FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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1. Are on-campus degree programs available?
2. Do you have graduation ceremonies?
3. How do I begin the admissions process?
4. Regarding the school year: Does it depend on my enrollment or does it begin on a specific date?
5. Can I take an individual course?
6. How long does it take to complete a course?
7. Are there any age restrictions?
9. Can I get credit for classes that I have already completed?
10. Do you offer payment plans on tuition?
11. Is American Heritage University An Approved University?
1. Are on-campus degree programs
available?
No. Not at this time.
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2. Do you have graduation
ceremonies?
American Heritage University of Southern California holds formal graduation
ceremonies in June.
How do I begin the admissions process?
Prospective students must
file an official Application for Admission and pay a fee of $50.00. In addition, potential students must submit
the following:
· Official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended (unofficial copies of the transcripts are acceptable during the initial evaluation for admission)
· Copies of certified programs, training and workshops (optional)
· Official documentation of all military schooling and /or training if applicable
· Three reference letters stating that the student has the potential to complete a college program
Upon receiving all required documents and meeting all standards for admission, students will be granted admission to AHUSC to pursue an academic program. At that time, students will also receive an Individualized Academic Plan (IAP) that provides the courses the student should take in a particular order to achieve his/her goals.
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3. Regarding the school
year: Does it depend on my enrollment or does it begin on a specific date?
The school year depends on your enrollment date. You may enroll at any time and
begin your studies at once. In other words, students are allowed to make
application and begin their studies at the next semester start date.
4. Can I take an individual
course?
Only enrolled students and graduates may take additional individual courses
(not part of a degree program). Additional information regarding this procedure
is available from the respective Academic Dean.
5. How long does it take to
complete a course?
All of the courses offered at AHUSC are now taught online. Each course is 8
weeks in length. Courses are delivered through an asynchronous and synchronous
learning network. There is a prescribed completion schedule for the activities
in each course. All required materials for each course are available online. Interaction
within your assigned group and with the instructor is through an interactive
classroom, electronic bulletin board, telephone, and email. For further
information please refer to the AHUSC catalog.
6. Are there any age
restrictions?
The University's programs are not designed for recent high school graduates.
The programs are designed for mid-career adults who are capable of accepting a
large measure of personal responsibility for their educational achievements. In
2003, the University awarded a 92-year-old woman her degree. A lifetime dream
became a reality. As you can see, an educational goal can become a reality at
any age.
7. How do I apply?
Prospective students must file an official Application for Admission and pay a fee of $50.00. In addition, potential students must submit the following:
· Official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended (unofficial copies of the transcripts are acceptable during the initial evaluation for admission)
· Copies of certified programs, training and workshops (optional)
· Official documentation of all military schooling and /or training if applicable
· Three reference letters stating that the student has the potential to complete a college program
Upon receiving all required documents and meeting all standards for admission, students will be granted admission to AHUSC to pursue an academic program. At that time, students will also receive an Individualized Academic Plan (IAP) that provides the courses the student should take in a particular order to achieve his/her goals.
Admission to AHUSC is granted without regard to race, gender, handicap, religion, or nationality. Admission to the programs of the University is based on academic qualifications and each student's potential to succeed.
8. Can I get credit for
classes that I have already completed?
The institution’s policy allows transfer of course credit successfully
completed at other accredited universities, colleges or institutions that
comparably meet university course work requirements and standards, and which
are documented on official transcripts. Each transcript is evaluated by the
Office of the Registrar and the Dean to determine what course work can be
transferred into the current program. An
academic evaluation report is completed that identifies the comparable course
and credit hours that apply to the program request. See the GeneralCatalogfor details
9. Do you offer payment
plans on tuition?
Yes. The University offers tuition payment plans. This is explained in the
Student Enrollment Agreement for each school.
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10. Is American Heritage
University of Southern California an accredited university?
No. We have been granted full approval to operate by the California Bureau of
Private Postsecondary Education and are currently seeking national
accreditation.