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BA - General Information
Admissions
Admission to Baccalaureate of Arts (BA) educational program in International Affairs at the Aristotle University School International Affairs and Diplomacy (AUSIAD) is a competitive process which gives students an opportunity to further advance their life and career and influence the progress of society.
The Admissions Committee of the AUSIAD is responsible for the final decision as to the admission of any applicant to its educational programs. The Admission Committee is made up of the Dean, Members of the Faculty, and various individuals from the community.
- Criteria for admission to the Baccalaureate of Arts program in International Affairs at the Aristotle University School International Affairs and Diplomacy include the following:
- Prior successful completion of a high school education;
- Be of good moral character;
- Have a completed and submitted an Application for Admission;
- Have completed and submitted a Personal Statement describing the Applicant and the Applicant’s desire to pursue further education;
- Have submitted a photograph and verification of identity;
- Apparent maturity and ability to study international affairs at a college level;
- Ability to converse fluently in at least one other language (other than English);
- Ability to undertake all Program studies at AUSIAD in the English language;
- Consideration of Special Circumstances as the Applicant may submit.
- Application Procedure
- All applicants for admission to the BA program at the AUSIAD must submit their Application for Admission to the Admissions Committee via email (MS Word only) with the following information:
- Completed Application Form
- Must contain active email address
- Must contain Photo of Applicant
- Must contain completed Personal Statement
- Copies of official transcripts from all previous high school education or other educational programs as may be appropriate.
- One (1) Letter of Recommendation
Applications may be submitted either online or via regular mail; online submission or submission as a pdf email attachment is preferred.
Instructional Methodology
The instructional methodology in the BA program at the AUSIAD is that of distance education through our Aristotle e-Learning system. Aristotle University has selected and partnered with the most premier learning management system available for its students and Faculty. Scholar360 is the next-generation learner management system which works closely with the Aristotle University to offer unparalleled customization, flexibility and service so that we can deliver cutting-edge online programs to out students in the classroom and across the globe. Aristotle University is the first university in the State of California to implement Scholar360, and it was the first law school in the nation to incorporate Scholar360 as its exclusive learner management system.′
Aristotle's Scholar360 learner management system empowers students, faculty, and administrators through its unique ability of creating not just a Learner Management System, but a Social Networking System as well. In this way, our students and Faculty feel connected, and aware of their role in the larger academic and social community. By Scholar360’s unique ability to permit students and Faculty, either independently or in concert, to create various social digital networks and communities, students actively engage in their education because they feel “connected” to Faculty - and to Peers as well.
- BA Graduation Requirements
- The AUSIAD requirements for graduation for the BA degree in International Affairs shall include the following:
- Completion of all required courses;
- Received a Grade Point Average of 2.0 ("C") or better for each required course.
- Have no Aristotle University Honor Code violations.
- Have complied with all rules and regulations of Aristotle University.
| Awards |
Cumulative GPA |
| Cum Laude |
3.3 |
| Magna Cum Laude |
3.5 |
| Summa Cum Laude |
3.8 |
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Honors
The AUSIAD award for superior academic achievement shall be reflected in the BA diploma as follows:
Dean's List
A student who has completed at least one semester of BA course study whose general overall grade point average is 3.3 or above will be recognized as being placed on the Dean's List.
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Points |
Grade Assigned |
Grade Points |
| 100+ |
A+ |
4.2 |
| 95 - 99 |
A |
4.0 |
| 90 - 94 |
A- |
3.8 |
| 87 - 89 |
B+ |
3.6 |
| 84 - 86 |
B |
3.0 |
| 80 - 83 |
B- |
2.8 |
| 75 - 79 |
C+ |
2.6 |
| 70 - 74 |
C |
2.0 |
| 65 - 69 |
C- |
1.8 |
| 60 - 64 |
D+ |
1.6 |
| 55 - 59 |
D |
1.0 |
| 50 - 54 |
D- |
0.8 |
| P / F |
Pass / Fail |
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| CR / NC |
Credit / No Credit |
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| W |
Withdraw |
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Honors
Grade designations for all courses in the BA program, commensurate with weighting and grade points for all courses taken at the AUSIAD shall be as follows >>>>>
For classes with grade designations of P/F or CR/NC, the student will be given credit for courses successfully completed but his or her grade point average will not be affected. Similarly, a “Fail” grade or “F” will be treated as a “no credit” or “NC” such that neither grade will be considered when calculating a student’s total grade point average. A grade of “W” or “Withdrawal” means that a student withdrew from a course and accordingly no credit or grade points will be granted. Recorded grades will not be changed unless it is determined by the Administration that there was a clear case of error.
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