Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane 2015-2017 Catalog UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS 1 Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane 2015 - 2017 Catalog www.aui.ma 2 3 His Majesty King Mohammed VI at The George Washington University where he received an honorary doctorate on June 6, 2000 4 5 The late King Fahd Ibn Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and the late King Hassan II of Morocco, the University’s two founding brothers (Al Akhawayn). 6 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.........................................................16 ACADEMIC CALENDAR..........................................................................18 MISSION..................................................................................................24 CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES...........................................................24 BOARD OF TRUSTEES.............................................................................28 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION............................................................30 ADMISSIONS ......................................................................................... 33 Application Deadlines...........................................................................................33 Undergraduate Admissions..................................................................................34 Freshmen..................................................................................................................34 Transfer Students...................................................................................................35 Visiting Students....................................................................................................38 International Applicants.......................................................................................39 Admissions Tests.....................................................................................................39 Graduate Admissions............................................................................................41 Graduate Application............................................................................................44 Standardized Tests.................................................................................................45 Deferred Enrollment / Enrollment Postponement...........................................47 Readmission to the University.............................................................................48 FINANCIAL INFORMATION...................................................................49 Tuition, Fees, Deposits and Refunds...................................................................49 Student Identification Cards (Cash Wallet)........................................................51 Health Insurance.....................................................................................................51 Housing Fees.................................................................................................52 FINANCIAL AID.......................................................................................55 Financial Aid Procedures.......................................................................................55 Required Documents for Financial Aid...............................................................55 Application Deadlines............................................................................................56 Types of Financial Aid Offered at AUI..................................................................56 Financial Aid Policies..............................................................................................65 AUI Scholarships for New Students.....................................................................68 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate and Graduate Students................................................................................................................................68 8 9 AUI Scholarships for Continuing Students.........................................................74 Change of Degree Program..................................................................................94 Academic Integrity.................................................................................................94 STUDENT SUPPORT...............................................................................75 Final Examinations.................................................................................................96 Student Services.....................................................................................................75 Grading Policy.........................................................................................................96 Student Life.............................................................................................................75 Athletics....................................................................................................................76 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Student Housing.....................................................................................................77 Student Conduct....................................................................................................77 Undergraduate Academic Regulations............................................................105 Health Center...........................................................................................................78 Student Classifications........................................................................................105 Counseling...............................................................................................................78 Student Responsibilities.....................................................................................105 Bookstore & Campus Store...................................................................................78 Academic Advising and Course Selection.......................................................105 Dining Services.......................................................................................................78 Residency Requirements....................................................................................107 Computer and Email Support...............................................................................78 Applicability of Catalog Regulations................................................................107 Second Bachelor’s Degree...................................................................................107 ACADEMIC RESOURCES........................................................................83 Grade Reports.......................................................................................................108 Mohammed VI Library...........................................................................................83 Honor Roll..............................................................................................................108 Academic Advising for Freshmen........................................................................84 Graduation.............................................................................................................108 Career Orientation Office......................................................................................84 Freshman Committee..........................................................................................109 The Writing Center..................................................................................................84 Probation Regulations and Procedures............................................................111 Tutoring Services....................................................................................................85 Office of International Programs.........................................................................85 UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM......................................................116 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE..........................................117 REGISTRATION REGULATIONS.............................................................86 BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS.....................................................118 New Student Orientation......................................................................................86 BACHELOR’S DEGREE INFORMATION................................................119 Academic Advising.................................................................................................86 Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees..............................................................119 Late Registration....................................................................................................87 Major Requirements............................................................................................125 Class Day..................................................................................................................87 Semester Credit Hour (SCH).................................................................................87 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION........................................129 Prerequisites...........................................................................................................87 Bachelor of Business Administration................................................................129 Academic Calendar.................................................................................................87 Enrollment