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Course Learning Objectives
Academic Integrity
Definition of Egregious Academic Integrity Violation
Formal Academic Integrity Appeal Procedure
Academic Integrity Violation Process
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Honor Code
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Academic Year
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Conflict of Interest Clause
Alumni Services Department
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Assessment of Academic Proficiency
Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness
Learning Assessment
Attendance/Course Participation
Religious Observance Accommodation Policy
Online Campus Attendance and Participation
Late Submissions of Assignments (Online Campus Courses)
Calendar and Holiday Breaks
Campus Security/Crime Prevention and Safety Programs
Career Services
Career Services Offered
Copyright Infringement
Course Materials
Course Overload
Normal Course Load and Overload Process
Credit Ascription
Directed Study
Dispute Resolution
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Drug-Free Environment
Enrollment Verification
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
Grade Appeals
Grade Appeals
Grievance Procedure
Leave of Absence
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
Academic Progress
Grading System
Assigning Grades
Application of Grades and Credits
Incomplete Grade Policy
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
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Student Conduct
Student Conduct Code
Student Records Retention Policy
Student Request for Transcripts
Student Rights and Responsibilities
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Personal Information Changes
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Transfer of College Credit, Military Credit, and Prior Learning Assessment
Proficiency Credit Awards for Prior Learning
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Prior Learning Assessment
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International Transcripts
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Student Finance
How to Apply
Financial Services
Eligible State Aid Programs
Tuition and Fees
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Financial Aid Programs
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Alumni Referral Grant
Career Education Scholarship Fund (CESF)
AIU Branch Campuses (Atlanta and Houston)
AIU Academic Progress Scholarship
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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
Institutional Refund Policy
Withdrawal Date
Campus Specific Information
Campus Locations
Campus Descriptions
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Online Campus Learning Center
Access Policy to Virtual Campus Facilities
Student Assistance Center
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Holiday Schedule
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Course Delivery Structure
Online Learning Model
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Course Materials for Students Taking AIU Online Courses
Campus Drug and Alcohol Policy
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Student Disclosure Notification Policy
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Student Rights and Responsibility of Assembly
Campus Closure and Evacuation Plans
Learning Environment Preservation Policy
Online Class Options
Disregard of the Conduct Code
International Student Services
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Academic and Professional Success
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Health and Safety Plan
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Student Demographic Information
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Computing and Network Resources
Software Code of Ethics
Student Software Agreement
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Student Login User Name and Password
Hardware and Software Requirements
Support Service Referrals
Degree Programs
Improvement to Academic Programs
Undergraduate General Education Requirements
Academic Certificate Programs
Capstone Courses
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General Education Electives
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Graduate Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Graduation with Honors
Request for Duplicate Diploma
Participation in Graduation Ceremony
Program Matrix
Degree Programs: Specialization Matrix
School of Business
Accounting B.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 of 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 and Design B.F.A
Media Production B.F.A.
School of Education
Education M.Ed.
Education M.Ed. (Teacher Certification Required)
School of Information Technology
Information Technology B.S.I.T.
Information Technology M.S.I.T.
Addendum