University unless the University or of any member of the community as well as the storage of safety of others, or suffer substan- authorized for instructional or

126 127 laboratory use or when they are computer files; be subject to sexual harassment. incidents of sexual harassment. trained guide dogs for specific • Non-compliance: failure to Sexual harassment is a violation of Complaints of sexual harassment • documented medical comply with reasonable directions the standards of conduct at AUP and should be filed with the Dean conditions or for the visually of University officials acting in is defined as any unwelcome sexual of Student Development. If the impaired. Appropriate documenta- performance of their duties. advances, requests for sexual favors, complaint concerns the conduct tion must be submitted to and Directives to cooperate in the and other verbal or physical conduct of another student, the Dean of CODEapproved OF by theCONDUCT Office of Student administration of the Code of of a sexual nature where: Student Development will initiate Development in these cases; Student Conduct are included in an investigation and follow the • Violation of the code of the scope of this provision; • Submission to such conduct is procedures outlined above under academic integrity; • Discrimination: committing made either explicitly or implicitly the standards of conduct for the • The use of the University any of the above acts because of a a condition or term of a student’s University and the judicial procedures name in such a way as to imply person’s race, color, religion, sex, status in a course, program or where appropriate. If the complaint representation of the community, in national origin, age, disability, activity or a condition of work. any public statement or demon- sexual orientation or gender • Submission to or rejection of such concerns the conduct of a university stration, without prior authorization identity. conduct by an individual is used employee, the Dean of Student by the Office of Student Develop- as the basis for academic or other Development will forward the ment; II. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY decisions affecting a student or complaint to Provost or to the Director • The posting or distribution AT AUP employee. of Human Resources, whichever is of announcements, publicity, • Such conduct has the purpose or appropriate, and an investigation publications, or products that are Please refer to the discussion of effect of unreasonably interfering will begin immediately. Should not related to the University’s Academic Integrity in the Academic with a student’s academic allegations of sexual harassment be academic or non-academic pro- Life section of the handbook. performance, educational found to be true, disciplinary actions grams, unless approved by the experience, or creating an will be initiated. Office of Student Leadership or III. UNIVERSITY POLICY ON intimidating, hostile, or offensive the Dean of Student Development; SEXUAL HARASSMENT environment. IV. SANCTIONS FOR • Violations of the Universi- VIOLATIONS OF CODE OF ty’s computer security systems and The American University of Paris It is a violation of university policy STUDENT CONDUCT altering the configuration of affirms its commitment to the to initiate any action of reprisal University computers, software, principle that no student, employee against a member of the university All cases of alleged violations of e-mail accounts, or any other or applicant for employment shall community who in good faith reports the Code of Student Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT 128 129 or violations of French law and requirement of payment: a student time or be banned from taking the student to demonstrate his disruptions of public order should may be required to settle claims for final exams and thus completing or her goodwill and to help them be reported to the Dean of Student damage or theft, the amount of the semester. gain a greater appreciation of the Development, who will investigate which is determined by the Conduct • A recommendation to the community and campus life. allegations as soon as possible after Board, Appeals Committee or President of the University that • Residential warning: In the case the reported violation. Dean of Student Development. a student be dismissed from the of a less serious violations of The following is a non-exhaustive list • Immediate suspension from University for non-academic the Code of Student Conduct of possible sanctions, provided as a elected office and participation reasons. Students who have or housing regulations, students guide to those assessing sanctions. in student-led organizations, been suspended or dismissed may will first receive a written warning including the Student Government not enter or use the University’s stipulating possible consequences This broad list allows for considerable Association and athletic teams, facilities. of future violations discretion, supporting the Conduct and restricted access to certain • Requirement to produce a • Residential Probation: indicates Board, Appeals Committee, the campus facilities and resources medical certificate indicating that a student is no longer in good Residential Life Office and the (e.g. Amex, multimedia office, etc.) that the student is in the proper standing within the university Dean of Student Development in during the semester in progress. state of health to study at the Housing Office and could be their efforts to provide justice based • Non-academic Probation: University. forced to relocate with another on the facts of each case examined. students on non-academic • Obligation to seek counseling violation. probation are not permitted to with an on-campus counselor • Eviction from residence: Non-exhaustive list of possible hold elected office or participate or off-campus therapist as termination of residence contract sanctions: in extracurricular activities of the determined by the University. and exclusion from visiting housing University during the probation Multiple sessions may be offered by the University or its Warning: a verbal or written period. Should they violate required to ensure the well-being housing partners. Any student reprimand indicating that a student’s other standards of conduct of the student and in some cases who is evicted forfeits all refunds conduct is in violation of the Code of while on probation, they may be a written medical statement and housing fees and must Student Conduct. suspended or dismissed from the attesting to the student’s well- find new housing on their own • Censure: a written reprimand, not University. being may be required. unless decided otherwise by the noted on transcripts, indicating that • A recommendation to the • Community service: In certain University. a student’s conduct is in violation of President of the University that cases the University may assign a the Code of Student Conduct. a student be suspended from the set number of community service • Assessment of damages and University for a limited period of hours on or off campus to allow

