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ADMINISTRATION AND REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMS
Applicants for admission in the Degree programs must hold a Bachelor's degree
from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting association
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and three years work
experience.
The American Graduate University admits students
of any race, color, religion, sex, age, national and ethnic origin to all the
rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made
available to the students of the University. It does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national and ethnic
origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and
other school administered programs.
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REQUIREMENTS
FOR COMPLETION OF DEGREE PROGRAMS
To receive the degree, the student must meet the following requirements:
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Successfully complete the courses required for the degree program within seven
(7) years.
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Pass a written comprehensive examination covering the major areas
studied. This examination will be based on objective questions, short answer
questions, exercises, and case problems which require the student to
demonstrate his or her ability to use the principles taught in the program. If
approved by the University administration, the student may complete a project
in place of the examination. The project requires students to combine their
academic with their life and business experience and successfully develop and
implement a new effort in a real business situation.
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Recipients of the degree must have a minimum of three (3) years
work experience. Persons without the required experience may complete the
necessary course work; however, the award of the degree will be withheld until
the experience requirements are met.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMISSION
American Graduate University requires a completed application and an official transcript from an accredited college or university where you received your bachelor's degree. Application forms may be found on the AGU website (
www.agu.edu).
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You may apply online or download and mail a completed application and $50
nonrefundable application fee to American Graduate University, 733 N. Dodsworth
Ave., Covina, CA 91724
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Official transcripts from the college or university from which you received
your diploma must be mailed directly to AGU.
Applicants with previous education in a foreign
country, who do not reside in the United States, the United Kingdom or Canada,
must demonstrate English language proficiency. A minimum score of 500 on the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be required for admission (www.toefl.org).
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FOREIGN
TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION
An applicant who has completed university-level courses in a foreign country
comparable to course credits in the American university system must have their
educational credentials evaluated and sent to American Graduate University. Two
credible providers of credential evaluations are
World Education Services (WES) and
International Education Research Foundation (IERF). Evaluations
from other credible sources will be accepted.
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ADVANCED
STANDING OR TRANSFER CREDIT
Students may secure recognition for work done in other recognized public,
private, or Government educational institutions. Approval for specific courses
will be established individually on the basis of the breadth, scope,
organization, and quality of work offered in relationship to the courses
required by the American Graduate University. Under California Law, no more
than six semester units (two courses) will be accepted for advanced standing in
the degree programs. Provisions are made for challenging a maximum of two
additional courses. Requests for advanced standing must be accompanied by
objective evidence of the quality of courses offered, including (1) name of
sponsoring organization, (2) text material used, (3) course outline, (4) proof
that the student has taken the course, and (5) grade attained.
The Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
and the American Graduate University (AGU) have formed a
strategic partnership for the establishment of cooperative graduate degree and
professional certificate programs. Through this partnership with DAU, DOD
personnel who have earned a Level 1, 2, or 3 certification in one of DOD's
Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) workforce career fields, may
apply DAU courses toward graduate degree or joint certificate programs.
Applicants to the degree or certificate programs
may receive up to six units of advance standing based on completion of prior
DAU courses. Applicants to the degree programs may be able to challenge for an
additional six units based on transcript evaluation and AGU's established
challenge process. Students who wish to apply DAU courses should provide a DAU
transcript with their application.
Although the transfer work will be reviewed and
preliminary determinations made as to the number of courses approved for
advance standing, final approval will not be granted until the student has
satisfactorily completed a minimum of three courses offered by the University.
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EXAMINATIONS
Examinations for all courses are conducted through distance education, with the
papers being graded by the faculty and staff of the University. However, there
are "proctoring" requirements for certain exams, and these can be arranged
through the student's local library or human resources department.
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GRADING
SYSTEM
Course grades are based on the average of individual lesson examinations,
projects, and final examinations. In most courses the lessson exmainations
(which may include a project) are worth 90%, while the final examination is
worth 20%. AGU uses a numerical grading system.
Students must receive a minimum grade of 80% for each course.
| Grades |
Quality Points |
| A (90-100%) |
A = 4.0 |
| B (80-89%) |
B = 3.0 |
| Below 80% |
No Credit |
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COURSE
ENROLLMENT
Students may enroll in distance education courses at any time during the year.
A newly accepted student at AGU must enroll in their first class within 90 days
of acceptance. A student is subject to dismissal from the University for
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress if they do not meet this deadline.
It is not necessary to be enrolled in the degree or certificate programs to
register and participate in any of the individual courses conducted by American
Graduate University.
