American University Student Policies
The following is a select list of university policies, regulations and codes that are specific to students. For a list of all AU policies, please visit the University Policies page.
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Policy/Regulation
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Policy Description
- Academic Grade Grievance Policy
- Formal process for students to grieve a final grade in an undergraduate or graduate course
- Academic Integrity Code
- Defines honorable conduct, outlines attendant rights and responsibilities, and describes procedures for handling allegations of academic misconduct
- Academic Regulations
- Comprehensive guide to academic policies and procedures
- Alcohol Service at University Events
- Guidelines for alcohol service at University sponsored events
- Amplified Sound
- Policy applies to all forms of sound increased by electronic means and produced in association with outdoor activities on property supervised by AU
- Animals in Campus Buildings
- Policy prohibiting animals in campus buildings, with exceptions noted
- Campus Violence Prevention
- Defines violent and threatening behavior and lays out campus responsibilities
- Confidentiality of Student Records
- Protecting the content of student education records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Discrimination and Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct
- Policy on Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Dating and Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
- Drug Policy
- Establishes restrictions on controlled substances, illegal drugs, and illegal drug paraphernalia, as defined under local and/or federal law, in the university community
- Electronic Mass Communication Policy
- Governs the distribution of electronic communications to large groups of AU users
- FERPA Policy
- About the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. See "Confidentiality of Student Records"
- Freedom of Expression and Expressive Conduct
- Establishes protections for freedom of expression and dissent for all members of the University community - students, faculty, staff, and hosted visitors
- Hazing
- Defines and prohibits hazing on and off campus
- International Travel Policy
- Travel policy applicable to faculty, staff, and students
- Good Neighbor Guidelines
- Sets standards for good neighbor relations
- Lobbying and Political Activities
- Restrictions and certification regarding lobbying and political activities
- Medical Transports: Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Establishes the University's protocol for managing medical transports prompted by students' use of alcohol and other drugs
- Missing Student Notification Policy
- Establishes notification procedure for missing resident students
- Parental Notification of Incidents and Disciplinary Action Involving the Use or Possession of Alcohol or Other Controlled Substance
- Establishes the conditions under which the University will notify parents or guardians about student incidents and disciplinary violations involving the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance
- Parking Policy
- Parking on University property
- Participating in Commencement
- Guidelines for student participating in AU commencement ceremonies
- Petitions to Waive or Refund Tuition and Fees
- Applies to students' requests for exceptions to the University's tuition refund policy or waivers of student fees
- Posting Materials Policy
- Rules for posting advertisements and notices around campus
- Purchasing Card
- Policy for the use of AU corporate VISA purchase card
- Responsible Use of University Technology Resources Policy
- Prohibits individuals from accessing or attempting to access any account, file, and/or software for which they do not have specific authorization
- Responsible Use of University Website and Content Management System
- Expectations to ensure quality, manage risk, and present the University's web content to users in the most effective ways
- Scholarly Misconduct
- Standard for scholarly, creative, and professional activities at AU
- Student Conduct Code
- Policy for nonacademic conduct offenses; applies to all students, recognized student organizations, and provisionally recognized student groups
- Student Payment Policy
- Policy that describes the categories of student payment that support their education and non-education related activities
- Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
- Sexual Harassment, Dating and Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Related To Title IX
- Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy
- Prohibition of tobacco products on campus
- Trademark Usage
- Policy dictates the appropriate use of AU trademarks and logos
- Travel Expense Policy
- Sets guidelines under which AU faculty, staff, and students can seek reimbursement for appropriate business related travel expenses
- University Facility and Personnel Operating Status
- AU operating status during emergencies
- WCL Honor Code
- Ethical standards and regulations governing academic, clinical, and co-curricular programs
- Whistleblower Policy
- Encourage and enable good-faith reports by University employees and others of observed or suspected misconduct or noncompliance with law or with University policies and procedures
- Zip Car
- Policy for the safe access and use of vehicles for official AU business; applies to AU faculty, staff, and students age eighteen and over
If you have corrections or questions please contact studentaffairs@american.edu