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Grade Appeals
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Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
I. Anti-Discrimination And Anti-Harassment Policy
A. General Policy Statement
B. Policy Against Sex Discrimination (including Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Violence)
Definition and Examples of Conduct Prohibited Under this Policy
C. ADA/Section 504 Reasonable Accommodations Policy
II. Investigation and Grievance Procedures
Reporting Alleged Violations of this Policy; Investigation
Informal Resolution Process
Formal Resolution Process
Prohibition Against Retaliation
Confidentiality
Fabricated Allegations
Reasonable Accommodations – Individuals with Disabilities
Residency Requirement
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Grading System
Application of Grades and Credits
Repeat Courses
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Requirements
Rate of Progress (ROP) Toward Completion Requirements
Maximum Time in Which to Complete
How Transfer Credits and Change of Program Affect Satisfactory Academic Progress
Warning and Probationary Periods for Students Receiving Financial Aid
Warning and Probationary Periods for Students Not Receiving Financial Aid
Appeal
Reinstatement
Right to Cancel
Wisconsin Residents Cancellation Policy
Standard Period of Non-Enrollment (SPN)
Student Code of Conduct
Student Conduct
Student Records Retention Policy
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Student Request for Transcripts
Student Rights and Responsibilities
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Technology Use Policy
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AIU Branch Campuses (Atlanta and Houston)
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Career Education Scholarship Fund (CESF)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Scholarship
AIU Financial Grant
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AIU Veterans Grant
Yellow Ribbon Grant
AIU Graduate Studies Scholarship
AIU High School Scholarship
AIU International Scholarship
AIU Transfer Studies Scholarship
Non Degree Seeking Students
AIU Online/Houston/Atlanta Corporate Educational Alliances Non Degree Seeking Grant
AIU Online/Houston/Atlanta Academic Educational Alliances Non Degree Seeking Grant
AIU Online/Houston/Atlanta Lifelong Learning Non Degree Seeking Grant
Veterans Educational Benefits
Program Charges
Institutional, Federal and State Refund Policies
Return of Title IV Funds
Institutional Refund Policy (Houston Campus Only)
State of Georgia Refund Policy (Atlanta Campus Only)
Institutional Refund Policy (Online Campus Only)
AIU Online Refund Policy (Alabama Residents and Iowa Residents)
AIU Online Refund Policy (Indiana Residents)
AIU Online Refund Policy (Maryland Residents)
AIU Online Refund Policy (Wisconsin Residents)
Withdrawal Date
Campus Locations
Campus Descriptions
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Degree Programs
Undergraduate General Education Requirements
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirements (AABA/BBA Programs)
General Education Requirements (ASCJ/BSCJ/BACC and BHCM Programs)
General Education Requirements (BIT Program Only)
General Education Requirements (BSIT Program Only)
Academic Certificate Programs
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General Electives
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Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Graduate Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Graduation with Honors
Program Matrix
Degree Programs: Specialization Matrix
School of Business
Accounting B.Acc.
Accounting M.Acc.
Business Administration A.A.B.A
Business Administration B.B.A
Business Administration M.B.A.
Healthcare Management B.H.C.M.
Healthcare Management M.H.C.M.
School Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice A.S.C.J.
Criminal Justice B.S.C.J.
School of Design
Audio and Sound Recording Certificate
Digital Filmmaking Certificate
Fashion Marketing B.F.A.
Fashion Marketing and Design B.F.A
Interior Design B.F.A
Media Production B.F.A.
Visual Communication A.A.
Visual Communication B.F.A.
School of Education
Education M.Ed.
Education M.Ed. (Teacher Certification Required)
School of Information Technology
Information Technology B.I.T.
Information Technology B.S.I.T.
Information Technology M.I.T.
Information Technology M.S.I.T.
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