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ADD/DROP
- NON-VA STUDENTS
Students may add an available course at any time.
Students may drop a course without penalty up to
ten working days after receipt of course materials.
Students who reach the completion date without
the submission of any course work and have not submitted a written request for
an extension will receive a grade of "WU" (Unofficial Withdrawal).
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PAYMENT
OF TUITION
Current fee schedules for distance education courses are listed on the AGU
website at www.agu.edu. Students pay only for individual courses and fees are
payable upon registration. No long term contracts or commitments are required.
Degree students must sign an enrollment agreement indicating their knowledge
and acceptance of payment and refund provisions.
Comprehensive Examination / Project Fees
- A $100.00 fee is assessed for review and grading of a program comprehensive
examination or student project.
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VETERANS
ADMINISTRATION (VA) BENEFITS
Students must first be accepted as an AGU degree or certificate candidate
before the University can certify course enrollments. Course tuition must be
paid upon registration, after which the VA office reimburses the student
directly by sending a check or direct deposit.
Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs online
at http://www.GIBill.va.gov
(or toll-free at 1-888-442-4551) for eligibility and to request any necessary
forms.
The following table equates AGU semester hours
with VA benefit levels:
6 semester hours (2 courses) Full-Time
3 semester hours (1 course) Half-Time
VA students must complete their coursework within
5 months of the course start date.
Academic Progress - VA students must
maintain satisfactory progress by completing a certain number of Course Lessons
in each one month period of their term and complete all coursework within 5
months of their course start date.
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REFUND
POLICY
The student has a right to a full refund of all charges upon request up to ten
working days after receipt of the course materials. After that time, the
student has the right to a refund less the amount of $100.00 for the
registration fee. Students enrolled in distance education course shall have the
right to cancel until midnight of the fifteenth business day after the first
lesson was mailed.
In addition, the student may withdraw from a
course after instruction has started and receive a pro rata refund for the
unused portion of the tuition and other refundable charges if the student has
completed 60% or less of the instruction. For example, if the student
completes only 30 hours of a 90-hour course and paid $750.00 tuition; after
subtracting the $100.00 registration fee, the student would receive a potential
refund of $433.00.
$650.00
(Tuition Minus x
Reg. Fee)
for which student has paid |
60 clock hours of instruction
paid for but not received
90 clock hours of instruction |
= $433.00 |
NOTE: The State of California requires that the
refund policy be expressed in clock hours of instruction, as above. An example
of the policy expressed for distance education lessons completed would be: if
the student completes only 10 lessons of a 30-lesson course and paid $750.00
tuition; after subtracting the $100.00 registration fee, the student would
receive a potential refund of $433.00.
$650.00
(Tuition Minus x
Reg. Fee)
for which student has paid |
20 lessons
paid for but not received
30 lessons |
= $433.00 |
If the school cancels or discontinues a course or
educational program, the school will make a full refund of all charges. Refunds
will be paid within 30 days of cancellation or withdrawal.
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STUDENT
TUITION RECOVERY FUND
The Bureau for Private, Postsecondary and Vocational Education, California
Department of Consumer Affairs, 400 "R" Street, Suite 3000, Sacramento,
California 95814, (916) 445-3428, has established a Student Tuition Recovery
Fund for the purpose of relieving or mitigating prepaid tuition losses suffered
by any California resident due to a school closure or failure to pay refunds,
charges, or federal loans.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California
resident and reside in California at the time the enrollment agreement is
signed or when you receive lessons at a California mailing address from an
approved institution offering correspondence instruction. Students who are
temporarily residing in California for the sole purpose of pursuing an
education, specifically those who hold student visas, are not considered a
California resident.
To qualify for STRF reimbursement you must file a
STRF application within one year of receiving notice from the Bureau that the
school is closed. If you do not receive notice from the Bureau, you have 4
years from the date of closure to file a STRF application. If a judgment is
obtained you must file a STRF application within two years of the final
judgment. It is important that you keep copies of the enrollment agreement,
financial aid papers, receipts or any other information that documents the
monies paid to the school.
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ACADEMIC
PROGRESS - NON-VA STUDENTS
A newly accepted student at AGU must enroll in their first class within 90 days
of acceptance. A student is subject to dismissal from the University for
Unsatisfactory Academic progress if they do not meet this deadline.
The time period to complete a course is five
months from the date of receipt of course materials. The completion date will
be cited in the pertaining Student Enrollment Agreement. Students must show
regular progress toward completion of their degree or certificate program.
