Student Rights and Responsibilities:
Students have the right to quality academic programs with appropriate instructional methodologies and content, instructors with sufficient educational qualifications and expertise in the areas of instruction and academic environment that stimulates creativity in learning as well as personal and professional growth.
Students are expected to treat staff, faculty and their fellow students with honesty and respect.
Students are responsible to comply with directions by AAIT faculty and staff who are acting within the scope of their employment, subject to their rights and responsibilities.
Student Conduct
Registration at AAIT means a commitment to seriousness of purpose, academic integrity and high standards of personal and social behavior.
Each student is expected to comply willingly with AAIT regulations, and to abide by local, state, and federal laws.
The Institute’s regulations governing student conduct are intended to safeguard the welfare of its student body, and promote the best possible environment for professional study.
Alcoholic beverages may not, under any circumstances be used by, possessed by, or distributed to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age. Additional details on the use of alcoholic beverages are set forth in the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Awareness section of this Catalog.
Use of Network and Computer Resources
The School provides access to local, national, and international networks, as well as computing resources in order to support its mission and goals.
Access to network and computing resources owned or operated by AAIT imposes certain responsibilities and obligations and is granted subject to all AAIT policies, as well as local, state, and federal laws. Acceptable use should always be only for educational activities, legal and ethical, reflect academic honesty, show restraint in the consumption of shared resources, and reflect AAIT standards.
Dress code and Personal appearance
Professional appearance is as important as the development of professional skills. All students are expected to abide by the dress code, guided by the principle that what is appropriate for the workplace is proper for classes.
Property Loss and Injury
AAIT assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to a student’s personal property or vehicle, nor does it accept liability or provide hospitalization coverage in the event of student injuries.
General Academic Regulations
The average class size is 8 to 12 students. The maximum class size for lecture or lab classes is 18 students per instructor.
Student Academic Progress
Instructors will assess students’ progress in completing course objectives. Academic progress will be measured during the quarter and throughout the enrollment through the following grading system.
Grade |
GPA | Percentage |
| A+ | 3.9-4.0 | 97.6%-100% |
| A | 3.6-3.8 | 93.6-97.5% |
| A- | 3.4-3.5 | 90-93.5% |
| B+ | 3.2-3.3 | 87.6-89% |
| B | 2.9-3.1 | 83.6-87.5% |
| B- | 2.7-2.8 | 80-83.5% |
| C+ | 2.5-2.6 | 77.6%-79% |
| C | 2.2-2.4 | 73.6%-77.5% |
| C- | 2.0-2.1 | 70%-73.5% |
| F | <2.0 | 0-69% |
Academic Integrity Standards
All work that contributes to a student’s grade will be the unaided work of the student. Copying another’s work, working together, asking others for help and giving help are not ethical and prohibited. These rules apply to tests, quizzes, laboratory exercises, examinations. When exceptions are made; as in the case of group projects, the cooperation that is allowed will be explained by the instructor.