General information – American University of Sovereign Nations

Please also refer to the A-Z page. On this page you can see some general policies and information. AUSN adheres to the United Nations Human Rights Charter and the laws .

	Fraternities AUSN encourages the cultivation of honorary professional fraternities and sororities which offer open enrollment.
	Holidays There are only two regular official holidays during which the AUSN will not hold class: New Year’s Day; Christmas Day. AUSN will not penalise students for non-attendance of classes on any other days of special significance to the student, such as religious festivals and national holidays in their countries.
	Lèse-majesté It is a breach of the honor code of AUSN to defame, insult, or threaten the king, queen, heir-apparent, heir-presumptive, or regent, of any sovereign nation. It is possible to preserve academic freedom while speaking respectfully in case someone has an alternative policy to debate. As scholars we should critically evaluate the evidence and policy, but any judgment of errors of the above persons should be resolved in a court of law.
	Non-Discrimination Policy AUSN is profoundly committed to equality – whether in employment, education or any other activity. Accordingly, AUSN is intolerant of and prohibits discrimination in any matter and on any basis, inclusive of but not limited to age, color, ethnicity, disability, financial status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, being consistent with sound educational policy, AUSN shall demonstrate and maintain, by concrete action, a commitment to providing full opportunities for the graduate study and entry into the learned professions by qualified members of groups (notably racial and ethnic minorities; and other vulnerable and disadvantaged groups of Peoples) that have been victims of discrimination in the past. AUSN shall maintain equality of opportunity in education, in admission and retention of students and hiring, retention and promotion of faculty without discrimination or segregation on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
	Placement Assistance AUSN provides some placement assistance for students attempting to gain employment and shall expand such services according to need and demand. A list of the current positions of alumni is on the website.
	Plagiarism One of the most egregious and dishonorable activities a student or member of the learned professions may engage in is plagiarism. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited conduct, by either students or faculty, and subject to sanctions. Such sanction may include reprimand, probation, suspension, or expulsion.Plagiarism is defined as representing, expressly or implicitly, the work of another to be one’s own, and is inclusive of, but is not limited to, using the words of another without proper attribution, citation, or reference, or paraphrasing the words of another without proper attribution, citation, or reference, or using the ideas of another without proper attribution, citation, or reference. A claim of lack of knowledge as to what constitutes plagiarism shall not be a defense to the charge of plagiarism. AUSN has an Honor code.
	Public Service AUSN strongly believes and advocates that public service is an integral part of the learned professions and accordingly actively encourages students to engage in public service activities throughout their time at AUSN. Any student who volunteers one-hundred and twenty (120) hours or more of their time to public service or non-profit activity shall be so recognized at graduation for their commitment. Any specific situs for such public service to be recognized at graduation must be pre-approved by the Dean of Students.
	Reservation of Rights The Academic Catalog of AUSN is for informational purposes only and is not intended to create any form of legal contract. Although it is the intention of the University to adhere to the rules, regulations, policies, notices, financial charges, and other statements and conditions as set forth in the catalog, AUSN reserves the right to alter, modify or amend its academic catalog, at any time, without prior written notice, with regard to requirements related to tuition, fees, charges, admission, grading, course content, advancement, graduation, etc.; such right of which is exclusive and independent of any other right AUSN may have.
	Retention of Student Records AUSN shall retain and maintain student records perpetuity.
	Security Interest in Student Records Any student at AUSN may be prevented from receiving any degree, diploma, certificate, or transcript until all financial accounts, current or otherwise, have been settled and satisfied in full. Such documents shall be retained by AUSN as security for such obligations until they are satisfied.
	Sexual Harassment Policy AUSN adheres strictly to the principle that its students, faculty, and staff have a right to be free from sex discrimination in the form of sexual harassment by any member of the university community. Sexual harassment is defined as an attempt to coerce an unwilling person into a sexual relationship, or to subject a person to unwanted sexual attention, or to punish a refusal to comply; or to create a sexually intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, living, or educational environment. This definition will be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with accepted standards of mature behavior and academic freedom. Any grievances with respect to sexual or any other alleged form of harassment should be directed to either the Office of the Dean, AUSN or the Office of the Provost, of AUSN, in accordance with the Grievance policy in the Catalog..
	Student Grievances AUSN encourages honest and vigorous intellectual exchange between students and their Professors. When academic issues, complaints, or problems arise between students and their instructors, students should first seek to resolve any such issues by first contacting the particular instructor with whom there may be an issue. Should contact with the instructor not resolve the issue to the student’s satisfaction, the Student may contact the Office of the Dean, AUSN, or the Office of the Provost, of AUSN, in writing, and request further review and consideration. Grievance fair and due process will be accordingly afforded to all parties concerned, n accordance with the Grievance policy in the Catalog..
	Student Organizational Memberships AUSN encourages the student body to form and actively participate in the student groups and clubs. These Student organizations shall be an independent voluntary student organization which is not under any control, authority, or ownership of AUSN, but are encouraged to engage in community service, volunteering and academic scholarship. All AUSN students are automatically members of AUSN Student Association. All AUSN alumni are automatically members of AUSN Alumni Association. Students are also encoruaged to join other professional associations, e.g. Asian Bioethics Association; AMA: APHA; American Medical Association; American Public Health Association, and so on.
	United Nations Charter AUSN as a member of United Nations Acadmeic Impact adopts the United Nations Charter and all United Nations Treaties.
