General academic policies are described in this handbook. It forms a companion to the programs, curricula and study plans outlined in the Graduate Catalog. Both documents are available online through the Graduate School web site https://research.alfaisal.edu/graduate-school. This handbook describes what is available and what is expected to complete a program of study successfully. It is essential for planning one’s academic experiences and can be most useful when supplemented with faculty advising and guidance.
While the information in this handbook is current at the time of publication, Alfaisal University reserves the right to change or delete any of its graduate policies, courses of study, course offerings, schedule, and other changes, at any time and without any notice. A candidate for a degree may choose to graduate under the policies and regulations of the handbook in force at the time of enrolment or any subsequent handbook, provided that the handbook chosen is not more than seven years old. A student must conform to the degree requirements described in the handbook.
While Alfaisal University is committed to academic quality, the University is not able to guarantee that a student’s pursuit of a particular course of study will result in any profession or occupation, or admission to other undergraduate or graduate courses of study at other institutions. Advisors and college officials make every effort to provide current information to students, but it is the student’s responsibility to know all applicable policies and degree requirements.