CODE OF CONDUCT 130 131 V. JUDICIAL PROCEDURES meeting with the Dean of Board presents a decision to the review the case and the decision. Student Development (or his/ Dean of Student Development. The Appeals Committee will Any person may refer a student her representative) or the Office The Dean in turn conveys this then decide to uphold or revise or student groups or organizations of Residential Life. If charges can decision in writing to the accuser the decision of the Conduct suspected of violating any part be resolved administratively by and the accused by AUP email Board. This decision is based on of the Code of Student Conduct, mutual consent of the involved and in hardcopy to their AUP a majority vote. In the case of a University policies or French law to parties, the case will be decided mailboxes. Accused students who tie when both the graduate and the Dean of Student Development at this level with no further fail to appear before the Conduct undergraduate SGA presidents or the Office of Residential Life. proceedings or appeal. A written Board after one written notice will are present, the Dean of Student Students who feel that they have confirmation will result from this be deemed not to have contested Development makes the final been discriminated against may meeting indicating all decisions the allegations against them. decision. The Committee may also request a meeting with the agreed upon. If mutual consent Appointments to the committee propose to affirm the original Dean of Student Development or cannot be resolved with the Dean are made for one year from mid- decision of the Conduct Board, the University Conduct Board. All of Student Development, the May to mid-May. remand the case back to the members of the Conduct Board and case is referred to the University Conduct Board for a new hearing, Appeals Committee are appointed Conduct Board. C. Appeals Committee: Students request that new members of the yearly in May and must adhere to wishing to appeal the decision Conduct Board review the case or absolute confidentiality relative to B. University Conduct Board: made by Conduct Board must decide to lift sanctions or impose the names and details of all persons Composed of two staff members submit a written petition within five new sanctions. The decision made involved in cases reviewed. appointed by the Dean of Student class days of such a decision to the by the Appeals Committee is Students involved in disciplinary cases Development; one faculty member Dean of Student Development, final. Only the President of the are guaranteed a certain number appointed by Faculty Senate; and who will convey the petition to University can reverse an Appeals of rights as detailed in Section IV two students appointed by the the Appeals Committee, which Committee decision. of the Guide to Student Rights & Student Government Association, is composed of the Dean of Responsibilities. this board convenes to review Student Development, the Chair grievances that cannot be settled of the Faculty Senate, and the A. Dean of Student Development: at the level of the Dean of Student SGA President (graduate and or In a first instance, accused parties Development. After hearing all undergraduate, depending on or students who feel discriminated evidence and meeting with all the case). The Appeal Committee against are invited to an informal parties concerned, the Conduct will meet as soon as possible to

