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Requirements

Academic Proficiency Assessment

The assessment of academic proficiency via the administration of English and Math Placement Exams is conducted for all undergraduate students at AUD to determine their level of academic proficiency in language, reading and mathematics to ensure success in their university degree program of study. If it is determined that a student does not possess the minimal standards of proficiency in language, reading or mathematics, he or she will be enrolled in the appropriate developmental course.

Developmental Studies

Developmental studies courses enable the University to accept students (either into mathematics courses or the Intensive English Language Program [IELP]) who require academic support to develop basic academic proficiency in the areas of Mathematics and English.

Enrollment in all developmental courses is determined by placement exam scores. Developmental courses carry no university credit; however, these courses will appear on the student's transcript and will be calculated in a student's academic progress. Students in the IELP Program have not been accepted into the University as degree candidates.

“P” is the minimum passing grade in all developmental courses.

English as a Prerequisite

University-level competency in English is instrumental in student success at AUD. Where ENGL 101 / ENGL 102 are indicated as specific pre-requisites to a course, the prerequisites will be rigorously enforced. Furthermore, even if not explicitly stated as a pre-requisite, students should never register for a 300 or 400 level course without having completed ENGL102. The same is advisable for most 200-level courses, which as a minimum, require the completion of ENGL 101. The completion of ENGL 101 / 102, required by all academic programs, will help students complete program-specific course work successfully. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have any questions.

First Year Experience

AUD recognizes the challenge of attending a university for the first time and supports the success of all new undergraduate students through a first year experience program. The program includes a comprehensive campus Orientation, workshops and a course on university success. The UNIV 101 (The University Experience) course helps to maximize a student's ability to benefit from higher education and to ease his or her transition into the university environment.

Required Liberal Arts Courses ( Including Developmental )

All candidates for an AUD degree are required to complete successfully ENGL101 (Composition and Rhetoric), COMP 101 (Introduction to Computers); and depending on their Major and placement test results, MATH 111 (Mathematics for the Arts) or MATH 160 (Mathematics with Business Applications) within their first 45 credits earned. If applicable, ENGL 100 ( Basic College English), MATH 098 (Developmental Mathematics I), and MATH 099 (Developmental Mathematics II) must also be successfully completed within this time period.

Students are required to complete successfully ENGL 102 (Advanced Composition and Literature) within their first 60 credits earned. (Math requirements for engineering students vary, and students should consult their advisors for Years I and II sequencing.)

All eligible first year students must take UNIV 101 (The University Experience) within their first 30 credits earned.

Failure to comply with this Policy may result in dismissal from the university.