Study Abroad in London: Academics

Full course descriptions, class schedules, prerequisites and course availability are posted at www.richmond.ac.uk. Study abroad students are not permitted to take the independent study, senior project/senior essay, research and writing methods, graduate level or Foundations Program courses listed on the Richmond website. After students are enrolled in the program and receive their student identification number, they may request their preferred courses through the website. They must also check the Richmond course descriptions, and with the assistance of their advisors at their home institution, ensure that they have the necessary prerequisites for the classes they want in London.

Students across the U.S., as well as Richmond’s own degree students, are registering for classes, so the earlier a student’s course requests are submitted, the better the chance of getting the courses he or she wants.

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Admissions Guidelines
A 2.5 cumulative GPA is necessary for admission. Students registered at U.S. schools and colleges should apply through AIFS, which compiles their dossier. Once complete, applications are sent to the Richmond Admissions Office. AIFS will advise you of your acceptance on behalf of Richmond.

Course load
Most courses carry 3 credits per semester. A normal course load is five courses (15 credits) each semester. Study abroad students are encouraged to choose at least three courses from the London Core (see Courses), supplemented by additional courses from different disciplines to maximize their cultural and educational experience.

Credits
Since Richmond is an accredited American university its credits are transferable to other U.S. institutions. Several hundred U.S. colleges and universities are affiliated with AIFS, making credit transfer easy to arrange.

Grading
Grading is on a 4.0 scale-A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, etc. Courses may be audited, but no AIFS participant is permitted to take a course without receiving a letter grade. Pass/Fail grade options are not available.

Student advising
Richmond combines the personalized atmosphere of a small liberal arts college with the exciting opportunities of a big city. Classes are small and students receive personal attention from faculty and staff. Academic advisors ensure that students get the most out of their time abroad academically as well as culturally.

Transcripts
are prepared by the Richmond Registrar's Office, Richmond, The American International University in London, Queen's Road, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6JP. One official copy of the transcript will be mailed to your home institution free of charge. It is a student's responsibility to ensure that the correct contact details for their home institution are filled in on the AIFS application to ensure the speedy delivery of a transcript.

Additional official transcript copies may be obtained from the Richmond Registrar’s Office by using the Transcript Request Form, located on the Richmond website. This form should be printed, signed and mailed or faxed to the Registrar's Office. There is a fee of approximately $10 per transcript, plus an additional fee if courier service is requested. Address, fax number, and fee details are on the request form.

Please visit www.richmond.ac.uk/content/academic-programs/registrar/request-a-transcript.aspx for more information about transcript requests.