Academic Policies

Syllabus

The syllabus is a principal source of information for students. It is a guide to navigating the course successfully. Students will receive a copy of the course syllabus, course outlines, and objectives at the beginning of the program.

Responsibilities of the students

Aleph University is committed to helping its students expand their knowledge, enrich their culture, increase their creativity, enhance their ability to think and nd answers logically and analytically and become responsible citizens and leaders of
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To achieve our vision, Aleph University and its members must work together to maintain a respectful, healthy, safe learning, teaching, and work environment, where academic integrity is the principal guide. It is expected that students assume the following responsibilities:

1. Participating in chats, forums, and other activities.
2. Regularly review the course outline and the informative board.
3. Read the recommended materials for every week, such as case studies, book chapters, presentations.
4. Respect the due dates for every activity and assignment. Late submissions will not be accepted, and the system automatically blocks the opportunity to send activities after their due date.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes and activities in online and blended courses throughout the academic term and are responsible for satisfying all academic objectives dened by the syllabus. In the event that a student cannot attend a scheduled activity or class, the student must contact the professor and leave a message with the student’s name, the date, and the motive for why they cannot attend the class. Acceptable reasons for absence from or failure to engage in a class or activity include:

1. Illness
2. Serious accidents or emergencies aecting the student or their relatives
3. Military obligation
4. Severe weather conditions that prevent class or activity participation
5. Religious holidays
6. Participation in ocial university activities
7. And court-imposed legal obligations (e.g., jury duty or subpoena)
8. Other reasons (e.g., a job interview or club activity) may be deemed acceptable if the instructor approves.

For all planned absences the student must inform the professor as early as possible before the class or activity takes place. For all unplanned absences because of accidents or emergencies, students should contact their professor as soon as conditions permit.
Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activities covered during absence from class or activity or inability to engage in class activities for the reasons outlined above. The student assumes responsibility for the work missed from non-attendance. A student presenting the professor with a documented reason for absence may be allowed to make up for missed work.

Class Cancellation

Aleph University may cancel a scheduled class in case of extenuating circumstances. The University will provide notice of the cancellation at least one week before the first scheduled course meeting.

Dropping, Adding, Withdrawing from Courses

Students are allowed to drop individual courses. The following policy outlines the procedures for dropping, adding, and withdrawing from courses:

Dropping Courses:

1. Students may drop a course without academic penalty according to the academic calendar deadlines.
2. Failure to attend a class does not constitute a drop.
3. After the deadline to drop a course in a term, students may still drop a course, but they will receive a “W” grade on their transcript, indicating that they withdrew from the course.
4. Students must complete a Drop Form, which can be obtained from the Registrar’s Oce, and obtain approval from their academic advisor before dropping a course.
5. Students who drop a course may be eligible for a tuition refund, according to the University’s Refund Policy.

Adding Courses:

1. Students may add a course according to the academic calendar deadlines.
2. Students must obtain approval from their academic advisor before adding a course.
3. Late additions to a course may be allowed with approval from the course professor and the Academic Dean.

Withdrawing from Courses:

1. Students may withdraw from a course after the second week of the semester and up to the last day of classes for the semester.
2. Students must complete a Withdrawal Form, which can be obtained from the Registrar’s Oce, and obtain approval from their academic advisor before withdrawing from a course.
3. Students who withdraw from a course will receive a “W” grade on their transcript, indicating that they withdrew from the course.
4. Students who withdraw from a course may be eligible for a tuition refund, according to the University’s Refund Policy.
5. Exceptions to this policy may be made in cases of extenuating circumstances, such as a serious illness or family emergency. Students should consult with their academic advisor and the Registrar’s Oce in such cases.

Leave of Absence (LOA)

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A leave of absence (LOA) is a pause during an academic term or between academic terms. Students may request a LOA for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:

Health reasons
Personal or family emergencies
Military service
Internship or co-op opportunity
Pursuing a study abroad program
Financial hardship

To be eligible for a LOA, students must:

1. Have completed at least one academic term.
2. Be in good academic standing.

Students who wish to take a LOA must submit a written request to their academic advisor or the Dean of Students, according to the following procedure:
The request should include the reason for the LOA, the anticipated duration of the LOA, and any supporting documentation.
The request will be reviewed by the Academic Dean, who will determine whether the request is granted. The decision will be communicated to the student in writing.

Students who wish to take a LOA must submit a written request to their academic advisor or the Dean of Students, according to the following procedure:

The request should include the reason for the LOA, the anticipated duration of the LOA, and any supporting documentation.

The request will be reviewed by the Academic Dean, who will determine whether the request is granted. The decision will be communicated to the student in writing

If the request is granted, the student will be required to complete any necessary paperwork, including a Leave of Absence Form.

Students who take a LOA will have their enrollment status changed to “not enrolled” for the duration of the LOA.

Students who wish to return from a LOA must submit a written request to their academic advisor or the Dean of Students at least 30 days prior to the start of the emester in which they wish to return.

The request will be reviewed by the academic advisor or the Dean of Students, who will determine whether the student is eligible to return. The decision will be communicated to the student in writing.

Students who are granted permission to return from a LOA will be required to complete any necesary paperwork and meet any conditions for return, such as meeting with an academic advisor or attending an orientation session.

Students who do not return from a LOA by the agreed-upon date will need to apply for read mission.

Students who take a LOA may be eligible for a tuition refund, depending on the University’s refund policy.

Exceptions to this policy may be made in cases of extenuating circumstances, such as a serious illness or family emergency. Students should consult with the Academic Dean in such cases.