Policy Statement This policy defines what is considered a normal course load for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at Augusta University. This policy defines a normal course load and describes conditions of enrollment in hours that exceed the maximum allowed for undergraduate students. Affected stakeholders All entities and persons within […]
Student Attendance Policy
Policy Statement Regular, punctual attendance is expected of students in all courses at Augusta University (“AU”) and is counted at the first class meeting each term. Faculty members are required to monitor student attendance and ongoing participation in the course. Additional attendance requirements may be established by the individual schools […]
Student Academic Grievance
Policy Statement The student has a right to fair treatment under the academic policies and procedures of Augusta University, as enumerated through stated academic regulations, academic program and course requirements, instructors’ course syllabi, or other affirmative statements of academic policy. This policy provides recourse for any student who feels that […]
Student Academic Appeals Policy
Policy Statement An academic appeal is a request for review of an administrative decision made with respect to an individual student which bears upon his/her student career. The appeals procedure does not apply to issues which have broad application to the university as a whole or to constituent groupings within […]
Standard Course Meeting Times
Policy Statement Augusta University (“AU”) aims to ensure students a predictable schedule and effectively use its physical resources to meet the pedagogical needs of its academic programs. Classroom priority will be given to courses that follow the standard meeting times. If a course needs to meet off schedule, then a […]
Pretenure Review Policy
Policy Statement The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia requires a comprehensive review of progress during the third year towards tenure. The Dean of each school or college is responsible for ensuring that a comprehensive pre-tenure review of each faculty member is completed in the spring semester of their third year of progress toward tenure. The approved criteria utilized for tenure in the school or college shall be used for these reviews. Affected stakeholders All entities and […]
Posthumous Degree Policy
Policy Statement Augusta University (“AU”) recognizes that, on rare occasions, a student may die prior to the completion of a degree for which he/she was enrolled. This policy allows AU to recognize the achievements of the deceased student and award the student a degree posthumously. This policy outlines the process […]
Participation in Commencement
Policy Statement The following policy defines the requirements that must be met in order for students to participate in commencement exercises. Augusta University (“AU”) normally holds two commencement ceremonies each year, following the fall semester and spring semester. AU students who have completed all requirements by the end of the spring semester are only eligible to participate in the Spring Commencement. Students completing all requirements at the end of the summer or fall semester are only eligible to participate in the Fall Commencement. Any exceptions to the policy must be approved in writing and are […]
Multiple Graduate Degrees
Policy Statement While applicants who are not yet enrolled at the graduate-level at Augusta University may apply to more than one (1) program during the application process, a new student can matriculate initially only into a single program (primary) before they can be admitted to an additional graduate program (secondary). […]
Mandatory Student Device Ownership
Policy Statement Academic Programs may require mandatory student ownership of laptops and hand-held devices if these tools serve as an indispensable and valued asset to the educational experience of the student. Student ownership must be determined at the Program level for purposes of being included in the cost of attendance. […]