Academic Affairs

Due to the international nature of the AUP student body, entering students are generally required to take placement tests in order to determine the most appropriate level for studying English, Mathematics and French. This policy describes the required placement tests and the circumstances under which students are required to take them.

This policy explains where, and under what conditions, undergraduate students may study a language outside of AUP.

This policy specifies (1) the minimum and maximum number of credits that full-time graduate students can take in a semester and (2) how to request a course overload.

This policy specifies (1) the minimum and maximum number of credits that full-time undergraduate students can take in a semester, (2) how to request a course overload, and (3) under which circumstances a student must pay additional tuition.

This policy describes how AUP manages requests to use classroom space for events, meetings, and student activities. As the demand for classroom space grows, it is important that the process for requesting space be rational and transparent to ensure efficiency and fairness. This policy prevents event overlap, encourages coordination of events across campus, and helps increase the success of such events.

The Faculty Manual is an articulation of the rights, responsibilities, and procedures relating to the faculty of The American University of Paris. It is in alignment with American traditions of higher education. The policies stated herein and in the University catalog are binding upon the institution and upon all individuals regardless of office, position, status or rank.

This policy articulates AUP’s guiding principle as an educational institution of defending free speech and condemning hate speech. As a private American institution located in France, AUP encourages, protects, and sustains the freedom of expression, offering the broadest possible latitude to both internal and external speakers within the limits of French and European law. Hate speech is antithetical to AUP’s core values and its prohibition extends to every corner of AUP’s campus, including online speech.

AUP welcomes transfer students, and in order to facilitate their transition, processes transfer of credit according to this policy.

Since English is the language of instruction at AUP, all candidates for admission must demonstrate English proficiency at a level that will ensure their ability to successfully complete university-level work. Scores from standard tests of English are required for candidates whose native language is not English.

Occasionally a degree requirement can be substituted or waived. Documentation showing equivalency of material is required.