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HANDLING EMERGENCIES

NON-LIFE THREATENING OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICE EMERGENCY AND CONTACT INFORMATION “WHAT DO I DO OFF CAMPUS?” If you need help in a medical Hôpital Cochin A life threatening situation calls for the patient’s condition (cannot walk, emergency that is not life-threatening, Severe Burns (Service des brulés) : immediate and independent action on is vomiting, is in pain, etc.) call International SOS who can help 01-58-41-26-49 or 01-42-34-17-58 your part. This information should be kept • LISTEN CAREFULLY to directions you find the kind of medical service visible and accessible in your cellphone they may give you – your actions you need. You can also find the list of Injuries/ER : 01-58-41-27-22 or taped to your apartment wall. may help save a life. medical providers on p.100-101 of this 27, rue du Faubourg St. Jacques Handbook, and on AUP’s website at 75014 Paris WHEN CALLING AN Note: SOS Médecins and MSH aup.edu/medical-providers EMERGENCY SERVICE, YOU International can answer emergency calls Hôpital Fernand Widal NEED TO: in English. Remember that important • AUP Emergency Hotline SOS Anti Poison (Poison Control Ctr) numbers are on the back of your Student 01 40 62 06 26 01-40-05-48-48 • SPEAK CLEARLY AND SLOWLY. ID Card! • SOS Médecins: 3624 200, rue du Faubourg St. Denis If you don’t speak French and do not (If you’re too sick to get outside, 75010 Paris have anyone nearby who does, the LIFE THREATENING the doctor will come to you.) person on the other end may be able EMERGENCY • Fire Department/Paramedics Hôpital Saint-Anne to understand you, or get someone (Pompiers): 18 Psychiatric Emergencies who can. • EU Emergency number: 112 • SOS Dentists: 01-43-37-51-00 01-45-65-80-00 • PROVIDE your name and address, (available from cell phones, • SOS Drogues Int’l: Day : 1, rue Cabanis floor (étage,) entrance code number, and in any EU member country) 01-55-87-55-55 24/7 : 17, rue Broussais if needed, and your phone number. • SAMU = 15 (Emergency • Sexually-Transmitted Diseases: Paris 75014 - Metro Glacière or Bus 62 Say who you are (victim/patient/ Medical Technicians (EMTs) and 01 40 78 26 00 witness, etc.) Provide a number on Paramedics/Ambulance)Or: 01- • AIDS/HIV Info Service: which you’re always reachable. 45-67-50-50 0 800 840 800 • INFORM THEM of the nature of • Fire Department/Paramedics the illness or accident, and what (Pompiers): 18 Medical and Travel Security Assistance has happened since, and if any • Police Department for AUP Students: treatment has been given. Describe (Police Secours): 17 International SOS | 01 55 63 36 35

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STREET SMART IN PARIS

Paris is a relatively safe city, but like in any city you should stay alert when out and about. • Please review AUP’s Emergency Procedures section in this handbook on page Here are a few things to consider whether you consider yourself Parisian or are new to the city: 132, which is also posted on our website. Take a picture of the document and keep it on your cell phone, as well as enter AUP’s 24-hour hotline number (for emergencies ONLY.) Post a copy in your apartment. • Spend time observing your surroundings and learn to recognize red flags. • Develop street-smart habits, such as watching out for pick-pockets and con artists, and having a “non-tourist” attitude. CABS/CAR SERVICES Metro: Avenue Emile Zola • Be aware of cultural differences that can potentially lead to Tel: 33(0)1 45 79 75 01 misunderstandings, thus conflicts: keep a reserved attitude, be friendly Uber but not too inviting, and avoid eye contact that could be misinterpreted. www.uber.com Pharmacie du Drugstore des Champs-Elysées • When riding the metro, the bus, or when wandering on the streets, watch The Uber app connects you with a Open 7 days a week until 2:00 a.m. your belongings at all times: cell phones are the most stolen item, snatched driver at the tap of a button. Available 8th arrondissement right out of your hands or pockets. on iPhone, Android… 133 Avenue des Champs-Élysées • When going out and drinking: set-up a “buddy system” just like a Metro/RER: Charles de Gaulle Etoile “designated driver;” be aware that when under the influence of substances, Taxi G7 Tel: 33(0)1 47 20 39 25 you become an easy target for all kinds of aggression, including sexual www.taxig7.fr assault: watch out for each other. Phone: 3607 LOCAL POLICE STATION OPEN 24/7 • In clubs/bars: don’t leave your drink unattended, and/or don’t accept a 7th arrondissment drink from a stranger, unless you’ve seen it poured in front of you, to prevent Taxis bleus 9, rue Fabert date-rape drugs being administered surreptitiously. www.taxis-bleus.com 01 44 18 69 07 • Make sure to set aside some money for a cab, and preferably order one. Phone: 08-91-70-10-10 Metro line 8 — RER C Invalides • Always have a valid ID on you, but leave the passport at home: you can carry a photocopy of it, but make sure to have another official form of ID; PHARMACIES have your student ID card with you at all times, just in case. INTERNATIONAL SOS • At the Champs de Mars or other similar places: please know that pickpockets/ Pharmacie Centrale thieves, petty criminals are on the lookout for foreigners, and especially Open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m.- Medical and Travel Security drunk ones… 12:00 a.m. Assistance for AUP Students • Note: alcohol is a major factor in aggressions, so follow the advice given 15th arrondissement Phone: 01 55 63 36 35 previously to avoid any potentially dangerous situations. 52 Rue du Commerce www.internationalsos.com

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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