	Grade Designations and Grade Points Grade designations for all courses in AUSN commensurate with weighting and grade points are as follows: Points Grade Assigned Grade Points 100+ A+ 4.3 95-99 A 4.0 90-94 A- 3.9 87-89 B+ 3.7 84-86 B 3.0 80-83 B- 2.9 75-79 C+ 2.7 70-74 C 2.0 65-69 C- 1.9 60-64 D+ 1.7 55-59 D 1.0 50-54 D- 0.9 Below 50 F 0.0 W Withdraw A grade of “W” or “Withdrawal” means that a student withdrew from a course on a timely basis, and accordingly no credit or grade points will be granted or denied. Withdrawal on a timely basis means that the student withdrew from a course within fourteen (14) days of the course’s first lecture. Recorded grades will not be changed unless it is determined by the AUSN Administration that there was a clear case of error. In courses with examinations, there will be additional points for class participation, and bonus points for attendance beyond the minimum contact hours.
	Fees (You are encouraged to apply for Scholarships) There is no application fee. No payment will be requested until after a free trial class is taken. Payment installment plans are available. Tuition for combination hybrid Masters degrees, USD15,000 total Tuition for Ph.D. degree (72 credit hour requirement for no previous accredited Masters degree), USD 54,000 total Tuition for Ph.D. degree (per credit hour requirement), USD 750 per credit hour (a maximum of 30 credit hours may be transferred from a Masters degree, to reduce the fee to $USD 32,000 total). Tuition for postgraduate certificates, USD 2,500 total
	In addition the following fees may be applicable: Transcript Fee (each), USD 20.00 (plus postage) Graduation Fee USD 150.00
	Important notice: No student should pay any fee to any other person or entity to apply to or enrol in AUSN. It makes no advantage to your application to be associated with any organization or entity. There is no required examination or language proficiency test. Every application will be considered on a case by case basis. In case of any entity or person asking you for finder fees or some other incentive to enrol in AUSN please report this confidentially to the Provost, who will treat such information in confidence, and this will not affect any applicants status. Applicants may of course list AUSN faculty or graduates or associated persons as referees in the admission process.
	Scholarships are a privilege, and in case that students who are awarded a scholarship cease trying to complete their studies, please consider it the duty of the student to reimburse AUSN for the completed hours of tuition so that this privilege can be shared to someone else. We expect all students to complete their degree, and provide flexible programmes tailored for each learner.
	Loans. AUSN does not administer any loan schemes. Please refer to Scholarships.
	Modality of Course Delivery AUSN programs are delivered in combination hybrid form including a mixture of on-site and on-line group lectures. The students are encouraged to join intensive training conferences and courses, with AUSN professors during their degree. We strongly believe that face-to-face contact with professors and other students (many who are also researchers) is highly advantageous in any learning environment. Those who cannot join in person can still join at a distance. The intensive courses are conducted at various AUSN affiliated locations, such as universities with which AUSN has existing MOU agreements and other quality institutional settings. We provide electronic materials and texts without any additional charge. The group audio classes offer the advantage of exposure to a greater range of faculty and students who are resident in different countries. The timing is adjusted to account for the busy schedules of working professionals in both urban and rural settings who are often living in different time zones.
	Americans With Disabilities Act AUSN shall comply with all U.S. Federal laws requiring universities to provide reasonable accommodation(s) to students with documented disabilities that may substantially impair or limit the students’ ability to achieve their maximum academic potential. Students with a disability have a right to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Any student requesting such accommodation should inform the Dean of Students, in writing, of their requested accommodation. Each request for an accommodation shall be examined on a case-by-case basis. The Dean of Students, or the Dean’s designee, shall meet with the student to assess the student’s individual needs. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 AUSN vigorous and strictly protects the privacy and confidentiality of all student records. Accordingly, AUSN observes and obeys all provisions as provided under the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA, Public Law 93-380, or the Buckley Amendment). FERPA provides, generally, that (1) students shall have the right of access to their educational records, and (2) educational institutions shall not release educational records to non-school employees without consent of the student. “Students” includes both current and former students. Any right to inspect and review student records shall be in strict accordance with FERPA. All student records will be located at the Registrar’s Office of AUSN. Students may arrange for an appointment with the Registrar to inspect their records. Access must be granted no later than forty-five working days after written request. Students have the right and may amend or correct the factual accuracy of their student records if information is inaccurate, misleading or incomplete. Further, students have the right to a hearing if the records are not corrected. A student who is dissatisfied with the results of a hearing may place a statement in their student records indicating their dissatisfaction. Any students is free to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures by AUSN to comply with FERPA by contacting the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA), Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20201. Generally, parents and spouses do not have the right to view records without the written consent of students. Under federal law, AUSN cannot release personally identifiable information from the educational records of students to prospective employers, government agencies, credit bureaus, etc., without the written consent of the student. The student’s written consent is not required for the disclosure of grades, disciplinary action, or other information to parents of students who are dependents for federal income tax purposes. Parents requesting information may generally be granted access after submission to the university of an affidavit or other evidence of federal income tax dependency. The AUSN policy on FERPA and student records is not intended to be fully explanatory of student rights either under FERPA or Arizona law. Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 AUSN compiles data in accordance with the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990. Accordingly, AUSN shall disclose data on crimes committed on any of its campus locations and shall publish information about campus safety policies and procedures. This information may be obtained from the Dean of Students. AUSN complies with the data privacy provisions in the countries of the students.
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