Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane 2015-2017 Catalog UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT...........................................................9 ACADEMIC CALENDAR..........................................................................11 MISSION..................................................................................................14 CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES...........................................................14 BOARD OF TRUSTEES.............................................................................18 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION............................................................20 ADMISSIONS ......................................................................................... 23 Application Deadlines...........................................................................................23 Undergraduate Admissions..................................................................................24 Freshmen..................................................................................................................24 Transfer Students...................................................................................................25 Visiting Students....................................................................................................28 International Applicants.......................................................................................29 Admissions Tests.....................................................................................................29 Graduate Admissions............................................................................................31 Graduate Application............................................................................................34 Standardized Tests.................................................................................................35 Deferred Enrollment / Enrollment Postponement...........................................37 Readmission to the University.............................................................................38 FINANCIAL INFORMATION...................................................................39 Tuition, Fees, Deposits and Refunds...................................................................40 Student Identification Cards (Cash Wallet)........................................................41 Health Insurance.....................................................................................................41 Housing Fees.................................................................................................42 FiNANCIAL Aid.......................................................................................44 Financial Aid Procedures.......................................................................................44 Required Documents for Financial Aid...............................................................45 Application Deadlines...........................................................................................46 Types of Financial Aid Offered at AUI..................................................................46 Financial Aid Policies..............................................................................................55 AUI Scholarships for New Students.....................................................................58 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate and Graduate Students................................................................................................................................58 2 3 AUI Scholarships for Continuing Students.........................................................64 Academic Integrity.................................................................................................84 Final Examinations.................................................................................................86 STUDENT SUPPORT...............................................................................65 Grading Policy.........................................................................................................87 Student Services.....................................................................................................65 Student Life.............................................................................................................65 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Athletics....................................................................................................................66 Student Housing.....................................................................................................67 Undergraduate Academic Regulations..............................................................95 Student Conduct....................................................................................................67 Student Classifications..........................................................................................95 Health Center...........................................................................................................68 Student Responsibilities.......................................................................................95 Bookstore & Campus Store...................................................................................68 Academic Advising and Course Selection.........................................................95 Dining Services.......................................................................................................68 Residency Requirements.......................................................................................97 Computer and Email Support...............................................................................68 Applicability of Catalog Regulations..................................................................97 Second Bachelor’s Degree.....................................................................................97 ACADEmiC RESOurCES........................................................................73 Grade Reports.........................................................................................................98 Mohammed VI Library...........................................................................................73 Honor Roll................................................................................................................98 Academic Advising for Entering Freshmen.......................................................74 Graduation...............................................................................................................98 Career Orientation Office......................................................................................74 Freshman Committee............................................................................................99 The Writing Center..................................................................................................74 Probation Regulations and Procedures.......................................................... 101 Tutoring Services....................................................................................................75 Office of International Programs.........................................................................75 UNivERSity HONORS PROGRAM......................................................106 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE..........................................107 REgiStrAtiON REguLAtiONS.............................................................76 BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS.....................................................108 New Student Orientation......................................................................................76 BACHELOR’S DEGREE INFORMATION................................................109 Academic Advising.................................................................................................76 Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees..............................................................109 Late Registration....................................................................................................77 Major Requirements............................................................................................114 Class Day..................................................................................................................77 Semester Credit Hour (SCH).................................................................................77 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION........................................118 Prerequisites...........................................................................................................77 Bachelor of Business Administration................................................................118 Academic Calendar.................................................................................................77 MINORS.................................................................................................123 Enrollment Certificates..........................................................................................77 Minors in the School of Business Administration..........................................124 Student Transcripts...............................................................................................................78 Minor in Logistics and SCM for SSE Majors.....................................................124 Certificate of Completion......................................................................................78