Doulos University is committed to providing a Christ-centered educational environment that promotes academic excellence, faith-filled leadership, responsible learning, innovation, and personal development. The following academic policies provide general guidance for students participating in Doulos University programs and courses.
1. Academic Integrity
Students are expected to complete their academic work honestly and responsibly. Academic work submitted by a student should represent the student’s own effort unless collaboration or other assistance has been specifically permitted by the instructor.
Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of information, impersonation, or submission of another person’s work as one’s own, may result in academic or administrative action.
2. Student Responsibility
Students are responsible for understanding course requirements, completing assigned learning activities, meeting applicable deadlines, participating appropriately in the learning environment, and maintaining accurate contact information with the University.
3. Course Participation
Students enrolled in online courses are expected to participate actively and complete the required course activities within the applicable course period. Course participation requirements may vary according to the program, course, instructor, and delivery format.
4. Course Requirements
Each course may have specific learning objectives, assignments, assessments, reading materials, activities, and completion requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing the requirements provided for their selected course and following the instructions of the assigned instructor.
5. Assessment and Grading
Assessment methods and grading requirements may vary by course. Instructors may use assignments, projects, quizzes, examinations, participation, practical activities, or other appropriate methods of evaluating student learning.
Students should review the grading requirements provided for each course and communicate with the instructor regarding questions about assessments or academic performance.
6. Course Completion
Students are expected to complete the required academic activities within the designated course period. Course completion requirements may differ between programs and courses.
7. Attendance and Engagement
For online learning, attendance and engagement may be demonstrated through participation in course activities, submission of assignments, communication with instructors, and other learning activities established for the course.
8. Late Work
Policies concerning late assignments, missed assessments, extensions, and make-up work may be established by individual instructors or programs. Students who anticipate difficulty meeting a deadline should communicate with the appropriate instructor as soon as possible.
9. Withdrawal from a Course or Program
Students who wish to withdraw from a course or program should contact the University through the appropriate administrative or academic channel. Withdrawal procedures, applicable deadlines, academic consequences, and any financial implications may vary according to the applicable program or enrollment terms.
10. Transfer, Credit, and Recognition of Learning
Any decision concerning transfer credit, academic credit, recognition of prior learning, or acceptance of coursework from another institution is subject to applicable University policies and individual program requirements.
Students should obtain written confirmation from the University before relying on the transferability or recognition of any course, certificate, or academic credit.
11. Program and Course Availability
Course and program availability may change based on academic planning, qualified faculty, student enrollment, resources, facilities, labor-market needs, and applicable institutional or government requirements.
Doulos University reserves the right to modify, suspend, postpone, or discontinue courses or programs when necessary.
12. Faculty and Instructor Responsibilities
Instructors are responsible for communicating course expectations, providing appropriate learning materials and activities, evaluating student work according to applicable course requirements, and supporting a respectful academic learning environment.
13. Student Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves with honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, and consideration for others. Conduct that disrupts the learning environment, violates University requirements, or is inconsistent with applicable policies may be subject to review and appropriate action.
14. Online Learning Conduct
Students participating in online learning must communicate respectfully with instructors, staff, and fellow students. Harassment, threats, abusive communication, unauthorized access, misuse of University systems, or other inappropriate conduct may result in administrative action.
15. Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence and generative AI tools may be used in academic work only when permitted by the applicable course or instructor. Students remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and appropriate use of any work submitted under their name.
Students should not use AI tools in a manner that violates academic integrity requirements or specific course instructions.
16. Academic Appeals and Concerns
Students who have concerns regarding an academic decision, assessment, course requirement, or other academic matter should first communicate with the appropriate instructor or academic representative. Additional review procedures may be available according to University requirements.
17. Privacy and Student Information
Doulos University may collect and use information provided by students for admissions, enrollment, academic administration, communication, student support, payment processing, and other legitimate University purposes. Students should review the University’s Privacy Policy for additional information regarding the handling of personal information.
18. Changes to Academic Policies
Doulos University may update its academic policies, procedures, course requirements, and administrative processes when necessary. Students are responsible for reviewing applicable policies and following the requirements in effect for their enrollment and course participation.
19. Important Institutional Disclaimer
Program availability, academic credit, institutional authorization, accreditation status, professional or licensure eligibility, and physical-campus operations remain subject to applicable institutional and government requirements. Students should contact Doulos University directly for current information applicable to a specific program or course.
20. Contact
For questions regarding academic policies, courses, programs, or academic procedures, please contact Doulos University through the official contact information provided on the University’s website.