2017-18 Undergraduate Department and Graduate Program Chairs

Division/Department Chairs Telephone Email Division/Department Chairs Telephone Email

Art History & Fine Arts Anna Russakoff 01.40.62.08.14 [email protected] International Business Administration Dianne Bonneau 01.40.62.06.97 [email protected] Comparative Hall Gardner & [email protected] International Politics Philip Golub 01.40.62.06.91 [email protected] MSc in International Management Robert Earhart 01.40.62.05.79 [email protected] Comparative Literature & English Geoff Gilbert 01.40.62.08.25 [email protected] MA in Global Communications Robert Payne 01.40.62.08.28 [email protected] Computer Science, Ruth Corran 01.40.62.06.82 [email protected] MA in International Economics Ali Rahnema 01.40.62.06.85 [email protected] Affairs Susan Perry 01.40.62.05.88 [email protected] Film Studies Alice Craven 01.40.62.06.80 [email protected] MA in Diplomacy English Foundation Linda Martz 01.40.62.06.73 [email protected] and International Law Susan Perry 01.40.62.06.85 [email protected]

French & Psychology Brian Schiff 01.40.62.05.88 [email protected] Modern Language Dominique Mougel 01.40.62.06.77 [email protected] Writing Lab Ann Mott 01.40.62.06.72 [email protected] Global Communications Charles Talcott 01.40.62.05.75 [email protected] Writing Program Cary Hollinshead- 01.40.62.06.70 [email protected] History Albert Wu 01.40.62.07.05 [email protected] Strick

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CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION Your Concern Office Campus AUP Phone Location Extension(s) The Index below identifies offices that can help with various issues. If dialing from a non-cam- pus phone, dial 01.40.62.0… before the AUP extension listed here. Doctors/ L = La Tour Maubourg PL = Passage Landrieu G = Grenelle Health Concerns Health Office C-502 577 C = Combes StDo = Saint Dominique Enrollment Certificates Registrar’s Office L J-02 813

Financial Aid Financial Aid Office L-002 727 Your Concern Office Campus AUP Phone [email protected] Location Extension(s) Forms, Requirements, Master Programs Academic Advising Center for Academic, PL-1 661 & 671 and General Inquiries [email protected] L-108 719 Internship, Career Advising [email protected] Guidance Counseling, Counseling Office Therapist References [email protected] C-405 643 Academic Concerns Dean’s Office L-101 604 Health Plan Health Coordinator C-502 577 Academic Requirements Registrar’s Office L J-02 611 [email protected]

Academic Status Registrar’s Office L J-02 612 & 813 Housing/Roommates Residential Life Office C-408 597-599 Add/Drop Registrar’s Office L J-02 612 & 813 [email protected]

Admissions Admissions Office L-002 720 I.D. Cards Registrar’s Office L J-02 813 [email protected] Internships/ Center for Advising, PL-1 634 & 625 Books and Supplies Bookstore Amelie 594 Career Planning Internship, Career Advising [email protected] Carte de Séjour / Student Immigration Services [email protected] Titre de séjour (SIS) [email protected] L-201 615 Library Inquiries Library [email protected] Montessuy 562 Class Schedules Registrar’s Office LJ-02 818 Lost and Found Reception C 616 Complaints/Misc Student Development Office C-308 630 & 631 Passport/Visa Issues Student Immigration Services L-201 615 Computer ITS Helpdesk Information [email protected] PL-1 696 Presidential Inquiries President’s Office L-103 659

Credits Registrar’s Office L J-02 813 Raising your concerns Student Government to administration, Association (SGA) Office Cultural Events/ Tickets Cultural Program Office help plan events [email protected] C-304 589 [email protected] C-307 596

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Your Concern Office Campus AUP Phone Location Extension(s)

Security and Safety Office of Security StDo16 810 Office (626 in emergencies)

Sexual Harassment The Office of Student C-405 643 Development, Pamela Montfort

Sports Inquiries Sports Office C-307 593 [email protected]

Student Accounting Student Accounting Services Services (SAS) Office L J-05 711 & 713

Student Activities Info Student Leadership Office C-306 821 [email protected]

Student Publications AUP Student Media (ASM) C-302 -- Office [email protected]

Student Mail Mail Office StDo 609 [email protected]

Study Abroad/ Center for Academic, Internship, Exchange and Career Advising [email protected] PL-1 671

Transcripts Registrar’s Office L J-02 813

Travel Info/Trips Cultural Program Office C-307 596

Writing Support Writing Lab G-009 672

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