University Policies
Communicating AVU's values and expectations
American Vision University develops and implements policies to advance its mission, manage institutional risk, promote operational efficiency, and achieve compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
A broad range of policies guide and govern the activities of members of the American Vision University community. This web page (and the pages and sub-pages to which it links) organizes information about policies in an attempt to make applicable policies more accessible for students, faculty and staff.
It is the responsibility of all American Vision University employees and students to review and familiarize themselves with university policies that pertain to them.
A broad range of policies guide and govern the activities of members of the American Vision University community. This web page (and the pages and sub-pages to which it links) organizes information about policies in an attempt to make applicable policies more accessible for students, faculty and staff.
It is the responsibility of all American Vision University employees and students to review and familiarize themselves with university policies that pertain to them.
Consumer Information Disclosure
In accordance with federal regulations set forth by The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, this section of our website provides a summary of consumer information that must be made available to all students at American Vision University. Each topic listed gives a brief description of the information that must be disclosed and explains how it can be obtained. If you need assistance obtaining information listed or you would like a paper copy, contact the American Vision University.
Distance Education Disclosure
American Vision University courses and programs are 100% distance education with no residency requirement. Dormitory facilities, housing availability, and institutional assistance with housing is not offered and does not apply. Graduate coursework is delivered through our online Learning Management System (LMS), accessible via secured username and password through canvas.americanvisionuniversity.org. This course delivery platform is designed with an easy-to-use student interface. The LMS is used by students and faculty members for course syllabus, course work, and grading. Supported by the course instructor and the accompanying textbook, the LMS is the students’ online classroom.
Students may begin classroom orientation shortly after registration. Students are required to complete classroom orientation prior to starting their first graduate course. The purpose of classroom orientation is to help the student navigate the LMS, understand the process for successfully completing a course, and utilize all helpful student resources.
Students may begin classroom orientation shortly after registration. Students are required to complete classroom orientation prior to starting their first graduate course. The purpose of classroom orientation is to help the student navigate the LMS, understand the process for successfully completing a course, and utilize all helpful student resources.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The American Vision University (the “University”) is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an environment which prohibits discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons. The University affirms its commitment to provide a welcoming and respectful work and educational environment, in which all individuals within the University community may benefit from each other’s experiences and foster mutual respect and appreciation of divergent views. The University will not be tolerant of conduct which violates rights guaranteed by the law.
The American Vision University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment. Furthermore, university policy includes prohibitions of harassment of students and employees, i.e., racial harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation for filing complaints of discrimination.
The American Vision University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment. Furthermore, university policy includes prohibitions of harassment of students and employees, i.e., racial harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation for filing complaints of discrimination.
Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at our Institution
The transferability of credits you earn at American Vision University (AVU) is entirely at the discretion of any institution to which you may seek to transfer. Similarly, the acceptance of the degree you earn at AVU is also at the discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree you earn at AVU are not accepted at the institution you choose to transfer to, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should ensure that your attendance at AVU will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting any institutions to which you may seek to transfer after attending American Vision University to determine if your credits or degree will be accepted.