Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes and to participate actively in class discussions. Course grades will be based, in part, on class participation.
Drop Policies
Students may drop from the Program or appeal for a leave of absence without academic or financial penalty in the first week of the intensive residency for any term. Students dropping the program or requesting a leave after the end of the first week will receive no refund of fees for that term.
Tuition & Fees
The non-refundable application fee for the PhD program is 100 Euros.
The total cost of tuition for the PhD in Applied Linguistics: Discourse in English Language Teaching, Testing or Translation/Interpreting for the entering class of 2008-2009 is 30,160 euros for the 58 academic credits -520 euros per credit- that comprises the degree. Tuition fees are subject to change.
Graduation Requirements
Students must achieve 58 credits, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Of the total required credits: 24 shall be earned from the General Modules; 9 from the Discipline-specific research seminars; 7 from Project papers; 6 from Qualifying Papers and 12 credits shall be from the required dissertation.
Leaves of Absence
Upon written request, students in good standing may be granted a leave of absence by the Provost. Leaves shall be approved for up to a two - year period only.
Continuing Status
Students who do not attend any classes for one term, and who have not been granted a leave of absence, will lose their continuing status and will need to reapply for admission to the PhD program.
Time Limits
PhD students must complete all requirements for their degree within a 6 year period of the date of initial enrolment, excluding any granted leaves of absence.
Code of Student Ethics
The rules and regulations governing the actions and interactions of administrative personnel, faculty, and students are intended to ensure that the aims and objectives of Hellenic American University are accomplished according to the highest standards of academic rigor and ethical behavior. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to the ethical standards outlined in the PhD student handbook and the PhD Program Catalog, available on the University’s web site.
Academic Misconduct
The PhD student is expected to act in a responsible and professional manner, in all activities connected with his or her studies. Instances of cheating, lying, violating course rules, copyright infringement, or damaging/destroying the University facilities or equipment violate the Code of Student Ethics. If it is determined, by a professor or that student’s mentor or another appropriate university official, that a student has acted unethically or unprofessionally, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. Such action may include but not be limited to: a failing grade on the work product, a failing grade in the course, or expulsion from the program. The severity of the action shall be jointly determined by the appropriate Professor and the Academic Standing Committee. The student shall have the right to appeal to the Provost in writing, stating the reason for the appeal. A personal meeting with the Provost may be arranged. The Provost’s decision is final. All appeals must be made no later than four weeks from the date of the decision of the Academic Standing Committee or four weeks from the distribution of final grades.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as copying another student’s work, lending work to another student, or representing extracts or whole articles and texts from books or handouts as one’s own work.
Academic Honesty Policy
Every student is expected to produce his/her own work product and will be judged on the merit of that product. If it is determined, by the professor or mentor or dissertation committee, that a student has plagiarized another’s work, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. Such action may include but not be limited to: a failing grade on the work product, a failing grade in the course, or expulsion from the program. The severity of the action shall be jointly determined by the appropriate Professor or dissertation committee and the Academic Standing Committee. The student shall have the right to appeal in writing to the Provost. All appeals must be made no later than four weeks from the communication of the Committee’s decision to the student. The decision of the Provost is final.
Violation Records
A confidential record shall be kept in the Office of Student Affairs of any findings/actions in regard to a violation of the Code of Student Ethics. In the event of a determination of a violation of the Code, the professor, and Provost or Dean of Academic Affairs may request from the Office of Student Affairs copies of any prior records of conduct violations by the student, in order to determine the appropriateness of the penalty imposed.
Student Records Privacy Policy
Hellenic American University Student Records Policy protects the privacy of student education records. This policy is consistent with the United States Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99), however, it does not abrogate any of the requirements of, or rights under, the terms of the 2472/97 Data Protection Act, enforced by the Hellenic Data Protection Authority.
It gives students certain rights with respect to their education records:
- Students have the right to inspect and review their own education records that are maintained by the University. Hellenic American University shall not be required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for students to review the records. The University may charge a fee for copies.
- Students have the right to request that the University correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record, the student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the University still decides not to amend the record, the student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.
Generally, the University must have written permission from the student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, the University may disclose student records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions:
- University officials with legitimate educational interest;
- Other schools to which a student is transferring;
- Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
- Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
- Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
- To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
- Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and
- Accrediting organizations
The University may disclose, without consent, ’’directory’’ information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, the University shall tell students about directory information and allow students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. The University shall notify students annually of their rights under this policy, by inclusion in the student handbook or catalog.
Hellenic American University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status in its recruitment, admissions, employment, evaluation, and advancement.
The university reserves the right to make inquiries concerning the accuracy of the information provided in the candidate’s application. Decisions on admission are made in good faith on the basis of information provided by the applicant and his/her referees. If the university later discovers that false statements have been made or material information withheld or omitted, it reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission or to terminate registration. |