Students not showing any academic progress for one year will be subject to
dismissal from the University. Student progress will be monitored by the
assigned faculty and Student Services staff who will prompt students at
intervals on their progress to course and program completion.
If a student registers for more than one course,
the student must indicate the start dates for each course. The five-month
completion period will start from those dates.
Students may request in writing prior to the
course completion date a 30-day extension of the course completion time period.
There will be no charge for this extension.
If for stated reasons, a further extension of
time to complete a course is necessary, a 90-day extension can be requested.
However, a $75 fee will be charged for granting this extension.
Degree Program - Students enrolled in a
Degree program must complete the program within seven years.
Condition For Re-enrollment -
Re-enrollment or re-entrance will be approved only after evidence is shown to
the University's satisfaction that conditions which caused the interruption for
unsatisfactory progress has been rectified.
Requesting Waivers To Academic Progress Policies - Please note that the common factor in each of these situations is communication between the student and the administration of AGU. AGU understands that its students are working adults with multiple competing priorities and responsibilities. AGU wants its students to succeed and to graduate, and will work to accommodate each student's situation. For example, in the past, extensions have been granted and fees waived for military personnel who have been deployed overseas. However, the responsibility for initiating these communications is the student's responsibility.
Requests for extensions should be emailed (rachellopez@agu.edu) or faxed (626-332-8149) to the Student Support Specialist, Rachel Lopez.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
American Graduate University realizes that even though our programs are designed to allow students to pursue their studies while they are working full time, managing their family responsibilities, traveling for business, or even being deployed overseas there are instances when a student will need to suspend their studies temporarily in order to deal with unexpected hardships. Students who need to request a leave of absence are required to submit a letter to the Student Services Department by fax (626-332-8149) or email the Student Support Specialist (rachellopez@agu.edu) including the reason for the request.
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PROBATION
AND DISMISSAL
Probation - If a student receives a failing grade (less than 80%) in
two courses, they are placed on academic probation. The student may take only
one additional course while clearing the failing grades on the two courses. If
a student does not clear the probation within one calendar year, they will be
subject to dismissal from AGU.
Dismissal - A newly accepted student at
AGU must enroll in their first class within 90 days of acceptance. A
student is subject to dismissal from the University for Unsatisfactory Academic
Progress if they do not meet this deadline.
If a student has been dismissed from AGU based on
academic probation, the student may petition the University for readmission.
Any decision to dismiss a student may be appealed
to the President of the University.
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SCHOOL
CALENDAR
The American Graduate University operates under a continuous enrollment policy.
As such, students may enroll in distance education courses at any time. Public
courses are scheduled at certain times and various locations throughout the
United States. Please see the University website at www.agu.edu for the course
schedules.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Pacific
Standard Time). The University offices will be closed on the following days in
2006: May 26, July 4, September 1, November 27-28, December 24-January 1,
2008.
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STUDENT'S
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
By enrolling at AGU, you agree to enroll in your first class within 90 days of
acceptance, and abide by the University's student conduct regulations. As a
student of AGU you are guaranteed all of the rights, privileges, and freedom
granted to every U.S. citizen. However, with these rights come
responsibilities; you are expected to abide by all Federal, State, and local
laws. Violation of these laws will be subject to disciplinary action by the
University and may be referred to the appropriate authorities.
By enrolling at AGU, you agree to abide by the
University's student conduct regulations. The regulations were adopted to
ensure that AGU is able to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and
growth. These regulations were not made to deny any of the rights guaranteed as
a citizen. A copy of the regulations is furnished to each degree student upon
acceptance.
Student complaints should be addressed to the
Vice President of Academic Affairs, American Graduate University, 733 North
Dodsworth Avenue, Covina, California 91724.
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ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY
AGU expects its students to act with honesty and integrity in completing their
course and program work. Distance learning requires a high level of
self-discipline with regard to academic integrity. All work submitted by a
student must represent the original work of that student. Students found to
have cheated or committed plagiarism may be suspended or dismissed from the
University.
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TRANSFERABILITY
OF AGU CREDITS
Since individual institutions determine their own credit transfer policies AGU
cannot guarantee that other schools will accepts is credits in transfer.
Students who wish to transfer credits from AGU to another institution should
contact the Registrar or Admission Office at the university in question to
determine whether credits from AGU will transfer to that institution.
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STUDENT
RECORDS
A complete student file is maintained on each degree student at the
University's offices in Covina, California. In accordance with the California
Education Code, records must be maintained for a minimum period of five years.
The University has maintained student records since its inception in 1976.
Students who wish a copy of their records must make a request in writing or
visit the University's offices.
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