| Admissions
Evaluation |
In
evaluating applicants to the University, the Office
of Admissions considers a candidate’s potential
for success both while in school and beyond. The desired
qualities a successful applicant possesses are assessed
in terms of our curriculum, our community, and your
career.
Upon
applying for admissions, the University provides an
Academic Credential Evaluation (ACE). This is included
with the Application Fee. The ACE consists of a thorough
evaluation of submitted transcripts, foreign credential
evaluation, Request for Elective Credit, Request for
Experiential Learning Credit, Library Acknowledgement,
and any other documentation. |
| Student
Visas |
International
American University is approved by the United States
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) to accept and enroll foreign,
non-immigrant F-1 students for academic degrees. The
U.S. Consulates/Embassies issue F-1 Visas for all the
students from overseas who are accepted for full-time
study at IAU. Rules for Visa Application may vary in
each country. You should contact the U.S. Consulate
in your country for the latest instructions on how to
apply for a Student Visa. IAU will update our website
with the latest information on SEVIS for international
students.
SEVIS
school code#: LOS214F01373000
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| English
Instruction |
| The
University provides English as a Second Language (ESL)
instruction. This program is through residential instruction
only. |
| Housing |
| The
University does not attempt to maintain dormitory facilities
under its control. The University has no responsibility
to find or assist in finding housing. |
| Student
ID Card Services |
| The
University issues student ID cards upon acceptance &
enrollment. Photographs can be submitted in hard copy
or digital format. The official University identification
card is non-transferable. The ID card remains the property
of the University, is governed by the University regulations,
and expires when the holder is no longer affiliated with
the University. |
| Academic
Advising |
| Sometimes
students experience academic difficulties not because
they do not understand the specific course material, but
rather due to other factors such as excessive anxiety,
poorly developed study skills, or unrealistic expectations
about how much they can handle. Academic Advising can
help students figure out what may be impeding their academic
progress, and assist them in taking steps to address the
problem(s). The University provides a friendly setting
in which students may explore concerns of a personal,
academic, or career-related nature. |
| Study
Groups |
Residential
Students
The University believes that study groups can be very
valuable in the learning process. They can provide support,
discipline, and ready feedback. Residential Students can
form study groups on campus. Distance
Learning Students
As with any distance-learning program with students
throughout the world, it is difficult for students to
convene in traditional study groups for learning purposes.
The University provides for “electronic interaction”
between students and their Faculty Mentors, which it
believes offsets this limitation. Through electronic
means, students are in direct one-on-one contact with
their Faculty Mentors and Academic Advisors to enhance
their learning. |
| Library
Services |
Residential
Students
The library of the University exists primarily to serve
the scholarly and research needs of the faculty and
students of University. The library contains mainly
specialized holdings in those subject areas relevant
to the University's course offerings- Business and English.
Distance
Learning Students
Students will be required to use his or her best judgment
to evaluate the Library Resources required to successfully
complete the educational program and determine if Student
can comfortably meet those needs. |
| Transcript
Services |
The
University will provide you with one transcript at no
charge when you graduate from your program. If you wish
to order additional transcripts, send a written request
containing your signature to the Office of the Registrar.
The fee for an official copy is $10.00. A check or money
order must accompany your request or the request will
not be processed. Transcript request form can be downloaded
online. Visit: www.iau.la/adm/forms.asp
Also
see Student Records
Policies |
| Career
Planning & Placement |
| The
University's programs do not prepare graduates for a specific
occupation or employment and does not provide formal career
planning services. All students are encouraged to speak
with the Office of Student Services, faculty, and instructors
regarding career and professional planning. The University
will provide a list of employers who have contacted the
University offering employment opportunities. These postings
will be made available on the public bulletin board or
online in the student resources page. |
| Alumni
Association |
The
mission of the Alumni Association of the University
is to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between
the University and its alumni ... to perpetuate a sense
of pride in and commitment to the outstanding qualities
of the University and the education it provides, and
to promote, in partnership, a positive image of the
University and its alumni through communication, service
and leadership.
The
University Alumni Association believes that its responsibility
is to work with the entire campus community and alumni
to cultivate a sense of loyalty among all alumni towards
Alma Mater. An IAU education involves a life-long process
of learning, teaching, leading, and serving to advance
the University. With each passing year the diversity
of students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators,
and friends of the University increases. We therefor,
believe it is important for all members of the University
Alumni Association to focus attention on the following
four value statements.
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We value the relationship that all Alumni have with
the University.
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We value the service that Alumni provide to the campus
community and their local communities on behalf of
the University.
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We value the philanthropy that Alumni contribute to
the University.
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We value the heritage of our University and hope that
all Alumni strive to learn from the past as we focus
on the future.
To find out how you can be involved with the Alumni
Association, please contact alumni@iau.la
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